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Christmas Fair in Rosendal Garden

The annual month-long Christmas Fair spread over the elegant grounds of the Rosendal Palace Gardens is a treat for kids and parents who can spend hours there soaking in the festive atmosphere. Stalls are set up selling craft items, decorations, gifts and toys. Trees strung with fairy lights create a magical aura and the tempting aromas of hot sweets make your mouth water. Enjoy!

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Overview & visitor information

Rosendal Palace Grounds Rosendalsterrassen 12 Stockholm 115 21 Sweden Tel: +46 8 5458 1270 Dates: late Nov – end Dec Open Hours11am-5pm, Tue-Sun Website: www.rosendalstradgard.se

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Kiruna Snow Festival

Activity

Held late Jan-early Feb, the Kiruna Festival is termed as the mightiest snow festival in Europe. It is a celebration of winter and includes an ice sculpting competition and a reindeer race, Kiruna. The festival is a weeklong affair. Venue: Kiruna, Sweden Dates: late Jan-early Feb

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Viking Run

Activity

This is a skating marathon held over a distance of 80 kms and is usually held in mid Jan. With around 8000 competitors racing from Uppsala till Stockholm, over the waters of Lake Malaren, make sure you don’t get in the way of the 16000 blades that fill the course. Apart from locals, people travel from afar to participate and show off their skating skills.

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Stockholm Furniture Fair

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Held annually in early Feb, the Furniture Fair gets together about 750 exhibitors who showcase a a wide variety of furniture, textiles and interior design in Scandinavian style. You can expect to see stylish, yet practical designs from companies like Moroso of Italy, Himolla of Germany, Denmark's Theca and Swedish lighting company Zero.

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Stockholm International Antiques Fair

Activity

Everything antique is showcased at this fair, be it coins, stamps, weapons, furniture or art. This is Scandinavia’s largest fair for antiques, art, furniture and design. This fair is always organised in winter.

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Stockholm International Boat Show

Activity

Enter the world of ‘nautica’ at this show where you will find displayed everything from state-of-the-art power boats to the latest fashions in nautical wear. Boating and aquatic leisure activities in all their aspects are showcased here as well by exhibitors from all over the world.

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Stockholm Art Fair

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Come and discover the latest art trends in Scandinavia at this leading venue. A great opportunuty to see, enjoy, and buy Nordic art. Stockholmsmässan Mässvägen 1, Älvsjö Stockholm, Sweden Tel: 46 8 749 41 00 Website:www.stockholmfair.se Date: Early March

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Vasaloppet Ski race

Activity

The Vasaloppet is a long distance, cross-country ski race held anually in early March. Covering an incredible distance of 90 kms between the village of Salen and the town of Mora, this race sees the participation of over 40,000 competitors. It is slated to be the world’s oldest, longest, and the biggest cross-country ski race. Venue: Dalecarlia Dates: the first Sunday of March

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Walpurgis Night

Activity

Walpurgis Night is when spring is welcomed with bonfire, group singing and fireworks. Festivities go on in many locations. The arrival of spring has been celebrated at Skansen since 1984. Venue: all over the city Date: 30 April

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Drottingholm Court

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For the opera lovers, a visit to Drottingham Court is a must. Enjoy your evenings with ballet and opera events at the oldest surviving theater in Europe. Most of the sets here are original, and you get to hear music composed by Mozart, Haydn and earlier composers.

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A Taste of Stockholm

Activity

A Taste of Stockholm is held in early June when Stockholm restaurants move into central Kungsträd garden and offer food, drinks and entertainment. Visitors can participate in food-related activities and check out new dishes created especially for this event. This 6-day gastronomical event features countless free events and entertainment.

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What to do with Children in Tow

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Stockholm is one of the most kid-friendly places around! Take the kids to Junibacken, Galärparken for a ride on the story train and be sure to check out the bookshop there! Most museums arrange special attractions and activities for kids and the Observatory Museum lets kids watch the stars through a telescope! The Aquaria Water Museum and the Skansen Open Air Museum are also great to keep kids busy. The Toy Museum is sure to delight the little ones and will be sure to bring smiles onto their faces. The old Viking community, Birka, is sure to fascinate kids as well. Sightseeing by boat is also great for kids and they will definitely love the trip. You can rent your own canoe or pedal boat for excursions in the beautiful waters of Stockholm.

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Södermalm

Town

Once the home of the working class, it is a bohemian area that has the Medborgarplatsen or the Citizens’ Square which is surrounded by restaurants and pubs.

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Norrmalm

city

Norrmalm is the major commercial district of the city with plenty of shops and is a great place to shop for pretty much anything.

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The Drottningholm Palace

Palace

This magnificent structure will make you gasp in wonder. Built by King Johan III, the palace was destroyed in a fire and was subsequently rebuilt. The interiors have over the years been improved upon. Many fine buildings are part of the palace complex including the Chinese Pavilion, the Court Theatre and the Castle Church. The Drottningholm Palace is now a Unesco World Heritage site. Free admission to the Drottningholm Palace with the Stockholm à la Carte card!

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City Hall

Building

The building of the City Hall is synonymous with Stockholm. It is the seat of the government, housing the offices of around 200 politicians and civil servants. It is known as one of the most beautiful and well known buildings of the world. The exclusive ballroom is where the Nobel Prize banquet takes place. Its Golden Hall is decorated with 18 million pieces of gold mosaic. A visit to the City Hall is only possible if you are part of a guided tour. Sometimes tours may be cancelled due to receptions. Be sure to visit the Tower museum too, as this is the place from where you get spectacular views of Stockholm.

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ga Slottet (Royal Palace)

Palace

The Royal palace is situated in the heart of the city on the island of Riddatholmen. The palace, among the largest surviving ones in Europe, is the official residence of the royal family of Sweden and forms the chief venue for official state events. Built in baroque style, the palace has been designed by Nicodemus Tessin from a 1692 design. Some parts of the older medieval Castle of Three Crowns, however, have been retained. For those interested in history, art and architecture there is a lot to see at the palace: The Banqueting apartments, The Tre Kronor Museum, Gustav the Third’s Museum of Antiquities, the Royal Chapel and The Bernadotte Library. If you’ve enjoyed the changing of guard at the Buckingham Palace, you’ll love the change of guard here too.

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Kulturhuset (House of Culture)

Building

Ever since it’s opening in 1974, Kulturhuest has provided culture and art lovers succor in all forms, be it dance, music, art or theatre. The Kulturhuest is a large modernist building located in central Stockholm and is literally the hub of culture in the city. No matter what your age is, you are sure to find something to your liking here: from books, dance shows and exhibitions to theatrical performances, art shopping and kiddie fun. The building also houses the country’s only Comics and Graphic Novels Library.

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Livrustkammaren

Museum

Situated in the vaults underneath the Royal Palace, The Royal Armory Museum is truly a historical treat. The museum’s collection spans over 500 years of royal history replete with sagas of love and murder, weddings and death, victory and defeat. While at the museum, you can enjoy everything, from royal costumes, weapons, armors and carriages to preserved stomach contents of conspirators and assassins. Also on exhibit here is King Gustav II’s horse, with its hide fitted over a wooden frame and Karl XII’s hat, complete with the assassin’s bullet hole.

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Nobelmuseet

Museum

Learn about Alfred Nobel, the laureates and their ground-breaking discoveries and ideas at the Nobelmuseet. The audio archive has a collection of acceptance speeches and interviews with the prize winners. Readings from laureates like Martin Luther King and Ernest Hemingway also form part of the treasured collection. Don’t be surprised if you find visitors turning over the café chairs; they’ll be doing that only to look at the signatures of visiting prize winners! A free guided tour will help you get the most out of your trip.

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Postmuseum

Museum

This museum, considered one the world’s best, is dedicated to more than 400 years of Swedish postal history. While the mere mention of a postal museum will elicit a not so enthusiastic response from most people, the museum will surprise and engross you will the thrills and adventures of Ms. Letter and Mr. Stamp. The museum also has a special section for kids in the basement where a children’s post office has been constructed. Here children can dress up as postal workers and deliver mock posts and parcels. The museum regularly holds temporary exhibitions on varied interesting themes.

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Restaurangen

Contemporary cuisine is at its best in Restaurangen. Flavors of the world meet at this urban chic restuarant to literally give the discerning diner a rainbow of tastes. The owner and chef Malker Anderson travels widely and culls out the best of world cuisine and then twists it around to make it his own! The menu is divided into ‘fields of flavor’ such as lemon and coriander and the dishes are divided accordingly. At Restaurangen, there is never a bad meal!

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Pontus in the Green House

Comfy inviting sofas and book stacked walls are just some of the reasons that make you want to stay on in Pontus forever. The French inspired cuisine and the choicest wines are the best you will find in all of Sweden. The restaurant has a lavish seven course tasting menu (Sk 995, Sk1890 with wine), with everything from caviar to lobster sausage on offer. Cuisine: Contemporary Location: Österlånggatan 17, Gamla Stan, Stockholm 111 31 Telephone: (08) 545 2733 Website: http://www.pontusfrithiof.com

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Half Grek Plus Turk

Tiles from the world of Alladin and soft colorful lighting welcome you to the restaurant and literally transport you to the by lanes of Turkey. A couple of mezze dishes per person should transport you to gastronomic heaven. Not to be missed is the basil-fried halloumi cheese with walnut and plum chutney….pure bliss!

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Operakällaren

Carved oak paneling and classic 19th century décor easily qualify the Operakllaren dining room to be among the most breathtaking in the whole of Sweden. The cuisine is largely French with twists of Italian and Swedish. Add an impressive wine list and you have a winner.

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Bakfickan

Sharing its kitchen with the uber chic Operakallaren is the trendy Backfickan or “The Hip Pocket” in English. Same great food and much lower prices are absolute deal clinchers. It is easily one of Stockholm’s best kept secrets and serves the best Swedish cuisine and seafood. Finish your meal with moist French chocolate cake and fresh whipped cream and you will go to bed a much happier person. Jakobs Torg 12 Tel: 08/676-58-00

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Lao Wai

The vegan homosapien’s best dream come true, Lao Wai is as authentic, light and delectable as Chinese cuisine can be. With dishes like Ma Po Dou and Hong Shao Su Rou, the dishes are definite tongue twisters, but trust us, the effort is more than worth it!

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Prinsen

A favorite with artists located as it is close to the Stureplan, Prinsen is like an art-gallery cum eatery. Also known as “The Prince”, the restaurant has a colorful past quite like the work of its many patrons. The seating is on two levels with very traditional French inspired cuisine. The restaurant has lately gone food-radical and has added contemporary dishes such as licorice soup and snails in chocolate sauce to its menu. Come evening and the Prinsen evolves into a local drinking club, complete with cheer and beer. Mäster Samuelsgatan 4 Tel: 08/611-13-31

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Sushi-Ya

On of the most popular restaurant on the street, Sushi-Ya is easy on the stomach and wallet with its light authentic Japanese cuisine. During summers, diners can sit outside and enjoy a fun brunch or an early dinner and watch the city come to life.

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Creperie Fyra Knop

The popularity of this place can be gauged by the fact that it is always packed. Of course being the only creperie in the city helps. The wait for a table, however is more than made up for by the delicious crepes served here. Fyra Knop is a fun place to hang out with young hip students and urban cosmopolitan crowd.

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Ki-Mama

Not to get lost among the many sushi bars that have popped up all around the city, the one at Ki-Mama is one of the best. The prices are reasonable with Sk70 for eight pieces and Sk250 for 30 pieces. The menu however consists exclusively of sushi, however on the brighter side, it is one of the only sushi-bars that are open on Sundays.