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42  INTRODUCING ST OCKHOLM

Stockholm, the City on the Water

Stockholm is sometimes referred to as “The Venice of the
North”, built as it is on 14 islands surrounded by the clear
waters of Lake Mälaren and Saltsjön, an inlet from the
Baltic Sea. For most visitors, seeing “the green city on the
water” is a remarkable experience. Stockholm’s quaysides
and waterways offer a range of activities not normally
associated with a capital city, made possible by the low
levels of pollution. The waterside location is Stockholm’s
most beautiful feature.
Canoe Slalom on Strömmen
Spectacular canoe slalom competi­
Sailing Race on tions are held every year in the
Riddarfjärden rushing water of the Strömmen
The waters of channel below Gustav Adolfs Torg.
Stockholm are
always busy with
sailing boats. A ride
along Riddarfjärden
is particularly
spectacular at night.
City

Kungsholmen Strömmen

Gamla
R iddar fjärden Stan Skepps-
Holmen

Långholmen

Södermalm

Fishing for a Living
Swimming in the Heart of the City For 400 years fishermen have cast their
During the summer months, swimmers bathe in the nets from boats near Kungliga Slottet
clean, warm water (about 20°C/68°F) in the city centre. (Royal Palace). Today only four boats
Långholmen (see p134) has sandy beaches and smooth remain. Of the 30 species found here,
rocks offering an ideal setting for a refreshing dip. smelt is the most commonly caught fish.
For map symbols see back flap

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