Need a reason to cruise to or from Stockholm? I’ll give you ten good reasons.
Need a reason to cruise to or from Stockholm? I’ll give you ten good reasons.
- Stockholm is immensely beautiful. The city is built on 14 islands that appear to be floating on water.
- If 14 islands should prove to be insufficient, not to worry: At Stockholm’s doorstep are 30,000 islands in the archipelago.
- Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s Old Town, is one of the world’s best preserved Medieval cities. Enjoy strolling the Old Town’s narrow alleys and cobble-stone streets, taking time to stop in cozy cafes, shops and world-class restaurants.
- Stockholm is a walkable and bikeable city. The Swedish capital is compact and easy to get around. You can see and do a lot in a short amount of time. Be sure to take time to bicycle through the former royal deer park known as Djurgarden. Some of the scenes in Djurgarden fool you into thinking you’re in the Swedish countryside.
- You can fika in Stockholm. Fika is where catching up with friends meets with coffee and cakes. But Fika is about much more than caffeine and carbohydrates. It’s a Swedish social institution, where friends sit down and chat about life and current events over snacks like kanelbulle, the Swedish version of a cinnamon bun, and a cappuccino. You will want to fika in one of Stockholm’s many cozy cafes.
- Stockholm has dropped from 23rd most expensive city to live in to 31st. By comparison, Copenhagen ranks 7th, Oslo, sixth. Stockholm offers the best value among the Scandinavian capitals.
- Stockholm is a city of culture. It has the world’s highest concentration of museums and an abundance of attractions, sites and galleries. There’s something for everyone: for families, for singles, young and old, gay or straight.
- With one third of its land area covered in parks, and one third in water, Stockholm is a green city. Stockholm is Europe’s first Green Capital.
- Getting to Stockholm from destinations worldwide is easy thanks to numerous flights daily from all over the world, including some low-cost carriers. Getting around once in Stockholm is easy and efficient.
- Stockholm is the capital of Scandinavia. The city is a Nordic hub in business and in culture. Today, instead of Stockholmers going abroad for a fix of glamor and sophistication, visitors are coming to Stockholm for a taste of the international high life. Why not join them before or after your next cruise to or from the Swedish capital?
Each year, the international restaurant trade magazine Restaurant lists the world’s top 50 restaurants. Among them are two Swedish restaurants, both in Stockholm: Oaxen Skärgårdskrog (ranking 32nd) in the Stockholm Archipelago and Mathias Dahlgren (ranking 50th), at the Grand Hotel.
Each year, the international restaurant trade magazine Restaurant lists the world’s top 50 restaurants. Among them are two Swedish restaurants, both in Stockholm: Oaxen Skärgårdskrog (ranking 32nd) in the Stockholm Archipelago and Mathias Dahlgren (ranking 50th), at the Grand Hotel.
Is the Stockholm Card worth the cost? Not always. Here’s how to determine if the card is the right purchase for you. The credit-card-size Stockholm Card can save you quite a lot of money if your intention is to see as much of Stockholm as you can for the time you’re there. But suppose you’re [...]
Is the Stockholm Card worth the cost? Not always. Here’s how to determine if the card is the right purchase for you.
The credit-card-size Stockholm Card can save you quite a lot of money if your intention is to see as much of Stockholm as you can for the time you’re there. But suppose you’re not intent on seeing as many museums and attractions as possible. Is the Stockholm Card worth it for you?
To answer that question, let’s take a look at the 48-hour Stockholm Card and my article, “Two Perfect Days” in Stockholm. In that article, I recommend a few museums and attractions that any visitor to Stockholm simply must see.
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Cruise Line Ship Number of Turnarounds Princess Cruises Tahitian Princess 2 Oceania Cruises Regatta 4 Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas 16 Crystal Cruises Crystal Symphony 4 Regent Seven Seas Cruises Seven Seas Voyager 5 Silversea Cruises Silver Cloud 5 If you’re someone who enjoys cruising, look to Stockholm as a destination to begin or [...]
| Cruise Line | Ship | Number of Turnarounds |
| Princess Cruises | Tahitian Princess | 2 |
| Oceania Cruises | Regatta | 4 |
| Royal Caribbean | Vision of the Seas | 16 |
| Crystal Cruises | Crystal Symphony | 4 |
| Regent Seven Seas Cruises | Seven Seas Voyager | 5 |
| Silversea Cruises | Silver Cloud | 5 |
If you’re someone who enjoys cruising, look to Stockholm as a destination to begin or end your cruise. This year, the Swedish capital will host 36 turnarounds for major North American cruise lines, making Stockholm the Baltic’s second busiest turnaround port.
In all, Stockholm will welcome more than 300 cruise calls this year, making the city the fourth most largest cruise destination in the Baltic Sea region.
Celebrating National Day, originally uploaded by Ralph Grizzle. Ah, but to be Norwegian, particularly on Norway’s National Day, which took place yesterday under sunny skies in Oslo. It’s hard to imagine any ceremony that could make a citizen more proud of his or her country. The whole city turned out. At least it seemed that [...]
Ah, but to be Norwegian, particularly on Norway’s National Day, which took place yesterday under sunny skies in Oslo. It’s hard to imagine any ceremony that could make a citizen more proud of his or her country. The whole city turned out. At least it seemed that way. Men, women and children wore national costumes as they paraded down Karl Johans Gate (Oslo’s main street) waving Norway’s flag and shouting in appreciation of their nation, “Hipp Hurra!”
I was one of the few fortunate enough to obtain special seats in front of the Royal Palace to watch as parade participants marched up Karl Johans Gate to the Royal Palace, where they were received by the Royal Family standing on the front balcony, waving to the crowd.
The event, marking the day in 1814 when Norway adopted its new Constitution, is celebrated across the nation.
The weather forecast had not been good, but the day turned out to be a beautiful one, with lots of sunshine and brilliant blue skies.
It’s too late to take part in Norway’s National Day celebrations this year but not too early to begin planning to attend the events next year. Cruise ships often dock near the city center, so that you can easily walk into the heart of Oslo. Of course, the city is also a great destination to spend a few days before or after your cruise in Scandinavia and Northern Europe.
Celebrating National Day, originally uploaded by Ralph Grizzle. Ah, but to be Norwegian, particularly on Norway’s National Day, which took place yesterday under sunny skies in Oslo. It’s hard to imagine any ceremony that could make a citizen more proud of his or her country. The whole city turned out. At least it seemed that [...]
Ah, but to be Norwegian, particularly on Norway’s National Day, which took place yesterday under sunny skies in Oslo. It’s hard to imagine any ceremony that could make a citizen more proud of his or her country. The whole city turned out. At least it seemed that way. Men, women and children wore national costumes as they paraded down Karl Johans Gate (Oslo’s main street) waving Norway’s flag and shouting in appreciation of their nation, “Hipp Hurra!”
I was one of the few fortunate enough to obtain special seats in front of the Royal Palace to watch as parade participants marched up Karl Johans Gate to the Royal Palace, where they were received by the Royal Family standing on the front balcony, waving to the crowd.
The event, marking the day in 1814 when Norway adopted its new Constitution, is celebrated across the nation.
The weather forecast had not been good, but the day turned out to be a beautiful one, with lots of sunshine and brilliant blue skies.
It’s too late to take part in Norway’s National Day celebrations this year but not too early to begin planning to attend the events next year. Cruise ships often dock near the city center, so that you can easily walk into the heart of Oslo. Of course, the city is also a great destination to spend a few days before or after your cruise in Scandinavia and Northern Europe.
