Stockholm Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital and largest city of Sweden
About Stockholm
Due to thepost-glacial rebound, Stockholm is slowly rising from the sea. Mälaren was a bay of the Baltic Sea throughout theViking Ageof the 9th and 10th centuries; today's Stockholm was the waterway for the first Swedish cities;Birka,Uppsala, andSigtuna. As Sigtuna was sacked by pirates in AD1187, the Swedes needed to fortify the strait. As the rising land cut off Mälaren from the sea in the 13th century, Stockholm became an important trading post. The city is said to be founded by Birger jarl (jarlis a title corresponding to Britishearl), who had a fortress built on an island later known asGamla Stan. The first known written records that mention Stockholm date from 1252; this is the considered year of foundation. In the 15th century Stockholm replacedUppsalaas the effective capital. Stoc
Top Attractions in Stockholm
Explore the best things to see and do in Stockholm:
- ★BikeSweden
- ★Historical Canal Tour
- ★Hop On - Hop Off Boat
- ★Royal Canal Tour
- ★Stockholm Grand Tour
- ★Stockholm Panorama
- ★Talk of the town
- ★Under the bridges of Stockholm
Where to Eat in Stockholm
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Sandys
Stockholm Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 16 sections including: