Stockholm Information is a comprehensive guide to Stockholm tourists. Stockholm in Sweden is one of the most developed and sought after tourist destinations in the world. Stockholm city comprising 14 islands lie on the embankments of Lake Malaren and the Baltic Sea.
The geographical location of Stockholm is 59º 21' N and 18º 4' E. Sweden Stockholm having a population of about 760,000 is spread over an area of approximately 35 sq. km.
This Scandinavian capital city is best visited between May and October. The temperature during this period ranges between 22º C and 8º C, and the average day time is of 9 hours. During the winter season the temperature varies between -5º C and 0º C. The annual rainfall is about 55 cm with the maximum falling during July and August. The time in Stockholm is GMT + 1.
Swedish is the main language spoken in Stockholm. Swedish Krone is the currency of Stockholm, and is represented by SE or Sk. The country follows the metric system of weights and measures. The power available is of 230 volt at 50 hertz.
Stockholm transport
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Stockholm is served by 3 airports:Arlanda International Airport
located at a distance of about 45 km from the city center, Bromma domestic Airport is 8 km from the city, Skavska Airport handling all London and cargo flights is 100 km from Stockholm.
Stockholm railways is operated by Sveriges Jamvag (SJ). Stockholm Central railway station is connected by direct trains to Oslo, Copenhagen, and Storlien. Internally the train services ply to Narvik, Haparanda, and Boden. The Metro (underground) railway is extensively used for local transport. It plies from 5 am to 1 am.
Long distance buses from Stockholm are operated by Eurolines, Swebus, and Svenska Buss. Safflebussen service carries passengers within the city. 1-day, 3-day, and 7-day tickets are available for the convenience of the tourists for touring in these buses. Taxis, rented cars and bicycles form other major forms of transport.
Stockholm Attractions
The Royal Palace, City Hall, Vasa Museum, Skansen Zoological Park, Strindberg Museum, and Historiska Museet are the main tourist attractions of Stockholm. The city is also famous for its numerous bridges. Stockholm is often called 'the city of bridges'.
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