Why is Stockholm called “the Venice of the North”?
Why is Stockholm called “the Venice of the North”?
Learn why Stockholm is called “the Venice of the north.”
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Stockholm stretches over 14 islands and is one of the most beautiful major cities in Europe. Stockholm is cosmopolitan. Everything has a place here, except boredom. This Venice of the North is a center of culture and design. Your tour begins in the Gamla Stan. Here in the oldest part of Stockholm you'll find the Royal Palace and the heart of the city. By the way, cars are forbidden here. You'll discover loads of quaint cafes and shops in the area's medieval buildings.
By the way, most of Gamla Stan is easily explored on foot. And then at noon it's time for a bit of tradition, the changing of the guard is to Stockholm what afternoon tea is to Brits. This spectacle of soldiers marching through the city center repeats itself every day at noon. Their route ends at the Royal Palace. The Swedish royal couple hasn't resided here for some time, but no one in the patriotic city of Stockholm wants this tradition to disappear, especially not the tourists.
A boat tour is an absolute must for every visitor to Stockholm. It affords the opportunity to see the city from a completely different perspective. And it will quickly become clear just why Stockholm is called the Venice of the North. And now it's time for a bit of culture. Opera houses have been a fixture in Stockholm for 200 years now, but the Royal Swedish Opera, stands out among them. The main entrance and the performance area will take any visitor's breath away. Sweden has every reason to be proud of its opera house and of its stars. By the way, tonight we are listening to a modern staging of Cinderella. In the summers life in Stockholm hits the public squares. Allowing yourself to drift around the city a bit is the best way to fully experience of this Nordic charm.
By the way, most of Gamla Stan is easily explored on foot. And then at noon it's time for a bit of tradition, the changing of the guard is to Stockholm what afternoon tea is to Brits. This spectacle of soldiers marching through the city center repeats itself every day at noon. Their route ends at the Royal Palace. The Swedish royal couple hasn't resided here for some time, but no one in the patriotic city of Stockholm wants this tradition to disappear, especially not the tourists.
A boat tour is an absolute must for every visitor to Stockholm. It affords the opportunity to see the city from a completely different perspective. And it will quickly become clear just why Stockholm is called the Venice of the North. And now it's time for a bit of culture. Opera houses have been a fixture in Stockholm for 200 years now, but the Royal Swedish Opera, stands out among them. The main entrance and the performance area will take any visitor's breath away. Sweden has every reason to be proud of its opera house and of its stars. By the way, tonight we are listening to a modern staging of Cinderella. In the summers life in Stockholm hits the public squares. Allowing yourself to drift around the city a bit is the best way to fully experience of this Nordic charm.