We spent a couple of days exploring Stockholm, on foot, by guided tour bus, and even from on board a hop on, hop off boat. The picturesque Swedish capital by the Baltic Sea is comprised of 14 islands, with an expanse of water, ornate bridges, and boats to add to its beauty.Â
We did a lot of walking on our own, exploring the Parliament, an old fort, the end of the Changing of the Guards, and then climbed on a bus for a very informative tour in English. Our tour guide took us for a stroll around the lovely old city, where Bob was fascinated watching the way they repair cobblestone streets. Join us as we experience the smallest sculpture in Stockholm, the Nobel Museum, the Wooden Horse Museum (because the wooden horse is one of Sweden’s national symbols), the King’s Garden, and Stockholm City Hall where the Nobel Prize Banquet is held each year.
We stayed in a hotel right beside the Avicii Arena, formerly called the Globe because it is The world’s largest spherical building, and the breakfast room overlooked the interior of the arena. On Day 2 in Stockholm, we took a boat tour, visited the Vasa Museum, which houses a 17th-century ship that sunk on its maiden voyage and was raised from the bottom of the bay 300 years later.
Finally, we found a truly royal place to put our Love Lock!
ITINERARY
This is what the TourRadar itinerary listed for the days:
Day 6. Martes, 27 De Septiembre De 2022
STOCKHOLM
Sightseeing tour of this gorgeous capital city built on 13 interconnected islands. Water is everywhere. We will visit Gamla Stand or the “City between the Bridges”, Stockholm’s Old Town full of life where many of the monumental buildings are located such as the Nobel Museum, located next to Stortorget main square, which pays tribute to the winners of the Nobel Prizes, the Cathedral or the Royal Palace. When possible we can have a nice view from the Fjällgatan viewpoint.
Free time. We advise taking a walk through the centre and seeing the museum island. In the afternoon, we offer visitors an optional visit to the Town Hall and the Royal Ship Vasa.
We started the day with a rainy tour of Oslo, Norway, which is nestled gracefully on a harbor at the end of a 110-km-long fjord. We walked through a glorious sculpture park, Frognerparken Vigelandsparken, (Vigeland Sculpture Park) with its captivating sculptures and monuments and its amazing flowers in bloom in late September. We’ll share photos of the many sculptures in our blog at messysuitcase.com.
Back on the bus toward Stockholm, we had a couple of hours to stretch our legs in the Swedish town of Orebro and saw a lovely 14th-century palace, Orebro Castle. No time to go in, though! We took an hour to wander the scenic streets, and then hustled back onto the bus to head to Stockholm for dinner and bed.
The whirlwind day gave us a taste for future exploration in Oslo and Orebro.
Day 5. Lunes, 26 De Septiembre De 2022 OSLO, OREBRO, ESTOCOLMO Total distance: 530 km.
Scenery: Impressive scenery, with mountains, forests and lakes.
Free time to stroll around Oslo before continuing our journey. 11:30 h. – Oslo- Departure. We travel to Sweden with its impressive lakes, dense forests. 13.00 hrs.- After the border crossing, we stopped at a service area for lunch. 17.00 hrs- Orebro- Arrival to this Swedish town next to a beautiful lake with a castle and charming historic center. Time for stroll. 18.00 hrs.- Orebro. Departure. 20.30 hrs.- Arrival in STOCKHOLM in the evening.
Enjoy Photos!
Frognerparken Vigelandsparken, (Vigeland Sculpture Park), Oslo
