Stockholm is a beautiful vibrant city that is located in the Baltic Sea. Some things should be seen even when traveling on a limited time. City Hall is a great place to start. This building is where the Nobel Banquet is held every year. City Hall has one of the best views of the city from its tower.
Nearby you will find Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s oldest district. It is one of the well-preserved medieval city centers you will find around Europe. There are winding streets to stroll down with plenty of crafts, art, and antiques. The Royal Palace and Stockholm Cathedral are also located within Gamla Stan.
Anyone on a short visit to Stockholm, Sweden should not miss visiting their wonderful museums. You can start with the Nobel Museum. This museum chronicles the Nobel Prize and it’s founder Alfred Nobel. There are exhibitions relating to the past nominees and winners.
Stockholm by boat is one of the better views you can enjoy in this city. There are several sightseeing boats where you can view the skyline and rest your feet for a bit. The Vasa Museum on the island of Djurgården is a historical time jump. Here you will find the world’s only preserved 17th-century ship. The ABBA museum is also located close by. The ABBA museum is an interactive exhibition of the band ABBA and showcases their career.
A Different Ship
Now make you way over to The Vasa Museum. This is a maritime museum that is not to be missed. It boasts the most intact ship from the 17th century. They also have many exhibitions following the different weapons and people of that time. Lastly, finish your day at The Skansen Museum and Zoo. There are more than 150 residences and farmstead to go through which includes the Vastveit Storehouse from Norway of the 14th century, which happens to be the only building in the entire museum that is not originally Swedish.
Stockholm is a great city to just get out and stroll around. There are culture and history around every corner. The many cafe’s around Stockholm make this a great people-watching city as well. There is no end to the possibilities in Stockholm.
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