The Best Way To Get To Stockholm, By Ship

On November 22, 2010, in Archipelago, Gamla Stan, Stockholm Card, Vasa Museum, by Ralph Grizzle

Along the way, stop at the medieval old town, Gamla Stan, with its charming cobblestone streets, museums, shops and restaurants, Here at Gamla Stan, you’re standing on one of 14 islands that make up this city that appears to be floating on water.

… Upon your return, continue to walk a few streets behind the Grand Hotel for about 15 minutes along Strandvagen, to the Vasa Museum, which houses a warship (the actual ship, not a model) that in 1628 sank in the harbor on its maiden voyage and was brought up from the depths in 1961.

Stockholm Card: Is It Worth It?

On May 21, 2009, in Basics, Stockholm Card, by Ralph Grizzle

Is the Stockholm Card worth the cost? Not always. Here’s how to determine if the card is the right purchase for you. The credit-card-size Stockholm Card can save you quite a lot of money if your intention is to see as much of Stockholm as you can for the time you’re there. But suppose you’re [...]