Travel Guide To The Best Of Stockholm Sweden

Updated: Jul 24, 2019 @ 9:59 AM

Travel guide to the best of Stockholm
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Here is our travel guide to the best of Stockholm. I think from now on, l will continue to keep my expectations low or non-existent with regards to new places that we visit. It has served me well with Copenhagen among other places.  I am pretty sure that expecting too much made me feel kind of blah about Amsterdam, a city everyone rages about. Here are a few ways Stockholm absolutely surprised and delighted us during our ten day trip.

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Travel Guide to the Best of Stockholm:

View from the Nobility House, travel guide to the best of Stockholm
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Sightseeing Stockholm: View from the Nobility House.

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Our trip to Stockholm was for a blogger conference which went swimmingly. This was the second year of attendance. Last year, it was held in Lloret de Mar. When l heard Stockholm was the destination for 2016, l knew we had to attend, not just for the amazing networking with others in the industry, but it was also a place we had never visited, and were eager to. These are some things to know before visiting Stockholm.

Getting to Stockholm Sweden:

Stockholm, being the capital of Sweden, has a pretty big international airport. Plenty of the airlines serve the city. These include Swiss Air, Lufthansa and Iberia. Within Europe, there are also low budget, no frills airlines that cater to the budget travelers. Getting from Stockholm airport to the center is easy to too. The Arlanda express train will bring you directly from the Stockholm airport to the centre in roughly 20 minutes and it departs every 15 minutes for most of the day. The train station is directly under the arrival terminal so it’s easy to find.

Stockholm Surprises In Size: It’s huge!

stockholm center city water view of government buildings in our tavel guide to the ebst of Stockholm
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It’s hard to convey how immense Stockholm city is :-). There are so many places to visit in Stockholm.

Okay. Admittedly,  l had no idea how big Stockholm was. I thought it would be the size of Copenhagen. This Swedish capital is also the most populous of all Nordic countries. There are over 925,000 people in the city and another 3.5 million spread out in the urban and metropolitan areas. The city is made up of fourteen islands. Located in the southwest of Sweden, at the mouth of Lake Malaren, the Baltic Sea and the Stockholm archipelago. Looking down below as the plane landed, you really get an idea of how immense the city is.

 Stockholm is Absolutely Beautiful:

Travel guide to the best of Stockholm - water views of Gamla Stan from across the river
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How could the Swedes not be the happiest in the whole world with this daily view? One of the top things to do in Stockholm seems to involve the water. We saw a lot of people in little boats enjoying the weather.

 


stockholm sweden surprises sunset
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One of the top things to see in Stockholm is the sunsets in Stockholm which are just are spectacular!

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The beauty of Stockholm city is stupendous! As we took pictures, the one thing we kept saying over and over was that it was impossible to take a bad picture of Stockholm. We had wonderful weather, perfect for t-shirts. We also had many hours of sunshine, with the sun rising about 3.30AM and not setting till 10PM or thereabouts. We visited some of the most gorgeous places. I always recommend stopping by the Stockholm visitor center to get a Stockholm city map. It will definitely help you navigate the city better.

Stockholm Sweden Travel Guide: (What to see, eat & where to stay).

What to see in Stockholm: (our list of must visit places in Stockholm)

Sightseeing in Stockholm will delight you. It is a vast place with unique feels to the different areas. Here are just a few things that we were able to do as part of our Stockholm itinerary.

Stockholm City Hall:

grand hall stockholm sweden city hall
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Places to visit in Stockholm include City Hall. This is inside the grand hall. It is transformed for the Nobel dinner every December. They come down the grand staircase.

 

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The Gold Room in Stockholm City Hall. I can’ t even tell you how grand and warm and beautiful this room is. My favorite.

Stockholm city hall is where the Nobel Peace Prize dinner occurs yearly. Truly one of the most beautiful places l have ever stepped in. The Gold Room in these pictures don’t do it justice at all. Over 19 million pieces of mosaic tiles decorate the room. It is famous for the annual ball that takes place following the Nobel Banquet. Floor to ceiling measures 144 feet. It just feels majestic and was by far my favorite room on the mandatory tour. It is one of the biggest Stockholm tourist attractions and it’s worth seeing.

Nordic Museum Stockholm:

In the Lobby. I just loved this grand pooba!
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Stockholm must see: The Lobby of the Nordic Museum. I just loved this grand pooba!

 

See what l mean about it looking like a cathedral. View from the top floor.
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Nordic Museum interior: See what l mean about it looking like a cathedral. View from the top floor.

Located on the island named Djurgarden. It houses  Swedish cultural history from early to contemporary era. The beauty starts from the outside. The building  itself is outstanding. Looks more befitting a cathedral, not a museum. We enjoyed touring it, easily spending over five hours discovering clothing, food and fashion of the past. No visit to Stockholm is complete without seeing this from the lines :-).

Nordic museum Stockholm shoes - A travel guide to the best of Stockholm
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Places to visit in Stockholm to learn about their history: How they dressed in the past.

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Royal jewelry nordic museum stockholm
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Royal jewelry at the Stockholm Nordic museum

 

A witch hanging display at nordic museum stockholm
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Quirky things in Stockholm! A witch hanging – past history to the present. We loved the museum.

Stockholm Surprise: Greenery in Stockholm Parks

stockhom sweden surprises statue carl eldhs
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One of the many, many parks we saw and went through. Here is a Carl Eldhs Brantingsmonument. I wish l could tell you a little more, but it was all written in Swedish 😉


Wide open spaces make me happy!
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Wide open spaces make me happy! Lots of money there too. Check out the Ferrari!

Did you know Stockholm was voted the European Green Capital in 2010? Neither did l, so don’t feel bad 🙂 . You don’t have to go far to be one with nature. Giant parks and clean, fresh air makes for family and pet friendly environment . I would say of course that the sunshine and high temperatures we enjoyed definitely had a lot to do with it l’m sure. It would have probably been a different story in the winter time when it is super cold.

Gamla Stan: (Things to do in Gamla Stan)

This is the old center of Stockholm. A very hip and vibrant place filled with shops, lots of restaurants and cafes. It is a great place to people watch while sipping cocktails. I am pretty sure that area is the biggest attraction in Stockholm for sure. While in Gamla Stan, you can:

  • Visit the Stockholm Cathedral
  • Visit the Nobel Museum
  • Visit the Royal Palace with over 600 rooms and Royal Armory
  • Visit Marten Trotzigs alley, the narrowest alley in Gamla Stan at just 90 centimeters wide!
  • Visit Riddarholmen church, the royal church for burials that was originally a monastery.
  • Stortorget, the main square that is the oldest, going as far back as the 14th century. Lots of people, lots of cafes and extremely pretty.
Stockholm guide to the best - must visit Gamla Stan center
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The old center of Gamla Stan. An absolutely delightful place to walk, people watch and eat. A lot of the buildings are gold in color and is very striking and picturesque.

Stockholm Vasa Museum:

vasa ship at vasa museum stockholm
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One of the top attractions in Stockholm is the Vasa ship on display at the museum.

A maritime museum. It houses the almost intact 17th century warship that sank on her very first voyage in 1628. It is the most visited museum in all of Scandinavia and the view of the salvaged ship is memorable. It is a 64 gun vessel and it must have looked pretty menacing in the water. It’s hard not to think of Pirates of the Caribbean when you see it up close.

ABBA Museum Stockholm – A must see in Stockholm for any ABBA fan!:

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ABBA museum Stockholm is worth seeing. Here is the Abba CD gold and platinum sales on display at the Abba museum.

 

collection of ABBA memorabilia, one of the must visit places in Stockholm
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ABBA costumes and other memorabilia at the museum in Stockholm. You could even get on stage and sing with Abba!

Mama Mia!!!! Yes, this is the home of the superstar group. We were lucky enough to visit the amazing  ABBA museum (goodie bag gift). Growing up listening to their music, it was nice to see all the various awards and accolades they have received over time. It was also kind of cool going down memory lane with the costumes and interactive audio and video areas. I highly recommend visiting the museum. It was much better than l thought it would be. I just wish l had actually gotten on stage “with them” 🙂 . What is your favorite ABBA song? Mine is “Does your mother know” and Federico loves “Fernando” (lyrics replaced with some football goalie god of his. He actually thought the original song was by their football team.. 🙂 ). I would definitely recommend this as one of the places to see in Stockholm. So much fun!

Drottingholm Palace is a must visit in Stockholm

drottingholm palace side view another of the best things to see in Stockholm
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The Swedish royal residence, the Drottingholm palace, another worthy attraction in Stockholm to tour.

Official residence of the royal family. We took a tour of it and you can read all about it in this related post.

Drottingholm Royal Palace Visit

 

 What to eat in Stockholm:

Stockholm Guide: pic of sushi plates variety - delicious food to try in the city
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We ate lots of sushi. They were reasonably priced and very good which makes sense when you think of all the water 🙂 .

 

food in stockholm
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Food in Stockholm is pricey in our opinions! This and 2 bottles of local beer cost $35. Help us decide if it is expensive 🙂

 

Love dumplings in Stockholm - one of the food to eat in Stockholm
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What to eat in Stockholm – home to international cuisine, we tried to have a bit of everything including dumplings and we had our fill.

 

Miso soup and beer at a restaurant in Stockholm.
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Miso soup, a taste of Japanese food in Stockholm.

 

 Wagamama noodle bowl in Stockholm
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We were very happy to see Wagamama in Stockholm.

 

dessert iceream and fried bananas in Stockholm
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Fried banana and ice cream dessert. yum!

I, for some reason thought we had taken many more pictures of food during our visit, but it turns out, we really didn’t. Part of the reason was because we both like the same food, especially salmon which we ate a lot of. It would have been ridiculous taking the same pictures. One thing that l completely forgot to take a picture of was our lunch of Swedish meatballs with lingonberry sauce. It was absolutely amazing, and l think Federico must have eaten like 50 by himself 🙂 !!! My favourite dish in Stockholm was by far was the cold poached salmon. On the whole, we felt food prices in Stockholm at restaurants were very pricey. More so than in Copenhagen which surprised us. A return visit is unlikely in the near future, way too much money.

Stockholm Surprise: Warmth of the people

Travel guide Stockholm best : Even the flea market like this one was inviting.
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Even the flea market in Stockholm was inviting.

We met so many wonderful and warm people during our visit. It started right from our arrival where we needed help navigating the gigantic airport. The staff were so helpful with directions from our terminal (2) to the International terminal (5). We took the regional train into the city instead of the Arlanda Express (took that for the return journey). Within two minutes of waiting for the train, we had struck up a conversation with an 18 year old girl who was just getting off her shift.

By the time she got off the train 20 minutes later, it was hugs all around :-). We had interesting conversations with people on the other trains, one who actually got off on our stop to make sure we found our hotel before walking back to the station. Wow indeed! We saw some of the happiest, well adjusted and helpful people ever. Every place has its underbelly, but we were spared that, which leaves you with an outstanding impression of the city.

Travel guide to the best of Stockholm hotels:

 Interesting Lodgings and where to stay in Stockholm:

Porthole view from our hotel cabin.
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Porthole view from our hotel cabin in Stockholm.

During my online search for accommodation in Stockholm, the amazing photographer named Lola Akinmade-Akerstrom, a resident of Stockholm told me of these boat hotels, or botels as they are commonly referred to. These are basically refurbished old boats and sea vehicles given a new life as hotels. We chose to stay on one almost right across from the city hall called the Loginn Hotel. It was quite an interesting experience. The cabins are tiny, barely big enough for one, never mind two :-).

Every move had to be calculated. It was nice for one night, but only one!  We enjoyed the porthole view of Stockholm and the rooftop deck that was obviously a hangout for locals as well as tourists. Every single cabin was booked, obviously something of interest to everyone, but l did notice our closest neighbours only stayed one night too. It was an okay price of $60. No frills and they threw in  breakfast as well. We actually enjoyed it. The best part was the awesome view from the deck bar. It’s quirky and worth spending a night, but not more.

hotel boat lodging in stockholm
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Our hotel in Stockholm on a boat! It was tiny..and required proper coordination 🙂 . I’d do it again for one night.


Our next hotel was the Generator Hostel in the central station area. We chose this place because it was only a short walk to the conference center. It was also new and hip and had all the bells and whistles. It was our first time at a hostel. We paid for a private room and it was a lovely one. Great flooring, and the bathroom was outstanding. I also liked the colour scheme.

generator hostel Stockholm interior - Travel guide to the best of Stockholm
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Generator Hostel Stockholm interior: It was a really nice room.

We got a 2 towels l guess because we had a private room. Everyone else had to rent them according to the sign in the room. We were paying $90 a night and l expected more for that money!!! 🙂 . There was no TV in the room either. I’m pretty sure it will be our last time staying in a hostel 🙂 . We like a bit of pampering. I didn’t see people gathering together to share stories either like everyone says, just a bunch of people on their cell phones and in their own worlds. There were plenty of families and all ages.. young to old. I think at this stage in our lives, we are not hostel materials, no matter how hip it is. We will stick to hotels for now. If you’re used to hostels, you would enjoy staying here.

If you want a bit of pampering at a top notch hotel just a bit outside the city, we can definitely recommend the Djuronaset Hotel  reviewed here.

Look here or here to search for best hotels in Stockholm.

Travel guide to the best of Stockholm: Our Biggest Surprise was the Cost

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People enjoying the beautiful day in Stockholm. One of the top things to do in Stockholm is people watch. I bet Stockholm in winter is a different picture as it would be extremely cold!!!

I thought Amsterdam or London was one of the priciest places we had ever visited. I kind of figured Stockholm would be about the same, price wise. Wrong! It was more expensive than Amsterdam and Japan even. First l thought we were judging too harshly coming from Seville, but on talking with some other attendees, we saw that everyone felt the same. It  was impossible to eat a lunch for two that was less than $30, and l am talking about a kebab, fries and soda each!!! 😉 .

Travel Guide Tips for visiting Stockholm:

  • Bring plenty of money! No joke, it is quite an expensive place. You can save some by staying at a hostel, but even they are pricey. I remember the taxi was 1 crown per second, so basically 10 cents per second. It adds up quick! 🙂
  • Wear comfortable shoes. There is a lot of walking in Stockholm.
  • Even in summer, I recommend bringing a light jacket, especially if you’re not used to the cold.
  • Don’t forget your camera. Stockholm is picturesque

Stockholm is an absolutely amazing city. There is a lot to do and see and this is a little tip of the iceberg travel guide. These are just a few ways in which Stockholm surprises you. We were there for 10 days and barely scratched the surface.

Have you ever been to Stockholm? If yes, what were some of your favorite things to do in Stockholm? If not, does it look inviting from the post. Would you like to check out some of the wonderful surprises yourself?

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53 thoughts on “Travel Guide To The Best Of Stockholm Sweden”

  1. Wow, you’ve impressed me! That Gold room is something else – I’ve never heard of it but looks gorgeous.
    I was reading and was a bit surprised when you mentioned reasonably priced food, thinking I had Sweden all wrong…until I got to your cost summary towards the bottom. Yup, that’s what I thought.
    Hey, no mention of Ikea or of Swedish dirty movies. When I was young the Swedish had the reputation as the steamiest nationality and everyone talked about Swedish Erotica. Anyway, I’m getting off topic. So I guess you didn’t go to either an Ikea museum or a Swedish Erotica museum? 🙂

    Glad you had a great time in Sweden.
    Frank

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    • Swedish erotica? There is such a thing? who knew? I totally would have looked into that had l known 🙂 😉 ! I also wanted to visit an Ikea whilst there, but just never got around to it. I also remembered at the last minute when l saw the free Ikea bus on the road. It would have been cool to see if the Swedish meatballs are as good as in the U.S 🙂 . It was a wonderful time. I really, really, really like Stockholm :-), but damn..very expensive! The Gold Room is stupendous!!!!

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  2. I have high expectations for Stockholm based on our visit to Copenhagen. I know it’s probably not fair, but Copenhagen set the bar for us, and I’m glad to see that Stockholm lives up to the hype. Our first ever hostel stay was also at Generator (in Copenhagen) – lol. To cut costs in Scandinavia, I’d definitely stay there again. I couldn’t deal with a tight room in the botel – no thanks. I’m kind of claustrophobic. Looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful pics!

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    • The botel was fun. A unique experience but if you are claustrophobic, it would definitely be a problem :-). They have bigger boats though, so hopefully bigger cabins. The view was awesome though, and the deck top bar was really cool. I think l would do Airbnb (knowing l have to clean up myself`0 or hotel (knowing someone cleans up after me daily). I was neither here nor there with the hostel even though it was a quirky and fun setting. Maybe l have read one too many stories of how you meet people of all ilk etc..etc.. when it looked to me like most were middle class people looking to save a buck and really not into the community feel, but a hotel, mind your own business kind of feel. Stockholm definitely lives up to the hype and l think you will love it.

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  3. It looks gorgeous and friendly people are a definite bonus! Speaking to strangers in UK will get you some funny looks and I’m always pleasantly shocked when I encounter warm, nice folks on my travels:-)
    I did hear somewhere that a lot of Swedish people migrated out due to their terrible winters.
    Abba! ‘Knowing me knowing you’ lol! My all time favourite has to be ‘gimme gimme gimme a man after midnight’. Cheesy heaven:-D

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    • Ooohh..gimme gimme gimme…funny!!! I totally picture it 🙂 , naughty..naughty.. 😉 . I always got strange looks in London because l w as always so friendly..it’s just natural for me. Seriously, Stockholm is definitely gorgeous. We had a swell time and l hope we get to go back at some point 🙂 .

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  4. I always thought that Sweden is absolutely beautiful and it seems that I was right about it. I loved all the photos and, despite the fact that everything seems completely out of range price-wise there, it also seems out of this world. I love hearing stories about great people – they make a country beautiful or not – and seeing those views, those rooms, everything makes it perfect. Even the hostel is completely different from my idea of a hostel (that includes the price to – haha) and it’s clear that their amazing high standard of living is one of the reasons why they are so happy.

    I hope that the bloggers conference went well too – that’s an experience I’d like to try sometime 🙂

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    • The conference was very good. Really informative and l am really glad we went. Picked up more tidbits this time around. If you get a chance, you should attend one 😉 . Sweden is definitely gorgeous, you’re right. I know l was surprised by the look of the hostel, it wasn’t what l pictured at all. It looked really nice. I thought it would be all dirty, gritty with young hippies hanging about, but it was a lot of couples with kids, older couple and younger twenty somethings too and a few people from the conference. I however thought it was a high price and would rather pay just a bit more and have a hotel where you feel a bit more pampered :-). The prices are high, but l wonder if the salaries are also high so that it is “normal” for them and we visitors get a shock 🙂 .

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  5. Great opening sentence because we’ve looked forward to and experienced some places (Including UNESCO WHS) that are so overhyped that we’ve been left with a real “THAT was it?” letdown and meh feeling. It’s so much more fun to literally stumble upon an unexpected place and make your discovery part of your own trip rather than a guidebook’s recommendation. Your photos of the Stockholm skies are incredible and it looks like you found so many notable things about the city to enjoy and see. I would totally go to the ABBA museum – in fact (earworm alert) the words to Fernando have taken up residence in my head! Anita

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    • Thank you 🙂 . Doesn’t it suck when a place doesn’t live up to the hype? You feel cheated or weird because you obviously don’t “get it”! I have come to love being pleasantly surprised. I haven’t owned a guidebook for a lot of years (before the internet..haha!). Thanks for the compliment, but it was really hard to take a bad picture of the city. I’ve got SOS on my mind..but sometimes that Chiquitita sneaks in there..

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  6. Hi *waves*. Long time no read. I am with you on not having expectations when you are visiting a new place. I feel that having that mindset leaves you open to surprises (bad and good) and generally from experience I’ve always been pleasantly surprised. You have me adding Stockholm to my Eurotrip wishlist, hopefully by the time I get to visit I will be swimming in money, $35 for two beers is exorbitant!

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    • Hello! *waving back* ! Thank god you check in and l didn’t have to contact missing persons..LOL! Yeah.. I think it sucks when you are disappointed because you listen to all the hype 🙂 . You should definitely add it to your list..haha! It included 2 small plates of food or snacks l should say. It is definitely not for the faint at heart. They do have 7-11 though, so maybe one could offset meals with snacks and eat more sushi 🙂

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  7. Holy smokes! How long were you there again?! Quite a diverse looking trip! I liked the looks of it. So far, you’ve added Japan and Sweden to my list. The food looks good; just be prepared to pay, huh? What is a grand pooba? And I was shocked he was barefoot!—-Terri

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    • Hello there Doctor! 🙂 The food was really good l have to admit, and you know how l love sushi..so we were in heaven! The grand pooka is what l call really big things or people..LOL! I might have heard it on Gilligan’s Island or something..not sure..but it just seems fitting for such a humongous statue..haha! It was so cool to see how they lived back then too in that museum. We really enjoyed it 🙂 .

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  8. Your blog post always make me do a Google search. Because I suck a geography. lol Your pictures are beautiful as always. All of that gold, OMG I could think of a million events to hold in that space.

    The sun rising int he 3 o’clock hour is really interesting, I imagine they use a lot of room darkening drapes and or blinds.

    That sushi looks so good and fresh.

    I am so fascinated by this botel situation; I would totally try it for one night.

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    • Thanks Mimi 🙂 … Haha..a little geography lesson never hurts. I suck at it too to be honest. I know, that room was insanely beautiful. If l went to the Nobel ball, they wouldn’t be able to drag me out of there as l would not want the night to end :-). Yeah..it is kind of jarring to see the sun up so early. A lot of hotels don’t have windows for that reason, or have really heavy drapes. Love sushi so we were in heaven. Yeah.. one night is more than enough for the hotel. It was cool and you were slowly lulled to sleep..and the views!!! Wow!!

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  9. I seriously had to have a talk with my husband about our next destination. I love to travel. Haven’t been to Sweden yet, but your pictures make me want to visit soon.

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    • Haha! I can imagine his face when you say “we have to talk” 🙂 . It is an incredibly beautiful place. I wish we could have stayed longer. I also love the fact that it is a melting pot. People of all races and color. Very nice to see and reminded me of Brussels in that aspect. We can all get along 🙂 .

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  10. Wow Stockholm looks absolutely beautiful. I’ve never been outside of the US before but I definitely want to travel overseas someday. I don’t think I could handle that early sunrise and late sunset though! I hate waking up to brightness at 5 am haha

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    • You would definitely have to wear some blackout shades or something. A friend said they used black socks because it was just too much. I woke up early every single day at like 4 :-), but l didn’t mind..and l loved the late sunsets. You would enjoy traveling, opens up a whole new world :-).

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  11. Beautiful pictures. The gold room was simply breathtaking. I don’t eat sushi (allergies and all) but I must say it looked fabulous and delicious lol. The ABBA museum/exhibit was cute and funny. They love their ABBA.

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    • Oh they definitely love their ABBA! I have to say l love quite a few of their songs too, but l could do without the musical :-). That gold room is everything you say and more.. Sorry about allergies to sushi. I consider myself lucky then 🙂 . It was delicious..haha!

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    • Thanks Tia! Yeah..we were kind of taken aback. We definitely expected a little more for that much money 🙂 . It was a nice one off, but l don’t think we will stay at one again. The conference was very good and informative. If anybody cares, l can do a recap as a blog post. Please let me know if anyone cares to read about it, or if you would rather have it in a newsletter which l will be launching shortly.

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  12. Great write up! I like to hear all the details about a particular destination, gives the person reading a well rounded view. Yes the price for the food was expensive. I’m headed to a conference this week in Nashville, I hoping it goes great as well.

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    • I hope your trip to Nashville goes well. That’s a place l wouldn’t mind seeing. The Gran Old Opry and all. Yah, l like to give my talk eon every place, good or bad. That way someone reading can make up their mind better. Glad you liked it :-).

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  13. Was just in Stockholm myself and can share the surprise sentiment! Part of that might have been due to me being in Stockholm the first time in March: Wet snow and clouds don’t exactly make it easy for the city’s charm to come through. This time around I particularly enjoyed the parks – especially the one on the museum island (Royal Djurgården). I even did the Nordic museum a second time – I absolutely live their reconstructions of the everyday living quarters of people throughout the centuries. However, I did skip ABBA due to a lack of time :(.

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    • Haha! I closed my eyes and imagined the wet and snow. You’re right, it would have made for a miserable visit ;-). So glad you got to give it a second chance and discover the delights of the city. We also loved the Nordic museum.It’s a big space and loved seeing how things were, the outfits and all. I wasn’t excited about seeing the ABBA museum until l got there. I ended up enjoying it very much, just wished l’d had the nerve to get up and sing with them.. Maybe next time for both of us eh?. Thanks for the comment.

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  14. This was a very insightful article, of all the places I want to visit I never really considered sweden until now. What blogger conference did you attend? I’m all for international travels! Your pictures are gorgeous and I need to put the gold room on my dream board now!

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    • Thank you 🙂 . It was a fabulous place. It was the TBEX conference for bloggers I think l will do a roundup of it as it seems like something people want to know about. Thank you so much for the compliment. I hope you get there soon. It’s really lovely.

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      • Kemkem, Great to read your experiences and see the beautiful pictures from Sweden! You truly have a special talent for photography, as all the photos on your site are unique and breathtaking! Amazing pics can do so much to enhance a story or article too. The food also looks amazing too! I’d always wanted to visit all(or any) of the Scandinavian countries, especially Sweden and Finland. That Gold room is pretty remarkable as well! I was so glad to see such positive comments and no problems, as I’ve seen a number of negative stories on YT concerning conflicts with refugees in Sweden, but it doesn’t seem like you saw any examples of that kind of thing going on during your time there. It’s horrible that these stories can paint a distorted picture that may make some people reluctant to even visit. Another thing, As C. noted, and you confirmed, everything is quite pricey there. Interestingly enough, I have a friend who is planning to move to Tallinn Estonia, which I checked and it’s but a fairly reasonable ferry ride away from Helsinki and Stockholm and I thought, how cool is that? Now I have an excuse to visit him when I move to Romania, not too far away! 😉

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        • Hi JC! Thanks a lot for the compliment 🙂 . Most of the pictures you see are taken by the hubby Federico. That being said, l have been assisting him for quite a while now that it has rubbed off on me as well. Once we get home from the travels, l then select the images l like best from both of our cards to post. I’m proud to say that l usually have to limit myself, otherwise each post would have like a hundred pictures 🙂 :-). I second what you say about pictures enhancing a story. I really though Stockholm would be a copy of Copenhagen which l loved, but it is really nothing like it. That Gold Room is insane, isn’t it? If you’re on Facebook, l have a minute video that l took of the whole room on the nextbiteoflife page. Very impressive indeed. I read the same about the refugee problem too, and l was wondering if we would encounter any problems. Glad to say we saw no sign of it, which is why l mentioned the underbelly. My take is that it seems all immigrants or expats, whatever you want to call them try to assimilate into the culture, and the ones we saw spoke the native language. That must make things a lot easier. You should definitely visit once your friend moves 🙂 . It’s a lovely place. I would go back in a second were it not for the high prices 😉 . Once yes, twice…maybe not..haha!

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  15. Good read! And I totally agree on the costs. Everything is so expensive there. We visited a few times and always could stay with friends who live a bit outside of Stockholm, but still spent way too much money. I love the Avocado slice sushi, I think I will try this (the cutting) at home. And we have to go back for the Abba Museum!!!

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    • Thanks :-). While we really enjoyed the place, it’s safe to say that unless we have friends to stay with like you guys did, we won’t be visiting for a while.. :-). It is just too pricey. Now, I want some sushi now that you’ve mentioned it. Haha! Abba museum was fun and Fede really enjoyed it, especially after learning that his favorite football chant was originally an Abba song 🙂 :-).

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  16. Stockholm is indeed one of the best cities. I am very happy when you make an article about Stockholm. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge here.

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