STOCKHOLM: MAGIC IN A DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENT

The charm of European cities is known worldwide. The mixture of cultures, architecture and cosmopolitan air that characterizes them represent their main attractions. Stockholm is one of those outstanding jewels in this continent.

The capital of Sweden, Stockholm, is a city with 700 years of history, ready to satisfy the tastes of the most demanding tourists. It includes over 14 islands that lead to the Baltic Sea. Undoubtedly, this location possess stunning views and natural landscapes. Stockholm has endless attractions for the locals and tourists. It is the ideal place to spend a romantic weekend, to enjoy time with friends or to travel with kids.

To enjoy Stockholm, you need to know the history of the city, which can be seen through its architecture ranging from classical buildings to breathtakingly avant-garde and modern designs.

One of the most interesting places in the Swedish capital is the Vasa Museum, one of the most visited museums in the world. The main attraction is the famous structure of the Boat Impossible, built for King Gustavus II in 1620, which only navigated one kilometer before sinking in the Baltic Sea. The Vasa remained under the waters of the Baltic for 333 years before being discovered and exposed in the museum it is today. The dimensions and elegant details of the ship, preserved by 98%, make the visit worth it.

Another essential and very interesting museum in town is the Liqueur Museum, a place that tells the story of different types of alcoholic beverages consumed by man since the beginning of mankind.

Obviously, Stockholm is an incredible place for arts, however, there are people who like to have a more intimate contact with the city, and that could include the tour of Gamla Stan area, full of narrow streets and famous places in local gastronomy, where you must eat a “fika”, a kind of typical cinnamon bun.

Day walks and views are not all Stockholm has to offer. The nightlife of this European city is large and vibrant. The bars and cafés in Hornstull neighborhood, overlooking the sea, are perfect for partying.

Stockholm is a city with a high standard of living and income per capita. Therefore, the most modern areas of the city have luxury boutiques, including Swedish design ones, like the ones in Sofo neighborhood.

A tour of Stockholm wouldn’t be complete without a boat trip through the archipelago, with a stop to enjoy the traditional salmon, one of the specialties of this involving place of urban magic.