Tips & Tricks
Skiiing in the Stockholm area – since Scandinavia is known for its winters, some visitors wonder about the skiing in Sweden (since other European destinations, especially Switzerland and its Alps, get more press about its skiing). Within the Stockholm area, there is a variety of ski slopes where such enthusiasts can go to: Hammarbybacken […]
Uppsala – this is Sweden’s fourth largest city, and a major university town just north of Stockholm (easily reached by train in just 35 minutes from Stockholm). Visitors can see the three Bronze Age royal burial mounds in Old Uppsala, along with Scandinavia’s largest cathedral, the university museum (Museum Gustavianum), and local shops and eateries. […]
Stockholm International Horse Show (Ericsson Globe Arena, Stockholm) – held during the last week of November annually, this event has a larger audience than even the Swedish hockey games. The equestrian sport in Sweden is the second most popular sport (after football). It is also the third biggest sport among females. About 150 000 people […]
Royal Opera (Gustav Adolfs torg, Stockholm) — the Royal Opera, Kungliga Operan, has been the Swedish national venue for opera and ballet since January 18, 1773. You can visit Kungliga Operan as a member of the audience at one of the performances or take a guided tour. On the tour, you will have the opportunity […]
Stockholm Jazz Festival (Stockholm) – held annually every October, this jazz festival includes over 110 concerts during the course of seven days. The concerts are held in a number of locations, including Stockholm Concert Hall, Fasching (jazz club) and Kulturhuset. The line-up includes Dianne Reeves, Cassandra Wilson, Snarky Puppy, and many more. See the event […]
Stockholm International Film Festival (Festival Centre at Kulturhuset, Sergels torg, Stockholm)– this 12-day event (held every November) showcases Swedish and international film productions (including new films from Hollywood). The festival is also recognized for its ability to promote and offer a venue for young and up-and-coming filmmakers. As many as a third of the films […]