Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
▲▲▲Skansen
Europe's first and best open-air folk museum, with more
than 150 old homes, churches, shops, and schools.
Hours:
Park—daily
May-mid-June 10:00-19:00, mid-June-Aug 10:00-22:00, Sept
10:00-18:00, Oct and March-April 10:00-16:00, Nov-Feb 10:00-15:00;
historical buildings—generally 11:00-15:00, June-Aug some until 19:00,
▲▲▲
Vasa
Museum
Ill-fated 17th-century warship dredged from the
sea floor, now the showpiece of an interesting museum.
Hours:
June-Aug
▲▲▲Archipelago
Mostly half-day cruises to Vaxholm and many other
small island destinations.
Hours:
Several options per day in summer,
some including a meal on board. See the next chapter.
▲▲Military Parade and Changing of the Guard
Punchy daily pomp
starting near Nybroplan and finishing at Royal Palace outer courtyard.
Hours:
Mid-May-mid-Sept Mon-Sat parade begins at 11:45 (reaches
palace at 12:15), Sun at 12:45 (palace at 13:15); April-mid-May and mid-
Sept-Oct Wed and Sat at 11:45 (palace at 12:15), Sun at 12:45 (palace at
13:15); Nov-March starts at palace Wed and Sat at 12:15, Sun at 13:15.
See
here
.
▲▲Royal Armory
A fine collection of ceremonial medieval royal ar-
mor, historic and modern royal garments, and carriages, in the Royal
Palace.
Hours:
May-Junedaily11:00-17:00;July-Augdaily10:00-18:00;
▲▲City Hall
Gilt mosaic architectural jewel of Stockholm and site of
Nobel Prize banquet, with tower offering the city's best views.
Hours: