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Disagården

Disagården is an open-air museum that depicts an insightful account of Uppsala's old farmer society of the nineteenth century.

Address: Disagården

Tel: +46 18 16 91 80

Email: info@uppmlandsmuseet.se

Website: www.upplandsmuseet.se

The Opera House (Operan)

Called ‘Operan’ in Swedish is a historical theatre located on the southern bank of Norrmalm, facing Gamla Stan. It was originally built by Gustav III in the 18th century, but the current building was erected in Baroque style in the late 19th century.

Address: Gustav Adolfs Torg

Tel: +46 8-24 82 40

Website: www.operan.se

Strindberg Museum Strindbergsmuseet

The Strindberg Museum is the house in which J.A. Strindberg (1849 to 1912), one of the greatest naturalist writers and playwrights of Sweden spent his twilight years. It is now open to the public as a museum. Some theatrical acts are also performed here.

Address: Drottninggatan 85

Tel: +46 8-411 53 54

Fax: +46 8-411 01 41

Email: info@strindbergsmuseet.se

Website: www.strindbergsmuseet.se

Nobel Museum

The Noble Museum is located in Gamla Stan, which is in the heart of Stockholm. The Nobel Museum is well worth a visit as you can learn about the rather involved Noble structure, prize winners and politics around receiving the prize. You also purchase and inspiring Nobel book at the museum’s gift shop.

Address: Börshuset, Stortorget. Gamla Stan

Tel: +46 8-534 818 00

Fax: +46 8-23 25 07

Email: nobelmuseum@nobel.se

Website: www.nobelmuseum.se

City Hall (Stadshuset)

The city hall is located on the south eastern end of Kungsholmen island, this imposing building in the National Romantic style stands overlooking Riddarfjardan. The tower, which has an observation point 76m above the ground, is a landmark of the town with its pinnacle decorated with three dazzling golden crowns. The city hall is open to the public, and the great hall, Blue Hall (BlåHallen), where the Nobel Prize Banquet takes place every year, is a must-see. The interior of the Golden Salon (Gyllen Salen), used for holding balls for VIPs and other guests, is decorated with 19 million plated mosaic tiles and its flamboyant beauty is breathtaking. Visits are only possible as part of guided tours, so please confirm the time of these tours before you arrive. It is possible to enter the tower at any time.

Address: Hantverkargatan 1

Tel: +46 8-508 29 058

Fax: +45 8-508 29 022

Website: www2.stockholm.se

Form Design Center

The beautiful 16th century Hedmanska garden is located in the centre of the city. In 2005, the centre will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special exhibition of architecture, design, product design and handicrafts.

Address: Lilla Torg 9

Tel: +46 40 664 51 50

Fax: +46 40 970 053

Email: form@formdesigncenter.com

Website: www.formdesigncenter.com

Architectural Museum (Artitekuturmuseet)

The Architectural Museum was opened in combining a modern museum and a photography museum. It displays documents and publications related to architecture in general, as well as documents related to the architecture and city planning of Sweden after the 19th century.

Address: Skeppsholmen

Tel: +46 8-587 27 000

Fax: +46 8-587 270 70

Email: info@arkitekturmuseet.se

Website: www.arkitekturmuseet.se

Svenskt Tenn

Svenskt Tenn is an old textile design shop that apart from textiles, they sell glassware, pottery, lighting equipment and furniture. Svenskt Tenn is a well know design shop that displays on of Sweden’s finest designs and furniture.

Address : Strandvägen 5

Tel: +46 8-670-16 17

Email: per.ahlden@svenskttenn.se

Website: www.svenskttenn.se

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.

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

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 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

Royal Palace Kungliga Slottet

This palace looks as if it is actually standing on the water. This is the place where Birger Jarl first built the castle, but the current building is of Dutch Renaissance style dating back to 1760. The palace has 608 rooms, but with the residential castle now located in Drottningholms Palace (Drottningholms Slott), this palace is only used on certain occasions, such as for entertaining state and public guests, and for housing diplomats. The King's working office is also located here.

Website: www.royalcourt.se

Museum of Junibacken/Astrid Lindgen Junibacken

This museum was opened in 1996 on the seashore adjacent to Vasamuseum. The miniature world of fairytales written by Astrid Lindgren, one of the most notable fairytale writers in Sweden, has been recreated featuring the people and sceneries that appear in the books. In addition to the various exhibitions, the museum also has a children's playground, so a visit can be enjoyed by the entire family.

Address: Galärvarvsvägen

Tel:+46 8-587 230 00

Fax: +46 8-587 230 99

Email: info@junibacken.se

Website: www.junibacken.se