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Rosersberg Castle

Listen to the wings of history at Rosersberg Castle. Here you can enjoy a magnificent experience in rural surroundings, with vast green spaces and the glistening waters of Lake Malaren as a backdrop. Take a guided tour and learn more about Charles XIV Johan and his wife Desideria's former pleasure palace and summer residence.

The Cable Park

If you're bold and adventurous, visit The Cable Park at Halmsjön near Arlanda Airport. Here you can water-ski, but instead of being pulled by a boat, you'll be pulled by an electric-powered track. Not only is it great fun, it's also very climate-friendly.

Steninge Slot

In Steninge, outside Märsta, you will find Steninge Castle. The building dates back to 18th century and the castle park is open to the public. You can also visit Steningeladen nearby and look at local handicrafts or you can grab a bite to eat and a cup of coffee.

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.

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.

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.

Vaxholm

Visit Vaxholm, the capital of the archipelago. Just an hour's boat ride from Stockholm, Vaxholm is a cosy little archipelago town full of cafés, restaurants, shops and beaches, not to mention beautiful scenery! Here you can rent a bike and explore the countryside from the saddle of a bicycle. The town's sights include many historic buildings, including Bogesund Castle and Vaxholm Fortress, and you can also experience a Viking walk and learn how people lived here 1000 years ago. There's also an art gallery, guided tours, kayaking and more.