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Capital and biggest city of Sweden.

Stockholm.

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Why is the Vasa Museum in Stockholm so Popular?

I am planning a short trip to northern Europe (time is scarce), and have 2 days for Stockholm. I probably have time for just one museum, and the Vasa Museum is by far the #1 most recommended museum in the city, by every travel guide, blog,…
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Route from North Scotland to Stockholm with no air travel

My parents-in-law live near Skye in North Scotland. They are planning to come and visit us in Stockholm in the summer, but for medical reasons they are unable to fly. Their preferred alternative is to combine driving and the ferry, taking their car…
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Why is Nynäshamn a de facto "port" for Stockholm?

On my last trip to the Baltic, the cruise ship docked at Nynäshamn, about an hour's drive (each way) from Stockholm. To get ashore, we had to use a tender boat, which took up even more time. Apparently, a lot of travelers to Stockholm get there this…
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What are good design galleries and museums to see in Stockholm?

I have just arrived at Stockholm and I'm eager to see galleries and exhibitions of Swedish design. Apart from the National Gallery, what are good places to start with? I'm interested in graphical design, typography and industrial design as well.
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Where can I find an up-to-date map of Stockholm Central Station that shows the platform layout?

I have a rather tight transfer at Stockholm Central Station. While I've been there before, it's been a while, and I don't have a good mental grasp of the platform layout. As such, I tried to search for a map of it. I started with Jernhusen's page…
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What to show grandparents in Stockholm/Anytown?

Yay, my grandparents have finally decided to visit me. I live in Stockholm, so I've never thought at length about what there actually is to see here. Additionally, I'm limited by walking distance constraints; my grand pa-pa isn't exactly a spring…
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Is two weeks enough time to drive from Tallinn to Stockholm and have enough time to visit the major cities along the way?

I'm thinking of using our two-week Christmas holiday for some light low-budget travelling. Was thinking of taking the ferry over to Tallinn from Stockholm (I'm assuming one exists, here), with our car, and then driving back the long way around. I'm…
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How to buy tickets for Stockholm metro?

Is whole Stockholm subway in one zone (A zone)? How much does cost one ride for Stockholm metro? Where I can buy tickets?
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Where to find cherry blossom dates for Stockholm

It's the beginning of April, and the cherry trees will soon bloom in Stickholm, one of the most famous locations for this event being the King's Garden (Körsbärsblom i Kungsträdgården). I live abroad (France), and I would like to find forecasts, or…
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Applying for a Russian Tourist Visa in Sweden as an Indian Citizen?

I am an Indian National Citizen working in Stockholm Sweden for over a year on work permit . I plan to visit Moscow on a short trip 3-4 days from Stockholm and back. Is it possible to apply for a Russian tourist visa from Stockholm while being an…
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Public transport in Stockholm

I am going to Stockholm for 10 days. I do not drive, so I would like to know what is the most cost-effective way to use public transportation? Is there e.g. a weekly/monthly pass that I can buy once and use anywhere? (I tried to look at websites but…
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Where in Stockholm do buses leaving for Serbia depart from?

I have a friend who is going by bus from Stockholm to Novi Pazar in Serbia, with the bus Company Benko tours 92, which runs from the Stockholm suburbs of Täby and Huddinge. Does anyone know exactly where in these suburbs the Benko Tours 92 buses…
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Stockholm public transport ticket prices for young people

It seems that a reduced price for transportation tickets within Stockholm is available for young people up to the age of 20 years. But I can't find out whether it is up to 20 (including 20) or if you have to be younger than that (so up to and…
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How far can I travel outside Stockholm with unlimited 24-hour TravelCard (Map)?

I'd like to buy a (time-based) unlimited Travel Card for the public transport system in Stockholm, Sweden. But it's unclear exactly how far around the center of Stockholm that this card will be valid for. Since 2018, there are no "zones" for the…
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Advice for Stockholm metro and buses for a large family

I'm researching the best way to get around Stockholm with my family. We are: 2 seniors 2 adults 5 kids ages 9 and under. We arrived at the central train station last night and took the metro to get to our Airbnb. We bought individual tickets on…
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