Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
last entry one hour before closing, ages 18 and up, Drottninggatan 88, 10
minutes up from Sergels Torg, tel. 08/5452-1300, tel. 08/5452-1313,
Four hundred years ago, Djurgården was the king's hunting ground. Now this
entire lush island is Stockholm's fun center, protected as a national park. It
still has a smattering of animal life among its biking paths, picnicking loc-
al families, art galleries, and various amusements. Of the three great sights
on the island, the Vasa and Nordic museums are neighbors, and Skansen
is a 10-minute walk away (or hop on any bus—they come every couple of
minutes). To get around more easily, consider renting a bike as you enter the
Getting There:
Take tram #7 from Sergels Torg (the stop is right under
the highway overpass) and get off at the Nordic Museum (also for the Vasa
Museum), or continue on to the Skansen stop. In summer, you can take a ferry
from Nybroplan or Slussen (see “Getting Around Stockholm,” earlier). Walk-
