Stockholm is like no other capital in the world.
Built on fourteen islands, it rises gracefully from water so clean that you
can go swimming or fishing in the very heart of the city. Its waterfront is
alive with boats, from ferries to shuttle you around the city to sailboats and
yachts that cruise out into the vast archipelago that stretches into the
Baltic. Of course getting around doesn't require a boat—you can walk, bike,
drive or take advantage of the city's impeccable underground system.
The history of Stockholm dates back to the 13th
century, and the best place to discover it is in Gamla Stan, the Old
Town. Gamla Stan is famous for its winding streets, small shops, and cozy
restaurants, all gathered around the Royal Palace. An hour's boat ride brings
you to the gardens of Drottningholm Palace, the pastoral residence of
Sweden's Royal Family.
Within the graceful architecture of Stockholm
you will discover a cultural life of exceptional vitality and energy. Hundreds
of restaurants of varying taste and style are found here, as well as
innumerable shops and galleries showcasing the works of Stockholm's
exceptional arts community. Music in the city ranges over all types, from folk
dancing in the parks and summer jazz festivals and classical concerts to
Swedish and American pop and rock. In a metropolitan area with well over a
million people, you can escape the crowds—to a quiet beach, a lush forest,
or even a deserted island if you like—sometimes in as little as half an
hour. Best of all, we live here.
