Stockholm Sightseeing Tips
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I'd recommend them all actually. Well, I've never been to Birka but from what I understand it should be good.
Drottningholm is where the royal family lives and the palace is simply gorgeous (inside and out). You also have access to the beautiful palace gardens, and there's even a small secondary palace (The Chinese Pavillion) on the grounds which is also lovely. Sigtuna is the most charmiing and wonderful little town. As picturesque as they come. Vaxholm is great with its fortress and hey, anywhere that you can take a boat to is fun! Fjäderholmarna is great too. Anywhere in the vast archipelago is great!
My personal favorite archipelago spot is Sandhamn though, but probably because I have so much nostalgia associated with that place, since we went there every year when I was groing up:
Especially going there by a 100 year old steamship:
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[MENTION=4597]Stargazer[/MENTION]
Is this article true? I really hope it is exaggerated!
https://www.credit-suisse.com/us/en...se/2015/03/en/sweden-we-dont-accept-cash.html
When I was in Stockholm two years ago, I used cash pretty much everywhere and it wasn't a problem. I much prefer to use cash than card as I keep a better record of my expenses that way, especially abroad. I just received a large sum of SEK from my bank too and now it won't be accepted anywhere in Stockholm so I'll have to sell it back to my bank
Is this article true? I really hope it is exaggerated!
https://www.credit-suisse.com/us/en...se/2015/03/en/sweden-we-dont-accept-cash.html
When I was in Stockholm two years ago, I used cash pretty much everywhere and it wasn't a problem. I much prefer to use cash than card as I keep a better record of my expenses that way, especially abroad. I just received a large sum of SEK from my bank too and now it won't be accepted anywhere in Stockholm so I'll have to sell it back to my bank
I wouldn't say that it's 100% true, but there is definitely some truth to it. I can't even remember the last time I had actual cash in my wallet, I only ever use my card these days. Some businesses have stopped accepting cash, but far from everyone. You should be able to get around fairly well on just cash, but don't rely on cash being accepted wherever you go. I think public transportation has stopped accepting cash for example (in case you plan to travel by bus, train, subway, tram, etc). To be on the safe side, maybe have 75% of your budget on your card and 25% in cash for example. Or 50-50.[MENTION=4597]Stargazer[/MENTION]
Is this article true? I really hope it is exaggerated!
https://www.credit-suisse.com/us/en...se/2015/03/en/sweden-we-dont-accept-cash.html
When I was in Stockholm two years ago, I used cash pretty much everywhere and it wasn't a problem. I much prefer to use cash than card as I keep a better record of my expenses that way, especially abroad. I just received a large sum of SEK from my bank too and now it won't be accepted anywhere in Stockholm so I'll have to sell it back to my bank
kamc
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Thanks, yes I will have my card too but will try and use up my cash first if possible. Hopefully the Eurofan/Euroclub will accept cash as a means of payment as most of my expenditure will probably go there
Having a wee bit of cash can definitely come in handy, depending on what it is you want to do/see. There are certainly a couple of places that haven't even upgraded to cards yet, especially if you visit something a bit more rural for example (whether it's the archipelago or small towns outside of Stockholm). It's always good to have both wherever you go, to be on the safe side.Thanks, yes I will have my card too but will try and use up my cash first if possible. Hopefully the Eurofan/Euroclub will accept cash as a means of payment as most of my expenditure will probably go there
Thanks, yes I will have my card too but will try and use up my cash first if possible. Hopefully the Eurofan/Euroclub will accept cash as a means of payment as most of my expenditure will probably go there
https://www.facebook.com/cityofstoc...868773922351/1709877535967133/?type=3&theater (Second comment) -Euroclub/Fan Cafe will be accepting cash payments :-)
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Oh very good, thank you for clarifying that [MENTION=6296]CPV4931[/MENTION]. At least I have one place to unload my unwanted SEK
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If anyone is looking for some top-notch shopping I recommend a trip to Mall of Scandinavia. It takes 5-7 minutes with a commuter!
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I went to Drottningholm when I went on holiday to Sweden about five years ago. It's a really beautiful palace. I much preferred it to the one in Gamla Stan. If you go, pick a nice day and make sure you travel by boat. There's a regular service that departs near city hall. The boat trip has great views, especially as you go round a bend and the palace gradually unveils itself.
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I would recommend the changing of guards at the Castle in Old Town . http://www.forsvarsmakten.se/en/about/the-royal-guards/
And anther tip if it's a sunny day is the boat trips that depart near the Euro Fan Café. Very nice and fast way to see central parts of the city from a boat. http://www.visitstockholm.com/en/good-to-know/getting-around/-local-boat-transport/
And anther tip if it's a sunny day is the boat trips that depart near the Euro Fan Café. Very nice and fast way to see central parts of the city from a boat. http://www.visitstockholm.com/en/good-to-know/getting-around/-local-boat-transport/
^ Good ideas!