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Stockholm at a glance
Welcome to Stockholm! This beautiful city, built on 14 islands, is often called The Venice of the North. Where else can you fish or swim in the city centre? The abundance of nature makes it a true haven, with architecture ranging from medieval to modern.
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Stockholm history
Once upon a time, there lived a fisherman was in Bishop of Strängnäs' service at the castle of Tynnelsö. On an especially beautiful day the fisherman caught an enormous salmon, which he wanted to keep all for hismself. Therefore, he decided to flee across the islands of Lake Mälaren and he ended up on an island at the outlet of the big lake - thus becoming Stockholm's first inhabitant.
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Stockholm local information
Provinces:
Södermanland and Uppland

Country:
Sweden

Stockholm By The Numbers:
Population: 761,721

Elevation: 200 feet/ 61 meters

Average Annual Precipitation: 35.5 inches/ 90 centimeters

Average January Temperature: 27 degrees F/ -3 degrees C

Average July Temperature: 63 degrees F/ 17 degrees C

Quick Facts:
Major Industries: forestry, mining, agriculture, engineering, high-tech manufacturing, telecommunications

Ethnic Mix: Predominantly Swedish, largest minority Finnish, with Iraqi, Iranian, Turkish and Somali communities

Electricity: 220 volts, 50Hz, round two-pin plugs

Time Zone: UTC/GMT+1

Country Dialing Code: 46

Area Code: 8

Did You Know?
Stockholm's subway is also known as the world's longest art gallery at 68 miles/ 109 kilometers. The majority of the subway's 100 stations include paintings, sculptures and mosaics.

Orientation:
Stockholm is the capital of Sweden and is located on the southeastern coast of the country.
Stockholm weather
Average Temperatures
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Rainy Days
Average Annual Rainfall:
19.3" / 48.9 cm
Top Stockholm Trips
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The art and design lover's Stockholm
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Stockholm for the family
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A Week of Green: The best of outdoor Stockholm
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Top Rated Activities
Moderna Museet (Moderna Museum)
Swedish and international modern art
Drottninggatan
Happening street
Ice Skating in Kungsträdgården
Winter skating
Skansen
Open-air museum and zoo
Kulturhuset
House of culture
 
Top Rated Places To Stay
Radisson SAS Royal Viking Hotel
In the heart of the city
A&Be Hotel
Ideal for sports fans
Abbes Globen Arena
Good location for visiting Globe Arena
Abbes Stora Nygatan
Cheap stay in the heart of it all
Adlon Hotell
Hi-tech hotel
 
Top Rated Restaurants
Mamas and Tapas
Rowdy tapas bar
Chutney
Quality veggies
Aubergine
Award-winning restaurant
Blå Lotus
Young spirit
Blåbär
Popular cafe
 
Top Rated Nightlife
ABSOLUT ICEBAR
Ice baby
Spy Bar
Playground for the rich
Nalen
Legendary entertainment palace
Café Anno
Beautiful hotel café
Dramaten (Royal Dramatic Theatre)
Home to Sweden's international stars