Stockholm

Stockholm, Sweden

The capital of Sweden and the most populous city in the Nordic region sprawls across 14 islands in the southeast of Sweden at the mouth of Lake Mälaren, by the Stockholm archipelago and the Baltic sea, and all these island are connected by over 70 bridges.

There's always an unmistakable artistic edge to Stockholm. The city's subway is something of a remarkable underground art gallery – a ride is an exceptional tour of sculptures, frescos, installations and reliefs that adorn around 100 stations.

Getting around

• Stockholm Palace

  The 17th century quaint monarchical palace (Kungliga Slottet) is where the king works and holds celebrations. Red-capped, Middle-Ages uniform-clad, stern-looking guards convey a palpable sense of place. The guard changing ceremony at noon following old traditions is an added incentive.

• City Hall

  The lavishly adorned, red-brick building is where city government functions and the Nobel Prize ceremony are held. It looks her best in the morning when sunlight plays across its crimson walls and golden crown.

• Old City

  A 14th century cathedral overlooking winding rivers and streets is where the Swedish royal weddings and coronations took place. On a small square stands a “Saint George and the Dragon” bronze sculpture.

• Nobel Museum

  Housed in one of Stockholm's most beautiful 18th-century buildings, the museum tells stories about the Nobel Prize and its founder, the Nobel Laureates and their creative endeavors as well as Nobel’s personal life.

• Vasa Museum

  The tragic destiny of a warship which sank on its maiden voyage in 1628 and was salvaged later is brought to life in this wreck-turned museum.

  
  
  
• National Museum of Science and Technology

  Over 100 exhibits are on display in this science and technology wonderland which is a showcase of the human inventions that have changed or are changing our life, including steam engine and bicycle. Kids dig the place.