Stockholm has long been one of Sweden's cultural, media, political and economic centres. The city is known for its beauty, its buildings and architecture, its abundant clean and open water and its many parks. With a rich history and strong modern identity this is a top travel destination that you won't want to miss.
Here are some ideas for your next trip!
1. Old Town (Gamla Stan)
Located on the original small islands of the city's earliest settlements, the Old Town still features the medieval street layout. Be sure to check out the large German Church (Tyska kyrkan) and several mansions and palaces.
2. Skansen Open-Air Museum
The first open air museum and zoo in Sweden and is located on the island Djurgarden. The museum shows the way of life in the different parts of Sweden before the industrial era.
3. Vasa Museum (Vasamuseet)
A maritime museum in Stockholm that displays the only almost fully intact 17th century ship that has ever been salvaged, the 64-gun warship Vasa that sank on her maiden voyage in 1628.
4. A cruise through the Stockholm Archipelago (Skärgården)
The large archipelago is served by the Waxholmbolaget archipelago boats.
5. The Royal Palace (Kungliga Slottet) 
The official residence and major royal palace of the Swedish monarch.
6. Djurgården park
Djurgården is an island in central Stockholm, home to historical buildings and monuments, museums, galleries, and much more. The National City park is beautiful and a great place to unwind.
7. National Museum 
The national gallery located on the peninsula Blasieholmen, that exhibits an impressive art collection due to its benefactors, King Gustav III and Carl Gustaf Tessin.
8. City Hall (Stadshuset)
Standing on the eastern tip of Kungsholmen island, home to offices and conference rooms as well as ceremonial halls and the luxury restaurant, Stadshuskällaren. It is the venue of the Nobel Prize banquet and one of Stockholm's major tourist attractions.
9. Modern Art Museum (Moderna Museet)
Sweden's national museum of modern art with works by famous modern artists such as Picasso and Salvador Dali.
10. The Gold Room (Guldrummet) of the Museum of National Antiquities (Historika Museet)
The museum covers Swedish cultural history and art from the Stone Age to the 16th century.
Contact Northstar Travel today to plan and book your trip!
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