Stockholm’s diverse history and stunning vistas attract visitors from all over the globe. Spend a morning drinking coffee at one of Stockholm’s cafés before a stroll through the cobbled streets to admire the Gothic churches, or indulge in some retail therapy at the many independent fashion labels. Spend an evening at one of the city’s bustling bars, but, before you get caught up in the excitement of the city, make sure you check out our top facts about the capital.
From Stockholm’s medieval heart to its famous home furnishings store, we have compiled the top 10 facts about Sweden’s laid-back capital
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14 islands
Stockholm is built on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges, and is on the central coast of eastern Sweden
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Gamla Stan
Gamla Stan is one of the best preserved medieval city centres in Europe. A series of cobbled streets, baroque restaurants and beautiful churches, Gamla Stan is where the capital was founded in 1252
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City parks
The Royal National City Park in Stockholm was the world’s first national city park, and is a green oasis a stone’s throw from the city centre. A popular recreational area, visitors can stroll through forests and parkland or cool off with a swim
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Two million
Greater Stockholm has a population of around two million and around 16% of its inhabitants are immigrants
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70 museums
There are more than 70 museums in Stockholm, covering an eclectic mix of topics and attractions, and showcasing the city’s heritage in all its glory
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Largest spherical building
The Ericsson Globe is the world’s largest spherical building and is a popular Stockholm landmark. For those not afraid of heights, Skyview, consisting of two glass gondolas, takes you to the top of the building where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Stockholm
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Hours of sunlight
On Stockholm’s shortest day the capital sees a mere six hours of sunlight, while on the longest day it’s light for nearly 21 hours
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Ikea
Swedish brand Ikea has famously changed the face of home furnishings. Kungens Kurva in Skärholmen is the home of the largest Ikea store in the world, covering a huge 56,301 square metres
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Nobel Prize
Stockholm is the home of the Nobel Prizes in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, and literature . The Nobelmuseet – Nobel Museum – proudly displays a portrait and Prize citation for each laureate, whilst the Stadshuset City Hall holds the Nobel Banquet
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First open-air museum
Skansen is the world’s first open-air museum, founded in 1891. A microcosm of Swedish rural life, the museum illustrates changing social conditions in Sweden between the 16th century and first half of the 20th century
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