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Sightseeing

Stockholm's Gamla Stan (Old Town) on the tiny island of Riddarholmen, is the picturesque core of the 'Venice of the North'. The Old Town's main streets, Österlånggatan and Västerlånggatan, are pedestrianised and lined with shops and the cobbled lanes and plastered buildings create an unspoilt medieval ambience. The island of Djurgården, a former royal hunting ground right alongside the centre of the city, is a tranquil green space, with a fun fair and numerous waterside museums, including the famous Vasa Museum. A boat tour of the city's waterways is also a perfect way to experience Stockholm's serene charm. Even an underground tour, to explore the beauties of the extensively decorated metro system, can provide a fresh angle on the city. Drottningholm Palace one of the most magnificent legacies of Sweden's imperial age is justifiably nicknamed the 'Versailles of the North'.

Tourist Information

Stockholm Information Service
Sweden House, Hamngatan 27
Tel: (08) 789 2490. Fax: (08) 789 2450.
Opening hours: Apr, May and Sep, Mon-Fri 0900-1800 and Sat and Sun 0900-1500; Jun-Aug, Mon-Fri 0800-1900 and Sat and Sun 0900-1700; Oct-Mar, Mon-Fri 0900-1800 and Sat and Sun 1000-1500.
Other branches are located in Central Station, in the Kaknäs Tower and the City Hall.

Stockholm also offers the Stockholm CitiKey (tel: (08) 224 080; fax: (08) 224 081; e-mail: info@citikey.com; website: www.citikey.com), an interactive travel guide available in several hand-held formats with vast amounts of constantly updated information. It can be booked from the CitiKey website or hired at the Stockholm Information Service.

Passes
The Stockholmcard (Stockholmskortet) gives free public transport within Stockholm and free admission to about 70 museums and attractions, as well as free parking at municipal parking meters and other special offers and benefits (see Getting Around Stockholm section). It can be purchased at Stockholm Information Service offices throughout the city and train and ferry termini.



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