Sweden’s capital is unique in a sense that it is an archipelago. The area has been settled since Stone Age and constitutes over third of Sweden’s GDP. With the population of nearly 1.5 million in the urban area and nearly 2.3 million in the Metropolitan area, the city is a cultural, media and economic center of the country.
It prides itself by being home to one of the finest universities in Europe. Moreover, it has 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Woodland Cemetery, Birka and Drottningholm).
Get a chance to go from island to island by hopping on ferry. While anticipating your next sites, take bites into sandwiches, pies and salads with hot and cold drinks in cafeteria. If you book early with tickets, you can get chef’s lunch special.
The city also has contemporary archives to offer its tourists ranging from hosting local and international artists’ music performances, culture and photography.
If boat travelling was thrilling, then the city also provides efficient underground railway system, Tunnelbana. If you want to travel at own pace, there are separate bicycle lanes available.
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