Sweden’s capital is a modern fairytale,where the old and the new co-exist in a smorgasbord of cobblestone alleys,ancient buildings and designer shops.
Stockholm has a long history and superb medieval old town,but is also an experimental,contemporary city of considerable Nordic chic.
The experience of a winter Christmas entices many overseas at this time of year,but you’ll find plenty of other reasons to travel in December.
What better way to see Stockholm than guided by the music of Sweden’s most famous pop band?
Swedish people love friluftsliv (outdoor life). Beautiful in winter beneath its blanket of snow,one of my favourite winter activities is to walk on a frozen lake on a sunny day.
Best things to see and what to avoid in Stockholm.
Journey by rail is one of the lesser sacrifices one can make in the quest to halt global warming.
The world's oldest complete ship is Sweden's top tourist attraction for good reason.
Stockholm provides beautiful harbour vistas at every turn,is rich in history and has an enviable standard of living.
Belinda Jackson looks at family-fun things to do in Stockholm.