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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 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.

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

Jukkasjarvi

The Saame village famous for its ice hotel. 17km east of Kiruna, a village located along the river where for 400 years the Saame people have operated their market. The ice hotel and ice art museum are located here. In the open-air museum, you can observe the lifestyle and culture of the ancient Saame people. There is a church built in 1608 in the heart of the village. Outdoor activities and Aurora watching is popular.

Access: 15 minute drive from Kiruna

Smålands Museum

A provincial data museum, showing the history and culture of Smålands.

Address: Södra Järnvägsgatan

Tel: +46 470 704 200

Website: www.smalandsmuseum.se

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

Parliament Riksdaghuset

A grey stonework building located in front of the Royal Palace on the island of Hergeandsholmen. It has served as the political centre since it was erected in 1905.

Address: Sverige Hksdag 100-12

Tel: +46 8-786 40 00

Tour with guide (English): Free of charge Saturdays/Sundays, July&August 1.30p.m.

Website: www.riksdagen.se

Luleå

The town's history dates back to the 17th century, and it prospered in iron-ore transportation and steel industry with the discovery of the Kiruna ore deposit in 1906. It is known more recently as the entrance to Lapland. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, "Gammelstad"(the old town) still bears original structures from the town that grew from the building of the church in 1649. You can't miss the Norrbotten museum which shows the history of the people and their lifestyle.

Access: By air, there are a few flights a day from Stockholm. 1 hour 15 minute flight. If you use the x2000 from Stockholm it takes 12 hours, 3 trains per day.

Website: www.lulea.se

Old Uppsala

'Gamla Uppsala' is a township outside Uppsala in Sweden. As early as the 3rd century AD it was an important religious, economic and political centre. Gamla Uppsala was well-known in Northern Europe as the residence of the Swedish kings of the legendary Yngling dynasty. During the Middle Ages, it was also the location of the Thing of all Swedes which was a thing (general assembly) held from pre-historic times to the Middle Ages. The mounts of the three kings, the Gamla Uppsala church and the Disagården open-air museum are the key highlights in this area.

Steninge Castle & Culture Centre

The Steninge Castle is located on the outskirts of Sigtuna and it is a beautiful baroque style architecture that is built in 1705. The culture centre which is located next to the castle has, among other interesting things, a glass workshop where you can experience glass blowing. Sometimes people also get married here.

Address: Stenladugården, 195 91 Märsta

Tel: +46 8 592 595 00

Fax: +46 8 592 595 10

Email: steningeslott@steningeslott.com 

Website: www.steningeslott.com

History museum

The museum exhibitions Swedish relics from the early times to the Viking era and furniture and clothes from the Middle Ages. The museum holds a collection of more than 3, 000 pieces of jewellery, which is classified as national treasures, are stored in the Gold Room.

Address: Narvavägen 13-17

Tel: +46 8- 519 556 00

Fax: +46 8-519 556 03

Email: info@historiska.se

Website: www.historiska.se

Riddarholm Church Riddarholmskyrkan

Located on the island of Ridarholmen, to the west of Gamla Stan, this building was built as a monastery in the 13th century. It was then turned into a Gothic church, and is now the burial place of every Swedish monarch since King Gustav 2 Adolf was buried here in 1634.

Address: Riddarholmskyrkan

Tel: +46 (0)8-402 60 00

Opening hours: May 15th to September 14th Everyday 10.00a.m. to 4.p.m.

Closed: September 15th to May 14th Admission: 30kr (20% off/10 people or more)