No doubt – Stockholm is the most beautiful Scandinavian capital. With all our love to Copenhagen, there is no question where we would prefer to come back or live. These were five very special days, now let us tell you what makes Stockholm so unforgettable and what are its absolute Musts.

Let’s start with good old classics: old town – Gamla Stan. It includes everything mentioned in your guidebooks like Royal Castle Kungliga Slottet, Nobel museum and some very important (no joking!) churches, but first get to Stadhuset – the Town Hall. The view on the old town is amazing!

We went up on the Katarinahissen tower, Statsgården 1, but be ready to the disgusting barrier, so it will be rather your camera, which will really enjoy the view. Check here for more photo-tips.

Stockholm is young and active city, there are constantly loads of festivals and events going on, but if you want to feel Viking-Sweden, try to find out if there are any folk festivals or markets happening at the moment. We were lucky just to bump into one of them!

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Yes, I know, nothing original, but it’s massive! It’s one of the best museums ever seen in our life. Come to contemplate this curious object, and learn a moral: never let non-professionals construct a ship even it’s your beloved king. Great explanations, exhibitions and interactive installations – Vasa museum is definitely worth of its price.

For literature (or movie) lovers it would be a great loss to miss such a great opportunity to walk on the traces of Millennium heroes by Stieg Larsson. Not only it’s such an excitement to recognize the places so exactly described in the books, but also it’s a wonderful way to discover “Alternative Stockholm”.
A full Millennium map can be bought in the Tourism Office or simply check here:

Many thanks to the person who transferred it on Google Maps!

A sort of historical place with authentic houses of XVII and XVIII centuries. Old town but not exactly in the usual meaning. Very quiet and cozy place.

Getting lost is always a good advice while visiting any city. In Stockholm it’s a necessity. Here’s why.

Don’t forget to pass by the most narrow street of the city: Mårten Trotzigs Gränd (on the left).

Stockholm is so young and stylish, it’s such a pleasure to have some meatballs with jam in one of its cafés and restaurants. And don’t forget a romantic drink on the quay!

Where to eat? You won’t regret if you pass by the Café String (Nytorgsgatan 38), promised.

What a shame – we spent 5 days walking only even if our Airbnb was outside the town, but, as you’ve surely heard, Stockholm’s subway is definitely worth of a ride – it’s a descent art-gallery!

Thanks, Roy Barnett Jr., for this picture.

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No one will believe that you were in Stockholm if you don’t post on your Instagram a selfie with these two houses in Gamla Stan. Like this one :) Check out the Big Square – Stortorget, and then you know what to do…