This section is all about bringing you Stockholm’s ‘must-see’ areas & attractions. While Sweden has a reputation of being an expensive country, there is plenty to see & do that won’t cost you the earth (and you can even find many things for free). Most of all, this is about getting value for money and so here we bring you our top selections to ensure you get the most out of your time in Stockholm.
While our last blog talked about how to go on a boat ride in Stockholm for free…this week we’re bringing you a slightly longer ferry ride which costs a few kronor more but is worth every single one.
Waxholmsbolaget offer many different trips to many destinations around Stockholm’s archipelago …
Ok… so you will need a valid SL (travel) card with either credit or a 1,3, 7 or 30 day pass… but that really is all it costs to take a trip on the Djurgården ferry. If you plan to use public transport regularly, you can buy a 1, 3, …
Back in January, we bought you an exclusive post on how you can visit The Nobel Museum in Stockholm for free.
Well, our exploration of Stockholm’s free museums doesn’t end there. With a few insider tips, we will show you how you can explore many of Stockholm’s treasures for free …
Summer is here! And while each year always sees a mass exodus of Swedes leaving Stockholm to make the most of the summer elsewhere, the city continues to have so much to offer to those who choose to spend the summer in Sweden’s capital.
So we have gathered up the …
We hear it all the time… Sweden is a great place to live; some would even say, one of the best places in the world! And we do love Sweden, but before we get carried away… let’s remember that it is not without its challenges. Take, for example, the Swedish …
One of the things that makes Stockholm so different to many other European cities is how much it is surrounded by nature. Built around islands, we have already posted on exploring the archipelago and getting healthy outdoors. Lately, the requests have been coming in to blog about more of …
If you’re in Stockholm his week (11th-16th August 2015), you’re in luck as Stockholm celebrates its annual Culture Festival, with loads of free events going on across the city!
The theme this year is the United Kingdom, and we are intrigued to see exactly what that will entail!
What we…
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