Stockholm Travel Guide: Your Scandinavian Journey through Sweden's Capital
Stockholm, the largest city of Sweden is also the capital city of Sweden. It is a cosmopolitan city with both modern and historic architecture. One half of the city is covered by green spaces and the second half is made up of waterways. The inner part of the city consists of 14 islands which are connected by nearly 50 bridges. This city holds the fourth place of the European capitals in best Air quality.
Stockholm is also popularly known as the Venice of the north. The old Gamla Stan in Stockholm has an imposing palace, looming cathedrals and razor-thin cobblestone streets. The main attractions of the city include Gamla Stan which is a saffron-spicy version of the storybooks, Vasa Museum, Djurgården, Skansen Open-Air Museum and The Royal Palace. Stockholm is also obsessive of foods. You can get a wide variety of cuisine right from the classic dishes of Sweden to the cheeseburgers and wood-fired pizza. Explore the diverse culinary landscape of Sweden and treat yourself to an unforgettable dining experience during your visit with our Sweden packages.
Getting in
Stockholm Arlanda Airport is the main airport in Sweden. This airport is the largest airport in Sweden and is 37km away from the Stockholm city. It operates flights from major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Kochi, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Trichy.
| DEPARTURE | DURATION | LOWEST ROUND TRIP DEALS |
| Chennai | 25h, 1 stop | Rs 33,718 |
| New Delhi | 15h, 1 stop | Rs 27,394 |
| Mumbai | 12h, 1 stop | Rs 30,016 |
| Bangalore | 14h, 1 stop | Rs 27,170 |
| Kolkata | 12h, 1 stop | Rs 39,897 |
| Hyderabad | 25h, 1 stop | Rs 33,480 |
| Cochin | 12h, 1 stop | Rs 38,449 |
| Trichy | 31h, 2 stops | Rs 51,375 |
Getting out
The Stockholm Arlanda Airport operates flights to many nearby countries like Germany, France, Netherlands, Switzerland and Belgium. You take a short visit to these countries on your trip to Stockholm.
Public Transport
The public transport in Stockholm consists of buses, underground trains, trams, ferry lines and commuter trains. Underground trains are the best way to reach the destinations. Cash can be paid for the tickets even after boarding the bus.
Taxi & Airport transfer
Taxis are popular in Stockholm. The taxis with the yellow number plates are the metered ones. Credit cards are accepted in taxis. You can easily get a taxi by calling a taxi company, hailing one on the street or by taking a one from a rank. Taxi and bus services are available from the airport to the city. Taxi Stockholm and Uber are the best taxi service in Stockholm.
Transport & city passes
The SL Access card is the tourist pass in Stockholm. You can choose your duration and then take unlimited rides for the particular period of time.
Driving & Car rental
The drivers are very civilized and it is easy to drive in Stockholm than other European countries. Since the parking charges and fuel prices are expensive, you can use the public transport of Stockholm. However, if you are not worried about the cost, then you can hire car from Europcar and Sixt.
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