Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Gamla Stan
is the Old Town island of winding, lantern-lit streets, an-
tiques shops, and classy cafés clustered around the Royal Palace.
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Skeppsholmen
is the small, central, traffic-free park/island with the Mu-
seum of Modern Art and two fine youth hostels.
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Djurgården
is the park island—Stockholm's wonderful green play-
ground, with many of the city's top sights (bike rentals just over bridge as you
enter island).
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Södermalm,
just south of the other districts, is sometimes called “Stock-
holm's Brooklyn” and is the primary setting for Stieg Larsson's Millennium
young, creative, and trendy. Apart from its fine views and some good eateries,
this residential island may be of less interest to those on a quick visit.
Stockholm's official
TI
is across the street from the main entrance to the train
station. The efficient staff provides free city maps, pamphlets on everything,