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Tyresta Nationalpark

Here you will find that the hiking trails criss-cross, and you can choose what fits your mood and strength. On Saturdays and Sundays there are guided tours in the national park, which you can take part in for a small fee. In winter, there are also cross-country tracks in the snow.

Nynäshamn

Nynäshamn is a town, beautifully situated on the archipelago peninsula, Södertörn, about 60 km. south of Stockholm. Here you will find a wide range of opportunities such as charming little shops selling everything from antiques to chocolate and spices, the town's exciting art museum, fantastic golf courses, wonderful walking, cycling and even segway tours and not least the charming harbour, from where there are ferry departures to the beautiful UNESCO-listed island and Hanseatic city, Visby.

Archipelago tours from Nynäshamn

If you're staying in the area around the coastal and archipelago town of Nynäshamn, it's a good idea to take a boat trip. The M/S Flora will take you out into the stunning archipelago. The trip takes about two hours, but it is also possible to go on a full-day boat trip to the small, idyllic town of Trosa. Here you will have time to enjoy Trose, a typical Swedish summer town. The town was founded in the 1300s but was destroyed, like so many other Swedish towns, by the Russians. The town's wooden houses were burnt to the ground in 1719, and only the church remained. The wooden houses that stand today are old, but well maintained. After a stroll around the town and perhaps lunch, you can take the boat back.

Stockholm

If you fancy a trip to the theatre, try the Royal Dramatic Theatre at Nybroplan or visit some of the smaller theatres on Söder. The Opera at Gustav Adolfs Torv is also worth a visit, not only for its performances but also for its beautiful architecture. The Globe regularly hosts major sporting events, concerts and shows.

If shopping is your thing, the area around Hötorget and Stureplan offers plenty of options, as does Götgatan on Söder. Don't miss a visit to the NK department store on Hamngatan.

From Stureplan you can walk down Birger Jarlsgatan, where you'll find Orrefors, Kosta Boda glass design and exclusive fashion boutiques. At the bottom of the street you'll find the beautiful national stage, Dramaten. Nybrokajen is just ahead, and here you will find all the ferries that can take you out into the archipelago.

If you want a bit more greenery, a walk by Kungliga Djurgården is recommended, or perhaps a stroll along Norr Mälarstrand. Långholmen is also a lovely oasis in the middle of the city. In summer, there are several places to swim in the city, both at Långholmen, Södermalm and Kungsholmen.

The Vasa Museum (near Skansen) is a great experience. Here you can learn about the people and the time around 1628, when the warship sank. Near the Vasa Museum is Junibacken, the Astrid Lindgren Museum in Stockholm - and it's not just for children.

Located on a small island in the city, Gamla Stan is one of the best-preserved medieval towns in the Nordic countries, with a lively environment, cosy restaurants and cafés, and exciting rummage shops with old weapons and orders - and with the castle on top.

Stockholm's old town

The Old Town, which until 1980 was called "The City between the Bridges", is Stockholm's historic centre and is located on Stadsholmen. For many hundreds of years, the Old Town was Stockholm, and its many narrow streets and alleyways are well preserved. The narrowest alley is Mårten Trotzig's Alley, which is only 90 cm wide at its narrowest point. You can enjoy a snack or a bite to eat at some of the cosy cafés and restaurants in the district. Stockholm's Royal Palace, the King's official residence, is also located in the Old Town.

Christmas market in Stockholm

Open 24th November - 23rd December - every day from 11.00 - 18.00 - You can visit the Christmas market's own website with current information

Christmas market in Stockholm is a must when Christmas is approaching. The narrow cobbled streets of Stockholm's Gamla Stan provide the perfect setting for the city's adventurous Christmas markets, which complete the experience with fragrant Christmas specialities and unique Christmas gift ideas. In November and December, Sweden's capital is the setting for a truly fantastic Christmas atmosphere.

With church bells ringing from above, Stockholm welcomes Christmas spirit in a class of its own. Everywhere in the city, streets and shops are decorated with lots of lights and Christmas decorations. The smell of roasting almonds and chestnuts mingles with mulled wine and gingerbread to bring out the Christmas spirit in children and adults alike. In the market stalls, traders welcome you with homemade traditional Christmas decorations, handmade toys and lots of local produce.

The most traditional of the Christmas markets can be found at Skansen, Stockholm's famous open-air museum. Here you can, among other things, cast candles, bake old-fashioned bread and watch craftsmen make their products while you watch.

The city's oldest square, Stortorget in Gamla Stan, is home to the city's most beautifully decorated Christmas market. The traditional Christmas market has a history that goes back over 100 years and helps to create a historic atmosphere throughout the square. This is only further enhanced by the surrounding medieval buildings and cobbled streets. The atmosphere is completed by the traditional red Christmas stalls.

For those where the Christmas markets are not enough, Stockholm offers a number of shops where it is possible to do a lot of shopping. Stockholm is therefore a great opportunity to find a Christmas gift, which is often available cheaper than in Denmark.

After a long and pleasant day in Stockholm's shopping streets, it is possible to visit one of the city's many cafés and restaurants.