About Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital city of Sweden and is situated in Northern Europe . It is normal referred as ‘Beauty o Water' or ‘ Venice of the North' as city is built on 14 islands surrounded by Baltic Sea and Lake Malaren . It is the mixture of blue water with greenery and old and new fusion with beautiful narrow streets altogether which will please anybody who is romantic with nature and love the radiant city. Stockholm has its own specialties, famous mouth watering Swedish cuisine, palaces, churches, art galleries with one of the longest underground art gallery in the world, museums that are indoor as well outdoor. City is midst of waters, though not exactly and the maritime life has been very important.
To be precise city area is covered by one third of water and has more number of bridges, locks and marinas. Water is pure and the blue beauty is seen almost everywhere. Stockholm is a good topic for the poets to fill in their pages writing on its beauty and the nature and has been mentioned by many old and new writers as the city that has no match anywhere on earth. Stockholm has approximately 679000 population with 216 square kilometers of area among which 13 percent is water filled. The city has conditioned climate with sea breeze balancing the temperature by making even the warmest summers contingent continuously flowing into the city. Average temperature of the city in January is -2 degree Celsius and in July summers 18 degrees.
The best thing to do when visiting Stockholm is to refer to the current review of the city and go accordingly. The review brochure will provide all the require information from entertainment to all details of the city easing the visitor in finding places and giving good knowledge about the city. Stockholm is the city attracting more tourists from around the world among all the Scandinavian cities and is also considered as the capital of Scandinavia for its importance and the recognition. The city dates back with history to 13 th century when it was built and used by the merchants for taxing the merchant vessels showing its strategic importance. Stockholm card is the card that you can buy for the required amount and use it for the wealthy activities with no tension of carrying the money all around.
Stockholm is certainly a vibrant place and a city that is never boring, living to the fullest of its life all through year. Have the Stockholm card then visit museums, palaces and use public transport and move all round the city. Stockholm has been a favorite destination point for holidaying by many in recent years for people who look for fashion, new trends, design, entertainment, culture, good food and a relaxing nature. City is also a special destination point to lesbians and gays always in areas with bars and friendly pubs. Christmas brings new spirit in the lives of locals, with Swedish Christmas tradition being well praised. City is also one of business and outstanding economic region in Europe with more concentrated information technology, research and health care industries.