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Stockholm

The old and new combine in Stockholm.

This European capital is a modern fairytale

Sweden’s capital is a modern fairytale, where the old and the new co-exist in a smorgasbord of cobblestone alleys, ancient buildings and designer shops.

  • by Keith Austin
Skeppsbron in Stockholm.

Port guide: Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm has a long history and superb medieval old town, but is also an experimental, contemporary city of considerable Nordic chic.

  • by Brian Johnston
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From tinsel-free towns to white Christmas: Top places to go in December

The experience of a winter Christmas entices many overseas at this time of year, but you’ll find plenty of other reasons to travel in December.

  • by Brian Johnston
An enviable waterside setting has landed Ostermalm the nickname Venice of the North

This is ABBA-solutely one of the world’s most attractive cities

What better way to see Stockholm than guided by the music of Sweden’s most famous pop band?

  • by Anthony Dennis
Sodermalm features all the trendy hangouts for Stockholm hipsters.

Sweden, Stockholm, travel tips from an expert expat: Vivien Leung

Swedish people love friluftsliv (outdoor life). Beautiful in winter beneath its blanket of snow, one of my favourite winter activities is to walk on a frozen lake on a sunny day.

  • by Belinda Jackson
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View of old town of Stockholm.

Things to see, do and eat in Stockholm, Sweden: Expert expat travel tips

Best things to see and what to avoid in Stockholm.

  • by Belinda Jackson
Greta Thunberg's home city of Stockholm, Sweden.

Greta Thunberg's home city: Stockholm, Oslo and how Scandinavia is going green

Journey by rail is one of the lesser sacrifices one can make in the quest to halt global warming.

  • by Catherine Marshall
Visitors at the stern of the Vasa.

Vasa Museum, Stockholm: The greatest ship that never sailed

The world's oldest complete ship is Sweden's top tourist attraction for good reason.

  • by Brian Johnston
Stockholm: Beautiful harbour vistas at every turn.

Things to see and do in Stockholm, Sweden: A three-minute guide

Stockholm provides beautiful harbour vistas at every turn, is rich in history and has an enviable standard of living.

  • by Brian Johnston
Explore the book-scapes dreamt by Pippi Longstocking author Astrid Lindgren in Junibacken.

Six of the best: Stockholm's family-friendly attractions

Belinda Jackson looks at family-fun things to do in Stockholm.

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