Stockholm County Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
county in Sweden
About Stockholm County
Due to thepost-glacial rebound, the land is rising. Until the 15th century, lake Mälaren was a bay of the Baltic Sea, and much of the land around Stockholm was beneath sea level. While Birka became Sweden's first city in the 8th century,Sigtunawas the cradle of the Swedish Kingdom. Stockholm was founded in the 13th century, and became the effective capital 200 years later. Stockholm County was established in 1714 from parts of theUpplandandSödermanlandprovinces, not long after the county system was created in 1683. While most Swedish counties were formed by the provinces (landskap), each with their distinctive folk culture and local patriotism with roots in the Middle Ages, the identity of Stockholm County has emerged from the capital city. The city of Stockholm was an autonomous entity un
Stockholm County Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: