Stockholm Cruise Blog

A Visit To Stockholm’s City Hall

Ralph Grizzle — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:38:50 +0000

One of Stockholm’s most popular tourist attractions, City Hall is one of Sweden’s leading examples of national romanticism in architecture. It was opened on Midsummer’s Eve in 1923, built from eight million bricks and anchored by a tower that rises to a lofty height of 106 meters. At the top of the tower, the three [...]

Stortorget, Stockholm’s Most Beautiful Square?

Ralph Grizzle — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:39:31 +0000

Gamla Stan’s largest square, Stortorget (“Stor,” means “large;” and “torget” means “square”), was once the venue for public hangings and site of the “Bloodbath of 1520,” the mass execution of Swedish nobles by a Danish king that led to revolt and Sweden’s becoming a sovereign state. Stortorget today is stunningly beautiful and bordered by tall, [...]

A New Terminal For Stockholm

Ralph Grizzle — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:43:12 +0000

Our friends over at the Stockholmtown Blog have posted a new article about Stockholm’s newest cruise terminal, now under construction. For the full story, click here.

Scenic Stockholm By Segway

Ralph Grizzle — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:50:17 +0000

One fun way to see Stockholm: by Segway. The 90-minute guided tour takes you along Strandvagen and into Djurgarden for one invigorating tour. The tour begins with a practice and familiarization session in the shopping center, Gallerian, before Segwaying to Kungstradgarden (the Royal Garden) and Nybroviken. Continue along Strandvagen to Djurgarden. Once at Djurgarden, glide [...]

A Top Tourist Attraction: Stockholm’s City Hall

Ralph Grizzle — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:31:45 +0000

It was opened on Midsummer's Eve in 1923, built from eight million bricks and anchored by a tower that rises to a lofty height of 106 meters. ... The City Hall is open to the public through guided tours held daily in Swedish and English and other languages during the summer.

Video: See Stockholm On A Baltic Cruise

Ralph Grizzle — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:52:10 +0000

Stockholm is one of the key turnaround ports on Baltic Cruises. See the video for an inspirational overview of what Baltic cruises offer.

Stockholm Hotels: Sheraton Hotel

Ralph Grizzle — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:20:35 +0000

Biggest Hotel, with 465 guest rooms. The Facts — The newly refurbished Sheraton Stockholm is a large downtown hotel in a convenient location for touring Stockholm and offering stunning views of Lake Mälaren. Opposite the waterfront and not far from either the Central Station for the Metro or the Arlanda Express for transport to and [...]

Stockholm Hotels: Hotel Stureplan

Ralph Grizzle — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:19:34 +0000

Editor’s Choice: Best Boutique Hotel The Facts — An inviting and historic 19th century boutique hotel situated in the heart of Stockholm, Hotel Stureplan is a classic European hotel that is set within the cityscape rather than dominating the neighborhood. The Stureplan’s restaurant Per Lei (which translates to “For You”) provides classic Northern Italian cuisine [...]

Featured Video: Stockholm’s Historic Museum

Ralph Grizzle — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:29:11 +0000

Day Diversion With Easy Access: A Visit To Saluhall In Trendy Ostermalm

Ralph Grizzle — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 23:39:06 +0000

Saluhall is one of the Stockholm's oldest markets and one of the world's top ten markets, according to a 2007 ranking by Bon Appetit magazine. The market is situated in trendy Ostermalm, easily accessible by metro (tunnelbana) or by foot, only a 5-minute walk from Scandic Anglais, Hotel Stureplan, Grand Hotel or Radisson SAS Strand.