You are here: Home > Travel Information > Destination Guides Text size A A A See what people from around the world are saying about cities we fly to and from AnastasiaDuck: Someone's bio on their own site: "lives in Stockholm and is one of the biggest male fashion bloggers. " couple of minutes ago MangoldEquities: European trading boosted by short covering on Monday. DAX +0,6 % & Stockholm +1,50 %. Spain FM sees GDP to contract in Q2 in line with Q1. couple of minutes ago Yannis_25: My dream place is Stockholm! 2 minutes ago World / Europe / Sweden / Stockholm | Overview | Fast Facts | Arrive | See | Eat | Sleep | Connect Arguably one of Europe's most attractive cities, Stockholm is a calm, classy and stylish haven by the sea. Explore its stunning blend of modern and historic architecture and myriad cultural attractions. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Currency Swedish Krona (SEK) Address: Post Code: Tel No: Visa Requirements No visa required for EU nationals Address: Post Code: Tel No: Language Swedish, with English widely spoken Address: Post Code: Tel No: Timezone GMT +1 Address: Post Code: Tel No: Weather Cold, snowy winters, and surprisingly warm summers Address: Post Code: Tel No: Dialling Code 00 46 8 Address: Post Code: Tel No: Electricity 220V. European two-pin plugs are standard Address: Post Code: Tel No: Health and Safety EU citizens should apply for a European Health Insurance Card before departure, which entitles them to free or reduced cost treatment in all EU countries. This only covers emergency treatment so comprehensive travel and medical insurance are strongly advised. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Flights to Stockholm arrive at Arlanda Airport. Stylish, efficient Arlanda Express trains (420 SEK) are a fitting introduction, making the 30-mile trip to Stockholm Central Station in just 20 minutes. Buses (179 SEK return) are cheap and frequent but journey times to the city centre are twice as long. Taxis (400 SEK) are readily available and arrangements are typically Swedish: taxis registered as environmentally clean have a separate queue. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Nobel Museum Wander the Old Town, Gamla Stan, where you'll discover narrow cobbled alleys and pedestrian streets weaving between medieval houses and shops on an island linked by bridges to the rest of the city. The historic old town is also home to the Royal Palace, Stockholm Cathedral, The Nobel Museum, which celebrates Nobel Prize winners through the decades, and Stortorget - the city's prettiest square, where locals and tourists stop to watch the world go by with coffee or beer. Address: Börshuset, Stortorget. Gamla Stan, Stockholm Post Code: Tel No:+46 (0)8 534 818 18 Vasa Museum Vasa Museum: Historians will love this modern gallery, which houses a 64-gun 17th-century warship that sank in Stockholm harbour on its maiden voyage. It has been restored to its full former glory. Address: Galärvarvsvägen 14 Post Code:SE-102 52 Tel No:+46 8 519 548 00 Grand Hotel Island life: On a steamer excursion around Stockholm archipelago, you'll find 30,000 islands stretching 80km out to sea with pretty villages of painted houses perched on rocky shores, sandy beaches, friendly bars and seafood restaurants. Historic steamboats and fast modern ferries leave from outside the historic Grand Hotel. Address: Södra Blasieholmshamnen 8 Post Code:103 27 Tel No:+ 46 (0) 8 679 35 00 Quick Lunch - Grill Grab a quick meal among eclectic décor at Grill, where they live up to their name and grill everything from meat and fish to bread, vegetables and fruit. Address: 89 Drottninggatan Post Code: Tel No:00 46 8 31 45 30 Top Table - F12 You'll need to book well in advance to experience fine modern Swedish cuisine at F12. Housed within the high-arched windows of the Royal Academy of Art opposite the Parliament, this restaurant's décor is as exciting as its food. Address: Fredsgatan 12 Post Code: Tel No:00 46 8 24 80 52 Cheap Eat - Kaysas The old market of Hötorgshallen in Slöjdgatan is where locals flock to get a cheap bite to eat. Head to one of the bustling market cafes, such as Kaysas, for hearty fish stew and a free beer. Address: Hötorgshallen, Slöjdgatan Post Code: Tel No: On Business - Nordic Light Hotel Rooms at the new Nordic Light Hotel have free wireless Internet access, a laptop-sized safety box, and specially-designed coloured lighting systems to change your mood from work to leisure. Five modern meeting rooms are also available. Book now Address: Vasaplan 7 Post Code:101 37 Tel No: Lap Of Luxury - The Grand Hotel It has to be the historic landmark of The Grand Hotel on the waterfront overlooking the Royal Palace. Treat yourself to dinner at the Michelin-starred restaurant or sample the Veranda's renowned smorgasbord. Book now Address: S Blasieholmshammen 8 Post Code:103 27 Tel No: Cheap Sleep - Langholmen Hotel and Restaurant The old Stockholm prison on a leafy island in the city centre has been converted into the quirky Langholmen Hotel and Restaurant . Rooms are converted cells still with high security doors. But panic not - they each now have a shower, free wireless Internet access and cable TV. Book now Address: Langholmsmuren 20 Post Code:117 33 Tel No: Coffee And Chat - PUB department store The old and imposing PUB department store in Hotorget (Hotorget 13-15) is turning into a cool collection of independent design boutiques and galleries. The new restaurant on the top floor is a quiet spot for healthy light meals and good coffee. Address: Hotorget 13-15 Post Code: Tel No: Formal Presentation - Summit The perfectly sited Summit business centre (30 Grev Turegatan, 00 46 8 522 233 00) features award-winning Swedish interior design. The light, airy spaces have been judged the ‘nicest working place in Sweden'. Choose from small rooms for six to an exhibition hall that caters for up to 350 delegates - it's all seriously funky and hi-tech. Address: 30 Grev Turegatan Post Code: Tel No:00 46 8 522 233 00 Evening Drinks - Bar Riche Bar Riche (Birger Jarlsgatan 4, 00 46 8 545 035 60) is a slick, modern food and wine bar with a small but lively music bar alongside, which hosts live gigs until 2am. Address: Birger Jarlsgatan 4 Post Code: Tel No:00 46 8 545 035 60 Print City guides Stockholm Lowest fares Departure airport -please select- Aberdeen (Dyce) Belfast City Dublin East Midlands Edinburgh Glasgow Leeds Bradford London Heathrow Manchester Norwich
