Interesting entertainment places in Stockholm. Unusual sights of Stockholm. Gamla Stan or Old Town

Amusement parks, the main symbols of the city, pedestrian streets, beautiful gardens and a cave metro - Stockholm is full of all this due to the fact that there is no industry here: everything is clean and tidy. What you need to know about Stockholm in our selection.

Previously, the working class lived on the island of Södermalm, then artists and musicians began to move here, cafes, clubs and second-hand shops appeared. One of the pioneers in 2003 was the GrandPa store, which I love very much.
In general, I like this part of the city - it’s quite bohemian, but not pretentious, like in pompous Östermalm, and not at all boring (unlike the city center). Absolutely independent, yet integral, Söder preaches his way of life. It is called the Swedish Brooklyn, and Sopho (its southern part) is compared to London's Soho. Life is in full swing here and you can feel it in everything.
If you are going there for the first time, look at www.sofo-stockholm.se to see what promotions, discounts, special offers and concerts are currently running.

In Stockholm, many things have not changed for centuries, except that they are modernized and supplemented. Like, for example, the Gröna Lund amusement park, which was opened to visitors back in 1883 and is still one of the most visited places in Stockholm. You need to go here not so much for the attractions, but because of the views from them, and the amazing atmosphere that is created here in the evening thanks to the lights and music of the carousels, the teddy bear you won at the shooting range and the feeling that you are back in childhood.
If you do ride, don’t miss the free fall attraction, where you will be thrown down from an 80-meter height at a speed of 100 m/s. Another worthwhile entertainment for the strong-willed is a vertical roller coaster with the self-explanatory name Insane.

The City Hall was built in the first decade of the 20th century according to the design of the architect Ragnar Östberg. Many important meetings are held here, and in December a ball is held in honor of Nobel laureates. The building itself is made in the style of the so-called “national romanticism”. It has many interesting details, for example, all the halls are decorated with busts of workers who built the town hall over twelve years. I especially like the bust of a man from a Munich brewery who supplied beer to the builders.
Of particular note is the giant mosaic, consisting of 18 million gold-plated pieces. The artist Einar Forseth depicted the entire history of Stockholm in this way. It is said that when he was reproached that Queen Mälaren, who occupies quite a lot of space on the mosaic, looks ugly, the author only remarked that he used his wife as a model. How can you not love a building with such history?!

In the utopian version, each guest of the city must choose a separate day, during which he will ride along three lines of the Stockholm metro and get off at all stations of interest to him. Traditionally, the Blue Line is considered the most lavish at the station in the form of underground caves with rough rock walls and other “trolley” decoration.
The red and green branches are also not without surprises. For example, right in the middle of the Odenplan station, which opened exactly half a century ago, an exhibition stand was built. Between 1963 and 1989, the Stockholm Tram Museum, now relocated to the island of Södermalm, was located in a bomb shelter just below this metro station. The stand is a glazed tram platform, on which exhibitions of graduates of design and art institutions in Stockholm change every three months.

The early 20th century quarter, located in expensive Östermalm, is rarely mentioned in guidebooks. There is practically nothing here that attracts tourists so much: no luxury shops, restaurants with exquisite menus and Michelin stars, cute cafes and not a single museum.
The only attraction is the Engelbrektschurkan Church, around which Larkstaden, the “lark quarter,” was built. It occupies four streets: Odengatan, Valhallavägen, Karlavägen and Uggleviksgatan. Winding streets with slender brick houses in the Nordic Art Nouveau style are found only in Larkstaden.
A hotel should open here in 2014 - two buildings with 77 apartments, but until this happens, you can stay at Ett Hem.

Gamla Stan is the Swedish zero kilometer, where Stockholm began in the mid-13th century. The most typical postcards usually depict its narrow cobblestone streets, crimson houses and the view of the city from the embankment. You need to go here on the first day to search for a long time for the narrowest alley Morten Trotzigs grain and, finally, having found it, you can’t help but take a photo; to admire the tiny Iron Boy statue; in order to have time to run to the Royal Palace exactly at 12:15, when the changing of the guard begins; so that when passing by the Parliament building you suddenly remember that they are allowed to attend hearings there, promise yourself to definitely return and immediately forget about this promise.
Here the most ordinary souvenirs will seem incredibly necessary and timely. You will want to buy a magnet, a smaller copy of Carlson, and a canvas bag with Pippi Longstocking depicted on it. All this really looks quite nice, especially in the eyes of those tourists who have not yet visited either Junibacken, or the designer gift shop, or Carlson’s grave. But that is another story.

A mansion from the beginning of the 20th century, which once belonged to a couple of artists, and then became the property of the Swedish people. Today it operates as a museum complex, where there is a lot of interesting things: interiors, art, a sculpture park with stunning views of Stockholm. Plus there is a good cafe and a small organic food store.
The journey from the center on foot takes more than an hour and for the most part passes through the most “expensive” areas of the city, characterized by interesting architecture and picturesque views. So it’s ideal to combine it with a walk around the area.

Perhaps the ideal way to arrive in Stockholm is on the multi-deck Viking Line, which smoothly but confidently covers the distance from Helsinki overnight and shows everyone the morning archipelago. Unlike its brother Silja Line, which docks ten kilometers from the center, Viking arrives in the historical part of the city. A half-hour walk around Stadsgårdsleden reveals the classic Stockholm that is depicted on postcards. A half-kilometer-long cliff with mansions with flags on top stretches along the coast. Every couple of minutes a blue train bursts out of the rock and immediately disappears into it again. On the other side you can see the Old Town, Gröna Lund Park and the hostel ship STF Vandrarhem af Chapman & Skeppsholmen.
Those traveling light can immediately begin their cultural program - ten minutes from the Viking Line terminal is the rapidly becoming iconic Fotografiska gallery. Another five minutes later - an example of eclectic Swedish architecture - the maritime institute with red brick walls is adjacent to a mirrored building, then the glass bridge of the Gondolen restaurant hangs over the street. Not the most democratic lunch here can be brightened up by one of the best views of Gamla Stan. The steamship Patricia is moored right behind it - a typical quiet and inconspicuous gay mecca of Stockholm: a restaurant during the day, a club in the evening.
At the end of Stadsgårdsleden, a crossroads with a difficult choice awaits: on the left are the designer shops of Södermalm, on the right are narrow streets and the tourist vein of Gamla Stan.

The most elegant pedestrian street in Stockholm. This is one of the main shopping arteries of the city with a heap of clothes and jewelry on display. What distinguishes Biblioteksgatan from more obvious cultural and consumer routes (for example, Drottninggatan with its PUB and Cheap Monday) is primarily the smaller number of tourists. Here you are much more likely to meet a clerk from downtown heading to Filippa K, young people from Diesel or youngsters from WeSC and Urban Outfitters. Everything looks measured and leisurely in Swedish. The situation changes in the evening, when the street begins to be illuminated by the lights of lanterns and shop windows, and the business center of the city turns into a tourist center.

The pedestrian Queen's Street (Drottninggatan) in the very center of the city perfectly demonstrates the attitude of Stockholmers towards their city. It is all lined with Strindberg's poems, the silver letters of which are driven into the asphalt. The museum of Strindberg himself is located right there, on Drottninggatan 85. Every hundred meters, houses with history are guarded by stone lions (instead of the seemingly much more logical moose), and the street itself almost never falls asleep.
Being an undisputed tourist epicenter (people come here for postcards and souvenirs), Drottninggatan is teeming with visitors inhabiting all the surroundings of Gamla Stan. The route of the walk must include exploring the blue building of the Concert Hall (the street is shared with it by PUB - a relaunched center for democratic shopping). Between the department store and the concert hall lies the cozy Khotorget market, where they sell fresh berries and fruits in the summer and warm clothes in the winter.

Morten Trotzigs Grand is the narrowest alley in the capital

This alley is located in and is actually a narrow staircase connecting the beautiful promenade street and Prastgatan. Two people can hardly pass each other on it, but this is what makes it stand out from the rest.
Since all the narrowest streets are always a very attractive place for tourists, come here either early in the morning or late in the evening. At night, lanterns are lit above the stairs, filling the narrow space with a warm orange light. And in general, walking around the city in the evening is a great idea, because even familiar places can open up in a new way.

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Address:
Kakbrinken 3, Stockholm
At the intersection of Prästgatan Street and Kåkbrinken Lane you will find the heritage of the rugged Vikings. This stone is embedded in the wall of a residential building. This house has nothing to do with the Vikings, but since there are many rune stones scattered throughout the territory, the builders decided to decorate their creation in this way, and now you can admire it. By the way, a cannon barrel mounted into the ground rests against the stone - an original design solution.

Himlen - panoramic bar on the 26th floor

Address, website:
Gotgatan 78, Stockholm
www.restauranghimlen.se
On the 26th floor of the old hostel there are two attractions of the city at once - a luxurious and, accordingly, expensive restaurant and a relatively inexpensive bar where you can drink coffee, beer or a glass of wine while enjoying the enchanting view of the sunset and city rooftops.
The bar-restaurant usually opens at 11.30, but in the morning there is basically nothing to do there; come in the evening to admire the view of the city bathed in the last rays of the sun.

- the tiniest monument in the city

A 15-centimeter sculpture of a baby sitting alone on a bench in the courtyard of the Finnish Church is illuminated by sunlight during the day, and a spotlight falls on it at night. Officially, it is called - this is the name given to it by the sculptor Liss Eriksson, who built it in honor of all Swedish miners. The unofficial romantic name was given to him by guides from all countries - “The Boy Looking at the Moon.” These same guides came up with a legend that you should place a coin near the boy for good luck.

Fans of unusual sculptures will enjoy excursions or, during which you will see all the most original sculptures of the city and learn the stories of their creation.

The Brunkenberg Tunnel is the most beautiful underground passage in the country

Knut Lindmark, a famous 19th-century engineer, connected the two districts of the city, Norrmalm and Östermalm, with a 231-meter tunnel, which today is a wide, bright yellow tube that causes wild delight among photographers and cameramen. The tunnel starts at Tunnelgatan and ends at David Bagares gata. Even if you don't need to go to these streets, you definitely need a photo in this passage.
By the way, not far from the tunnel is one of the most beautiful areas of the city - Östermalm, where the best hotels in the city are located, for example the four-star Best Western Hotel Karlplan, where, despite the number of stars, there are often discounts and then you can rent a comfortable double room for only 90 euros.

Stockholm City Library

Address, website:
Stadsbiblioteket, Odengatan 73, Stockholm
biblioteket.stockholm.se
Working hours:
Mon-Fri. 9.00-19.00, Sat. 11.00-16.00
the entrance is free
The city library is interesting not only for its books, but primarily for its architecture. The grandiose building, completed in 1928, marked a new era of world-famous Swedish functionalism. Architect Gunnar Asplund embodied all his boldest ideas at that time: rotundas, cylindrical walls and the original placement of bookshelves - you can admire the library both from the inside and from the outside. You can go inside and just sit at a table among the readers, or you can climb another landmark of Stockholm - Observator Hill (Observatorielunden) and from there get a good look at the bright library building and the towers and roofs of the city.
In general, the library of the old city, of any city in the world, is a special place that a traveler should visit. After all, libraries contain the concentrated life of the country - culture, literature, history and modernity, and libraries in Sweden are also a creative space where people meet, spend time together or alone with a book, relax, work, have fun, come too.

Forest Cemetery Skogskyrkogården

The cemetery is another important point in the tourist guide. If you want to understand the city and feel its atmosphere, then be sure to visit, strange as it may sound, the cemetery.
Stockholm Forest Cemetery is both a park and a cemetery. Lovers of history and architecture come here, as well as those who know. That this place is one of two monuments in Stockholm included in the UNESCO World Heritage List (the other being Drottningholm Palace and Park Ensemble).
Famous Swedish landscape designers Gunnar Asplund and Sigurd Leverenz worked on the original landscape for more than twenty years.
The most famous places were the first crematorium (Skogskrematoriet I) with a huge gray granite cross and (Skogskapellet), as well as the grave of Greta Garbo on site No. 12.
What is surprising is not even the architecture or famous graves, but the harmonious synthesis of gravestones and tall pines, deep blue sky and cemetery alleys.
A special day is All Saints' Day, which is celebrated on the first Saturday after October 31 - on this evening a candle is lit at each grave and you can imagine how impressive it looks.

Ericsson Globe Arena - the largest spherical building in the world and an excellent sightseeing attraction

Address, website:
Johanneshov, Arenatorget 1, Stockholm
www.globearenas.se
SkyView operating hours:
Mon-Fri. 9.30-19.00, Sat-Sun. 9.30-17.00
SkyView entry fee:
150 CZK or 15 dollars
The sports and concert scene has seen a lot - sports championships, stars of various sizes, celebrations of all kinds, Eurovision...
Look for a poster of events on the official website, but if you want to look at the city from a bird's eye view, welcome to the SkyView sightseeing attraction. Sky View is two spherical metal gondolas that slowly move through a spherical building - up and then down. Since there are only two gondolas, and there are many people who want to see the city, tickets can be booked in advance. Or come early in the morning.

Museum of Contemporary Art Moderna Museet

Address, website:
Exercisplan 4, Stockholm
www.modernamuseet.se
Working hours
Tue, Fri. 10.00-20.00, Wed-Thu. 10.00-18.00, Sat-Sun. 11.00-17.00
the entrance is free
The Skeppsholmen Museum is an amazing place, undeservedly deprived of attention, but there is simply an amazing collection of modern art: Dali, Picasso, Duchamp, Matisse, Pollock, Rauschenberg, Lichtenstein, Warhol. And in the courtyard of the museum there is the most original monument to V.I. Lenin, who visited Stockholm many times. The monument is a piece of pavement with part of a tram rail, over which the leader of the world proletariat once stepped when he participated in a demonstration. And next to it is a small pedestal with a photograph depicting that very demonstration.

Stockholm metro is the best metro in the world

We have repeatedly mentioned the Stockholm metro not only as a convenient form of public transport, but also as a wonderful work of modern art. Each station is made in an original style by a group of designers and artists, and each of them is worthy of a visit, which, due to the high cost of travel, is not a cheap activity, but a worthy one.
If you don't dare get off at every station, pay attention to the most beautiful ones - Kungsträdgården, T-Centralen, Rådhuset and Tensta. Abstract symbols, sculptures, fountains, columns, rocks, vaults, animal sculptures are the personification of art and freedom in their most beautiful sense.

The best idea for those who want to see the most interesting stations Stockholm metro - ask the locals or, which costs everything (regardless of how many people there are, that is, if you take 2 more friends with you, then each will pay only 20 dollars).

Shinnarviksberjet is the highest point in the city

The highest point in Stockholm (53 m above sea level) is called Skinnarviksberget. It is located in the central area of the capital Södermalm, right above Lake Mälaren, beloved by city residents. This is a great place for a walk and also for a picnic. So buy some juice and croissants at the nearest supermarket and come here to admire the lake and the view of the old town.

Gröna Lund is Sweden's oldest amusement park.

Address, website:
Lilla Allmanna Grand 9, Stockholm
www.gronalund.com
Park entrance fee:
, for concerts 220 CZK

Gröna Lund is located right on the seashore on the island of Djurgården and differs from other amusement parks in the world in its unique flavor and touch of antiquity. Regardless of your age, the most modern attractions await you here, including the world's tallest carousel.
In addition, festivals and concerts of famous performers, such as The Cardigans, Rob Zombie, Elton John and many others, are often held here. Moreover, you can get to the concert for a modest sum of 220 crowns (about 20 dollars). If you're lucky, you can get to a free rehearsal. In general, look at the poster on the park’s website or just come and ride the best rides in Scandinavia.

A ticket to the amusement park can be purchased at the box office, or you can buy it to avoid standing in line.

What sights of Stockholm to see first?

Every good tourist begins to prepare for the trip in advance and plan his long-awaited vacation. To visit the best attractions in Stockholm, you will need to plan your route in advance, since the Swedish capital is a beautiful city, combining many interesting and fascinating places that tell about the culture and history of the city. The first step is to study the list of main tourist sites.

Top 10 main attractions in Stockholm

Excursions to the sights of Stockholm

When coming to the city for the first time, it is difficult to immediately get your bearings and be able to select all the most significant objects of the city, and therefore the best solution would be to get to know Stockholm through individual or group excursions. In order not to waste time looking for a Russian-speaking guide, it is better to make a reservation in advance through the online service.

Stockholm Pass – save on attractions and museums in Stockholm

No tourist coming to Sweden will refuse to save money; the most convenient way to do this is with the help of a special Stockholm Pass card, which allows you to visit more than 60 museums and attractions of the city for free. In addition, everyone with a card has the opportunity to ride on tourist hop-on hop-off buses and boats.

Top 5 popular places open to visit with the Stockholm Pass:

You can buy a card online through the GetYourGuide service using this link>>>

Sights of Stockholm and the surrounding area with photos and descriptions

The capital of the kingdom hides a rich history, and the first mention of the city dates back to 1252. Filled with amazing tourist sites, the European city will be of interest to every traveler. It is not at all easy to highlight the main attractions of Stockholm, because the history of the city is preserved by many architectural and art monuments. The most convenient way to get to know the city is to take leisurely walks and discover something new. But if time is short, you can choose the most interesting sights of Stockholm that you can see in 1 day from the list presented.

Top 30 attractions in Stockholm

1. Vasa Museum

The museum invites visitors to see the only surviving ship from the 17th century, as well as nine exhibitions related to it. Vasa is considered one of the most valuable attractions and a visited tourist spot. The warship was launched in 1628 and sank on its first outing. Attempts were made to raise it from the bottom, but it all ended with 50 bronze cannons being raised in 1664, and the ship itself was raised in 1961. The museum was founded in 1990. It is open every day from 10 to 17, and on Wednesdays until 20-00. The ticket price is 130 CZK. Stockholm Pass is valid.

2. Old Town – Gamla Stan

Gamla Stan was previously a separate city, covered with medieval alleys and streets, and also notable for its archaic architecture. Today, the Old Town is one of the main attractions of Stockholm, which is just one of the districts of the capital, in an area where about 3,000 local residents live. The total area of the area is 36 hectares and attracts tourists with such tourist sites as the 13th century Cathedral and the 18th century Royal Palace.

3. ABBA Museum

The Djurgården area is considered a museum area; quite recently a museum dedicated to the work of the ABBA group began operating here. Interesting exhibits related to the musical group are collected here; many items from the collection were presented by three members of the group. The atmosphere of the 70s is recreated in the building, and at the entrance there is a plaque of honor telling about the musical biography of the participants from a young age. The museum is considered Stockholm's most modern and interactive attraction.

4. Royal Palace

The residence of the Swedish king is considered one of the largest palaces in Europe. The total number of rooms and halls is 600, and on the territory of the palace there are 5 different museums, which are visited annually by crowds of tourists. The souvenir shop, which displays copies of items from the royal collection, is always of particular interest. Every day there is a changing of the guard in front of its windows, which not only tourists, but also locals come to see. The palace is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stockholm Pass is valid.

5. Stockholm City Hall

The City Hall in Stockholm is an incomparable building, used for social events and other important meetings. The building itself is considered a unique architectural monument, having a discreet appearance and exquisite interior decoration. The decision to start construction was made in 1907, and the grand opening took place only in 1923. Today, you can get here only as part of a group excursion, and the cost of visiting will cost approximately 10 euros for adults and 5 euros for children. Separately, you will need to pay 40 CZK for access to the observation deck.

6. Drottningholm

The Queen's Island has been compared to a miniature Versailles, but there is every reason for this. The beautiful sights of Stockholm were built on the amazingly beautiful island and captivate all visitors with their luxurious decoration, theater and fabulous pavilion. There is a park around the castle where there are various sculptures and fountains. It is for its uniqueness and attractive appearance that the place was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The price for visiting Drottningholm is 130 SEK, and it is open in winter from 12:30-15:30 and only on weekends, and in summer it is open every day from 10:00-16:00.

7. Skansen

Skansen is an open-air museum of Swedish history, on the territory of which there are manors and houses from the 18th and 19th centuries. Numerous workshops and shops where glassblowers, potters and bakers worked, attracting the attention of many tourists, will help you get to know the city life of that time better. You can also try freshly baked pretzels here. And then watch people in national costumes doing the usual things for the Middle Ages. Stockholm Pass is valid.

8. Nobel Museum

The Nobel Museum began its work in 2001, and the opening date was timed to coincide with the centenary of the Nobel Prize. It is located in an 18th century building that was previously used as a stock exchange. The museum was dedicated to the Nobel Prize and all its winners since 1901, in addition, it also tells about the founder of the prize - Alfred Nobel. The museum invites everyone every day except Monday. The ticket price is 120 CZK, and admission is free for children under 18 years of age. Stockholm Pass is valid.

9. Unibakken

The main attractions of Stockholm are a variety of museums; Junibakken, created in 1996, is considered one of the youngest at the moment. Initially, it was planned as an exhibition dedicated to the famous storyteller Astrid Lindgren, but since she also took part in its creation, she suggested adding characters from a variety of books. In 2002, after the death of the writer, a monument dedicated to her was erected on the territory. The museum is open to everyone from 10 to 17.

10. Ericsson-Globe

The unofficial name of Ericsson Globe is Globe Arena or simply Globe. It is considered one of the largest spherical structures in the world; its design is an 85-meter arena, which hosts a variety of events, including various sports competitions and concerts. The arena is located in Globe City, an area created specifically for the arena. Its construction began in 1988, and a year later it was inaugurated. Many stars held their concerts here, and the building also hosted the Eurovision Song Contest twice.

11. Boy looking at the moon

Interesting sights of Stockholm can be found literally at every step, and this is exactly what a miniature sculpture located in the historical center of the city is like. It represents a boy sitting on a bed with his legs tucked close to him. Its height is only 15 cm, and therefore it received the title of the smallest monument in Sweden.

12. Riksdag building

The building of the Swedish parliament is located on the island of Helgeandsholmen, which is located in the very center. The Riksdag building is an architectural monument erected near the Royal Palace, and is in no way inferior to it in its splendor. Parliament began to be housed in the building only in 1865, after changes were made to the country's constitution. Today, open meetings are held here that anyone can attend.

13. Royal Opera

The building is located in the very center of the city in the east of Gustav Adolf Torg Street, and next to it is the Arffusterns Palace, representing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The modern building was made by order of Gustav III, who in his time was a great patron of art. Its construction started in 1775 and ended in the autumn of 1782. At one time, masquerade balls were prepared here, no worse than in Paris itself.

14. National Museum of Sweden

The National Museum of Sweden includes the collections of several royal castles and a porcelain museum. However, the museum building in the center of Stockholm has the greatest significance. On 3 floors there are works of art, both Swedish and international. Collected elements from the late Middle Ages to the present day. The presented paintings and other exhibits attract a considerable number of tourists from different countries.

15. Stockholm City Museum

For those exploring the sights of Stockholm, the city museum located on Russian Compound Square will be an amazing place to visit. The building was erected in the 17th century and was called the South Town Hall. It was supposed to be used for other purposes, but then it was badly damaged due to a fire and then it was completed in 1685, and this is how it has survived to this day. The museums offer a closer look at the city's history, and exhibitions and displays cover a period of 750 years.

16. Museum of Modern Art

In the middle of the last century, a museum of modern art was opened in the Swedish capital, bringing together a rich collection of exhibits from the 20th century. The exhibitions included more than 100,000 works by famous masters, who later became classics of modern art.

17. Tom Titus Experiment Museum

When listing the amazing and unique sights of Stockholm, one cannot help but recall the experimental museum, aimed more at children. But it was also able to attract the attention of adults, since educational excursions are regularly held here, including visits to laboratories and participation in competitions. Ten years ago, the center received the title of “Best Science Center in Sweden”.

18. Church of St. Nicholas

The oldest church in Stockholm is the Church of St. Nicholas, which is located next to the Royal Palace and the Nobel Museum right in the center. The building is designed in the Baroque style and is built of natural brick, and therefore it stands out against the background of other buildings. Some evidence indicates that the construction of the temple dates back to the 13th century, but the temple that has reached us dates back to the 17th century.

19. Church of St. Clare

Remarkable in appearance, the church is considered one of the central ones in Stockholm, and in terms of height it ranks second in Scandinavia, because the height of its tower reaches 116 meters. The church building was built in the 16th century; subsequently, many architects took part in the design and creation of the church, including Arthur von Schmalense, who worked with the church in the sixties of the last century. In 1965, the bell tower was opened, in which there are 35 bells, and the weight of the largest is 1700 kg.

20. Riddarholmen Church

There are various attractions in Stockholm, but the most notable is the Riddarholmen Church, which can be seen from almost anywhere in the city thanks to its beautiful openwork spire. This building is one of the oldest in Sweden, and is located in the historical center of the city near the Royal Palace. The red walls hide many amazing stories; at various times Protestant services were held here, and the building served as a tomb for Swedish monks.

21. Forest Cemetery Skogskjurkogården

At the beginning of the last century, the authorities announced a competition to develop a project for a new cemetery in the south of the country. The forest cemetery was founded in 1917, and by 1920 it was already completed. They set it up on the site of an old quarry overgrown with pine trees. The main difference of the new project was the laconic combination of architectural forms with nature.

22. Katarinahissen

Katarinahissen or otherwise the Katharina elevator is a passenger elevator connecting the gateway area and the Södermalm area. Minor renovation work was carried out in 2010, but the attraction is now operational again. Today, the tourist site is the most visited in the capital, which was facilitated by its advantageous location, as well as an amazing view of the sights of Stockholm, opened from a 38-meter platform.

23. Kaknes TV Tower

The TV tower is the center of Swedish television, and radio broadcasts via satellite are also carried out from here. Construction of the tower lasted 4 years, and it was opened back in 1967. The tower was built in a style appropriate to the 60s. Its facade features relief images of television signals, and at the top there is a restaurant with beautiful views of the city. The object was installed on the site of a small medieval settlement.

24. Kulturhuset

The center of the city's cultural life is Kulturhuset, where many of the city's events are held, including concerts, exhibitions and film premieres. In addition, master classes in various disciplines are regularly held here, aimed at ensuring that everyone discovers new talents.

25. Gröna Lund Amusement Park

Grenä Lund is the oldest amusement park in Sweden and is always popular with visitors and locals. Its peculiarity is that it is filled with a variety of entertainment, ranging from a regular carousel to a roller coaster. In the park you can also visit a small restaurant or go to a sweets shop. Stockholm Pass is valid.

26. Kungsträdgården Park

The name of the park is translated as “Garden of the King”, and you can find it in the very center of the city. Its favorable location and abundance of cozy cafes and various attractions have made the park a favorite place for tourists and residents of Stockholm. In addition, concerts and various cultural events are regularly held on its territory during the warm season.

27. Livrustkammaren

Since 1628, the Royal Palace of Stockholm has housed the country's oldest museum, called the Armory or Livrustkammaren. Its founder was Gustav II Adolf, in order to preserve his outfits used during the campaign in Poland. It is worth noting that since 2014, audio guides in Russian have been offered to all visitors free of charge.

28. Bergius Botanical Garden

The botanical garden is located on Brunnsviken Bay next to the Natural History Museum. The garden is part of the National City Park and residents of the Swedish capital and its guests often come here for a walk. Here you can find many cozy corners and relax from the hustle and bustle, enjoying the amazing natural scenery. The park is open 24 hours a day, and you can enter its territory completely free of charge. Stockholm Pass is valid.

29. Royal Dramatic Theater

The Royal Dramatic Theater is considered the main stage of the country, the creation of which took place at the same time as the opera. It was founded in 1788, and after its opening the stage was used for oral drama productions. The modern building was built only in 1908 and is designed in the Art Nouveau style; various performances are regularly held within its walls.

30. Hallwyl Museum

In the very center is another attraction of Stockholm - the Hallvul Museum. It is a five-story castle, built back in 1898. Within its walls is an amazing collection of porcelain, weapons and antique furniture. In total there are more than 50 thousand amazing exhibits.

Sights of Stockholm and the surrounding area on the map

The presented map of Stockholm with attractions in Russian will help you find and mark the most interesting tourist sites that are worth visiting when coming to the capital of Sweden. Stockholm is amazing, and therefore the city map with attractions includes many really interesting and worth visiting places.

Stockholm is a city in which you can spend one day, two, three, or a week, provided that the trip is made from May to October. Because in winter, not only are there short daylight hours (which does not interfere with travel at all), but also the opening hours of museums are sharply reduced, and interesting walking water routes completely stop working, as do some attractions.

That's why we chose 13 hours for our November visit. During this time, we explored all the sights accessible on foot and visited several museums that interested us. We did not exchange euros for crowns and spent the entire day without a single banknote of the country. She helped us with this. It was both a pass to museums and a “transport card”. Why in quotes - because we did not add a transport card to the Stockholm Pass, this can be done at the time of purchase, but we actively used the Hop on-Hop off bus.

Now let's talk about everything in order. I often use these passes, especially often in Paris, because I like to go to museums a lot, and these cards really save money. I’ll make a reservation right away, because I know that such a point of view exists, that for those who believe that you can visit only one museum in one day, my method is not suitable. I don’t try to stand for at least 15 seconds near each exhibit in every museum, because I think it’s pointless. I look at what interests me at the moment and get an idea of the museum as a whole, which then gives me the opportunity to decide whether this museum is worth a second visit or not. So, I have already been to the Louvre, the Orsay and Orangerie Museum in Paris 4 times, to the Berlin Pergamon, the Madrid Prado and the Reina Sofia Museum - twice, and so on. I find pleasure in re-encountering my favorite paintings and discovering something new every time. I simply could not physically spend a whole day, for example, in the Louvre - I like to change coordinates and diversify my impressions. Therefore, the Stockholm Pass has become our lifesaver: prices for visiting attractions in the Swedish capital are very high, as well as for travel, so the card is what anyone who wants quickly, a lot, and at once needs. All the main museums of interest to a traveler visiting the Swedish capital for the first time are included in the pass, and during this day we visited the Royal Palace, the Cathedral, Skansen, the Vasa Museum, Junibacken and the Museum of the North. The last four museums are located on the island of Djurgården; we went there and back by excursion bus (which is included in the price of the card), which not only gave us the opportunity to relax, but also to learn and see more than we had planned.

I bought the Stockholm Pass long before the trip on the official website www.stockholmpass.com. There you can buy 10% cheaper, this discount seems to be temporary, but don’t let the timer fool you, it is renewed, so it’s convenient and profitable. In Stockholm, you need to get a card by printing a confirmation - voila, all the museums of the capital are at your feet! Read more about.

We started our route directly from the Viking Line terminal (about how we sailed). It was interesting to watch the city wake up. True, we were very unlucky with the weather: it rained all day, so the dawn turned out to be gray, and the mood in the photo corresponded. Stockholm was thoughtful and sad. The blue line starts right from the terminal - a route that leads to the city center. It runs along the Stadsgården embankment, where the first object of our route is located - the Fotografiska Museum.

Right at the entrance to the museum is a huge big-eyed pumpkin. What would that mean?

Having walked further, we came to large-scale renovation work: the Slussen district is being reconstructed, there will be modern interchanges, but for now a system of unpresentable tunnels leads us to the city center, Gamla Stan.

And his first attraction was the figure crossbowman on Kornhamnstorg square. The statue tells the story of the struggle of Engelbrekt Engelbrektsson, the leader of a popular uprising in the 14th century, against the Danish king Eric of Pomerania. The sculpture was installed on the square in 1916, the author is Christian Eriksson).

Behind the statue you can see a white trailer. This is another Stockholm landmark that moved here to this square due to Slussen's renovation. Here you can buy delicious fried herring - local fast food Nysteckt strömming.

The streets were still lit with lanterns and festive illumination: November 2, Stockholm was in full swing preparing for Christmas!

Now, when Stockholm was just waking up, our task was to see as many attractions as possible that we did not intend to visit, and to arrive at the station by 8.00 to pick up our Stockholm pass. Therefore, we did not delve deeper into the interweaving streets of Gamla Stan, but went to the Assembly of the Nobility / Riddarhuset

Next to it is the courthouse / Bondeska palatset.

And now the Riddarholmsbron bridge,

from where you can see Riddarholmen Church.

And then dawn played a cruel joke on us: the photos turned out either overexposed or dark. Even the newest phone with 13 megapixels cannot cope (I remind you that we had a trip light, with backpacks and without a camera - with all that that implies). Next to the church there is a monument to Earl Birger, the same one whom Alexander Nevsky defeated. Construction work was underway on the square named after him; in general, a photo of this monument against the backdrop of the candy-pink Stenbock Palace built in 1640 will be from the next trip. We walk forward - and now there is the Everet Taubes terrass embankment (the island is only two blocks wide).

The abstract sculpture Solbaten by Christian Berg is the first thing your eye catches. The giant ear (at first glance) is the “Solar Sail,” which is the Swedish translation for the name of the figure that appeared on the embankment in 1966. You can stand for a long time and train your imagination, correlating what you see with the name.))) In general, this embankment is a very atmospheric place. The views of Lake Mälaren are magnificent, from here you can also clearly see Stockholm City Hall, in the collage it is behind the monument to Evert Taube (1890-1976). This monument was erected to mark the 100th anniversary of the writer, composer, performer and artist (sculptor Willie Gordon). He sits with a lute in his hand and points to the area of Södermalm, where he lived for a long time.

The Arbitration Court is located in the Wrangelska Palace. Construction of the palace began in the 1530s. The palace acquired its current appearance in 1652-1670, when it was rebuilt by the architect Nikodim Tessin for Carl Gustav Wrangel. It was the residence of the royal house in those days.

Just a few steps to the side we pass and see the tower of Jarl Birger / Birger Jarls torn. This tower is often referred to as the oldest building in the city and was actually built by King Gustav I around 1530 to modernize the capital's fortifications. It replaced wooden redoubts destroyed in 1525.

This tower, together with the southern tower of the Wrangel Palace, is the only remaining fragment of the fortifications of the 16th century. Initially, the wall connected two towers (the second tower and the fortress wall have been lost).

You can enter the tower and walk right through it, as can be seen in the photo. And we turn the corner and come out onto the Centralbron bridge. From this bridge there is a magnificent view of the symbol of Stockholm - the city hall. The photo again turned out dark, but I decided to leave this acid-photoshop version, it still conveys the mood and general appearance of the town hall.

To approach the town hall, we will cross another small bridge, Stadshusbron (translated from Swedish as City Hall Bridge). It was originally called the New Bridge of Kungsholm, as it connects Norrmalm with the island of Kungsholmen.

Now we just have to explore the Old Town - Gamla Stan. And the first thing we did was find the smallest sculpture in Stockholm,

From the quiet, cozy courtyard where the little dreamer was located, we went to Merchant Square, to the monument to St. George and the Dragon.

And now we have entered Djurgården. The first stop of the bus is near the Nordic Peoples Museum, but we planned to end our day there, so we drove past and arrived at the first Stockholm museum on our route - the open-air museum Skansen. It took the most time, and it closed earlier than other museums, which is why we started with it. Read a detailed story about this open-air museum here:.

We spent almost three hours in Skansen, getting to know its inhabitants and exploring the Scandinavian landscapes.

The next point on our route was the Vasa Museum. On the way to it we passed by. Then we walked along the embankment.



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