Stockholm, Sweden

Port #2 of our Baltic Cruise 

Travel Notes

Transportation

We had originally planned on walking from the port to a local bus stop and taking the bus into the city. We deviated from this plan once we walked to the bus stop and realized that the wait for the next bus was much longer than we had anticipated.. cutting into our already limited time in Stockholm. Taxi, please! Although it would cost more money than a bus ticket, it was well worth the faster service. This gave us more time to explore the city. Taxi prices are not regulated in Sweden and can vary greatly. Check the price before you hop in! A yellow and white label posted on the rear window of the car will lay out the price per 10km journey. 

Vasa Museum 

Go inside the Vasa Museum to see a 17th-century warship that sank in Stockholm and rested on the sea bed for over 300 years. It has since been recovered and preserved, bringing guests from all over the world to marvel at such a spectacle. This museum is one of the most visited museums in Scandinavia! Click on the link above to view entrance fees, hours of operation, tour guide information, and read the incredible history about the ship. Link to Vasa Museum

Skansen

Situated on the Island of Djurgarden, which is still part of the Stockholm city limits, you will find the world's oldest open-air museum. Journey through time as you walk the paths of Skansen, taking in five centuries of Swedish history. Get a glimpse at a historical farmstead, Scandinavian fauna at the zoo, handcrafted items at the shops, and taste the local cuisine at one of the restaurants on site. We would have loved to spend an entire day at this destination alone but didn't want to miss our ship! Link to Skansen

Gamla Stan

This is the historic heart of Stockholm and a popular location for tourists. Many of its narrow streets are pedestrian only, making it a nice place to stroll along and not worry about dodging motorist. We followed part of the walking tour listed in our Rick Steve's book, highlighting the historical buildings within Gamla Stan.

Street Food 

We love hot dogs, no shame in admitting it. The hot dogs in Stockholm were probably the best we've had yet. That's a big statement considering we live in Germany right now. If you love hot dogs and happen to be in Sweden, please, eat more than just one. We had one in a baguette with a garlic mayonnaise/ketchup and another in a flat bread tortilla loaded with mashed potatoes and crispy fried onions.. yes.