Cheap flights to Stockholm
Magnificent waterways, islands, palaces and parks, Sweden’s capital is a must for anyone interested in beautiful cities. You’d be forgiven for thinking of meatballs, snow and furniture stores when we mention Stockholm. The fact is, the Swedes are indeed masters of design, and they certainly know how to whip up a tasty meatball or two.
But look a little closer at Sweden’s capital city, and you’ll forget the clichés and find a stunning coastal city made up of 14 islands, over 50 bridges and more green spaces than almost any other city in Europe.
And with an edgy music scene, a slew of trendy bars and more underground clubs than in most European cities, Stockholm is also a capital of cool that makes for a great city break destination no matter what you are looking for.
Shopping
October 2012
Greta Garbo once worked at PUB, a department store in Hötorget dating back to 1882. After a series of facelifts, this is now a palace of edgy shopping. Vintage finds? Check. Avant-garde Scandinavian fashion? Oh yes. Organic vegan treats? Definitely. Erotic toys? Um, yes. If that's your thing (pub.se).
Sightseeing
April 2013
Artipelag, a newly opened arts venue, is the creation of Baby Björn's founder Björn Jakobson. With a location by the water on the island of Värmdö in the Stockholm archipelago - and designed by the the late architect Johan Nyrén - this building, designed in harmony with the cliffs and pine forest, is a work of art in itself. www.artipelag.se
Key Areas
April 2013
Djurgården island is an oasis of calm, just a few minutes from the city centre. Stroll along the lush paths by the water, jog, go horse riding, or picnic on the grass. There are many restaurants and cafés, and plenty of fun for the children too, such as play-house Junibacken.