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Planning Your 2012 Cruise To Stockholm: Make Your ‘Must-See’ List Of Top Attractions

On December 15, 2011, in Archipelago, Attractions, City Hall, Djurgarden, Drottningholm, Fotografiska, Gamla Stan, Historic Museum, Millesgarden, National Museum, Nobel Museum, Royal Palace, Saluhall, Skansen, Södermalm, Vasa Museum, by Ralph Grizzle

You’re smart, and so you’ve decided not only to cruise from Stockholm in 2012 but also to stay two nights before your cruise so that you can see the best of what this beautiful city has to offer. That’s why we’re happy to provide this quick and easy guide to help you decide what you [...]

Exploring Djurgården

On November 30, 2011, in Activities, Attractions, Djurgarden, Just For Fun, Skansen, Vasa Museum, by Aaron Saunders

One of the most fascinating aspects of Stockholm lies in just how many distinct districts the city is made up from. But perhaps none is more diverse – and rewarding – than the island of Djurgården. Loosely translated as “The Game Park,” Djurgården is one of the most popular destinations for tourists and native Stockholmers’ [...]

Two Perfect Days Stockholm: An Avid Cruiser Feature Video

On November 14, 2011, in Activities, Airport, Attractions, Bars & Clubs, Canal Tours, City Hall, Djurgarden, Fjallgatan, Fotografiska, Gamla Stan, Ice Bar, Live From Stockholm, Restaurants, Royal Palace, Saluhall, Shopping, Skansen, Södermalm, Storkyrkan, Two Perfect Days, Vasa Museum, Video, by Ralph Grizzle

How do you spend two perfect days in Stockholm before or after your cruise? Avid Cruiser Ralph Grizzle shows you in this 10-minute show. Having trouble viewing the video? Click this link.

Explore Stockholm Using the Hop-On-Hop-Off Boat

On September 30, 2011, in Activities, Attractions, Canal Tours, Djurgarden, Fotografiska, Gamla Stan, Hop-On Hop-Off Boat, One Perfect Day In Port, Shopping, Vasa Museum, by Aaron Saunders

If you ask anyone what impresses them most about the Swedish capital of Stockholm, it doesn’t take long for them to mention their love of this city’s pedestrian-friendly nature. With well-groomed streets, narrow laneways and sidestreet shortcuts, getting around on foot is remarkably easy. But what might not be apparent to travellers visiting this fine [...]

Djurgården’s appeal for families

On July 27, 2011, in Activities, Attractions, Djurgarden, Family, Live From Stockholm, Skansen, Stockholm For Kids, Vasa Museum, by alundgren

If you’re cruising to Stockholm with kids, you should definitiely consider visiting Djurgården. This former Royal game park offers such a wide variety of museums, attractions and outdoor experiences that it almost seems unimaginable that anyone could fail to find something to interest the whole family. It’s a veritable smörgåsbord of attractions, each providing insights [...]

Stockholm Tips For Cruisers | Part 2 (mobile version)

On May 27, 2011, in City Hall, Djurgarden, Fika, Gamla Stan, Hop-On Hop-Off Boat, Live From Stockholm, One Perfect Day In Port, Royal Palace, by Carrie Finley-Bajak

Tips for spending an afternoon in Stockholm After a morning exploring the island of Djurgården, it’s time to island hop and make way to Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s Old Town. To see our recommendations for how to spend the morning exploring Stockholm read Stockholm Tips For Cruisers | Part 1. Destination: Gamla Stan Starting point: Djurgården You can [...]