Stockholm Arlanda Airport 31 min
Fotografiska (13 min) Museum in brick-built, former customs house, presenting contemporary photography exhibition program. Vasa Museum (13 min) Museum for well-preserved, 17th-century warship, Vasa, that sank on her maiden voyage in 1628. The Royal Palace (10 min) Baroque-style royal palace with 3 museums & a vast library. Guided tour included in admission fee. Moderna Museet (13 min) Prominent 20th-century & contemporary art collections on show in museum, plus photographic exhibits. Gröna Lund (15 min) Seasonal amusement park with roller coasters & thrill rides, competitive games & live concerts. Storkyrkan (11 min) Brick Gothic cathedral dubbed Storkyrkan (Great Church), containing oldest known image of Stockholm. Skansen (15 min) Open-air Swedish history museum, with buildings, people in costume & a zoo with Nordic animals. Stockholm City Hall (9 min) Waterside government offices completed in 1923 & made from red brick with a lantern-topped tower. Drottningholm Palace (22 min) Well-preserved royal residence, with a Chinese Pavilion pleasure palace, theater & gardens. ABBA The Museum (13 min) Collection of the pop group's memorabilia & interactive exhibits, including a studio & dance floor. Nobel Prize Museum (12 min) Exhibits about the history of the Nobel Prize & the significant contributions made by its winners. Djurgården (18 min) Leafy island with an amusement park, landscaped gardens & parks, many museums & stately homes. Kungsträdgården (8 min) City-center park with a winter ice rink, concerts & events, art galleries, restaurants & cafes. Nordiska museet (13 min) Displays on native traditions & trends in home decor & fashion, plus festivals & events. Junibacken (13 min) Fun park devoted to young children's literature with a theater, train & playhouse plus parties. |