Cheap flights to Stockholm, Sweden

Sightseeing The city of Stockholm is full of interesting architecture and fascinating sites to explore. The Scandinavian architecture is something to admire, with its brass and steel structures and fairy tale towers, there is an archaeological masterpiece round every corner. The carefully designed interiors of each building will take your breath away, as each of these wonderful structures holds its very own artistic display of furniture and general design, exploring the world of colour, angles and movement. Each building holds its very own character, and even the simplest of hotels looks like a top of the range show room, with carefully picked furniture and art work. The enchanting Old Town, Gamla Stan, is a popular attraction in itself, with long narrow streets and medieval houses. There are a wide range of museums to visit, such as the Skansen Open Air Museum and the Vasa Museum, where you can marvel at its 17th century warship. Stockholm is home to more than seventy museums so there a plenty to choose from. There are also a wide variety of Art Galleries to visit, where you can observe a selection of Swedish and International Art. Stockholm offers visitors plenty of great opportunities to enjoy contemporary art in galleries, exhibition halls and public places. Most of Stockholm's wonderful sites can be accessed on foot, giving visitors the very best experience of the city. There is also a boat trip available that will give visitors a different but wonderful view of Scandinavia's largest and most beautiful city. Family holidays Stockholm is a wonderful city to visit for the family, with a wide range of activities available and places to visit. Stockholm is a fun filled city and offers constant adventures to keep the kids amused. There are numerous amusement parks to visit, along with fantastic opportunities to enjoy cycling, horse riding, boat rides, tours of castles and much more. The most enjoyed theme park is Junibacken, a child friendly attraction based on the children's stories written by author Astrid Lindgreen, such as the famous Pippi Longstocking, along with a few other Swedish authors. This wonderful theme park is an adventure world and can be easily enjoyed by the whole family. Entry to this park is reasonably priced so makes the perfect day out for the family. Nightlife Stockholm is home to various venues which offer a selection of opportunities to enjoy a great night out on the town. There are a huge variety of pubs, cafes and club style restaurants which can be enjoyed by all groups of people. Areas such as Sodermalm, Vasastan and Kungsholmen offer a nightlife scene perfect for the younger groups of visitors with its bohemian atmosphere and wide selection of clubs. Most of the larger, more popular establishments are located in the grounds around Kungstradgarden, Skansen, Berzelii Park, Stureplan and the city centre, where there is always something going on. Stockholm has a fantastic reputation for live music and the strong jazz traditions can be mostly appreciated in the smarter bars. Live performances are given in local clubs by both Swedish and international artists, consisting of genres such as classical, jazz, hip hop, electro and death metal, depending on the choice of bar or club. Stockholm is a lively city and will no doubt be enjoyed by everyone.

Food and drink There are a fantastic variety of restaurants here in Stockholm which are bound to suit all tastes. The population in Stockholm is so diverse that the choices of where to eat are endless. Eating out can be fairly expensive, especially in the busier, more popular areas; however, some restaurants offer set meals for a set price which can make your dining experience more affordable. These set meals are called "dagens ratt", and are especially popular during the lunch time period where it consists of non-alcoholic beverages, bread, butter, salad and coffee. Some restaurants also offer cheap 'all you can eat' buffets. Stockholm has a great variety of markets where you can stock up on supplies, perfect for visitors that are on a budget. There are several markets to choose from, such as Ostermalms Market, Soderhallarna, and the Hotorgetshallen Market, where you can find a selection of small cafes and relatively cheap ethnic food stalls. It is a Swedish tradition to take a break in one of the local cafes or coffee bars to enjoy a coffee and a cookie and just relax. Stockholm is blessed with a great variety of cafes where people can truly enjoy a more personal experience, and could spend hours watching the world go by. Alcohol is very popular in Sweden but can be quite expensive, however, the winter beverage 'Glogg', which consists of heated sherry, brandy and a variety of spices is essential during the winter months. The usual selection of spirits and liquors can be found in most of the bars, clubs and hotels so you will never be without a nice alcoholic beverage to enjoy. Shopping Stockholm is well known for its fantastic shopping opportunities and is known as a leading design centre, for both contemporary and traditional design. The city centre is home to Nordiska Kompaniet, Stockholms best and oldest department store, offering over 100 department stores. The shops Ahlens and PUB are very popular with visitors as it offers a variety of top fashion items, clothing and accessories. For a more Bohemian selection of clothing, Sodermalm is the place to visit with its quirky designs and vintage stores. Sodermalm is full of small stores selling new and second hand items, along with a variety of boutiques selling original and creative clothing and accessories. There are also a selection of cafes, restaurants and wonderful galleries to make a perfect day out. Ostermalm is Stockholms exclusive shopping centre where you can find a range of luxury brands and boutiques, perfect for anyone wanting a true day of shopping. Many of these high fashion stores can be found around Birger Jarlsgatan, Biblioteksgatan, Nybrogatan, Ostermalmstorg and Stureplan. A popular place to visit on a hot summers day is 'Glass Huss', which sells over 50 different kinds of ice creams and sorbets, and 'Marsipanbat', heaven for all marzipan lovers. Shopaholics will love this amazing city and will never be short of things to do.