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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  • per_p

    Hjälp mig hitta en lägenhet i Stockholm http://t.co/T3EnbWiw #nyttboende

    Yesterday, 16:33

  • erica_rosie

    "Beauty and the Beast" is my favorite movie about Stockholm syndrome.

    Yesterday, 01:55

  • EA_DICE

    We are hiring! 3D Artist at DICE (EA Digital Illusions CE AB) - Stockholm, Sweden #jobs http://t.co/epMP36z4

    Today, 10:16

  • sommeliergillet

    RT @AretsKock: Ni missar väl inte Culinary Week i Stockholm? http://t.co/k9ijgUWp

    Today, 16:13

  • kerstinkokk

    Klara är supernöjd efter skolutflykten till Stockholm och Tekniska museet http://t.co/ULgFcIR8

    Today, 16:12

  • Shalaby787

    RT @EvidentlyTrue: There is a restaurant in Stockholm that only offers all-garlic products. They even have a garlic cheesecake

    Today, 16:12

  • Polisensoder_HR

    2012-05-29 15:06, Brand, Stockholm: Fatburs brunnsgata, Södermalm http://t.co/oF533FNw

    Today, 16:12

  • SensesLost

    A large back tattoo done by the Stockholm-based artist Ian Mullen from Imperial Tattoo http://t.co/LVHCQDrp

    Today, 16:12

  • HibaMD

    #watchthethrone tonight! Stockholm city, whats really good!

    Today, 16:12

  • erikask

    Skulle ha varit framme i Stockholm för 40 minuter sedan. Nu peppar vi för en spännande tågresa från Gävle med ett tåg där en vagn saknas.

    Today, 16:12

  • JP__White

    Sko Uno #stockholm #shoes http://t.co/wHFovXDg

    Today, 16:12

  • paddylaand

    RT @AndersDalenius: MP kampanjar mot Förbifart Stockholm genom att skräpa ner i tunnelbanan med flyers. Den kampanjen borde varit digital istället. #justsaying

    Today, 16:12

  • Erased_Citizen

    RT @MuhdNFarhan: #Nowplaying : Stockholm Syndrome - Muse

    Today, 16:12

  • nor_hussein

    @iiddda whuuuut är hon i Stockholm??

    Today, 16:12

  • eces

    @GokceDayi stockholm sendromu cok farkli bir seymis onu ogrendim bu gezi boyuncaa:)

    Today, 16:12

  • mrichardson84

    @BronCarrB Good to meet you last week, just realised you directed my friend @paulsockett in Stockholm, which I saw!

    Today, 16:12

  • LeahSchmid1

    BLOCK LAMP Tischleuchte Kabel Weiss Design House Stockholm http://t.co/BM1kslGt

    Today, 16:12

  • MuhdNFarhan

    #Nowplaying : Stockholm Syndrome - Muse

    Today, 16:12

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  • Hotel Riddargatan
  • Freys Hotel
  • Stockholm City Museum
  • Medieval Stockholm
  • Bistro Berns
  • Iittala
  • Undici

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