Sweden
Pop capital of the north, spread across fourteen islands
Stockholm exported ABBA, Avicii and half the world's pop hits, and its arenas — Avicii Arena, Strawberry Arena and Tele2 — host the biggest tours. Between shows you hop between islands by ferry, wander the medieval old town and enjoy endless summer evenings.
Where it is in Sweden
At a glance
The unmissables
Stockholm City Hall on Riddarfjärden; climb its tower for the best view of Gamla Stan.
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Getting lost in the ochre and red lanes of Gamla Stan, the medieval old town.
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A stroll along Strandvägen's waterfront to Djurgården, home of the Vasa Museum and ABBA The Museum.
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Stockholm was founded around 1250 on the island now called Gamla Stan, guarding the route between Lake Mälaren and the Baltic.
It grew into the capital of a Swedish empire in the 17th century and, spared from war damage in the 20th, preserved a remarkably intact historic core.
Swedish meatballs with lingonberries, cream sauce and mashed potatoes.
The sacred coffee break, usually with a cinnamon or cardamom bun.
Prawns in dill mayonnaise on toast with fish roe — a classic starter.
Cobbled medieval old town, central and atmospheric.
Hip island of vintage shops, bars and live music venues.
Modern centre by Central Station, handy for arriving and leaving.
Everything above is the teaser. The downloadable guide goes deep — the stuff locals know and first-timers miss, ready on your phone offline.
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