The City Hall, with its tower featuring the three gold crowns, this is one of the most famous silhouettes of the city.

The National Museum, Sweden's national museum of art and design includes the work of the country's most prominent artists - Carl Larsson, Hanna Pauli and Anders Zorn.

At Millesgården you'll discover the work of Sweden's most famous sculpture, Carl Milles, in this beautiful sculpture park on the island of Lidingö.

The perfect way to see the city is by boat: nearly every cityscape is either reflected in or framed by water and the neighbourhoods are defined by the 14 islands on whcih they are built, the choice of tours is huge, including hop on-hop off services.

As one might expect in such a maritime city, much of Stockholm's cuisine features the freshest possible seafood. Enjoy a traditional smorgasbord, featuring pickled herring, smoked salmon, caviar and smoked eel, or sample some genuine Swedish meatballs, reindeer or elk. Desserts are made from blueberries, lingonberries and cloudberries.

Go to Gamla Stan to find the best traditional restaurants, while the Norrmalm area of the city has a choice of international eateries.

Shopping

Swedish design is know for innovation and flair. Specialities of the city include glass, handicrafts and interior design. The graceful beauty of Swedish glassware is famous all over the world and the country's reputation for design is second to none. Knitwear is a speciality in Sweden, and the knitters excel at well designed caps and hats, often in striking colours.

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Pottery, wood and leather goods also make good presents to take home, and you may find treasures in the many boutiques, antique and curiousity shops of Gamla Stan.

For Swedish fashion head for the streets adjoining Gotgaten, they have a lot to offer that is quirky and fun.

In December, there are glittering Christmas markets in Skansen and Gamla Stan - freshly backed pepparkakor biscuits and a warm glass of glögg will help to keep out the cold.

 

 

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Excursions

Stockholm Grand Tour

A lovely tour including sightseeing by bus and boat. See Stockholm and the surrounding areas past and present in an air conditioned bus. Continue by boat and see Stockholm at its most spectacular. A sandwich and drink are provided on board.

Departs: daily (May-Sept). Duration: 3.5 hours.
Adults from £52.

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Hop on Hop off Bus
The open top double decker bus is a great way to explore on your own. Hope on and off as many times as you like at the many different sights along the route

Departs: daily. Duration: 24 hours.
Adults from £31.

Under the Bridges of Stockholm
Take a 2 hour boat trip that passes under 15 bridges and two locks. Travel both on sea and on Lake Mälaren. Guiding is done by individual headphones.

Departs: daily. Duration: 2 hours
Adults from £25.