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Stockholm

Stockholm
Spread across 24,000 islets and laced with numerous waterways on the southeastern coast of Sweden, Stockholm enjoys one of the most stunning locales of any capi…
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Birka

Birka

Birka
Birka is a UNESCO World Heritage Site just 20km outside Stockholm. A fortified town and former home of Viking Kings, the settlement is now unveiling its secrets to archaeologists and visitors.

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Upcoming Events in Stockholm

Skansen Lucia DaySkansen Lucia Day
13 Dec 2009 (annual)
Skansen
Stockholm's mammoth Skansen open-air museum offers up its own charming festivities… more...
Skansen Christmas MarketSkansen Christmas Market
28 Nov - 20 Dec 2009; Weekends only (annual)
Skansen
The Skansen Christmas Market is one of the biggest in Sweden and dates back to… more...
Christmas Fair in the Old TownChristmas Fair in the Old Town
21 Nov - 23 Dec 2009 (annual)
Stortorget
Since 1914, the main square in Stockholm's Gamla Stan has hosted a traditional… more...

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Nightlife

The late evening summer sun in Stockholm seems to stretch on forever, while the long winter nights need to be filled with fun. The result is a city committed to its nightlife. Strong jazz traditions and smart bars cater to older or smoother patrons, while the club scene (often Spanish in flavour) parties hard. The area around Stureplan is the most happening place in the city.Admission to clubs can cost anything between SKr5 and SKr100, while a litre of beer will cost in the region of SKr70-100 a…

Sightseeing

Stockholm is an easy city for tourists to navigate, as its centre is largely flat and strolling around is a pleasure. For journeys further afield, there is an excellent public transport system with trams, underground trains, buses and ferries servicing all areas of the city and the surrounding towns and villages. The focus of Stockholm sightseeing is around the Gamla Stan (or Old Town), which boasts many historical buildings, tourist shops and cafes, as well as the impressive Royal Palace - the …

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