Stockholm

Stockholm is the largest city and capital of Sweden. Built on 14 islands around one of Europe’s largest and best-preserved mediaeval city centres, Stockholm is often referred to as “the city on water”.

Hotel Rex is a boutique hotel within easy reach of the metro and Gamla Stan (old town) centre of Stockholm

Address: Luntmakargatan 73, 113 51 Stockholm, Sweden

A Scandinavian breakfast: bread, yogurt, fresh fruit, cereal, juice and boiled eggs. Also, they’ll have on the “smorgasbord” (buffet) slices of ham/ turkey, cheese and raw vegetables such as bell peppers and tomatoes.

The Royal Palace is the official residence of the Swedish royal family

A Swedish desserts. Really yummy!

Out and about in Stockholm…

The Under the Bridges of Stockholm tour is a nice way of visiting the city by water

Sweden produces its own oil and exports it to other countries in Europe.

Stockholm’s national theatre is a beautiful building located on the waterfront at Nybroviken bay.

Tomtar & Troll shop in the Old town Stockholm is well known for its hand-sewn and hand painted trolls and gnomes.

Sodermalm, Stockholm’s trendy, bohemian district

A look at the residential neighborhoods…

Spending time on the water is a favorite pastime for the locals

Leaving the city centre by boat to go see the archipelagos…

Some of the islands in the archipelago were undeveloped

Homes on the island…