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12  INTRODUCING SWEDEN

2 days in Stockholm 2 days in Gothenburg

Sweden’s capital Stockholm, Gothenburg, Sweden’s
spread across more than second biggest city, has
a dozen islands, has many an interesting mix of
must-see sights, including Dutch-style canals,
the medieval Old Town pleasant gardens and
(Gamla Stan) and the excellent restaurants.
impressive warship
museum Vasamuseet. • Arriving Landvetter,
Gothenburg’s airport, is
• Arriving Arlanda, Stockholm’s located 20 km (13 miles)
main airport, is located 37 km southeast of the city. There
(23 miles) north of the city. is an airport bus service from
The Arlanda Express train the city’s main coach and rail
runs non-stop from the main terminal. The airport is not
railway station. The city also Splendidly frescoed ceiling in Stockholm’s open to commercial traffic.
has three smaller airports. Baroque-style Royal Palace • Moving on The journey
• Moving on The journey from island. The museum, the city’s from Gothenburg to Malmö
Stockholm to Gothenburg most popular, displays takes just over 3 hours by
takes around 3 hours by the Vasa, the only preserved train. Alternatively, it is
express train. Hiring a car 17th-century warship in the possible to hire a car.
or taking a domestic flight world, which capsized in
are other options. Stockholm’s harbour in 1628.
Day 1
Afternoon Wander around Morning Start the day at
Day 1 the picturesque open-air Trädgårdsföreningen (p202),
Morning A couple of days in museum and zoo at Skansen a beautiful park where you
the Swedish capital give you (p98), also on Djurgården, can admire the flora of five
enough time to take in the main exploring historic buildings continents, including 1,900
sights. Spend a morning in from across Sweden, as well as varieties of rose. Next, take
medieval Gamla Stan (pp54–67), local folklore. Get a ferry across a Paddan Boat Tour (p209)
Stockholm’s pedestrian-friendly to Nybroplan and relax in the along the 17th-century canals.
Old Town. Don’t miss viewing bar at Berns (p85), a Stockholm
some of the 600-plus rooms at drinking and dining institution. Afternoon After lunch, walk
the Royal Palace (pp58–61), and up Kungsportsavenyn, the
pay a visit to Livrustkammaren To extend your trip… city’s main avenue, viewing
(p62), Sweden’s oldest museum. Spend a day trip combining Stora Teatern on the way to
Around midday, be sure to catch Drottningholm palace Götaplatsen (pp204–5),
the changing of the guard, in (pp112–15) and the Viking which has a bronze statue
the Outer Courtyard. Gamla settlement of Birka (pp136– of Poseidon at its centre.
Stan is replete with cosy eateries, 7), and another exploring the Admire the collection of
perfect for a lunchtime break. Stockholm Archipelago Nordic art at Konstmuseet
(pp116–17) by boat. (pp204–5) or catch an exhibition
Afternoon After lunch, amble at nearby Konsthallen (p205).
across Stortorget square (p64),
past the impressive 700-year-
old late-Gothic cathedral
Storkyrkan (p63), before
entering Riddarholmskyrkan
(p66), site of the royal burial
vaults. Next, cross the waters
of Riddarfjärden and head to
Stadshuset (pp106–7), where
the Nobel Prize dinners are held.
End the day with drinks at the
Grand Hôtel (p83), where you
can enjoy fabulous city views.
Day 2
Morning Take time to discover
the treasures of Vasamuseet
(pp96–7) on the Djurgården Resident wolves at Skansen zoo, in Stockholm
For practical information on travelling around Sweden, see pp328–31

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