When you visit Stockholm Sweden, the first thing you’ll probably notice is that it’s located on a group of islands – 14 to be exact – on the large Lake Malaren. With all that water and the many bridges spanning the space between landings, there’s little wonder why Stockholm is also called “The Venice of the North.” Plus, this is a city that has stayed remarkably intact throughout its history, which is saying a lot for a capital on the European continent. As Sweden’s most important and largest city, Stockholm is also its capital and seat to the Swedish monarchy. With leafy parks spread throughout, get ready to encounter a green and welcoming city that attracts upwards of one million tourists – every year. Get your cheap tickets to Stockholm with airBalticTravel.com and discover this Scandinavian gem for yourself.
Languages
The official language in Stockholm is Swedish, which has some similarity to the German language family. Here and there, you may even find Sami, the language of the Lapps, who exist in small pockets in the city. But once you’ve bought your cheap tickets to Stockholm, there’s no need to really study either language: English is widely spoken and tourism is appreciated.
See and Do
There are definitely plenty of things to see and do on your trip to Stockholm. Leave that cheap hotel in Stockholm you booked with airBalticTravel.com and head immediately for the old town – this is the centre of the action, after all. The medieval church makes the centerpiece, while the Royal Palace with its impressive Treasury and Royal Apartments paints a picture of Swedish monarchs throughout the ages (and today!). One of Stockholm’s favourite attractions? The Vasa Museum: a totally restored warship from the 17th century (which sank, the story goes, on a voyage out). And as far as museums go, Stockholm is, well, stocked. Check out the National Museum for a large Swedish collection or the works of Dali and Picasso at the Modern Museum of art. Rent a car in Stockholm and drive out to Skansen, an open air museum that is reportedly the largest in the world – to see how Swedes lived and worked centuries ago. Plus, you can also go out exploring in the archipelago on one of many boat tours, stopping off at some of the islands for a little treasure hunting of your own. Who knows, you may find a Viking helmet or a chest of ancient coins.
