One level down you find the medieval museum of Stockholm, which holds part of the town wall that used to surround the city in the 1500s. Come here to experience Stockholm in the olden days!
Fantastic views of the Old Town and the island of Riddarholmen. On a warm summers day buy a coffee just across the road and take a seat on the ground, enjoy the wonderful city of Stockholm!
Tegelbacken offers wonderful views of the Old Town. What we see here is the backside of the House of Nobility, in swedish Riddarhuset. The water in front is the freshwater lake Mälaren.
The Nordic Company has been found on Hamngatan since 1915. Built as the most upscale department store in the city, people didn't come here to shop originally, they came to use the escalator.
The Royal Opera was founded by Gustav III in 1792 as the national stage for Opera and Ballet. Did you know that almost 600 people work at the Royal Opera today!?
The departure point for most of the boat tours of the city. Known as Strömkajen it is located just in front of the Grand Hotel. The pier was newly renovated and is now easy accessible by wheelchair.
At Nybroplan you find the Royal Dramatic Theater, the start of Stockholm's most exclusive street, Strandvägen and the start of Birger Jarlsgatan lined with restaurants and bars. Great nightlife!
Said to be Northern Europe's most attractive building, it was built in the 1600s. The statue is of Gustav Vasa, the king to mark the beginning of modern Swedish history. He was crowned king in 1523.
Come to the Ericsson Globe for concerts, hokey, the SkyView and much more. Just next to the Globe you'll find another big arena with lots of new restaurants and bars on the bottom floor, known as 12.
The island that the Parliament Building stands on, Helgeandsholmen, is just one of four islands that the district of Gamla Stan, Old Town, is made up by. Can you name the other three?
This stunning building was actually thought to be 4 times the size it is today, built across the the water from the Royal Palace, the king said no. It is one of the city's most impressive buildings.
Wander down this way anytime of the day for a great view of the lakeside of the city. In the background we see the island of Södermalm with the Munich Brewery, Riddarholmen and the Old Town.
Yet another stunning sunset over lake Mälaren, one of the two bodies of water, surrounding the city. The lake is the third largest lake of 96 000 lakes in Sweden.
Piperska Muren was built as a summer residence in the 1600s by Count Carl Piper. The park used to be a lot bigger, but the property was divided into smaller plots once it was sold by Count Piper.
