Let's Travel
In my blog Let's Travel... U will get the information about the different places of Sweden.
SWEDEN:
Sweden is the largest country in Northern Europe, the third in the EU, and the fifth in Europe by area. The capital is Stockholm, the currency is "Krona" (SEK), and the language is "Swedish".
STOCKHOLM:
Stockholm, the capital and largest city of Sweden, is the biggest urban area in the Nordic countries. It stretches across fourteen islands. It's a modern hub for tech, fashion, music, film, design, gaming, and food, offering unique experiences and flavors. In summer, you can enjoy nature and museums. There is a beautifully built Gamlastan area. The picturesque Old Town is home to Stockholm’s most impressive architecture including the Royal Palace, the Opera House, Nobel Museum and historic Storkyrkan cathedral.
Top Attractions in Stockholm:
Skansen - It is the oldest open-air museum and zoo located on the island Djurgarden. The term “ Skansen” has become a generic term referring to other open-air museums and collections of historic structures. Originally a part of the Nordic Museum, it became an independent organization in 1963.
ABBA Museum - The museum is a Swedish interactive exhibition about the pop band ABBA that opened in May 2013. The songs are defined by the combination of their unique harmonies and uplifting song writing. Most importantly, they showcase their original production and recording processes.
Royal Palace - The Royal Palace or the Stockholm Palace(Swedish: Stockholms Slott or Kungliga Slottet) is the official residence and major royal palace of the Swedish monarch. The Palace is in Stadsholmen, in Gamla Stan. The offices of the King, other members of the Swedish royal family, and the Royal Court of Sweden are here. It is used for representative purposes by the King while performing his duties as the head of the State.
Östermalm Saluhall - Historic food hall in a charming old building. It provides a selection of fresh local produce and specialty food amid a lively market atmosphere with multiple dining options.
Vasa Museum - The Vasa ship capsized and sank in Stockholm 1628. After 333 years on the seabed, the mighty warship was salvaged and the voyage could continue. The Vasa is the world’s only preserved 17th century ship [CITATION NEEDED].
- Sodermalm - One of the most densely populated areas in Scandinavia. It is a residential district in Stockholm’s archipelago that boasts some attractive architectural sights and will offer you a window into the life of Stockholm.
- Abisko National Park - A classic region in the heart of Lapland’s alpine world majestic mountains frame the beautiful Abiskodalen valley with its flowering alpine meadows, picturesque rapids and Scandinavia’s largest alpine lake. During summer, you can experience daylight and night and see the midnight sun.
Kiruna - It is the northernmost city in Sweden, situated in the province of Lapland. The city was originally built in the 1890s to serve the Kiruna Mine.
Ice Hotel - The hotel is in northern Sweden, about 17 kilometers (11 miles) from Kiruna. It is rebuilt each year from December to April with snow and ice in the village of Jukkasjärvi and the world’s first Ice hotel. The first opening in 1990. The chairs and beds are also constructed from snow and ice blocks taken from the nearby Torne River. Artists are invited to create different rooms and decorations made of ice. The structure remains below freezing point, around-5 degrees Celsius.
Gotland - It is a paradise island with a characterful wilderness and a coastline punctuated with sandy beaches and sculptural sea stacks. Historically significant, its main town Visby is a Viking-era wonder and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
