Free tours around Stockholm
Nearly sixty bridges and 14 islands give Stockholm a status of a Northern Venice. However, the capital of Sweden is often claimed to be “World Smallest Large City”. The thing is that in spite of big population Stockholm is a close-together city. It is still a bit narrow and thus suitable for walking.
City hiking
According to the tourists’ point of view, the most interesting way is to choose a walking tour. A lot of foreign tourists come to join free walking tour in Stockholm every day. To be honest, it is going to be difficult to find a disappointed visitor.
While strolling, you can discover much more than by using a bus or a car. Each street and house have their own interesting history. You could start with the most remarkable ones like Riddarholmen Church or the Great Hall. Very soon you will see how great the local cultural and historical heritage is.
One more attraction is the Stockholm subway. The stations are very beautiful and different. We suggest you trying to visit all of them and don’t hesitate to pay for a day ticket. As a matter of fact many walking tours route include metro stations.
Create your own route
There is an annoying stereotype that you should plan a trip to a new place. In reality it often appears that there is no much sense in it. Even if you buy a good city tour in Stockholm it doesn’t guarantee that you will see as many great things as you can see in a walking tour.
For example, it will be a great idea to spend a day in beautiful Royal National park. Only a free Stockholm walking tour will allow you to spend enough time there. There is an unmatched quite ambience there. Tourists like to go there to think and to relax.
Have you ever heard that Stockholm is a capital of culture too? More than seventy museums are waiting for you. There are dozens of museums devoted to different things. Swedish culture and history and many other fantastic things are found in the museums.
Funny time
The proper time of a visit to Stockholm can provide a lot of surprising things. Let’s say, you have hardly ever imagined that local kids can dress up just like for Halloween and ask for candies on Easter. That is probably the most untypical way to celebrate Easter.
Crayfish parties gather really a lot of people including curious tourists. The people who have a desire to attend this great feast need to come in August. Such a crayfish festival would be a great chance for you to know local people better. That’s a big opportunity to make new friends among locals and get new impressions.
Come and enjoy
Sometimes people forget that the main goal of any trip is pleasure. Some people entertain in clubs and bars, while others like visiting museums and the rest wants something different. We suggest you spending your time here as you like. Nobody can make you do what you don’t want and don’t need. Relax, open your mind and let Stockholm enchant you!