Spend holidays in Stockholm strolling around the picturesque Old Town. You can trace the development of world-famous Swedish design at the National Museum. Take a boat trip around the islands to spend holidays discovering Stockholm Archipelago. Warm up on winter holidays to Stockholm with some traditional gravy meatballs. You'll need your smartest outfit for the chic bars and clubs of Õstermalm.
Make it a cultural holiday to Stockholm by touring the National Museum, housed in a striking Renaissance building. Experience royal Stockholm at the imposing 608-room Royal Palace, the King's official residence. In forested Djurgården, you'll discover seafaring history at the Vasa Museum, home to the world's oldest fully preserved warship.
You'll need to put a bit of extra cash aside for eating out on holidays in Stockholm. But do look out for money-saving lunchtime deals. On Stockholm holidays try local staple herring in all its forms. If you're in Stockholm for holidays in the winter, try warming Swedish meatballs served with gravy.
Spend your holidays with Stockholm's arty types in the lively, bohemian bars of the Södermalm area. Join them for a brännvin schnapps and dance to the latest hip-hop, electro and indie tunes. Pack something smart for Stockholm holidays as you'll need to get dressed up for Õstermalm's chic clubs. Enjoy ballet and opera at the Neoclassical Royal Swedish Opera.
Stockholm's greatest holiday appeal is its water. The Stockholm Archipelago is well served by regular ferries which means you can spend your summer holidays to Stockholm relaxing on Nåttarö's sandy beaches. For a history-inspired Stockholm holiday, head further afield to Gotland and wander around the medieval walled city of Visby.
