Stockholm guide

Welcome to Stockholm, one of the world’s most beautiful capitals. Built on 14 islands around one of Europe’s largest and best-preserved mediaeval city centres, the Swedish capital is superbly positioned, with stunning and extremely varied scenery in every direction. Stockholm offers a wealth of museums, theatres, sights, attractions and events. Stockholm is centrally situated in Northern Europe. The city is built on 14 islands, where the lake Mälaren opens up into the Baltic Sea. If the City of Stockholm had been a company we would have made it to Financial Times' 500-list over the largest enterprises in the world. The capital's service organisation employes close to 49,000 people and has a revenue of SEK 46.3 billion in 2006. Facts • The Capital of Sweden, located in Northern Europe • Approx. 782,000 city inhabitants and 1.9 million habitants in the region • Knowledge based economy and home of some of the worlds largest multinationals • Municipal services as childcare, school, elderly care, social service, technical administration, housing, environmental work…

Stockholm, built on 14 islands is situated where Lake Mälaren opens up into the Baltic Sea. 30% of the central Stockholm area consists of water which explains why Stockholm is often called the “Venice of the North”. Stockholm is also a very green city; more than 40 % of the land owned by the City is made up of parks and open spaces. Stockholm is one of Europe's leading economic regions with its high concentration of information technology, health care industry and research.


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    Ahh, Beauty and the Beast. Such a pretty ode to abusive relationships and Stockholm Syndrome. With catchy songs!

    Today, 03:59

  • obaudin

    Hjälp mig att sälja denna biljett till #sting. Har surt nog tvingats dra mig ur S-holm pga magsjuka. RT:a nurå. http://t.co/7NImDz3C

    Today, 12:31

  • MaherZain

    Alhamdu lillah, I've arrived back in Stockholm (Sweden) :)

    Feb 6th, 17:39

  • emliedberg

    Utrop om ersättningsbussar. Undrar när de får in en till Stockholm?

    Today, 18:09

  • Statistse

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    Today, 18:09

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    Joinar in denna hashtag #dovaparesandefot Hej Stockholm!

    Today, 18:09

  • MyHallin

    I'm at Medborgarplatsen T-bana (Medborgarplatsen, Stockholm) http://t.co/runHKjEa

    Today, 18:08

  • MissMcnuggets

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    Today, 18:08

  • EmWallin

    Face it, i Stockholm går vi som om någon jagade oss med högafflar

    Today, 18:07

  • ENKLfrilans

    @bjornolle Hej, är du intresserad av uppdrag i Stockholm? Läs mer på enkl.se mvh Jens Beck-Friis

    Today, 18:07

  • agnesstuber

    RT @SUFsthlm: SUF RADIO! http://t.co/NDQxDQVQ #plankafm

    Today, 18:07

  • AlbinLoan

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    Today, 18:07

  • Taberholidays

    British band Kasabian are playing in Stockholm tonight, if you find yourself close by and with nothing to do! http://t.co/FHcxjgZN

    Today, 18:07

  • PharaohX0

    RT @ComplexMag: Dutch designer Boy Bastiaens cooks up a sick new logo for Stockholm's @denimdemonjeans. http://t.co/XmHVXB7r

    Today, 18:06

  • SeanMonteine

    Stockholm Round 2 Tonight! Let's see if I last until Sunday... Then on Monday @iamwill returns to @TheRoseClub for another crazy set!

    Today, 18:06

  • bvddesign

    Våra favoriter på Stockholm Furniture Fair: HAY, Vitra, Inga Sempé, Wästberg, Swedese, Gärsnäs, Muuto, Green... http://t.co/J8xGhhk3

    Today, 18:06

  • pinksage

    RT @Complex_Art: Dutch designer Boy Bastiaens cooks up a sick new logo for Stockholm's @denimdemonjeans. http://t.co/EbXYZJmt

    Today, 18:06

  • jensensandra

    @charliesheen that means you totally rule! You're the one! Love from Stockholm Sweden Europe!

    Today, 18:06

Featured Businesses and Services in Stockholm

Other Businesses and Services in Stockholm

  • Grand Hôtel
  • Eriks Gondolen
  • Hotel Riddargatan
  • Royal Armoury
  • Freys Hotel
  • Bistro Berns
  • Scandic Malmen
  • Genworth

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