Scandinavia – Discover Stockholm – 4N/5D

Itinerary :

Day 1 : Stockholm sightseeing by boat:

Sightseeing at your leisure on a ‘hop-on hop-off’ boat stopping as often as you like, take a historical canal tour and learn about the history of Stockholm, or a classic boat tour that travels under 15 bridges and passes 2 locks.

Day 2 : Stockholm ‘must see’ attractions:

Explore the old town, Gamla Stan, and its glorious labyrinth of cobbled streets, alleyways, faded mustard coloured town houses and handsome meeting squares. See the beauty of the Vasa wooden ship at the Vasa Museum, and stroll through 5 centuries of Swedish history at Skansen – the world’s first open-air museum.

Day 3 : Day trip to Sigtuna and Uppsala:

Easy to get to by bus or train, take in the charm of Sigtuna that hugs the northern shores of Lake Malaren and is quaintness in itself with ancient cobblestone streets and highlights of Viking remains. On to the enchanting historical city of Uppsala, part medieval and part Gothic, with its Gothic style cathedral and northern old town that boasts impressive 6th century burial mounds.

Day 4 : A day to explore Stockholm at leisure, or depart for another Swedish destination. There is so much more to see and do in Stockholm. Take in the Stockholm City Hall with its 44m long haul glowing with golden mosaics, or the Milles garden, home of sculptor Carl Milles. Visit Drottningholm Castle, or simply enjoy city’s unique landscape on foot or by boat, after all, there’s water everywhere in Stockholm!

Things To Do:

The Royal Palace: Marvel at a 600 room royal residence and a cultural/historical treasure, sitting atop the Old Town of Stockholm.

Royal Swedish Opera House: See where Sweden’s very best opera and ballet are performed in this splendid neo-classical building from 1897.

Drottningholm Court Theatre: Watch a play at one of Europe’s finest 18th century theatres, the adjoining Drottningholm Palace is a spectacular UNESCO preserved 17th century royal palace.

Abba The Museum: Strutt your stuff on the dance floor at the ABBA Museum on the island of Djurgarden, the legend lives on.

Famous Filmstaden: Ingmar Bergman, Greta Garbo and Ingrid Bergman were some of the stars who made films at this famous film studio in Rasunda, just outside the city.

Stockholm Metro Art: Art as you travel – this gigantic art gallery at more than 90 of the 110 metro displays sculptures, mosaics, paintings, art installations, inscriptions and reliefs from over 150 artists.

The Millennium Tour: A fascinating walking tour based on the trilogy of books by Stieg Larsson, author of ‘Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’, now a famous film starring Daniel Craig.

City-Break Hiking: There are lots of trails to choose from through pine forests, bogs, rock plains and rivers, or a shore trail around the great Lake Malaren.

Super Skating In Winter: Skate on the frozen Norrviken Lake or try your hand at cross country skiing in the parks and forests around the city.

Ferry Around The Archipelago And Take In An Activity: Take the local skargarden ferry and explore the Stockholm archipelago, the largest in Sweden. You can hike, fish, sea kayak and even ice yacht in the winter.

Itinerary :

Day 1 : Stockholm sightseeing by boat:

Sightseeing at your leisure on a ‘hop-on hop-off’ boat stopping as often as you like, take a historical canal tour and learn about the history of Stockholm, or a classic boat tour that travels under 15 bridges and passes 2 locks.

Day 2 : Stockholm ‘must see’ attractions:

Explore the old town, Gamla Stan, and its glorious labyrinth of cobbled streets, alleyways, faded mustard coloured town houses and handsome meeting squares. See the beauty of the Vasa wooden ship at the Vasa Museum, and stroll through 5 centuries of Swedish history at Skansen – the world’s first open-air museum.

Day 3 : Day trip to Sigtuna and Uppsala:

Easy to get to by bus or train, take in the charm of Sigtuna that hugs the northern shores of Lake Malaren and is quaintness in itself with ancient cobblestone streets and highlights of Viking remains. On to the enchanting historical city of Uppsala, part medieval and part Gothic, with its Gothic style cathedral and northern old town that boasts impressive 6th century burial mounds.

Day 4 : A day to explore Stockholm at leisure, or depart for another Swedish destination. There is so much more to see and do in Stockholm. Take in the Stockholm City Hall with its 44m long haul glowing with golden mosaics, or the Milles garden, home of sculptor Carl Milles. Visit Drottningholm Castle, or simply enjoy city’s unique landscape on foot or by boat, after all, there’s water everywhere in Stockholm!

Things To Do:

The Royal Palace: Marvel at a 600 room royal residence and a cultural/historical treasure, sitting atop the Old Town of Stockholm.

Royal Swedish Opera House: See where Sweden’s very best opera and ballet are performed in this splendid neo-classical building from 1897.

Drottningholm Court Theatre: Watch a play at one of Europe’s finest 18th century theatres, the adjoining Drottningholm Palace is a spectacular UNESCO preserved 17th century royal palace.

Abba The Museum: Strutt your stuff on the dance floor at the ABBA Museum on the island of Djurgarden, the legend lives on.

Famous Filmstaden: Ingmar Bergman, Greta Garbo and Ingrid Bergman were some of the stars who made films at this famous film studio in Rasunda, just outside the city.

Stockholm Metro Art: Art as you travel – this gigantic art gallery at more than 90 of the 110 metro displays sculptures, mosaics, paintings, art installations, inscriptions and reliefs from over 150 artists.

The Millennium Tour: A fascinating walking tour based on the trilogy of books by Stieg Larsson, author of ‘Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’, now a famous film starring Daniel Craig.

City-Break Hiking: There are lots of trails to choose from through pine forests, bogs, rock plains and rivers, or a shore trail around the great Lake Malaren.

Super Skating In Winter: Skate on the frozen Norrviken Lake or try your hand at cross country skiing in the parks and forests around the city.

Ferry Around The Archipelago And Take In An Activity: Take the local skargarden ferry and explore the Stockholm archipelago, the largest in Sweden. You can hike, fish, sea kayak and even ice yacht in the winter.