Both old and young alike will enjoy visiting Sweden on a vacation. With countless activities designed for all ages and beautiful scenery, a trip to Sweden will keep you entertained and enthralled. It’s always fascinating when you visit a new country and get to learn about its people and culture and Sweden is no exception.
Stockholm, Sweden is a favorite spot to visit because of its beauty and its tourist attractions. Stockholm also has a very authentic feel because it has been able to maintain its architecture and resist modernization over the years.
Plan a trip to Junibacken, the local storybook land in Stockholm. Take a train around the fairytale land or meet Pippy Longstocking in person. Adults will feel like a child again and children will love this make believe land full of characters from storybooks.
Interested in shipwrecks? Stockholm, Sweden has an exhibit where you can visit some of the remains of the warship Vasa, which sank on its maiden voyage. History lovers will enjoy this exhibit as well as those looking to learn a bit about Sweden’s past.
For an incredibly genuine Sweden experience, you simply cannot miss Gamla Stan, or Old Town Sweden. Old town still has cobbled streets and narrow alleys that will transport you right back into 17th century Stockholm. This is the spot you absolutely must see when in Sweden, so bring your camera!
Kungliga Slottet in Sweden is the official residence of the king. All hail as you visit this royal palace located in the heart of Old Town Stockholm. The palace has museums you can visit and you can even watch the changing of the guards!
Your Sweden vacation must include some sampling of the local cuisine, so drop by Isole in Stockholm. Here you can try local favorites and you may just see a celebrity or maybe even a member of the Swedish royal family.
Skansen, a museum and zoo located in Stockholm, Sweden will keep you entertained for hours. It is the world’s largest museum and the only zoo in Stockholm. Plan to be here for awhile so you can see it all!
Another great spot in Old Town Stockholm is the Museum of Medieval History. A trip to this Swedish museum will educate you on medieval techniques and people from the 1500’s.
If you’re lucky enough to visit during June, make sure to attend the Midsummer’s Eve Festival. It’s one of the largest and most popular events in Sweden, so get ready for a night of dancing, drinking and merriment as you experience Sweden firsthand.
Another seasonal attraction is the circus, Princessan in Sweden. This circus is unique and a must-see if you visit during the right times. A travel agent would be able to tell you exactly when the circus comes to town, so plan accordingly.
If you feel like dancing the night away Sweden style, take a trip to the Daily News Café. Here you can try a local beer or two and step out onto one of their dance floors.
There are many exciting and new things to do while you’re in Sweden, so make sure you give yourself enough time to do them all. You will want at the very least, a week in this great country so you can get to know its people, culture and land.
