Stockholm in 48 hours - Sweden
Day 1. Start your day at Stromkajen. The Royal Canal Tour departs from here by boat. This 50- minute tour will take you past the Vasa Museum, Waldemarsudde and numerous historic
buildings in a beautiful setting. Continue to Old Town/ Gamla Stan for a visit to the Royal
Palace. Here, you can see the grand apartments, the Treasury with state regalia and the
parade of soldiers. Strolling through the cozy neighbourhood of Gamla Stan is a must for
everyone who visits Stockholm. Take the chance to est lunch or enjoy coffee and a treat at
one of the cafes and restaurants here. Finish the day visit to City Hall whose characteristic
tower with three crowns is a Stockholm landmark. From here, you'll find a gorgeous view of
city.
Day 2. Take the tram, bus or ferry out to Djurgarden to visit two of Stockholm's most popular sights.
Start with Skansen, the world's oldest open-air museum. Here, you will find restaurants,
cafes and cozy lunch spots. Just a short walk from Skansen is the Vasa Museum, the
world's only preserved seventeenth century ship, which was salvaged and restored after
resting on the sea floor for 333 years. The museum, which is the most visited in
Scandinavia, is a unique experience. finish the day by walking across the Djurgarden bridge
to the Ostermalm neighbourhood for a visit to Saluhallen at Ostermalmstorg.
Day 3. If you are interested in art; start the day by exploring one of the world's biggest modern
photography collections of Fotografiska by Stadsgardskojen.
Enjoy an organic lunch at the museum's restaurant, which also offers an incredible view.
Stroll along Skeppsbron in Gamla Stan, past the Royal Palace out to
Skeppsholmen. Here you will find Moderna Museet, which has a impressive collection of
modern and contemporary art with works by artists such as Picasso and Warhol.
Find out more tips for 24, 48 or 72 hours at: visitstockholm.com
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