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Nordkapp Museum (Nordkappmuseet)

The Nordkapp Museum showcases the lives and history of the people of the Arctic Circle. It also exhibits photographs and paintings.

Address: Fiskeriveien 4

Tel: +47 78 47 20 00

Fax: +47 78 47 72 09

Email: post@nordkappmuseet.no

Website: www.nordkappmuseet.no

Polar Museum (Polarmuseet)

The Polar Museum was built in the 1830s. It provides information on the activities of Norwegian explorers and hunters, including the famous Roald Amundsen. The museum also showcases interesting facts and history about seal hunting in the Arctic Circle, which is an old Norwegian tradition.

Address: Sondre Tollbugate 11

Tel: +47 77 68 43 73

Fax: 47 77 61 17 20

Email: wh@polarmuseum.no

Website: www.polarmuseum.no

Gustavsberg

Gustavsberg is a small yet historic town town 20km east of Stockholm. It is famous throughout the world for its china factory, which was founded in the year 1825. The town evolved around the factory in the 19th century and homes of the working man can be seen when taking a walk through this idyllic town.

National Gallery (Statens Museum for Kunst)

Gallery that exhibits domestic and international art from the medieval age up until now.

Address: Sølvgade 48-50

Tel: +45 33 74 84 94

Website: www.smk.dk

Skagen Museum

Skagens Museum is the Skagen artists’ museum. The Skagen artists all had in common that they were inspired by naturalism and open-air painting, sought new places and motifs, and during the course of the 1880s Skagen was transformed into an artists’ colony with room for both work and play. The artists’ favourite motifs were the fishermen working on the beaches, the tiny fishermen’s cottages, the landscape and the artists’ social life. Address:Brondumsvej 4, DK - 9990 Skagen

Tel: +45 98 44 64 44

Fax: +45 98 44 18 10

Email: museum@skagensmuseum.dk

Website: www.skagensmuseum.dk

The Old City Hall (Det Gamle Radhus)

The old city hall in Ebeltoft occupies an area of only 77m sq. It was constructed in 1789 and used as a city hall until 1840. Today, it is used as a museum, displaying Thai's King Sham and retro fire fighting equipment.

Website: www.ebeltoftmuseum.dk

Svensk Hemslöjd

Svensk Hemslöjd displays and sells folk art and hand craft from all over Sweden.

Address : Sveavägen 44

Tel: 46 8-23 21 15

Fax: +46 8-23 21 19

Email: info@svenskhemslojd.com

Website: www.svenskhemslojd.com

Andersen Museum (H.C.Andersens Hus)

This museum explores Andersen's life from his birth 1805 to his death 1875. Here you find collected works, translated in every language and his cut-out art. The houses are still preserved around the periphery of this museum and are used as regular housing as well as restaurants and shops.

Address: Hans Jensens Strade 37-45

Tel: +45 65 51 46 01

Website: www.odmus.dk

Fiskettorvet

Shopping center located on the waterfront, built alongside restaurants and movie theaters.

Address: Kalvebod brygge 59

Tel: +45 33 36 64 00

Website: www.fisketorvet.dk

Drottningholm Royal Theatre

The Royal Theatre was built in 1766 to celebrate the birth of Gustav III. It was used as a storehouse after Gustav III was assassinated in 1792, but was later restored at the turn of the 20th century. The theatre is now used for opera and other performances during the summer.

Tel:+46 8-556 931 00

Ticket Office: +46 77 170 70 70

Fax: +46 8-556 931 01

Website: www.dtm.se

The Smaland Museum

The Småland Museum, designed to display the history and culture of the Småland District, has a glass museum and it introduces the historical background and the features of each of the glass factories. There is also an immigration museum showing the hopes and dreams of the people who left for America in the 19th century.

Maria Church (Mariakirken)

The Maria church is a Romanesque-style church that was set up in the first half of the 12th century. This is the oldest architectural structure in Bergen. The decorations on the pulpit inside the church are very beautiful and are said to be Norway's highest-quality baroque decorations.

Address: Dreggen 15

Open hours: June 20th to August 19th Monday to Friday 9.30am to 11.30, 1pm to 4pm Other than the above Tuesday to Friday 11am to 12.30pm Organ performance June 28th to August 30th Tuesdays 19:30 (purchase tickets at the entrance.)

The Islands of Fjäderholmarna

These islands called 'Fjäderholmarna', are about 25 minutes from Stockholm by commuter boat, and it is the closest archipelago island from the city. On the island, you can find glass products and textiles by young emerging designers. You can even participate in pottery workshops. The open-air theater is very popular during the summer. The famous designer hotel "Hotel J" is also located in this area at Nacka Strand, the middle stop along the commuter boat line.

www.fjaderholmarna.com

Website: www.nackastrand.se

Arm Museum (Armemuseum)

The Arm Museum displays a wide collection of military uniforms, weapons and war journals, which tell the history of the Swedish army and weapons over the past 500 years. It is located in the Östermalm area.

Address: Riddargatan 13

Tel: +46 8-519 563 00

Fax: +46 8-662 68 31

Email: info@armemuseum.se

Website: www.armemuseum.org

Christiansborg Castle (Christiansborg Slot)

The fortress constructed by bishop Absalon in 1167 was reconstructed repeatedly over the years to this current form, which was completed in 1928. The castle is now used as a state guesthouse. Underground ruins of the 12th century fortress and a racing stable, features of the original castle, and other exhibits are open to the public.

Address: Christiansborg Slotsplads

Tel: +45 33 92 64 92