Castles, Stockholm

Stockholm is Sweden's capital and a metropolis where one can find small town charm around the corner. Stockholm is one of the world's most beautiful cities built on 14 islands surrounded by water so clean that you can swim in the city center. Here you are never far from the green parks and green areas which constitute about 40 percent of the surface and with the enormous supply the city, in terms of culture and entertainment has never boring. Old Town is Stockholm's most popular location. The district has a rich history and has been both the place of executions to grand royal weddings. In Old Town you can experience peace and quiet yet a swarm of crowds and entertainment. To walk through its streets is like a journey through time. Stockholm archipelago is also something one must experience when visiting the city. The archipelago consists of unique water landscapes in the Baltic Sea with over 30 000 islands of importance. Stockholm is full of restaurants, pubs and nightclubs and for those who are looking for good food and entertainment there are lots of places to visit. Stockholm has over 70 museums that are visited by more than 9 million people each year. The most popular include, Skansen, the Vasa Museum on the southern island of Djurgården, the National Museum of Natural History, Maritime History and Technology Museum with over millions of visitors.