a dream getaway to the sound of Abba

Stockholm, capital of Sweden, is a surprising city, full of charm and full of history. Always with the soundtrack of the mythical Abba.

The capital of Sweden is a perfect destination for a getaway, being the ideal place to get in touch with some of the most interesting aspects of Scandinavian culture. Stockholm is a city where history and modernity intertwine, creating a unique atmosphere capable of withstanding anything. Until the cold.

Of course, one of the great attractions of Sweden, and of Stockholm, are the mythical Abba, a band that has sold hundreds of millions of records and which has the right to a remarkable museum in the city. Get ready for an unforgettable trip.

Stockholm: “capital” of Scandinavia

Many islands and half a hundred bridges, culture, art, education, good food and many fun activities will make your visit to Stockholm difficult to forget. As you walk around the city, you will realize that there are countless reasons that make this a very stimulating destination.

When visiting this city, it is essential to learn a little about its history and understand why it is so important to value references to the Viking universe. These are very present in different parts of the city, whether in some special streets, or in the Vasa museum, or in a very particular restaurant called Aifur.

What to do

A cruise can be a very pleasant way to get to know the city. You can take the Under Bridges Cruise, which takes 2 hours, through the Stockholm Archipelago, or opt for a guided cruise. You also have the opportunity to explore amphibious transport and thus get to know much of the city’s riches by land and water.

A very different and absolutely original activity is the Stockholm: Game Show Experience, where you can have fun with family and friends. This proposal allows you to experience the crazy world of television, full of lights, props, bells and even a presenter to make the experience more real.

The bravest ones can always explore the ghost tour it’s the historical tour (where there is space to tell many stories about murders, myths, mysteries, illnesses, executions and ghosts).

Other fun options are the Segway Tour Or the Stockholm Bike Tour.

What to visit

Stockholm has several tourist attractions of high interest, namely:

• Nobel Museum (dedicated to the Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel, whose greatest invention was dynamite);
• Stockholm Palace (you can visit it or simply admire it when crossing the Skeppsholm bridge);
• Museum of Modern Art (with works by illustrious names such as Picasso, Dalí, Matisse, among many others);
• Vasa Museum (the most visited in Scandinavia);
• Skansen Museum, an open-air museum built in 1891 (it is the oldest open-air museum in the world);
• The unmissable ABBA The Museum (dedicated to the Swedish band that won the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest with Waterloo and enchanted the whole world).

Where to eat

Among Stockholm’s restaurants, there is one that stands out among the rest. The reason for this is very simple: this is a restaurant that goes far beyond the food it serves, it is worth it as a whole, for the experience it provides. Now this restaurant is the Aifura Viking restaurant (and bar), with a charming atmosphere.

There is also live music, which allows you to spend an absolutely unforgettable moment. It has a relatively large area and can receive up to 150 people simultaneously. Other good options to discover the local cuisine are: Meatballs for the People🇧🇷 Lisa Elmqvist🇧🇷 The Flying Dog Beer Palace🇧🇷 Kajsas Fisk and Wedholms Fisk🇧🇷

Where sleep

Among the 8 five-star hotels in the city, the bank hotel🇧🇷 However, there are many more affordable options, such as the following 4-star hotels: Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel🇧🇷 Hotel Downtown Camper by Scandic🇧🇷 The Sparrow Hotel or Hotel Hotel Skeppsholmen🇧🇷

These are just some of the many reasons that make Stockholm an irresistible city. The largest Swedish city proves to be a destination that provides different enriching experiences and, therefore, is always an excellent destination.