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2012 Guide to Stockholm Berthing Locations

On December 7, 2011, in Arriving By Ship, Basics, Facts, Frihamnen, Nyhashamn, Ports & Terminals, Stadsgården, Turnarounds, by Aaron Saunders

The Swedish capital of Stockholm offers a wealth of activities, exhibitions and tantalizing sights for the cruise ship passenger coming ashore here during a port of call, or for those lucky few who are able to embark their ship in Sweden’s capital. But unlike many large cities, Stockholm doesn’t just have just one berthing location: [...]

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.

Step Back in Time: The Vasa Museum With A New Exhibition

On October 26, 2011, in Activities, Attractions, Basics, Family, Just For Fun, Special Events, Vasa Museum, by Aaron Saunders

One of the most impressive attractions Stockholm has to offer is arguably the Vasa Museum, or Vasamuseet. Opened in 1990, the Vasa Museum is one of the most visited in all of Scandinavia, owing largely to its preservation of the only 17th-century ship to be salvaged, the 64-gun warship Vasa. Like the more famous RMS [...]

Test Your Knowledge: Take Our Stockholm Quiz

On September 21, 2011, in Facts, IKEA, Shopping, by alundgren

Some will argue that Stockholm is the capital not only of Sweden, but also of Scandinavia. Others tend to either agree, or protest vehemently against such a statement: Do not forget, they point out, that there are three other Scandinavian capitals as well. As charming, interesting and captivating as Copenhagen, Oslo and Helsinki are, however, [...]

Five Great Stockholm-bound Books and Movies

On September 9, 2011, in Basics, Just For Fun, Video, by Aaron Saunders

It’s finally done: You’re headed to Stockholm. The plane tickets are booked, the hotel is reserved, and your cruise ship is due to depart. Now, it’s just a matter of waiting for that long-awaited day to roll around on the calendar before you begin your own adventure in Sweden’s capital city. But there’s a fun [...]

Six Things You Need to Know about Stockholm Central Station

On August 26, 2011, in Arlanda Express, Basics, Flygbussarna, Stockholm Central Station, by Aaron Saunders

If you are arriving in Stockholm by plane, chances are your journey will take you through Stockholm Central Station. The largest railway station in Sweden, Stockholm Central Station is the termination point of the Arlanda Express and a drop-off point for the Flygbussarna motor coach service, both of which service Arlanda Airport. Flygbussarna also serves the [...]