subject: Enjoy A Scandinavian Holiday In Stockholm [print this page] One of the most beautiful cities to enjoy a relaxing and unique holiday is the capital of Sweden. Stockholm is actually a city of 14 interconnected islands. These islands are linked together by 57 bridges. The moment people step out of flights to Stockholm, they are amazed at the pollution-free air that they breathe. The city is renowned world over for its clean water and fresh air. Of course, the outstanding architecture and the numerous museums keep adding to the charm.
While many people consider the city to be expensive, but the good news is that you can get cheap flights to Stockholm on many low cost airlines. Checking out different flight deals will allow you get cheap airfares. People flying in from the UK should check out all the deals offered by British Airways, while those coming from the US or Canada should contact US Airways reservations or Air Canada reservations offices to buy airline tickets at cheap and discounted prices.
The city is a treasure trove of museums, with the most popular being Skansen. This is the first open-air museum in the world where you can find out a lot about Nordic history. There is even a miniature display of the city and its 14 islands that can be awe-inspiring. This is also the place where you can find the zoo, with its array of Scandinavian animals, like wolves, bears and elks, along with exotic creatures, such as monkeys and snakes. The zoo has a special children's petting zoo where they can get up close to animals, such as hedgehogs, ducks, kittens, piglets and goat kids.
If you want to see an old warship, Vasa Museum is the place for you. The city has not forgotten the needs of kids, and this is apparent from the Toy Museum where kids will surely have a wonderful time checking out the different toys from the era gone by.
Traditional art lovers will enjoy the Moderna Museet, which houses masterpieces from great artists, like Matisse, Picasso and Dali. There are also wonderful pieces of art from Swedish artists on display here.
Cheap tickets to Stockholm will help you save for your trip and provide a chance to visit Grona Lund, which is an amusement park. It is, however, different from other parks, as it is located on Djurgarden, which is an island. The park is a hit with children, as it has an array of rides in the form of a giant windmill and roller coaster. There is also a fun-house and a haunted house. This place is also popular for hosting a number of concerts by international and Swedish artists. Besides the attractions, the park has 8 restaurants where you can relax and nourish your body.
Another popular site in the city is the Royal Palace. It is located in the Old Town and boasts of 608 rooms. A visit to the palace will allow you to see a display of crowns, orbs and other royal objects. The dcor of each room in the palace is worth checking out, with some being designed in baroque style, while others are in rococo style.
For the best shopping area, visit the shops in the vicinity of Hagga Park. Here you will definitely find something to buy. This is the same area where most of the museums are located. So you can stroll around after visiting the museums and pick up gifts and souvenirs to take home.
