Royal DjurgårdenStockholm's main attractions are conveniently packaged close to
the heart of the city on the island of Djurgården, crammed with
entertainment options, museums, restaurants and wooded green space.
Once upon a time the island was a royal hunting ground. Now
visitors can hunt for souvenirs at the Handarbetets Vanner
(handicraft centre); browse the art galleries; enjoy thrills and
spills at Gröna Lund, Sweden's oldest amusement park; explore
Sweden's past at the Skansen open-air museum; meet Nordic wildlife
at the zoo; and watch folk dancing. Also on the island, accessed
with a pleasant stroll along the waterfront, is the Junibacken
fairy-tale fun centre, the National Museum of Cultural History and
the fascinating Vasa Museum featuring a fully rigged restored
17th-century galleon raised from Stockholm harbour. Top off the day
with a meal at one of the many excellent restaurants. Address: A 10-minute walk from the city centre across the
Djurga Transportation: Vintage tram; buses 44 or 47; or ferry |