What's good to do on holiday in Sweden?

Question

I'm going next year to a friend's wedding and would like to see some of the country as well. It's near Stockholm, so would like a bit of time in the city and countryside as well.

Family friendly suggestions only, please!

Answer 1

You could combine city and seaside by going on an archipelago cruise. They start in the centre of Stockholm, and there are tours for a few hours, a day-tour, or several days where you can spend the night on one of the small islands.
The Old Town in Stockholm is a gem.
The Vasa Museum exhibits a ship from the 17th century (the only surviving such in the world): http://www.vasamuseet.se/Vasamuseet/Vasamuseet.aspx?path=%2fhome%2fvasamuseet%2fom&layout={C0D465E0-3110-436A-A0E4-EA5BB84475B8}

Kids usually love Gröna Lund - the amusement park in Stockholm: http://www.gronalund.se/_pdf/GronaLund_eng.pdf

Cosmonova is the largest planetarium in Sweden, with an IMAX dome cinema: http://www.nrm.se/exhibitionsandcosmonova.4.5fdc727f10d795b1c6e80006419.html

[ADDED LATER:] Oh, of course, Skansen too! Thanks, Alan (post below).

See more at http://www.stockholmtown.com/templates/substartpage____2409.aspx?epslanguage=EN , where you will also find tons of tourist tips on what to do in Stockholm.

There are many interesting and beautiful places in the surroundings of Stockholm. Gripsholm Castle in Mariefred, Skokloster Castle near Sigtuna are old castles in idyllic small towns. You can take a steamship from Stockholm to both these places.

Uppsala is an old university and cathedral town close to Stockholm: http://www.uppland.nu/eng/ - The royal burial mounds from the 5th and 6th centuries in Gamla Uppsala may be the most remarkable place to visit there, http://www.raa.se/cms/extern/en/places_to_visit/gamla_uppsala/gamla_uppsala.html . The Silver Bible at the Uppsala University Library is a gem if you are interested in that kind of things. It's written in Ravenna in the Gothic language about 525.

Other tips: http://www.thereareplaces.com/Guidebook/pdest/swpts.htm#Best_Places_to_Visit_in_Sweden

Answer 2

I would definitely recommend visiting the archipelago outside of Stockholm...boats leave regularly, especially in the summer, from Strandvägen in Stockholm (a harborfront road). The Riksdagen has free tours and provides an interesting look into Sweden's political system and legislative building. Do also check out the Vasa Museum and Skansen on the island of Djurgården - Skansen is a great place to learn about Swedish culture and to experience Midsummer's if you are lucky enough to be in Sweden at that time.
Also check out Uppsala, a university town, 45 minutes north of Stockholm - I think it provides a different feel to Sweden than Stockholm.
Lastly, go canoeing around Stockholm - Stockholm comprises 14 islands I think, and on a sunny day, I can't think of a more enjoyable activity than canoeing around the city's waters for an hour or 2.

Answer 3

Stockholm is a beautiful city with hills and lakes. I found the Skansen very interesting. It has reconstructed old buildings and a zoo of Northern European wildlife.

Answer 4

Big Power Meet@Vasteras,about 60miles from stockholm,July5/6/7..huge american car event,very family frendly.

Answer 5

that is a large time for a occasion. i like solstice. Santa Barbara CA has a extensive solstice parade. the sole unhappy factor approximately summer season solstice is that the days start up getting shorter-boo! wintry climate solstice is effective through fact the days start up getting longer-headed interior the main fabulous course, for my section.

Answer 6

Go to Basshunter's concert.

Fish for salmon in lakes.

Be ABBA wannabes.

Download crazy frog's ringtone.

sweden is such an alien country. deeeh.

Answer 7

hump Ulrica Johnson

Answer 8

day centre for the kids, shopping for the lady then busty blondes and local lager for you.