Stockholm built where Lake Mälaren meets the sea, is a blend of sparkling beauty and royal splendour in a vibrant, modern city with historic charm. One of the world's most beautiful capital cities, Stockholm is built on 14 islands with magnificent buildings standing alongside green oases with centuries-old alleys and historic squares around every corner. 

Take a walk down the cobbled-stoned streets of Gamla Stan, the old town, and as you gaze up at the narrow houses of yesteryear you will certainly feel the vibrations of the horse driven carriages and hear the baker boasting about the freshness of his cinnamon rolls centuries before you. This is also the neighborhood where you can visit the Royal Castle, where kings and queens have resided since the 1200's. 

There's something for everyone in Stockholm, with its more than 70 museums, 100 art galleries, stores and parks to suit every need and desire, countless night-clubs and 1,500 restaurants. From the grand Opera house where splendid operas are staged to Skansen, the open-air museum and Zoo, where you can visit moose, dolphins, bears and much more, there's never a reason to be bored.

Thousands of small shops and many big department stores tempt you with everything under the sun. You can stay in the heart of the city, or surround yourself with nature nearby, enjoying swimming and other outdoor activities. Because Stockholm is blessed with endless amounts of clear and clean water, you can even swim or fish in the middle of the city.