Interesting sights in Stockholm
The Royal Palace is one of the main attractions in “Gamla Stan”, the Old City. It is built at the same location as the old palace “Tre Kronor”, which was destroyed by fire in 1697. Designed by the architect Nicodemus Tessin the younger the “new palace” is one the most remarkable Baroque buildings of northern Europe. It was completed in 1754 and was first occupied by King Adolf Fredrik and his wife Lovisa Ulrika.
Across the water you can see Sheraton Hotel and to the left you have the City Hall with the church like tower. In the far right you can see the House of Parliament.
This somewhat cloudy picture is from Mariaberget at Södermalm. Mariaberget provides a perfect spot for anyone looking for a stunning view over Stockholm. This is a nice spot to get oriented and identify some of the many islands Stockholm is made up of.
Skeppsholmen is one of the smaller islands in Stockholm. The bridge from Blasieholmen (Grand Hôtel) to Skeppsholmen is a very nice walk with a fine view.
Stockholm celebrated its 750 years anniversary during 2002 and the city is full of cultural and exciting buildings. The Old Town centre, “Gamla Stan” is still very much intact from the old days with narrow alleys, old buildings and typical squares. Stockholm is beautiful with clean air and many lush, green areas.
The Nobel Prize was first awarded in 1901 and a Nobel museum has been created to celebrate the occasion and to honor the prize winners as well as its founder. The Nobel museum has a temporary location in the heart of the Old Town, “Gamla Stan”, at Stortorget (the Big Square).
Stortorget, the Big Square, is a very popular and crowded spot. It is in the heart of the Old City with beautiful buildings, charming restaurants and small exquisite shops. The pink house is called Schantzska huset.
The Royal Dramatic Theatre is Sweden’s national stage with the responsibility of producing classic drama, new Swedish and foreign drama as well as drama for children and young people. “Dramaten” is one of the most popular theatres in Europe and receives many invitations to participate in tours and guest performances.
The building is beautiful and one of the most recognised in Stockholm built in 1908 in Jugend style. The interior is wonderful and decorated by greatest artists at the time such as the painter Carl Larsson and the sculptor Carl Milles. You can see more of the work of these wonderful artists at Thielska Galleriet.
The House of Parliament is situated in a wonderful building on the small island Helgeandsholmen with two bridges connecting the island with mainland and the Old City, “Gamla Stan”.
The World Trade Centre building built in 1989 has 45,000 sq.m of office space and is a well-designed and stimulating workplace for more than 1,500 people. There are also conference and exhibition areas, the World Trade Centre Club, a hotel, a fitness centre, a business centre, restaurants and a garage. It is built over the northern part of the city's central railway station in a modern and spacious construction style.
The Central Station in Christmas lights. Close to the railway station you will find Arlanda Express that will take you to the International Airport in less than 20 minutes. You will also find hotels like Radisson SAS Royal Viking and Nordic Hotels within walking distance.
The City Hall of Stockholm is located beautifully at the end of Kungsholmen. The Nobel Prize award ceremony is held at The Stockholm Concert Hall but the Banquet later on in the night is held right here. The view is wonderful and the interior is stunning.
The Opera House was originally built in 1787 and the Operakällaren opened its doors at the same time. In 1895 a larger Opera house was built in the Baroque style to replace the previous one which had become too small. The 'new' Opera House contained a much larger restaurant catering to the palates of pleasure-seeking Stockholmers.
Riddarholmen is a wonderful little city island. Every building is beautiful and strolling around here is a pleasure. In sunset the city really glows.
In this church you will find the remains of the Swedish kings. It is over 700 years old and is an architectural mix of several ideal constructions during this time. It is an extraordinary building with fantastic surroundings.
Beautiful buildings at Munkbron in Gamla Stan, the Old City. In the large red building you will find a unique restaurant called “Källaren Aurora” with big cellars, wonderful food and friendly service.
To get an undisturbed view of the city you can try the elevator up to the top of “Katarina Hissen”. The construction is very unusual and looks like a very large platform. Inside the platform you will also find one of Stockholm’s finest restaurants, “Eriks/Gondolen”, with a breathtaking view and fantastic food. The construction is from 1883.
Blockhusudden is a wonderful part of Djurgården. The scenery is pretty much the same everywhere at Djurgården; simply wonderful. If you have the time to walk around in this area it is highly recommended to do so. Across the water you can see Nacka Strand with Restaurant J and lots of ships in all sizes will go by on their way to and from Stockholm.
Waldemarsudde at Djurgården was originally the home of Prince Eugen (1865-1947). It became state-owned after the Prince's death and in accordance with his will, and is now among the most-visited art museums in Sweden. The complex consists of a castle-like main building - the Mansion - finished in 1905 and designed by the Swedish architect Ferdinand Boberg, and a Gallery Building, added in 1913. The estate also includes the original manor-house building, known as the Old House and an old linseed mill, both dating back to the 1780s.
A brisk walk from Gamla Stan, the Old City, to Södermalm will provide wonderful scenery over a bridge at Slussen.
