The World’s Most Beautiful Capital City – Stockholm
The capital of Sweden is located on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges. Stockholm is renowned for its buildings, architecture, open parks and beautiful water bodies. Among the most cities in the Nordic region, Stockholm is also a great centre for arts, commerce and culture in Sweden.
As tourist destination, there is a lot that Stockholm offers. You can breathe in the fresh cool air in many of the lush green parks here. Stockholm has a rich cultural and historical past, contributing to its numerous museums and galleries. For a fun-filled family holiday, there are many marine and amusement parks where the kids can spend an enjoyable day. Thus a visit to this beautiful capital is a must on your trip to Sweden.
Start your visit in Stockholm by visiting Gamla stan, a medieval style neighborhood with narrow streets, beautiful churches and golden hued buildings. This is a great place to experience the feel of Stockholm as the streets are lined with restaurants, cafes and shops selling local handicrafts and local delicacies.
The most popular tourist attraction in Stockholm is the City Hall. You can go on a guided tour of this famous building to know more about its fascinating history, or simply climb to its top to enjoy stunning views of the city and the surrounding water bodies. A great way to see the Stockholm’s pretty city scape dotted with medieval style buildings is to take any of the numerous boat cruises through the city’s labyrinth of water canals and lakes. A boat cruise on Lake Mälaren offers picturesque views of the serene lake and the surrounding archipelago.
An absolute must-visit in Stockholm is the Vasa Musuem. This unique museum is a preserved seventh-century ship decorated with many intricately carved sculptures. This great treasure from the ancient age has nine different exhibitions giving you a complete insight into the life onboard the ship.
Another unique attraction in Stockholm is the Butterfly and Bird House. Set on many acres of colorful tropical forests, this unique park has hundreds of varied hued butterflies fluttering all around. Besides, an exhibit featuring many exotic plant species and colorful birds are the other highlights here.
