Cruising From Stockholm

Of Stockholm’s more than 70 museums, the Vasa Museum certainly is among the most fascinating. The museum houses the Swedish warship that sank in 1628, nearby in the harbor on its maiden voyage, and was resurrected in 1961. In 1990, the warship was restored in the only museum of its kind and is today, Stockholm’s most popular museum.

Time, unfortunately, is not standing still as it is on the clock above in Gamla Stan, so get ready for a full day of touring at a respectable pace.

You’ll see a lot, but you’ll only skim Stockholm’s surface if you’re visiting for the day on a cruise that calls on the Swedish capital.

You’ll leave wanting more. So while you’re touring, know that you can’t see it all on this trip and plan to come back to cruise from Stockholm, arriving a few days before your cruise so that you can experience all that this wonderful city has to offer.

For now, however, here’s how to spend one perfect day in port, without overwhelming yourself. Continue Reading »

Stockholm is said to consist of equal parts of water, parks and culture.

It certainly is true that Stockholm seems to boast bountiful numbers in each: 60 miles of lake, 50 miles of archipelago, one third of the city covered in parks, and the world’s highest concentration of museums.

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