I’ve wanted to visit Sweden for along time. Strangely despite my travels, Scandinavia is one area I’d not really got to. So I was more than please to spend a long weekend visiting Stockholm.
I loved the city and will definitely be back, but also want to explore the region further. Just need to find the time now!
Waterfront View
The Vasa
The Vasa Museum displays the only almost fully intact 17th century ship that has ever been salvaged, the 64-gun warship Vasa that sank on her maiden voyage in 1628.
Kastellet
A view across the water looking towards Kastellholmen Island
Palace Guards
Flagbearer during the changing of the guards
Military Band
During the changing of the guards at the palace
Old Town Buildings
The older style buildings in Gamla Stan
St George & The Dragon
A copy in bronze of the sculpture made of oak in Storkyrkan Cathederal. The original sculpture in the church was inaugurated in the end of the 15th century and was meant to remind people of the battle at Brunkeberg in 1471.
Floating Hostel
This old three mast ship is actually a hotel you can stay in.
Old Yellow Boat
Skridskopaviljongen
An old house on Kastellholmen now used as a conference venue.
Town Hall & Gamla Stan
Gamla Stan Waterfront
Light Within
The Vincent Peters exhibition at the Fotografiska photography museum.
Sea of Artifacts
The Mandy Barker exhibition at the Fotografiska photography museum.
Picture Window
A view out of the top floor cafe at the Fotografiska photography museum.
Storkyrkan at Dusk
Brick Gothic cathedral dubbed Storkyrkan (Great Church), containing oldest known image of Stockholm and located next to the Roayl Palace
Dusk View