Stockholm CITY OF CONTRAST AND BEAUTY

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1 CITY OF CONTRAST AND BEAUTY Stockholm is widely celebrated as one of the world s most beautiful cities, built where lake meets sea, on fourteen islands, with ten centuries of history and culture. The Swedish Royal Capital is widely known for its remarkable modernity, progressiveness and trend sensitivity in everything from lifestyle to fashion, design, food, drink and new technology. The magnificent scenery, ancient history, fresh air, clean waters, plenty of space for everyone, vast green areas and a truly innovative spirit are vital parts of Stockholm s exceptional character and charm: Nature, urban sophistication and cultural history, all in a single day - and plenty to explore if the stay is extended. Read more Feel free to use all information on this page in your marketing materials. Photo Credits: Ola Ericson/imagebank.sweden.se 1

2 QUICK FACTS Language: Swedish Distance from piers to city center: Nybroviken 5: 0,5 km Nynäshamn Bouy: 90 km Skeppsbron 106: 0 km Stadsgården 160: 1 km Stadsgården 167: 2,2 km Värtahamnen 523: 3,5 km Transport to/from city center : minutes walk and 5 minutes by taxi Currency: Swedish krona SEK Transport to/from city center : minutes walk and 5 minutes by taxi Transportation to/from airport: 42 km to Arlanda International Airport (20 minutes by train from downtown Stockholm). 2

3 SELECTED ATTRACTIONS The Vasa Museum: The Vasa is the world s only preserved 17th century warship. The Vasa sank on its maiden voyage Salvaged 333 years later. City Hall: Home to the Nobel Prize dinner, and to the Golden Hall: More than 18 million glass and gold mosaic tiles. The Royal Palace: Official residence to the King of Sweden, and one of Europe s largest palaces, more than 600 rooms. Old Town Gamla Stan: The idyllic, medieval heart of the city, Gamla Stan, was founded in The Vasa Museum Photo Credit Ola Ericson / imagebank.sweden.se Skansen on Djurgården: Oldest open-air museum in the world. Visit a miniature Sweden, a zoo, enjoy a great view of Stockholm. 3

4 EXCITING EXTRAS Fotografiska, The Swedish Museum of Photography: One of the world s largest museums of photography, right by the sea. Abba The Museum: Be the 5th member of Abba! Brand new interactive museum: the music, clothes, films, musicals, holograms walk in and dance out! Millesgården: Home of artists Carl and Olga Milles, built on terraces. Sculptures outside, castings in the large studio. Spritmuseum: Peruse Sweden s history with alcohol, in the Museum of Spirits. 18th century naval buildings on the island of Djurgården. Stockholm Subway 110 km of art: Unique subway system, adorned by sculptures, mosaics, paintings by more than 150 artists. Millesgården Photo Credit - Yanan Li 4

5 VARIED SHORE EXCURIONS Classic & Popular Panoramic Stockholm & The Vasa Museum: Main sights, warship Vasa, Old Town, Royal Palace, City Hall, the City Centre and the magnificent view of Stockholm from Fjällgatan. Stockholm Highlights: One of the best tours. Including the city s main attractions the Vasa Museum, the City Hall and The Old Town, where a short walk is included. Royal Palace Photo Credit - Henrik Trygg Royal Palace and the Old Town: Always a popular tour including a guided walk in the Old Town and a visit to the Royal Palace. 5

6 VARIED SHORE EXCURSIONS Classic & Popular The Vikings & the Gold Room: A panoramic tour of the city, a visit to the Viking Exhibition and the magnificent Gold Room at the National Museum of Antiquities. Old Town & Millesgården: Stunning sculpture park, by Carl Milles, in combination with the Oldest and cosiest part of the city, the Old Town. Old Town Photo Credit Nicho Södling 6

7 VARIED SHORE EXCURSIONS New & Adventurous Roof Top Hiking: Breathtaking views and exhilaration! Buckle up in your safety harness and enjoy a guided walk along the narrow rooftop path of Riddarholmen, close to the Old Town. Roof Top Hiking Photo Credit - Tuukka Ervasti/imagebank.sweden.se 7

8 CONTACTS Tel Nørregade 7B DK-1165 Copenhagen K, Denmark