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Visit the charming city of Stockholm and explore its rare beauty and magical atmosphere. With TravelSweden.com you can visit this enchanting Nordic city with ease and enjoy its historical sites, cultural heritage and exhilarating nightlife.
Stockholm has many names which try to capture its unique charm. It is called Beauty on Water and is even known to some as Venice of the North. The origin of all these nicknames is the city's location and its proximity to water. This metropolitan is in fact made up of 14 seperate islands and is surrounded by Lake Malaren and the seemingly endless Baltic Sea. The blend of old and new, greenery and water, picturesque alleys and appealing modern broad streets all compose beauty you rarely come across.
You can either take an old fashion steamboat out into the archipelago or go in the other direction to Lake Malaren with its distinctive and incredible natural scenery. Another option is to take a canal boat and see Stockholm from under the bridges, which makes a delightful way to discover this glowing city, as well.
Stockholm is full of options and opportunities and it has something for anyone. Art lovers can lose themselves in the world's greatest art gallery stretched in the long Underground. Food admirers will be overwhelmed by the exquisite Swedish cuisine and its contemporary dishes. Numerous cathedrals, museums and historical buildings can be found at any corner, and there are always lively events and performances awaiting tourists and locals. Take a ride in the small and convenient tram which is no less than a mobile museum, use your feet to explore the different parts of the city or take a hot air balloon ride and see the view from above.
Since water do cover one third of the city's area, the maritime scene is a crucial aspect of life. The area has an abundance of bridges, shores, marinas and locks. The water is so clear that if you have quick hands, you can actually catch salmon in the middle of the city.
The entire area of the Swedish city of Stockholm stretches on around 216 square kilometers, about 13 percents of which are composed of water.
The city has a pretty mild weather for a nordic country, although winters can be quite cold. Average temperature in January is as low as 2 C (28 F) and you will need to wear warm clothes throughout the day. However, summertime is more pleasant with July being as warm as 18 Celsius (64 Fahrenheit). However, the weather is very much influenced by the sea winds, so even the warmest summer day will relay upon the sea gentle wind making its way into Stockholm's streets.
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