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Livrustkammaren

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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Address: Slottsbakken 3, Gamla Stan Tel: (8) 51 95 55 44 Website: www.livrustkammaren.se

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What to do with Children in Tow

Activity

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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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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Stockholm City Museum

Museum

Feel seven and a half centuries of Stockholm’s history come alive as you wander around this museum. The different floors of this building show the different stages of the city’s developemnet and growth, from the Medieval times to the present day modern metropolis. Smaller exhibitions, like the photographic exhibition, also run concurrently with the main one. The museum has a cafe and a shop, and during the summertime events such as dance evenings are held.

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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.

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Berns Hotel

Luxury Hotels

Put together marble, cherrywood and modern design, and what you come up with is Berns Hotel. Exclusivity and elegance are bywords of this hotel, set in a 19th century building and located at the fashionable heart of the city of Stockholm. Within easy reach are the city’s best shopping destinations, restaurants, and nightlife, also the Old Town, the Royal Palace and the two main harbours for city boat tours and tours of Stockholm’s archipelago. Hotel guests enjoy the privelege of using the gym and spa facilities at the Grand Hotel, located nearby. The Berns Hotel offers facilities for business travellers; an auditorium, meeting rooms with seating for up to 1,250 people and a business centre. Asian fusion cuisine can be savoured at the plush Berns restaurant. The hotel offers complimentary breakfast to all its guests. The 65 hotel rooms are categorised according to size and are provided with all ammenities to make your stay comfortable and pleasing.

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Clarion Hotel

Expensive Hotels

Put together music, art, design, light, space, and vibrancy, and what you come up with is the Clarion Hotel, Stockholm. With cultural heritage abounding, along with boutiques, restaurants, galleries and parks, it is located in a place where Stockholm really happens. The 532 rooms and a conference capacity of over 1000 people, make the Clarion Hotel one of Stockholm’s largest conference and hotel complexes. Termed as a new thinking and innovative hotel, it creates an inspirational location for meetings, events and conferences. Hotel guests can mingle at the bars before sampling the culinary highlights in the restaurants. Panoramic views of the sky and surroundings will help you unwind in the relaxation area. The guest rooms are categorised according to your needs; Moderate, Standard, Superior, Deluxe, Junior Suite and South Suite. Breakfast is included in the room rates. The rooms are large and airy with large floor to ceiling windows, ample work space, wide beds for a comfortable sleep, and spacious bathrooms with good lighting. Bathrobes and slippers are provided for your use during your stay. Some of the facilities provided are wake-up service, cable/satellite TV, pay per view movies, room service, in-room safe. Some rooms also have iron and ironing board, hair dryer, balcony, individual A/C and heat and free newspaper.

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Grand Hotel Intercontinental, Stockholm

This hotel occupies a prime location on the city waterfront. From the rooftop you can see the 14 islands that make up Stockholm’s waterways. Many city attractions are also nearby. This hotel has the distinction of hosting, in its Spegelsalsen ballroom, the first Nobel Prize ceremony and banquet, in 1901. The hotel’s 374 guest rooms spread over 8 floors, offer old world luxury and sense of style along with all modern amenities. Hi- speed Internet access is complimentary. The Health Club has a relaxation lounge, gym, steam bath/sauna, and café. The hotel offers world class business services. In room facilities include coffee maker, minibar, desk with lamp, cable/satellite TV, in room movie, safe. Daycare and children’s activities are an added bonus for those travelling with their families.

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Nordic Sea Hotel

The Nordic Sea Hotel is located bang in the center of the city and literally next to Arlanda Airport Express train and to the Central Railway Station. Visitors will be fascinated by the world’s first permanent icebar – Absolut Icebar Stockholm, situated right in the lobby of the hotel, where you enter the magical world of Swedish Lapland. This unique space, built with pure ice brought from the Torne River, offers a truly exceptional, out of this world experience. The Sea Bar and Restaurant offers breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Additionally, you can enjoy cocktails as you unwind in unique, relaxing surroundings. The hotel’s high-tech meeting facilities are a boon for the business traveller. The hotel offers 367 rooms in three categories; Express(for budget travellers), Standard and Superior. The furniture in the rooms is the work of their own designers, Jan Söder and Lars Pihl, and is produced in northern Sweden. The colour schemes on walls and furniture are inspired by Stockholm’s waterways. The in-room facilities include cable TV, desk and office chair, exclusive bathing products from Sjön, free wired broadband connection in every room, wireless internet via The Cloud at an extra charge, iron and ironing board, free tea, coffee and hot chocolate in Standard and Superior rooms, safe, minibar, and all amenities to ensure that your stay in Stockholm is filled with plesant memeories.

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Victory Hotel

Luxury Hotels

With an excellent location in the picturesque Old Town, Gamla Stan, the Victory Hotel is in close proximity to the Royal Palace as well as other city attractions. Local transport options are also nearby. Exceptional service and timeless design have made this hotel popular as well as resulting in it being voted "Best Hotel in Sweden", featured on the Condé Nast Traveller's Gold List. Victoria Hotel is also a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Leijontornet, the on-site Michelin rated restaurant, offeris an eclectic menu with innovative Nordic specialties. An extensive wine cellar complements the superb meal. In addition, the lounge bar and bistro is an ideal place to sit back and sip a drink or enjoy the best of Swedish cuisine, together with funky locals. Victory Hotel also features a beautifully decorated sauna with a cool water plunge pool. Victory Hotel’s charm lies in its warm inviting rooms, each of which have been named after a notable Swedish sea captain. With a pleasing combination of exposed wood, antiques and nautical memorablia, you’ll feel transported to an era gone by, albiet with all the modern facilities. The hotel offers 24-hr. room service, babysitting, laundry service, non-smoking rooms, rooms for those with limited mobility. In-room facilities include trouser press, desk, minibar, flat screen TV, wireless Internet connection, B&0 stereo. The bathrooms have under floor heating, shower, hairdryer and cozy bathrobe with matching slippers.

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Hilton Stockholm Slussen

Located just a five minute drive away from the Central station, the Hilton Stockholm Slussen is located on the Södermalm Island in the Old town of Stockholm. The Royal Castle, Djurgården Park's museums and the zoo are located close to the hotel, making it an ideal place to stay with the family. The hotel consists of guest rooms, junior suites and deluxe and executive rooms, each one decorated in classic Swedish style with ensuite bathrooms, satellite television and wireless internet access. For the business travelers, the hotel boosts of as many as 17 well appointed state of the art meeting rooms.

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Hotel Esplanade

Their tagline reads ‘A Personal Hotel in the Heart of Stockholm’ and that’s exactly what this hotel is. Personalized service and attention to detail make the hotel a perfect home away from home. Excellent waterfront location and tastefully done up interiors lend a quiet charm to this hotel. Originally built in 1910 and housed in the beautiful Art Noveau building, the hotel has gone through the hands of many owners over the years who have lovingly maintained the original look of the hotel despite several renovations and refurbishments. Hotel Esplanade has 34 beautifully decorated rooms each fitted with an en suite bathroom, cable television and minibar. The rates are inclusive of complimentary continental breakfast.

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Lady Hamilton Hotel

Located next to the Royal Palace at the Gamla Stan is the ‘feminine and romantic’ Lady Hamilton Hotel, truly a treat to live in. The building that now houses the hotel is a 1470’s structure from the times of Sten Sture the Elder, complete with a 15th century well which is now used as a plunge pool for guests to cool off after a sauna. The rich history of the hotel means that it boasts of an amazing collection of Swedish peasant style antiques which adorn both the common areas and the rooms. The hotel has single, double, corner, courtyard and queen rooms, each decorated with beautiful wall paintings and fitted with floor heating, en suite bathrooms and even heated towel rails! The hotel boasts of the Michelin awarded Leijontornet restaurant housed in the medieval cellar of the sister hotel, Lord Nelson, which serves innovative and organic Nordic cuisine. The hotel also offers guided tours of the city, notable among which is the Ghost Tour and the Guarded Roof Top Tour of the Old Town.

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Lord Nelson Hotel

A sister hotel of the nearby Lady Hamilton Hotel, Lord Nelson is equally charming and inviting. The hotel staff takes pride in giving all the guests personalized attention and in ensuring that all their needs are taken care of. The owner family has passionately collected unique marine antiques over the years which are on display all around the hotel. The theme of the hotel is ‘marine’ and accordingly the rooms are also called the cabin rooms and the captain’s room. All rooms have showers and wireless internet. The hotel boasts of the Michelin awarded Leijontornet restaurant housed in its medieval cellar which serves innovative and organic Nordic cuisine. Like Lady Hamilton, Lord Nelson also offers guided tours of the city such as the Ghost tour and the guarded Roof Top Tour of the Old Town.

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Welcome Hotel

Moderate Hotels

This beautiful hotel, though located in the suburbs, is easily accessible. It is a mere 2 minute walk to the commuter train station from where a 15-minute ride will transport you to the centre of Stockholm. The hotel features 154 spacious guestrooms, each with elegant décor and stylish furnishings. The rooms are well equipped with modern amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. Room amenities include color television with satellite/cable, Internet access, radio, cordless telephone, coffee and tea making facilities, daily newspaper and an en-suite bathroom with bath/shower and hairdryer. An ideal place for a get-together, the Threesixty Bar and Restaurant offers a variety of irresistible meals from a quick bite to a relaxing meal in your room or a casual business lunch. The hotel ensures that its guests get a great start to each day with a healthy buffet style breakfast, featuring fresh juices, fruits, pastries and a range of hot dishes to choose from. For the guests who like to stay fit, even when on holiday, the hotel has a fully equipped gymnasium and spa. The multilingual staff are at your service 24-hours a day and will provide guests with a range of tourist information, making sure guests do not miss out on any of the fascinating sights and scenes of the city. The hotel offers convenient facilities which include baby sitting/child care, on-site medical assistance, outdoor swimming pool, covered parking, 24-hour room service and laundry and dry cleaning facilities.