Stockholm - city on water (Part 2)
Earlier this month I talked about Stockholm, and its beautiful location at the start of the Stockholm archipelago, at the junction of the sea and Lake Malaren. Today I want to tell you about some of the great places to visit in this city on water.
Gamla Stan, the Old Town, is famous for its lovely historical buildings, narrow cobbled streets and interesting shops. And when you are tired of all that walking around a popular place to go for coffee and cake is the cafe known as Gra Munken.
There is a wonderful view from the City Hall (Stadshus) tower, which is open during the summer months. This is also the place where the Nobel Prizes are presented.
The Katarinahissen is a 38 metre high elevator at Slussen, with a viewing platform that gives you magnificent views over the city and the water.
An excellent place to visit is the park known as Skansen – here you can see animals native to the region, such as elks, and wild pigs, and you can also see different types of Swedish traditional houses.
The Vaasa Museum, is a fascinating display of the old warship ‘Vaasa’ which sank in Stockholm harbour in 1628 and was raised in 1956.
Drottninggatan is a pedestrianized main street and has a lot of the major shops and department stores of the city.
Sergels Torg, is the modern public square in the center of the city, not far from the Stockholms Central Station.
There is an integrated and efficient transport system, with a commuter train, a subway, and bus services, all of which can be used on the same ticket. These are focussed upon the Central Station, and from here there are regular train services to other parts of the country.
With its beautiful location on islands, fine views, history and culture, you may find that you do not want to leave Stockholm
Filed under: Culture, Nordic countries, Scandinavia, Sweden, Historic Sights
