Stockholm Events
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59.294206 18.080977 | 1 Stockholm's Globen arena hosts this high-profile indoor athletics event, and it's a sell-out every year. GE Galan attracts top athletes from all over the world, with competitions for both men… | |
59.276978 18.014524 | 2 Inject some Swedish style into your home by picking up some cutting-edge pieces at the Stockholm Furniture Fair. Held at the International Fairs & Congress Center, it wows visitors with… | |
59.276978 18.014524 | 3 Swedish furnishings get a lot more stylish than Ikea. At Stockholm's international antiques fair, held at the Fairs & Congress Center, you can pick up everything from 18th-century… | |
59.276978 18.014524 | 4 Stockholm International Boat Show The Stockholm International Boat Show at the Fairs & Congress Center showcases everything to do with water sports and marine activities. |  |
59.276978 18.014524 | 5 The Wilderness Fair at Stockholm's International Fairs & Congress Center is the Nordic fair for all things to do with outdoor leisure, offering everything any outdoors fanatic could possibly want... | |
59.326273 18.069727 | 6 The Royal Palace Sprint sees top international skiers speed across the 1km route around Stockholm's Royal Palace. This world cup skiing competition, part of the FIS Sprint Cup, is watched by… | |
59.294206 18.080977 | 7 Swedish Floorball Championships A bit like an indoor hockey match, the Swedish Floorball Championships at Stockholm's Globen arena is always a highly anticipated affair. Watch the fast-paced final amidst hundreds of sporty… | |
59.335346 18.059656 | 8 Stockholm International Film Festival Junior Stockholm's Zita and Skandia cinemas host a children's film festival featuring quality movies from all over the world, with a focus on Nordic productions. In addition to school programmes… | |
59.323949 18.100535 | 9 Walpurgis Night, or Valborgsmässoafton, is a major happening in the Swedish calendar. In Stockholm, Skansen celebrates the coming of spring with a parade, concerts and dance performances. The… | |
59.336027 18.056053 | 10 The Urban Connection Festival shows off some of the best street dancers from Sweden and abroad. Taking place at Stockholm's Dansen Hus, it is tribute to the diversity of urban expression and… | |
59.323949 18.100535 | 11 Every year, Skansen celebrates Norway's National Day with special folk dances, processions, food and traditional costumes. | |
59.321106 18.057685 | 12 You don't have to go to Egypt to see some of the best hip gyrations on the planet - the ancient art of belly dancing comes to Stockholm's Riddarfjaerdsskolan (Swedish Ballet School). Get your… |  |
59.344229 18.079278 | 13 Runners make their way to the Stockholm Olympic Stadium for the start of the city's annual marathon. The two-lap course (42.195km) goes through the Royal Park (DjurgÃÂ¥rden), along waterways… |  |
59.368216 17.93921 | 14 Every May, the Scandinavian trotting fraternity assembles at Stockholm's Solvalla track for the year's most important harness racing competition. The event begins with the V75 race and Sweden… |  |
59.332169 18.06242 | 15 Travel back in time as Stockholm hands over to classic cars for the annual Gärdesloppet. The day begins with a parade of cars (made before 1949) through central Stockholm before they all… |  |
16 Stockholm's archipelago is thought to begin at the harbour of Wasahamnen. At the annual Archipelago Fair, exhibitors from the countries surrounding the Baltic Sea display and sell handicrafts… | ||
59.332169 18.06242 | 17 Either get yourself in serious shape or get well out of the way, as thousands of cyclists speed through Stockholm for the annual Tjejtrampet (women's cycling race). | |
59.332169 18.06242 | 18 This annual gathering brings together boules fanatics from around the world in Stockholm's Rålambshovsparken. |  |
59.332169 18.06242 | 19 On this evening in June, a fleet of genuine old steam ships and other passenger boats leaves Stockholm from Strömkajen for a trip to the small town of Vaxholm (90 minutes away). There's music… |  |
59.332788 18.064488 | 20 National Day Celebration at Stortorget Stockholm's old medieval square of Stortorget joins in the National Day celebrations with a trip back in time. Medieval poems and stories, song, and dance entertain the crowds throughout the day. | |
59.323949 18.100535 | 21 Swedish National Day at Skansen Stockholm celebrates the Swedish National Day at Skansen - the world's oldest open-air museum, right in the middle of the city. Songs, speeches, flag-waving and plenty of festivities express… |  |
59.332169 18.06242 | 22 At A Taste of Stockholm, or Smaka På Stockholm, the city shows off its best food, drink, free live entertainment, culture and sport. Kungsträdgården is the centre of the action. Don't miss The… | |
59.332169 18.06242 | 23 For many Swedes the social event of the year, this summer Stockholm and Sweden celebrate the royal wedding of Crown Princess Victoria to Mr Daniel Westling. Marking the historic occasion, Love… |  |
59.323949 18.100535 | 24 Skansen's Midsummer celebrations are a highlight of the year, consistently drawing large crowds. Visitors make garlands of flowers, raise a maypole and enjoy ring dances, singing and games to… |  |
59.320939 18.048904 | 25 The Accelerator Festival takes place in Stockholm's München-Bryggeriet. Highlights of the line-up for 2008 include Battles, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Duffy, Band of Horses, Foals, Vampire… |  |
59.332169 18.06242 | 26 Every summer, thousands of young athletes from all over the world gather in Stockholm to compete in the annual Summer Games. Venues throughout the city host competitions including athletics… |  |
59.325981 18.082792 | 27 World-renowned jazz, blues, soul and pop artists perform at the waterfront setting of Stockholm's beautiful Skeppsholmen island during the annual Stockholm Jazz Festival. This is a major event… |  |
59.332169 18.06242 | 28 Since its inception in 1998, Stockholm Pride has grown to become the largest in the Nordic region. The programme includes art exhibitions, debates, films, seminars, parties and a big parade. |  |
59.344941 18.078732 | 29 Part of the IAAF Grand Prix series, the DN Galan athletics competition at the impressive Stockholm Olympic Stadium attracts many of the world's elite competitors. The event features music and… | |
59.332951 18.076317 | 30 Explore the tiny isles of one of the most famous archipelagos in the world. Visitors to Stockholm can jump on a sail boat at the Nybroplan plaza for a floating tour. | |
59.332788 18.064488 | 31 Stockholm Gospel Choir Festival The annual Gospel Choir Festival at Stockholm's Kungsträdgården allows everyone to get involved if they want to. Even if you have a bad voice, it's sure to get lost among the thousands of… |  |
59.332169 18.06242 | 32 Stockholm's trendy Södermalm district is the place to be any night of the year, but especially this one. More than 15,000 runners participate in the annual 10K Midnight Race (Midnattsloppet)… | |
59.332169 18.06242 | 33 Stockholm's Kulturfestivalen covers everything from performing arts, music and photography to film and children's events. Taking part in various outdoor venues across the capital, the festival… | |
59.332169 18.06242 | 34 The Swedish annual pop extravaganza that is Popaganda is held in the southern Stockholm area of Eriksdalsbadet. Around 20 well-known Swedish and international bands play to an enthusiastic… | |
59.332169 18.06242 | 35 The Ladies' Mile cross-country race around the Gardet and Djurgarden area of Stockholm is Sweden's largest race for women. Curiously, this particular Swedish mile is the equivalent of 10km, so… |  |
59.332169 18.06242 | 36 Cheer on the dedicated runners who make their way through the city centre for the Stockholm Half Marathon. Passing most of the capital's famous landmarks, including Karlberg's Castle, the… | |
59.315827 18.16055 | 37 Stockholm Beer & Whisky Festival As the Swedish beer industry grows, this festival at Factory Nacka Strand is fast becoming one of the most important events on the European beer circuit. Thousands of visitors enjoy potent… |  |
59.315827 18.16055 | 38 Stockholm Beer & Whisky Festival As the Swedish beer industry grows, this festival at Factory Nacka Strand is fast becoming one of the most important events on the European beer circuit. Thousands of visitors enjoy potent… | |
59.32462 18.106166 | 39 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… |  |
59.315665 18.014196 | 40 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… |  |
59.332169 18.06242 | 41 Although the name of this event conjures images of Spanish-style machismo, there are actually no bulls present. The 10km (5.5 mile) endurance race in Stockholm is so-called because competitors… |  |
59.349738 18.096016 | 42 Stockholm's Kungliga Tennishallen stages the If Stockholm Open, Sweden's leading tennis event, and part of the men's ATP Tour. Expect big tennis stars, and while you aren't watching them play… | |
43 Under the Bridges of Stockholm One fantastic way to kick off any stay in Stockholm is to take a boat trip around the main islands. Under the Bridges is a brilliant two-hour introductory tour, and ideal if you have a limited… |  | |
59.276978 18.014524 | 44 Stockholm Food & Beverage Show Stockholm International Fairs & Congress Center calls all foodies to try flavours from Scandinavia and beyond during the Stockholm Food & Beverage Show. The exhibition ranges from raw products… |  |
59.332169 18.06242 | 45 Stockholm International Film Festival Stockholm welcomes talented new directors to Stockholm International Film Festival. The 24-hour festival is one of the leading competitive film festivals in northern Europe. The event's main… | |
59.29408 18.079536 | 46 Stockholm International Horse Show Stockholm's Globe Arena presents its annual International Horse Show, a grand mix of everything from elegant dressage displays to diminutive Shetland ponies. Competitions feature Sweden's… | |
59.334569 18.062255 | 47 If you're in Stockholm on 10 December, check out the crowds forming outside the Stockholm Concert Hall for the annual Nobel awards. It's unlikely you'll be lucky enough to attend the ceremony… | |
59.323949 18.100535 | 48 Stockholm's mammoth Skansen open-air museum offers up its own charming festivities for traditional Lucia Day. A young girl representing Lucia arrives in procession all dressed in white with… |  |
59.323949 18.100535 | 49 The Skansen Christmas Market is one of the biggest in Sweden and dates back to 1903. Visitors can admire craft products in the Town Quarter, buy Christmas ornaments and sweets, and warm up… |  |
59.323949 18.100535 | 50 Ice sculptors and fire artists do wonderful things with the elements on Skansen's Solliden Square for Stockholm's Winter Solstice Festival. The artists are accompanied by specially composed… |
