Stockholm – The Liveliest City of North Europe

If you love to walk around and explore cities, Stockholm is the right place to be for this vacation. There is a lot to do and see at Stockholm. Scenic views, natural wonders, historic monuments and entertainment-filled nightlife make Stockholm one of the most admired tourist destinations in the world. But be it a business tip or a family vacation, a reputed travel organizer is required to make your trip to Stockholm exciting and comfortable. Book services of a travel organizer that can provide you with Stockholm transfers, sightseeing, and other packages.

Some major sightseeing attractions in Stockholm are described below –

Djurgarden: Djurgarden is thickly forested and sparsely populated island of Stockholm that lies about 3 km to the east of Gamla Stan (Old Town). The city has various parklands and bicycle paths inviting you to come down and explore it. Distinctly different from populated urban towns, this place is a right choice to spend some time with your family.

Stadshuset: Stadshuset, Stockholm’s City Hall, is one of the most famous architectural wonders in the world. Located on the island of Kungsholmen, south of central station, Stadshuset is city’s top attractions. Tours to Stadshuset cover two main courts, the Blue Hall and the Council Chamber. A tour to Stadshuset lasts for a couple of hours.

The Royal Warship Vasa: Lay at the bottom of the sea for more than 300 years, The Royal Warship Vasa sank in 1628 on its maiden voyage. It was in 1960s when the ship was finally salvaged in the 1960s and is the oldest and complete ship in the world and can be witnessed in the Stockholm’s Vasa Museum.

Skansen: Another popular Stockholm sightseeing attraction, Skansen is considered to be one of the finest open-air museums of Europe. This is the place to have a unique insight into the rich history and culture of Sweden. Housing a collection of over 150 authentic buildings and houses, Skansen also earns the honor of being the first museum in the world opening to public.

Riddarbolm Church, Drottningholm Palace, The Royal Palace, The Nordic Museum, etc are other tourist destinations worth a visit in Stockholm.