The beautiful capital of Sweden is a network of islands connected by bridges, creating a calm, peaceful atmosphere thanks to the constant presence of the water on the horizon. Many are the reasons to visit Stockholm, but what comes to most people’s minds when they think of this city is the sheer freshness, cleanliness and healthy atmosphere which characterise it. But Stockholm doesn’t just have nature to offer, it is also a highly sophisticated city with an efficient public transport network and a wide variety of world-class art galleries and museums.
Stockholm is ideal for a short getaway as most of the places of interest to tourists can be reached on foot, so you can get a taste for a lot of what the city has to offer in just one day. The historic centre, Gamla Stan is by far the most popular tourist attraction thanks to its stunning medieval buildings, winding streets and intriguing galleries, boutiques and cafes. It is possible to find cheap accommodation in Gamla Stan and it makes a great base from which to explore the rest of the city. Towering over this tiny island you will find the Royal Palace which is also well worth a visit.
In a lot of ways, travelling to Stockholm feels a little like travelling to the future; a place where extremely trendy people enjoy a healthy life style of good food, fresh air, cutting edge cultural venues and a generally very efficiently run society. Immigration is always growing in Stockholm (for obvious reasons) and this gives modern Stockholm a surprisingly cosmopolitan feel too, making it all the more interesting and easy for foreigners to visit. Most Swedish people speak fabulous English, so there is no language barrier as such, and if you are struggling to understand sign posts in the street, just stop one of the notoriously polite locals and ask for a little help. Budget hotels in Stockholm are surprisingly easy to come by, which is a relief as, if there is one thing that Stockholm is not – its cheap!
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