In Stockholm, travelers don't necessarily need to venture to one of the city's museums to learn about its past. Instead, stroll through Gamla Stan, the neighborhood where Stockholm itself was ...

Back on dry land, my city guide Gunilla Kühner shows me around Stockholm’s historic centre, Gamla Stan, which dates back to the Middle Ages. Around us, colourful buildings vie for space along ...

History Regent Birger Jarl founded Stockholm in 1252, when he built the Tre Kronor (Three Crowns) castle and the city walls. The city originally occupied the area known today as Gamla Stan (Old ...

Everything you need to know for a weekend in Sweden's capital city Stockholm – top attractions, restaurants and accommodation. ... Gamla Stan, with its lamp-lit cobbles; Östermalm, a plush, ...

Travel Europe Sweden Stockholm. Best hotels in Stockholm 2024: Where to stay for location and character. ... Gamla Stan is just a 10-minute walk away – if you can bear to get out of bed.

Gamla Stan is the name of Stockholm's atmospheric old town, and you're probably going to spend a decent amount of time there because it's home to the Royal Palace, The Nobel Prize Museum, The ...

When sightseeing my way through Stockholm — which has a longer list of must-see attractions than any city in Scandinavia — I take full advantage of the local tradition of the fika: Sweden’s ...

Port guide: Stockholm, Sweden. By Brian Johnston. October 23, 2024 — 4.51pm. ... First-timers will want to see Gamla Stan, the island old town with its royal palace, Great Church, ...

Penthouse Apartment in the Collector's Victory Hotel, centrally located in Stockholm's historic Gamla Stan neighbourhood. This tastefully designed apartment was perfect for us, plus we got an amazing ...