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Travel Guide: Stockholm - Sweden - Europe

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photo by: Jan Wieringa
Many travellers visit Stockholm, the Swedish capital, because of its natural beauty. Called the "Venice of the North", the city is situated on 14 islands. Its water is so pure you can both swim and fish right in the heart of town as well as partake of boat tours offering such treats as live music and shrimp buffets. Stockholm has an abundance of parks and fascinating museums, a rich cultural life and many excellent restaurants. Stockholm was founded in the 13th century and now has some 1.6 million inhabitants, including the metropolitan area. In Gamla Stan, or the Old Town, most buildings date from the 16th to the 19th centuries and house a variety of cafes, restaurants, museums, hotels and shops, in addition to the Royal Palace (pictured here).

A lot of people visit the Vasa Museum - housing the 17th-century Royal warship Vasa, which sank 1628 and was salvaged in 1961. Also worth a visit is nearby Skansen, the world´s oldest and largest open-air folk museum complete with its own zoo displaying animals found in Sweden . Adjacent to Skansen is the Grona Lund amusement park. Millesgården, home of sculptor Carl Milles (1875-1955) and Waldemarsudde, home of Prince Eugen (1865-1947) - the "Painter Prince" - are other nearby attractions.

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Travel Q&A on Stockholm:

Question: #1: Travel Ideas for a couple visiting Stockholm?
We are traveling to Stockholm for New Years but really have no idea what to see and do there. How is it around this time of year? We like visiting historical sights, museums, phot ops, but also enjoy the club scene. Anybody have some suggestions, gonna be there 4 days. - asked by Army Gentleman

Answer: Places to visit:Vasamuseet (Vasa Museum); it´s impressive. You have to take the ferry to go there. Once you have seen it, go outside and have a look to a couple of ships which are tied up there. One of ... - answered by: basketmaniac
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Question: #2: best way travel from stockholm to amsterdam?
- asked by Kamil

Answer: Well, if you don't want to see anything inbetween, then try Whichbudget for a list of cheap flights. ... - answered by: svenster
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Question: #3: Can I travel from Stockholm to Athens via Budapest, having my Greek ID card? (Hungary is not yet in Schengen)?
- asked by polymedes

Answer: Well, the problem is not Hungary. Schengen only means that there will be no custom check. You can enter Hungary without a passport. The problem is with the following countries (Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria ... - answered by: Babi
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Question: #4: What is best and cheapest way to travel from Stockholm to Amsterdam, preferably lots of train travel?
- asked by DavidShag

Answer: Exsqueeze me? You *want* lots of train travel?? Do you realize this trip will take a minimum of 16 hours and 11 minutes? That's a lot of butt-in-seat time. I like trains, too, but if train trip is ... - answered by: svenster
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Question: #5: ı wanna travel to Sweden including Stockholm. what to do, where to go in Sweden in Summertime?
- asked by nikeunal

Answer: Good choice!Sweden is a beautiful country (with even more beautiful girls!!)Definitely go to Stockholm, a jewel of a city.I would also recommend going up north above the Arctic Circle.In 2003 I spent 2 ... - answered by: worldpeace
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Question: #6: Traveling to Stockholm, Sweden?
I'm going to Stockholm, Sweden in March and I was wondering if anybody could give me some advice. What kind of food should I eat and where should I visit? What kind of things should I bring home for my family and friends? Do they have any good wine? - asked by faeb15

Answer: Places to visit:Vasamuseet (Vasa Museum); it´s impressive. You have to take the ferry to go there. Once you have seen it, go outside and have a look to a couple of ships which are tied up there. One of ... - answered by: basketmaniac
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Question: #7: Copenhagen or Stockholm?
I am debating if I should go to Copenhagen or Stockholm. I can travel to either city for the same price from London and wonder which is better. I am interested in historical sites and good food. Don't care about nightlife or bars, etc. - asked by gemadness

Answer: If you're looking for historical sites it would be better to visit Stockholm is very beautiful, I advice you that the food in Sweden is very spicy...If you go to Stockholm you have to visit the Town Hall, ... - answered by: esther c
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Question: #8: Can anyone suggest something to see in Stockholm that is OFF THE BEATEN PATH?
We are a young couple (mid 30s) travelling to Stockholm for the 1st time. We especially like architecture, markets, cemeteries, good eating out etc. But we are interested in anything exciting, interesting that is not listed in regular tourist books. Thanx! - asked by Niki from Budapest

Answer: Visit the Haga Butterfly park. Or take a long ride on a small ferry on the Mälaren and see Stockholm's Skärgård and all the small islands. Make a stop in Skokloster and see a beautiful castle from the ... - answered by: burnstone16
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Question: #9: Where are the women better? Stockholm or Varna?
Me and my friends are planning to travel this summer to escape from the miseries that the women in London gave us. We have 2 options: Stockholm or Varna. Which one do u recommend? There is a tradeoff between the quality and quantity of women. In Stockholm there is better quality, but in Varna we can get more quantity. Given this tradeoff, where do you advice four young handsome gentlemen to go this summer? - asked by asc05

Answer: Prostitutes can be found anywhere. You did not state that you were looking for a wife to bring back with you. ... - answered by: someonecanbme
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Question: #10: Who wants flybe to extend their routes to destinations such as stockholm and copenhagen? (its my homework!!)?
I am currently writing a letter to flybe for my homework (which I will actually send to them) suggesting that they extend their flight routes to places such as Stockholm and Copenhagen. I need statistics and they are VERY hard to find on the internet about how many people would like to be able to travel to these destinations with flybe. So please answer this as I will be able to use the percentages in my letter to add to my reasons of why they should do the above.thanks. :D - asked by Mariam A

Answer: I agree with the above answer but as your letter is about suggesting an extension to their flight routes and you want statistics, I'd vote 'yes' to increase competition. ... - answered by: Strudders67
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