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Gröna Lund, Stockholm. Courtesy of Gröna Lund

Gröna Lund

1 Apr - 30 Sep 2010 (annual)

Sweden's oldest fairground, Gröna Lund is located over the water from the city centre, in Djurgården. Spectacular views are offered from the top of some of its scarier rides, especially the 80…

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Hot air balloon rides, Stockholm. © Ulf Hinds/Stockholm Visitors Board

Hot air balloon rides

1 May - 30 Sep 2010 (annual)

Hot air balloon rides directly over Stockholm's city centre are provided by Far&Flyg. Passengers are collected and taken to the most suitable starting point for a memorable glide over…

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Paddan Boat Tour, Gothenburg. Photo by Göran Assner, courtesy of Göteborg & Co

Paddan Boat Tour

1 Apr - 30 Oct 2010 (annual)

No visit to Gothenburg is complete without a trip on a famous open-top Paddan Boat Tour, which plies the city-centre canals between April and October, giving a special perspective on the…

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Tradgardsforeningen Gardens, Linköping. Photo by Richard Aliaga

Tradgardsforeningen Gardens

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The beautiful Tradgardsforeningen flower gardens in the centre of Linköping are not just for keen gardeners. With an outdoor cinema, boules courts, beach volleyball nets, playgrounds and live…

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Archipelago-bound boats in Stockholm. Photo by Preben Kristensen, courtesy of Stockholm Visitors Board, www.imagebank.sweden.se

Fjäderholmarna

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Fjäderholmarna is Stockholm's nearest archipelago of islands, just 25 minutes away by boat. The main island has a variety of craft shops, some good seafood restaurants and smokehouses and even…

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Centralbadet, Stockholm. Courtesy of Centralbadet

Centralbadet

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Tucked behind Stockholm's favourite shopping drag, Centralbadet spa offers a retreat from the stress of city life. Since 1904 it has provided a number of lovely ways for Stockholmers to unwind…

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Former prison (now Långholmen Hotel), Stockholm. Photo by Henric Bjärehäll, courtesy of www.flickr.com/people/bjare/

Långholmen

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The leafy island of Långholmen in Hornstull used to be home to a prison, now converted into a hotel and restaurant. Unhurried walks are pleasant all year round here. Take a swim in the summer…

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Hasseludden Zen Spa

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The wonderful thing about the Stockholm archipelago is the clean air, clear skies and greenery. All very Zen and inspiring. So what better place for a Japanese bath house? A few hours, a day…

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Sturebadet Spa

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In the middle of the busy Sturegallerian shopping complex in the centre of Stockholm lies a place of relaxation - the Sturebadet Spa, Sweden's oldest and most exclusive bathing venue.

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Dalarö, Stockholm. Courtesy of Dalarö Tourist Bureau

Dalarö

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Dalarö village, 40km south-east of central Stockholm and easily accessible by scheduled ferries, is a good starting point for trips around the Stockholm archipelago. With picturesque houses…

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Coctail, Stockholm. Photo by Mikael Sjöberg, courtesy of Stockholm Visitors Board

Coctail

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If the bright blue walls don't give it away the Babushka dolls, plastic chandeliers and psychedelic placemats might; Coctail celebrates everything kitch! Great for unique souvenirs, the store…