Stockholm is located along the east bank of Sweden, developed on fourteen islands that appear there, where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea. The city center is located virtually in the water, in Riddarfjärden, and is represented by the old town Gamla Stan. Thanks to these facilities, the city has been nicknamed the "Venice of the North". Stockholm is a city full of museums for every taste: there is the Vasa Museum, which is stored in the eponymous ship wreck of the seventeenth century, the National Maritime Museum, where exhibits are displayed on the Swedish navy, Tekniska museet dedicated to the science and technology. Then there are museums dedicated to art as the National Museum, the Nordiska Museet, Moderna Museet and the Museum of architecture. Finally, the Museum of Middle Eastern antiquities.
Dedicated to the heritage of the royal family, there are the Museum Tre Kronor at the foundation of the royal palace, the royal treasury Skattkammaren namely, the Gustav III antikmuseum with the treasures of the ancient monarch, the Livrustkammaren, that the Armory real, and Kungliga Myntkabinettet the Royal Mint, with its monete.Stoccolma is the capital of a country that has chosen to put science and technology to improve quality of life.
One of the most important trend magazines worldwide, English Wallpaper, Stockholm has ruled the coolest city in the world. It is a record that no one finds it hard to recognize them. Just walk for Sodermalm to notice! And do not think that designers have been content to re-examine only the lines of streets and squares. The Swedish irrepressible talent has not spared even the subway is a real underworld .
The Tunnelbana is a sort of museum, in fact, for some, is the longest art exhibition in the world: the stations today are full of paintings, sculptures, mosaics, installations. The first station to carry out this experiment was the T-Centralen. It is the result of the work of 16 artists who in 1956 won a competition which aimed to completely renovate its galleries of the underground. The effect is that of a sea cave, where the works are carved directly into the concrete, emerge from the walls, as these benches carved by a famous sculptor. In short, the T-Centralen is the expression of a new and pioneering spirit with which the Swedes are always related to their urban fabric. Rådmansgatan station, with its yellow decor and large portraits, but makes tribute to one of the fathers of modern drama, August Strindberg.
May 17, 2008
Departure from Bergamo 21:00 and landing in time to ' of Skavsta airport 23:30.
All 'out there waiting for the bus dell'eroporto Flygbussarna that in just over an hour brings us to the train station in central Stockholm (buses depart about 30 minutes away from landing the Ryanair flights ) . As it is now night, we decided to take one of the many taxi to the 'hotel Fridhemsplan, http://www.fridhemsplan.se/?p=Main&c=it located the island of Kungsholmen, with two metro stops from T-centralen (central station). The choice of this will prove to be excellent both for the beautiful and huge triple room with private bath that we have assigned, and for its proximity to the metro (3 minutes walk).
All 'out there waiting for the bus dell'eroporto Flygbussarna that in just over an hour brings us to the train station in central Stockholm (buses depart about 30 minutes away from landing the Ryanair flights ) . As it is now night, we decided to take one of the many taxi to the 'hotel Fridhemsplan, http://www.fridhemsplan.se/?p=Main&c=it located the island of Kungsholmen, with two metro stops from T-centralen (central station). The choice of this will prove to be excellent both for the beautiful and huge triple room with private bath that we have assigned, and for its proximity to the metro (3 minutes walk).
Tips
Does the book bus tickets Flygbussarna so as not to waste time at the cash machine in aeroporto.La Stockhom Card is useful for both routes meters in unlimited, to visit the interesting museums in Stockholm. Email address to ask for detailed information exchange on guard hogvakten@royalcourt.se
not worry about losing time to admire the beautiful metro stations, it is worth it! At least enjoy a boat trip. For example, the Royal Canal Tour is included in the price of Stockholm card.
May 18
As we leave the hotel the city is presented to us immediately frozen: it is a very windy and rainy morning, but despite this, people have been very kind and accogliente.Dopo have barettino had breakfast in the area, immediately taking the metro (Tunnelbana) for the T-Centralen , we were told that this station is the office that issues the card Stockholm: very useful inputs in many places including interest and unlimited rides on the metro. We choose to do it for a period of three days at a cost of 580 SEK (58 euro).
start the discovery of this beautiful northern capital Sergels Torg from the square in the heart of Stockholm. We continue walking towards the Royal Palace Kungliga Slottet in Gamla Stan and enter the museum Tre Kronor : Located in the cells of the same ground Royal Palace, here you can admire the remains of the castle Tre Kronor dated XIII century, some sections of the ancient defensive walls and many of the 1200 objects saved from the flames.
Let's get out in time to witness the changing of the guard in Nybroplan at 13:15. The times change slightly depending on the time and day of the week I had asked for security information about the precise day that interested me at the following address hogvakten@royalcourt.se . Entertain us interested for the duration of the parade despite the cold and penetrating. 
After looking a bit 'of warmth to the dining nearby Restaurang Kaffegillet located in Trångsund 4: Highly recommended for those who want to sample Swedish specialties such as smoked reindeer (very good) or fresh fish and baked potatoes! The prices are quite low compared to the cost of living in Sweden. After lunch we walk to Gamla Stan and arrive in the famous square Stortorget where we visit the Nobel Museet, which presents the history of the Nobel Prize, to know the founder Alfred Nobel, the Laureates and their discoveries and pioneering ideas. 
Another step that I would advise a visit to the medieval cathedral Storkyrkan built in 1279. 
We stop to drink something hot to Art Cafe located in Västerlånggatan 60. Will continue by the discovery of this beautiful island (Gamla Stan) passing the Riddarholmskyrkan and Riddarhuset , until you reach the dock from which you have a beautiful view of City Hall : built with 8 million red bricks between 1911 and 1923. E 'in this building national-romantic held the banquet after the Nobel awards ceremony on December 10. 
Being tired by now, we decided to go to dinner kungshallen : Inside you will find about a dozen ethnic fastfood. Prices for every budget! Back to the hotel to rest and take the opportunity to go to bed early.
May 19
As our second day of stay, the capital city welcomes us with a beautiful sun and temperature significantly increased. With the metro we approach the island of Djurgarden known to host some of the biggest and important museums.
Wallembergs Torg We travel to the island on foot. First half of the day is the Vasa Museet : it is undoubtedly the most visited museum in Stockholm , open since 1990, houses the famous and impressive royal ship Vasa ('600). The recovery of the boat was between 50 and 60 years but it took more than 20 years for restoration. In the museum there are also objects on the daily lives of the crew. 
Our journey continues to Skansen : is the oldest open air museum in the world. Founded in 1891 Artur Hazelius ethnologist at the Skansen is represented all over Sweden with more than 150 original houses and farms of different ages from all over the country, there are also animals, both domestic and wild Swedish fauna. Lunch fine sampling of other Swedish specialties in a self-service restaurants in the park, then we start the tour through the trails from the map. 
If you like nature and animals, this is definitely the place for you. 
Contente visited the two museums, we decided to go to Gamla Stan for the rite of souvenirs. We end the day on the island of Södermalm Katerinahissen going on, from the panoramic lift which has a breathtaking view of the city. Board of climb at sunset. 
We have dinner with a good pizza at the Italian restaurant Il Giardino . return to the hotel for walking tired but satisfied with everything we've visited.
May 20
Unfortunately our weekend ended today in the capital near breakfast svedese.Facciamo Stortorget to Yxsmeds Cafe is just what we need before the last nice walk to the small port of Nybrokajen . From here the Royal Canal Tour Boat (always included in the Stockholm card ) who will be the circumnavigation of Djurgarden. 
The tour lasts approximately 50 minutes and despite the frigid air, is very pleasant and relaxing. After the tour we return to the hotel to take your bags, take the bus in the direction of Flygbussarna Skavsta Airport. The return to Bergamo is scheduled for 20:00. What can I say? The stay was short but intense and the city really liked all three.
