Stockholm Cruise Blog

Grand Hotel

alundgren — Wed, 09 May 2012 08:16:52 +0000

The Facts — There is nothing about the Grand that is not grand. In areas ranging from service to location, Stockholm’s Grand Hôtel has excelled for more than 130 years. It is not a coincidence that past guests include both film stars and high-profile politicians. Grand Hôtel also gives a roof over the heads of [...]

Scandic Anglais

alundgren — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:36:35 +0000

The Facts — A favorite for families with kids and party-goers alike, this hotel in downtown Stockholm combines a whole range of traits that are often associated with Sweden. One of those traits has to do with Scandic Anglais‘ claim as being environmentally friendly — in addition to being both stylish and efficiently managed. The hotel [...]

Great Video That Will Make You LOVE Stockholm

Ralph Grizzle — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:57:01 +0000

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Hotel Stureplan

alundgren — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:30:16 +0000

The Facts – for urbanites, Hotel Stureplan is an excellent choice. Located within walking distance to some of the hotspots of Stockholm’s nightlife, guests will also find the Humlegården park and the National Library of Sweden nearby. A range of other attractions are also within easy access from the hotel, which is one of Stockholm’s [...]

Hilton Stockholm Slussen

alundgren — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 01:30:38 +0000

The Facts – Located on the trendy island of Södermalm, Hilton Stockholm Slussen features one of the best views of the Swedish capital. In fact, one of the most well-known Swedish novels of all times, August Strindberg’s Röda rummet (The Red Room) takes off with a description of the same view: Stockholm, seen from the [...]

Something To Look At: Stockholm Ranks High On Quality Of Life & Beauty

alundgren — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:41:22 +0000

“Beauty on water” – that’s a Stockholm slogan that cruise passengers to the Swedish capital are likely to meet a couple of times during their stay in the city. The slogan quite aptly describes the city of Stockholm: Not only is the city built on a number of islands but also it features a large [...]

Reader Wants To Know How To Book A Segway Tour & Visit The Icebar Stockholm In One Day

Ralph Grizzle — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 23:29:03 +0000

Q. I’m cruising to Stockholm on NCL in August, and I’d like to try a Segway tour. Can you offer advice as to who to contact and how to make it happen? I would also love to visit the Icebar if both can be done on the same day. A. I experienced and wrote about [...]

Cruise Planner: Midsommar & Other Events You Will Not Want To Miss When Cruising To/From Stockholm

alundgren — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:58:35 +0000

One hundred years after August Strindberg passed away, his lifetime achievements continue to glow as brightly as ever. Strindberg is probably the most well-known Swedish author of all times (despite Stieg Larsson’s more recent success with the Millennium trilogy). The fact that it’s been 100 years since Strindberg passed away will not go unnoticed in Stockholm, which [...]

Eat like a (true) Viking at Aifur

alundgren — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:30:00 +0000

If you’re looking for a true Viking experience when visiting Stockholm, you might want to consider not taking off your blinders until you’ve reached one of the spots that offers a proper picture of this part of Sweden’s history. One of those spots is a newly opened restaurant: Sweden’s first Viking eatery. Aifur is the [...]

Billboard Buzz, See The City Where The Movie Was Filmed: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

Ralph Grizzle — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:40:57 +0000

I can’t wait to see the Hollywood version of “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.” Earlier this year, I watched the Swedish version, with rapt attentiveness, despite having to follow the dialogue through subtitles (in all, there were three Swedish movies based on the Stieg Larsson trilogy, known as “The Millennium Series,” and I have [...]