Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital of Sweden and the most populous city in the Nordic countries, with 2.3 million in the metropolitan area. The city stretches across fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea.
Stockholm is the seat of the Swedish government and most of its agencies, including the highest courts in the judiciary, and the official residencies of the Swedish monarch and the Prime Minister.
The Stockholm region alone accounts for over a third of the country's GDP, and is among the top 10 regions in Europe by GDP per capita. It hosts the annual Nobel Prize ceremonies and banquet at the Stockholm Concert Hall and Stockholm City Hall.
The vast majority of Stockholm residents work in the service industry, which accounts for roughly 85% of jobs in Stockholm. The almost total absence of heavy industry (and fossil fuel power plants) makes Stockholm one of the world's cleanest metropolises. The last decade has seen a significant number of jobs created in high technology companies. Large employers include IBM, Ericsson, and Electrolux. A major IT centre is located in Kista, in northern Stockholm.
In recent years, tourism has played an important part in the city's economy. Stockholm County is ranked as the 10th largest visitor destination in Europe, with over 10 million commercial overnight stays per year.
We recommend you stay in the city for at list 3 nights.
Main sights recommended are:
- Vasa Museum, the most visited non-art museum in Scandinavia.
- Gamla Stan (Old Town), is Stockholm’s original city center.
- The Royal Palace, provide fascinating glimpses into the history of Sweden.
- City Hall, one of Stockholm's most iconic buildings.
- Östermalm, the most exclusive district in the city.
- Stockholm Globe Arena, is the largest hemispherical building on Earth.
- Royal National City Park, is the world’s first national urban park.
- Djurgården, is a tranquil oasis in the middle of Stockholm.
- Stockholm archipelago, 80 km east into the Baltic Sea from the city.
See more tourist information on Stockholm including sights, hotels, etc.
