 | Stockholm today Stockholm is one of the most stunning capitals in the world. With a huge number of waterways spread out around the city, it is one of the most beautiful places to visit. With over 60% of the city consisting of waterways and parks, it is also among the cleanest of cities in the world. The Old Town or Gamla Stan is at the center of the city and is a very well preserved historical area that complements this oasis superbly. It is littered with several hotels, bars, restaurants and shops, all doing great business all year round! The modern areas of the city are prime evidence of Swede |
 | Stockholm back then Dating back to the 13th century, Stockholm is one of the oldest civilizations in the country that started off as a mining colony and as a naval base set up by Birger Jarl to protect Sweden from a sea invasion. The strategic location of the city made it an important centre of trade, and in developing relations with the adjoining areas and kingdoms, made Stockholm one of the most important places in Sweden. The 16th century was marked with bloodshed and massive executions at the hands of the Kalmar Union but also resulted in the collapse of the Union. The 16th and 17th century saw |
 | Berns Hotel Put together marble, cherrywood and modern design, and what you come up with is Berns Hotel. Exclusi |  | Clarion Hotel Put together music, art, design, light, space, and vibrancy, and what you come up with is the Clario |
 | Grand Hotel Intercontinental, Stockholm This hotel occupies a prime location on the city waterfront. From the rooftop you can see the 14 isl |  | Nordic Sea Hotel The Nordic Sea Hotel is located bang in the center of the city and literally next to Arlanda Airport |
 | Victory Hotel With an excellent location in the picturesque Old Town, Gamla Stan, the Victory Hotel is in close pr |  | Hilton Stockholm Slussen Located just a five minute drive away from the Central station, the Hilton Stockholm Slussen is loca |
 | Tjallamalla It is almost blasphemous to not know Tjallamalla in Stockholm! The store houses up and coming desig |  | NK ( Nordiska Kompaniet) One of the best places to find menswear, you can find anything from Armani, Prada, or Gucci to the l |
 | J Lindeberg Classic chic and quirky add-ons define J Lindeberg, which is widely considered a Swedish fashion sig |  | WESC Underground artists were this label’s first customers. From then on, in a little under a decade, t |
 | Acne Acne is the high fashion world’s answer to Levi’s, and what better place to pick up a pair than |  | Gallerian Located in Kunådgården, this modern two-story shopping is one of the best places to shop for the l |
 | Christmas Fair For that good ole Christmassy feeling head straight to the seasonal market in the main square in Sto |  | Vasaloppet Ski race The Vasaloppet is a long distance, cross-country ski race held anually in early March. Coveri |
 | Stockholm Marathon Stockholm Marathon is held annually on a Saturday in mid June. Around 18000 participants run two lap |  | Nobel Prize Day Come Dec 10, the city plays host to the much awaited award ceremony of the year, the Nobel Prize |
 | Stockholm International Antiques Fair Everything antique is showcased at this fair, be it coins, stamps, weapons, furniture or art. This i |  | Skansen Christmas Market Skansen Christmas Market is held at various dates in December. Started in 1903, this is one of the |
 | Bakfickan Sharing its kitchen with the uber chic Operakallaren is the trendy Backfickan or “The Hip Pocket†|  | Operakällaren Carved oak paneling and classic 19th century décor easily qualify the Operakllaren dining room to b |
 | Sushi-Ya On of the most popular restaurant on the street, Sushi-Ya is easy on the stomach and wallet with its |  | Kleins Young, fun and trendy are just some of the ways of describing Kleins. The place is small with few ta |
 | Half Grek Plus Turk Tiles from the world of Alladin and soft colorful lighting welcome you to the restaurant and literal |  | Creperie Fyra Knop The popularity of this place can be gauged by the fact that it is always packed. Of course being the |
 | Fast Facts Location Södermanland province, eastern coast of Sweden. Stockholm is situated at the point where the vast Lake Malaren flows into the Baltic Sea.    Dialing code    Country: 46    City: 8    Emergency numbers     112 This number covers the following emergency services: police, ambulance, fire, rescue corps, dentist, doctor, mountain rescue corps, information on poison.  Fire department In all cases, except for emergencies, look in the green pages in the local telephone catalogue (Fire department=Brandstation). Hospitals and emergency rooms In all cases, except for emergencies, look in the blue pages in the local telephone catalogue (Hospital=Sjukhus, Emergency room=Akutintag). Police In all cases, except for emergencies, look in the red pages in the local telephone catalogue (Police=Polis). Stockholm Tourist Centre: +46 8 508 285 08 Population Stockholm: 769,942 Greater Stockholm: 1,885,734 (largest city in the Nordic countries) Languages Swedish, but English is widely spoken. Five Samish dialects are still spoken.  Electricity   220-230V AC, frequency is 50/60 Hz, two-pin plugs are standard  Hotels usually feature 110/130 volt sockets in bathrooms for shavers only. It is a   good idea to bring an adapter from home. Time zone GMT/U |
