Sweden is Europe’s fourth largest country. Though most
of the country’s population is concentrated in its capital
city of Stockholm. Over 1.8 million Swedes live in the greater
Stockholm area. Stockholm is located on the islands separating
Lake Malaren from the Baltic Sea. Stockholm originated on
the narrow Strommen channel that connects the lake to the
sea. Much like neighboring Copenhagen and St. Petersburg,
Stockholm came to be as a busy port town. Today, Stockholm
spans over 14 i
slands that are uniformly joined by bridges.
Over the past century Stockholm has blossomed
into a busy modern metropolitan. Intertwined with clear waters
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from Lake Malaren, the city
bubbles with energy. The downtown area called Norrmalm is
where you’ll find most of the finest restaurants, hotels,
and shopping. However, you’ll also find boisterous crowds
and traffic jams.
Most tourists prefer the historic Gamla Stan (Old Town) and
its quaint streets. Here you’ll feel like you’re
a million miles away from the bustling city center. Gamla
Stan’s winding allays are filled with decorative gift
shops, romantic restaurants, and cozy pastry shops. Be sure
to try a Swedish pastry or two while you are there.
A hop, skip, and a jump away from Gamla Stan is the Kungliga
Slottet otherwise known as the Royal Palace. The changing
of the guards occurs daily and is quite a spectacle to see.
Also within close proximity is the open-air folk museum Skansen.
You’ll gain a genuine admiration for Swedish culture
after browsing Skansen. Skansen hosts spirited festivals,
live concerts, and folk dancing amongst numerous other activities.
In addition to having superb shopping, lively festivals,
and royal palaces, Stockholm is home to a slew of world-class
museums including the famed Vasamuseet,
which showcases the world’s oldest ship, the Royal Warship
Vasa.
