Stockholm never ceases to amaze me. A relative of mine, who has been living there for decades, told me he feels the same way; "Although I'm a resident I often go into the city centre, stroll around and simply inhale the atmosphere and the beauty of this magnificent city, just like a tourist would". Says it all.
That’s incredible! The sail through the Stockholm archipelago was absolutely one of the highlights for us. It was like a magical maze of nature and beauty-just stunning and definitely something special!
I am very happy that you like my country Sweden and that you felt that you got more energy on your long adventure. That both the capital Stockholm and beautiful Gotland were exciting for you to explore. Welcome back!
The Stockholm archipelago is breathtaking with its countless islands and beautiful scenery. It’s a special place that left us with a lasting impression. 😊
bztravel@@bztravelOut of curiosity: Do cruises like this advise passengers when they're about to sail in through such scenery like Stockholm or Rio de Janeiro? I've often seen cruise ships arriving at the crack of dawn and felt sorry for anyone missing the scenery.
Wow, that’s incredible! Growing up in the Stockholm archipelago must have been magical, surrounded by all that beauty. What a special place to call home! 😊
@@bztravel yes it was. but it was not always easy. I remember it could be tricky to get to school sometimes. I had to travel to another larger island. during bad weather we could get stranded.
You hit all the sweet sports in 2 days. If you come back there is plenty more to experience. Try the residential palace of Drottningholm with the magnificent gardens, and maybe Birka/Björkö both of which you can reach by very scenic boat rides. Or the subway stations which are the longest art gallery in the world (most are on the blue line). Just a few tips, there are tons more to explore. Side note: I remember the Vasa in its wet dock and going to see it there and later in its first museum being constantly showered in water to keep it from deteriorating, yet I have still to see it in its final place. It is gorgeous and a national treasure despite the embarrassment it was originally...
@@bztravel if you like art, history and music you should definitely try and catch a play at the Drottningholm royal theater. It is the oldest still functioning theater in the world with many original sets. The ingenuity of the scenemakers and special effects of the times is just great. Look it up to learn more.
Beautiful video! Thanks! But one correction. The King and Queen does not live in Stockholm Palace. It is their working place. They live in Drottningholm Palace just north west outside Stockholm. You can visit that palace too. Go from the city by boat or tunnelbana/bus. The castle is gorgeous and have lovely surroundings. Welcome back! 😊
Such a beautiful city with so much to do and see. That hand carved ship was amazing. I would’ve had a hard time choosing what to see too. At least you had two days.
how nice that you were here and also liked it, welcome back :) You did really good activities, boating is the best, there is even more to see if you enter the lakes and boat inland. Can recommend a visit in December as well, magical to go by boat when the city lights up.
Thanks! 😊 We had a fantastic time and Stockholm was one of the highlights of our entire World Cruise. One of the places we want to return and spend more time for sure.
@@bztravelAnother tip is to stay at the Elite Marina Hotel, it's the hotel next to where your boat ported, so you get the same view from the hotel, and you can also walk along the water where you first local boattransfer went with many awsome restaurant. A local boattransfer takes you from the hotel to the city or the old town or the island where the Viking museum is for only ~4USD each one way.
As a swede here, and Stockholm resident, I can tell you guys that you unfortunately missed the most cool museum in stockholm and one of the most famous ones,if not the most famous one, Skansen museum..the oldest outside museums in the world. That is a must when visiting Stockholm to go in there.. In a top 3 list I would put Skansen,Wasa museum and the Nordic Museum...Stockholm is PACKED with great museums..but these ones are the top ones..
Your husband has a good sense of direction, he's perfectly correct as to how your cruise ship and subsequently the ferry travelled when pointing on the map.
😊 Zarko does have a pretty good sense of direction, but we’ll admit, the dotted line on the map definitely gave him a bit of a boost! Glad you enjoyed the video and our navigation skills!
Beautiful - on my list! What a treat - that sail in was breathtaking - the stillness of the early morning was just sublime - thank you again for sharing. Looking forward to the next stop!
Tip from a local Stockholmer, book a 24 hour local Swedish or Finnish cruise between Finland and Sweden, costs only 50-100 USD, get the whole round trip with food and accommodation plus the view through the archipelago :)
It really was special-those reflections in the water were something else. We don’t get to see that kind of stillness very often, and it made the sail-in unforgettable. Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for coming along with us! More adventures ahead!
@@bztravelYes, then you can again experience the boat trip through the archipelago :) There are different boats and price ranges so there are options for everyone's needs.
FAT 21 means "Cask no 21". S:t Erik is the patron saint of Stockholm. He was a king of pre-Sweden that is buried in Uppsala Cathedral, the main church of the Swedish lutheran church.
😊 You’re right, no presidents in Sweden! We appreciate the correction, and we’ll make sure to keep that in mind for next time. Stockholm has been an incredible city to explore!
Owning an island definitely sounds grand! As we sailed by, we couldn’t help but admire them and wonder what daily life is like-commuting, getting groceries, and just the logistics of living on your own little slice of paradise. It’s fascinating to think about!
@@bztravel Most of them are summer houses and there are small food shops in the archipelago or they buy on the way out to the house . Plus some big freezers and refrigerators . Buying an island with a privet house on it that's on thing , but buying an island without a privet house on it (the state owns it) requires a lot of different permits from the municipality .
Not exactly, the oldest preserved letter mentioning Stockholm is from 1252. Stockholm has however obviously still existed for quite some time at that point since the same letter effectively demoted Sigtuna from capital status by giving it city rights. You wouldn't just write to the capital that "Hey you guys have city rights now." and give that command from a place that just popped into existence. Stockholm was established somewhere between 1190 and 1240. By 1252 it officially replaced Sigtuna as the economic and political centre, which means it must have de facto achieved that status earlier.
It is actually not fjords but fjards. Fjard and fjord were originally the same word, and they generally meant sailable waterway. In Scandinavia, fjords dominate along the North Sea coast while fjards dominate the Baltic Sea coast.
The beer looked good....warm I guess since you are in a cold climite and people drink warm beer in colder climates.....also did you happen to taste the warm soft serve ice cream that tastes like oil.....I will admit the Swedish women are some of the most beautiful in the world........
Stockholm never ceases to amaze me. A relative of mine, who has been living there for decades, told me he feels the same way; "Although I'm a resident I often go into the city centre, stroll around and simply inhale the atmosphere and the beauty of this magnificent city, just like a tourist would". Says it all.
30 000 islands in Stockholm archipelago. 270 000 islands in Sweden
That’s incredible! The sail through the Stockholm archipelago was absolutely one of the highlights for us. It was like a magical maze of nature and beauty-just stunning and definitely something special!
I am very happy that you like my country Sweden and that you felt that you got more energy on your long adventure. That both the capital Stockholm and beautiful Gotland were exciting for you to explore. Welcome back!
😊 We absolutely loved Sweden-both Stockholm and Gotland were incredible to explore.
The Stockholm archipelago is truly stunning.
The Stockholm archipelago is breathtaking with its countless islands and beautiful scenery. It’s a special place that left us with a lasting impression. 😊
bztravel@@bztravelOut of curiosity: Do cruises like this advise passengers when they're about to sail in through such scenery like Stockholm or Rio de Janeiro?
I've often seen cruise ships arriving at the crack of dawn and felt sorry for anyone missing the scenery.
saw my childhood home 2 minutes in when you were cruising by. It was indeed magical growing up there in the archipelago
Wow, that’s incredible! Growing up in the Stockholm archipelago must have been magical, surrounded by all that beauty. What a special place to call home! 😊
@@bztravel yes it was. but it was not always easy. I remember it could be tricky to get to school sometimes. I had to travel to another larger island. during bad weather we could get stranded.
Hello from sweden... great video , from my home town:) hope you have / had great time in Stockholm.:)👍
That sail in was so beautiful. The mirror images on the water were amazing .
Those reflections were stunning, and it felt like every step in Stockholm brought a new and delightful surprise. Such a beautiful city!
Welcome back
You hit all the sweet sports in 2 days. If you come back there is plenty more to experience. Try the residential palace of Drottningholm with the magnificent gardens, and maybe Birka/Björkö both of which you can reach by very scenic boat rides. Or the subway stations which are the longest art gallery in the world (most are on the blue line). Just a few tips, there are tons more to explore.
Side note: I remember the Vasa in its wet dock and going to see it there and later in its first museum being constantly showered in water to keep it from deteriorating, yet I have still to see it in its final place. It is gorgeous and a national treasure despite the embarrassment it was originally...
Thanks for the awesome tips! 😊 Thanks for sharing, and we’ll definitely be back for more! 😊
@@bztravel if you like art, history and music you should definitely try and catch a play at the Drottningholm royal theater. It is the oldest still functioning theater in the world with many original sets. The ingenuity of the scenemakers and special effects of the times is just great. Look it up to learn more.
Beautiful video! Thanks!
But one correction. The King and Queen does not live in Stockholm Palace. It is their working place.
They live in Drottningholm Palace just north west outside Stockholm. You can visit that palace too. Go from the city by boat or tunnelbana/bus. The castle is gorgeous and have lovely surroundings. Welcome back! 😊
Thank you so much for the kind words and the correction! 😊 That’s great to know. Thanks for the tip, and we hope to come back soon!
Such a beautiful city with so much to do and see. That hand carved ship was amazing. I would’ve had a hard time choosing what to see too. At least you had two days.
Glad you enjoyed the video! 😊 Stockholm really is a beautiful city with so much to offer!
The square in front of the Nobel Museum have been the center of the city since the 13th century.
how nice that you were here and also liked it, welcome back :) You did really good activities, boating is the best, there is even more to see if you enter the lakes and boat inland. Can recommend a visit in December as well, magical to go by boat when the city lights up.
Thanks! 😊 We had a fantastic time and Stockholm was one of the highlights of our entire World Cruise. One of the places we want to return and spend more time for sure.
@@bztravelAnother tip is to stay at the Elite Marina Hotel, it's the hotel next to where your boat ported, so you get the same view from the hotel, and you can also walk along the water where you first local boattransfer went with many awsome restaurant. A local boattransfer takes you from the hotel to the city or the old town or the island where the Viking museum is for only ~4USD each one way.
As a swede here, and Stockholm resident, I can tell you guys that you unfortunately missed the most cool museum in stockholm and one of the most famous ones,if not the most famous one, Skansen museum..the oldest outside museums in the world. That is a must when visiting Stockholm to go in there.. In a top 3 list I would put Skansen,Wasa museum and the Nordic Museum...Stockholm is PACKED with great museums..but these ones are the top ones..
Your husband has a good sense of direction, he's perfectly correct as to how your cruise ship and subsequently the ferry travelled when pointing on the map.
😊 Zarko does have a pretty good sense of direction, but we’ll admit, the dotted line on the map definitely gave him a bit of a boost! Glad you enjoyed the video and our navigation skills!
Nice video🇸🇪
Thank you! 🇸🇪😊 Glad you enjoyed it!
Stockholm Slott/Palace was built when Sweden was as most powerful. A superpower in Europe a short period.
Beautiful - on my list! What a treat - that sail in was breathtaking - the stillness of the early morning was just sublime - thank you again for sharing. Looking forward to the next stop!
Tip from a local Stockholmer, book a 24 hour local Swedish or Finnish cruise between Finland and Sweden, costs only 50-100 USD, get the whole round trip with food and accommodation plus the view through the archipelago :)
Thanks for the awesome tip! 😊We’ll definitely keep that in mind for when we return. It sounds perfect for a future visit!
It really was special-those reflections in the water were something else. We don’t get to see that kind of stillness very often, and it made the sail-in unforgettable. Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for coming along with us! More adventures ahead!
@@bztravelYes, then you can again experience the boat trip through the archipelago :) There are different boats and price ranges so there are options for everyone's needs.
FAT 21 means "Cask no 21".
S:t Erik is the patron saint of Stockholm. He was a king of pre-Sweden that is buried in Uppsala Cathedral, the main church of the Swedish lutheran church.
Enjoy the city. Just one comment. We don't have presidents, hence there is no "presidential palace".
😊 You’re right, no presidents in Sweden! We appreciate the correction, and we’ll make sure to keep that in mind for next time. Stockholm has been an incredible city to explore!
Well, Stockholm itself are built on 14 islands.
30,000 islands are around Stockholm. Sweden has 270,000 islands.
That’s truly amazing! Sweden’s natural beauty is on another level! 🌍
@@bztravel We have a pretty nice country 🥰
31:54 It is both depends on the size of the island and how much money you have Of course 🙂
Owning an island definitely sounds grand! As we sailed by, we couldn’t help but admire them and wonder what daily life is like-commuting, getting groceries, and just the logistics of living on your own little slice of paradise. It’s fascinating to think about!
@@bztravel Most of them are summer houses and there are small food shops in the archipelago or they buy on the way out to the house .
Plus some big freezers and refrigerators .
Buying an island with a privet house on it that's on thing , but buying an island without a privet house on it (the state owns it) requires a lot of different permits from the municipality .
On the Finnish side of the archipelago there are 40 000 islands.
Wow, that’s incredible!
stockholm was founded in 1252
Not exactly, the oldest preserved letter mentioning Stockholm is from 1252. Stockholm has however obviously still existed for quite some time at that point since the same letter effectively demoted Sigtuna from capital status by giving it city rights.
You wouldn't just write to the capital that "Hey you guys have city rights now." and give that command from a place that just popped into existence. Stockholm was established somewhere between 1190 and 1240. By 1252 it officially replaced Sigtuna as the economic and political centre, which means it must have de facto achieved that status earlier.
It is actually not fjords but fjards. Fjard and fjord were originally the same word, and they generally meant sailable waterway. In Scandinavia, fjords dominate along the North Sea coast while fjards dominate the Baltic Sea coast.
Fjärd
The american ignorance is here in full swing!
You are too kind!
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The beer looked good....warm I guess since you are in a cold climite and people drink warm beer in colder climates.....also did you happen to taste the warm soft serve ice cream that tastes like oil.....I will admit the Swedish women are some of the most beautiful in the world........
Zarko wouldn’t touch a warm beer, no matter the climate. 😄 Thanks for the comment!
What on earth are you talking about? We don’t drink warm beer.
Swedes doesn't drink warm beer. Maybe the scots did that centurys ago, i don't know.