Hotel Birger Jarl

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.

Gröna Lund

Gröna Lund is an amusement park in Djurgården, where you can easily spend a whole day with the whole family. The park offers lots of fun activities and rides for all ages.

Djurgården

Djurgården in Stockholm offers several great experiences for the whole family. For example, visit Skansen, an open-air museum and animal park. Or go to Gröna Lund amusement park where you can easily spend a whole day! The ABBA Museum and the Vasa Museum are also worth a visit.

There is also an Astrid Lindgren museum in Stockholm, which is a very popular attraction for both children and adults. Further out on Djurgården is Waldemarsudde, where you'll find a museum of Prince Eugene's paintings and a fantastic garden, as well as the Thiel Gallery, which houses exciting exhibitions by world-famous artists.

Drottningholm

A day trip to Drottningholm (Queen's Island) is recommended. Drottningholm Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site - because of the two special buildings, the Chinese Castle (Kina slott) and the Drottningholm Theatre (Drottningholms slottsteater). The palace is the best preserved royal palace in Sweden. Drottningholm Palace is also known as the "Swedish Versailles". The castle represents European royal architecture from the 17th century. century. Besides the exotic Chinese pavilion, the palace theatre and the magnificent palace park, there is much to see and do. With its outdoor facilities, it is also ideal for a family day out.

Gustavsberg

The cozy town of Gustavsberg has about 11,000 inhabitants and is located just 23 km from Stockholm on the island of Värmdö in the archipelago. The town is the centre of the municipality with its shops, cafés and porcelain museum. The porcelain factory, owned by a Swedish family, has been producing porcelain since the early 1800s. It is the only producer of bone china in the Nordic countries, the main component being bone ash. This means that this porcelain does not have the same cool white colour as the hard porcelain.

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.