| Stockholm is the capital and largest city of | | | | enjoys a warm glass of alcohol or ginger biscuits. |
| Sweden | | | | For shopping, the best local buys are crystal, |
| It is built across 14 islands and is often called the | | | | leather goods and ceramics. There are numerous |
| Venice of the North. Lots of foreign visitors than | | | | contemporary design outlets selling cutting edge |
| any other city in Scandinavia it is also considered | | | | Scandinavian design furniture and accessories, |
| to be the Capital of Scandinavia. | | | | while the many antique and curiosity shops are |
| As water covers one third of the city area, the | | | | well worth a browse. |
| maritime life is an important aspect of the city. | | | | Theres no shortage of entertainment from |
| There are plenty of bridges, marinas and locks. | | | | theatre to live music and more at clubs and cafes. |
| The water is so clean that you can drink it and | | | | Stockholm This Week tells you whats on when |
| catch salmon in the middle of the city. | | | | listings. |
| Due to its unique location surrounded by water | | | | Despite being an expensive country, Sweden has |
| and countryside, with parks and gardens | | | | a good youth hostel and campsite network and |
| everywhere and a delightfully pure atmosphere. | | | | there are plenty of budget travel hotels, but |
| Everything is in easy walking distance, everybody | | | | booking ahead is essential in summer, particularly |
| speaks perfect English, and the summers midnight | | | | at two of the best hostels, Al Chapman and |
| sun makes Stockholm a great destination for | | | | Langholmen which is a former prison cells. Regular |
| short break. | | | | hotels, packages are the best way to get a room |
| Stockholm, like many other big cities, is best | | | | for a reasonable rate, or try to stay weekends |
| experienced on foot. In the city centre through | | | | when most places offer half price rates. |
| Gamla Stan all the way to Slussen a walk that will | | | | A good selection of traditional eateries and a |
| take you through a wealth of history, culture and | | | | wealth of international restaurants are found in |
| shopping opportunities. Visit the Royal Palace for | | | | the city centre. Try fresh fish, meatballs or a |
| the changing of the guard at midday in summer | | | | traditional smorgasbord. For lively bars and jazz |
| or see the imposing City Hall. Stockholm boasts an | | | | clubs, the most popular are to be found in the |
| impressive collection of museums, including the | | | | Sodermalm and Stureplan areas. |
| National Museum of Art and the new Design | | | | The climate is very much conditioned by the sea |
| Museum. The extraordinary Vasa Museum is a | | | | winds, so even the warmest summer day will be |
| must, housing a superbly restored 1628 warship. | | | | contingent upon the sea breeze finding its way |
| In the winter visit the Christmas markets in and | | | | into the city streets. |