It was nice that you started with a small historic description of Stockholm and Sweden. Couple of comments; Finland was never ever occupied by Sweden, it was an integral and core part of the Swedish Kingdom. During Napoleonic wars Russia (as always) attacked Sweden and the eastern part was carved out. Not due to culture, language or anything but just geographical reasons. The area which is now Stockholm was an important hub long before it was founded, from stone age, nordic bronze age and the vendel period, through the viking age to medevial time when Stockholm officially became a town according the new way of defining towns. A minor thing obviously, you are not wrong but nice to clarify.
1:43 Nope, the Royal family doesn't actually live there anymore. They moved to Drottningholm Castle in 1981. It's about 10 km west of Stockholm city. It's well worth a visit, in the summer, one can take a ferry there, which is the nicest way to get there, or go by subway and bus, which is a bit cheaper. There is a really beautiful park, and a very nice location by the water. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The castle theatre, built in the 1760s, is still in use, and it's stunning. The Royal castle is just the work place for the Royal family nowadays. The Crown Princess and her family live in another castle, Haga slott, which is about 5 km north of Stockholm city. That's where the King grew up.
Yes. Everybody knows they don't actually live there. but it's the official address ot Swedish Crown, and the Headquarters of the Swedish royals. Drottningholm is meant to be a secret residence. ;)
Really nice video of my hometown! If you like history, you reallt should visit the Livrustkammaren, the museum of the Swedish historical royalties. It´s placed under the Royal Palace and it is very fascinating. The Royal Palace, where the Royal family works and represents but not lives, is also amazing and worth a visit. Also Skansen, the open-air-museum at Djurgården with Swedish animals and historical buildings is great. Hope you can back to visit again!
Oh yes this sounds really good! I think most museums were closed when I was there as it was Monday but I will try and visit on another day and see all the museums 🙂
The avicii museum had me in tears, the room that had all 4 walls with a screen on and his DJ set up broke me and had me listening to him 24/7 all over again
It was so sad! I was a big fan 10 or so years ago and brought me right back. I didn't have a 7/11 hot dog (I'm veggie so not sure if they did veg options) but did use the toilets, they were great!
Just to clarify: the Stockholm archipelago has 30000 islands. Stockholm city is mostly built on islands but not all 30000 of them😁 If you are ever in Stockholm in the summer I can recommend taking a boat with Vaxholmsbolaget - ideally one of the old steam boats - for an archipelago tour. I'm biased but in my opinion the outer archipelago is one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
Between the 17th and the 19th century the Riddarhuset (House of Nobility) worked as the chamber of the nobility in the Parliament of the Estates. Riddarholmskyrkan (Riddarholmen Church) has huge significance in Sweden's history, since it's the historical burial church for our kings.
Com back in spring or summer same city different people 😂 by the way the Royal Palace is the official residence but not where the king and queen live. They live on Drottningholm Palace wonderful place very much worth a visit, next time visit the cathedral definitely worthwhile. Other must sees is Vasamuseum, City Hall, and Nobel Prize museum! Ps I’m a local guide here in lovely Stockholm
@@ClairesFootstepsthe City Hall amazing building. The Vasamuseum and a boat tour. If you like i could guide you as I’m a qualified Tourist guide for Stockholm.
You really should spend more time in Stockholm. In Djurgården alone can take a day to cover. Along Abba museum there are four other museums to cover swedish Culture and history with old buildings, and a warship from 1600's... And Zoo and amusement park...
The Vasa (ship) museum is an amazing place. It is the only remaining ship from that era in the world. You should take your time and go through alll the smaller side exhibiotions, where they talk about the life on board and many, many other interesting facts about the ship and life in the 17th century
Just checking out this video…. Let me know if you’re coming to Stockholm again…. I’m living in Stockholm and it would be fun to grab some fika and do a vlog together 😊
@@ClairesFootsteps Been to London countless times, Scotland from coast to coast and really liked Stirling, recently I've tried to get up on Mount Snowdon. I'm making my 3rd attempt in May-June, just gotta try to be in central Wales on a day when it doesn't rain 30mm+ 😅
@@Quirderph The term "Gamla Stan," which means "Old Town," became the common name for the historic center of Stockholm as the city expanded and modernized. Originally, this area was known as "Staden mellan broarna," or "The City between the Bridges," because it is situated on an island connected by several bridges. As Stockholm grew, new districts and neighborhoods were developed, and the need to distinguish the historic core from the newer parts of the city led to the adoption of the name "Gamla Stan."
Talking about Gustav III, why not watch The marriage of Gustav III, with Jonas Karlsson as the king, and Iben Hjejle as the queen. Welcome back to Sweden, and Stockholm. You must read about Samuel Owen before you return to Stockholm, and Alfred Rickman as well.
In your reserach did you miss the Stockholm blood bath? It happened in Stortorget in 1520. You did not go to the Wasa museum?!?! That should be illegal if you have not been there before.
I hadn't heard about that no, I'll read a bit more into it and go next time. I think it was shut when I was there (Monday). Would definitely like to return!
A 1000 years before the Swedish Empire, Vikings spread to exactly the same areas. (Vikings originates from the middle of Sweden, and then they spread to Norway and Denmark, and further on.) Then, 1000 years later, Norway, Finland, and Denmark existed as countries when Sweden took them over, and the Swedish Empire was created. BUT Russia didn't exist when Sweden had that area. Russia is a very young country founded in the 17th century by the Tsars. Before that, Russia was called the Moscow State, and was an area just around Moscow. Stockholm as a settlement/village dates back 1500 years, maybe even 2000 years. "Stock" translates "Log" "Holm" translates "Small island" So the original village, Stockholm, was just Gamla Sta'n (The Old Town) Why didn't you tell more about Gamla Sta'n, maybe the oldest town in Northern Europe. Walking on 2000 year old streets, but telling that Stockholm is 700 years old ??? Stockholm got its official "town rights" 700 years ago, thats something completely different!
Thanks for all the information, all very interesting! Yes, I meant that it became a town, next time I will do a bit more of a look into the older history. This was just a general overview.
By "Gustav III opposed this" (proto-democracy) he launched a false flag attack on Helsinki to start a war with Russia and used that as an excuse for a military coup.
Who is this Avicci guy, I'm swedish I don't know who this dude is. I've heard of him, but what are his importance? Did he do anything important like the great ones? Beatles, Black Sabbath, Rolling Stones, Kiss, Bruce Springsteen...or just a silly modern pop artist?
He was a great DJ of the time, I liked his music a lot, and very sad that he passed so young. Depends on your tastes if you like him or not but I wouldn't call him (or anyone tbf) silly just because they're contemporary 🙂
He was a completely ordinary DJ that somehow got to be famous. If you look up the word "overrated" in a dictionary, you get his picture and life story in a single sentence.
@@stefanhakola8980 It's clear you don't know what you're talking about. He wasn't just a DJ, a DJ doesn't produce and write his own music. Avicii blended country with EDM in a way that was never heard of before. Please educate yourself before you're writing stuff like this.
He was a producer who collaborated with artists from various genres and he had a unique sound. He won 1 billboard award and was nominated for 5 more as well.
It was nice that you started with a small historic description of Stockholm and Sweden. Couple of comments; Finland was never ever occupied by Sweden, it was an integral and core part of the Swedish Kingdom. During Napoleonic wars Russia (as always) attacked Sweden and the eastern part was carved out. Not due to culture, language or anything but just geographical reasons. The area which is now Stockholm was an important hub long before it was founded, from stone age, nordic bronze age and the vendel period, through the viking age to medevial time when Stockholm officially became a town according the new way of defining towns. A minor thing obviously, you are not wrong but nice to clarify.
Thanks for the information, will take all that on board!
1:43 Nope, the Royal family doesn't actually live there anymore. They moved to Drottningholm Castle in 1981. It's about 10 km west of Stockholm city. It's well worth a visit, in the summer, one can take a ferry there, which is the nicest way to get there, or go by subway and bus, which is a bit cheaper. There is a really beautiful park, and a very nice location by the water. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The castle theatre, built in the 1760s, is still in use, and it's stunning.
The Royal castle is just the work place for the Royal family nowadays. The Crown Princess and her family live in another castle, Haga slott, which is about 5 km north of Stockholm city. That's where the King grew up.
They still work there, isn't that enough :)
Yes. Everybody knows they don't actually live there. but it's the official address ot Swedish Crown, and the Headquarters of the Swedish royals. Drottningholm is meant to be a secret residence. ;)
11:40 That sidewalk sign made me laugh 😂
And me! 😂
Really nice video of my hometown! If you like history, you reallt should visit the Livrustkammaren, the museum of the Swedish historical royalties. It´s placed under the Royal Palace and it is very fascinating. The Royal Palace, where the Royal family works and represents but not lives, is also amazing and worth a visit. Also Skansen, the open-air-museum at Djurgården with Swedish animals and historical buildings is great. Hope you can back to visit again!
Oh yes this sounds really good! I think most museums were closed when I was there as it was Monday but I will try and visit on another day and see all the museums 🙂
What a nice video! Happy you enjoyed our city, welcome back anytime!! :D
Aw thanks very much!
1:42 Ive been there at Lions Hill guarded the Royal Castle 30 years ago.
The avicii museum had me in tears, the room that had all 4 walls with a screen on and his DJ set up broke me and had me listening to him 24/7 all over again
Also.. did you visit a 7-eleven and have one of the hot dogs! They’re amazing haha
Another one, did you use the toilets in the ikea building? They’re the most peaceful toilets in the world! Serene music with a woodland backdrop! 😂
It was so sad! I was a big fan 10 or so years ago and brought me right back. I didn't have a 7/11 hot dog (I'm veggie so not sure if they did veg options) but did use the toilets, they were great!
Very nice video! I love Stockholm ...best town in Sweden. And I'm from the south =)
stockholm is beautiful
A very nice video from my hometown. Lookin forward to the train ride😎
Just to clarify: the Stockholm archipelago has 30000 islands. Stockholm city is mostly built on islands but not all 30000 of them😁
If you are ever in Stockholm in the summer I can recommend taking a boat with Vaxholmsbolaget - ideally one of the old steam boats - for an archipelago tour. I'm biased but in my opinion the outer archipelago is one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
Haha yes that makes sense, got a bit mixed up there 😅 thanks for the tip! My mum is visiting in the summer so will send her the recommendation
Between the 17th and the 19th century the Riddarhuset (House of Nobility) worked as the chamber of the nobility in the Parliament of the Estates.
Riddarholmskyrkan (Riddarholmen Church) has huge significance in Sweden's history, since it's the historical burial church for our kings.
Com back in spring or summer same city different people 😂 by the way the Royal Palace is the official residence but not where the king and queen live. They live on Drottningholm Palace wonderful place very much worth a visit, next time visit the cathedral definitely worthwhile. Other must sees is Vasamuseum, City Hall, and Nobel Prize museum! Ps I’m a local guide here in lovely Stockholm
I'm planning another trip for May! 🤞 Definitely need to visit a few more places! What's your favourite site in the whole city?
@@ClairesFootstepsthe City Hall amazing building. The Vasamuseum and a boat tour. If you like i could guide you as I’m a qualified Tourist guide for Stockholm.
You really should spend more time in Stockholm. In Djurgården alone can take a day to cover. Along Abba museum there are four other museums to cover swedish Culture and history with old buildings, and a warship from 1600's... And Zoo and amusement park...
Yes definitely! It was a Monday so quite a few museums were closed. I will return at some point, would like to do more boat trips too
The Vasa (ship) museum is an amazing place. It is the only remaining ship from that era in the world. You should take your time and go through alll the smaller side exhibiotions, where they talk about the life on board and many, many other interesting facts about the ship and life in the 17th century
Just checking out this video…. Let me know if you’re coming to Stockholm again…. I’m living in Stockholm and it would be fun to grab some fika and do a vlog together 😊
Thank you! I'll let you know!
good video
It seems you enjoy visiting Sweden about as much as I enjoy visiting the UK :)
Yeah I loved it! Where in the UK have you visited? 😊
@@ClairesFootsteps Been to London countless times, Scotland from coast to coast and really liked Stirling, recently I've tried to get up on Mount Snowdon. I'm making my 3rd attempt in May-June, just gotta try to be in central Wales on a day when it doesn't rain 30mm+ 😅
"Gamla stan" (old town) was formerly known as "The city between the bridges".
Why formerly?
@@Quirderph The term "Gamla Stan," which means "Old Town," became the common name for the historic center of Stockholm as the city expanded and modernized. Originally, this area was known as "Staden mellan broarna," or "The City between the Bridges," because it is situated on an island connected by several bridges.
As Stockholm grew, new districts and neighborhoods were developed, and the need to distinguish the historic core from the newer parts of the city led to the adoption of the name "Gamla Stan."
you need to taste the dring called glug is hot as tea has alcohol and flakes of almond it's for christmas in scandinavia
Glögg.
@@annicaesplund6613 I was just about to say hahaha! Glögg doesn´t hav almonds in it, but you usually add almonds and raisins!
Aka mulled wine
@@annaerikssonkihlbergGlögg is not the same as Mulled Wine but it shares a lot of similarities with that
So you did not see her drinking glögg in the video?
Talking about Gustav III, why not watch The marriage of Gustav III, with Jonas Karlsson as the king, and Iben Hjejle as the queen.
Welcome back to Sweden, and Stockholm. You must read about Samuel Owen before you return to Stockholm, and Alfred Rickman as well.
Interesting, I will take a look at those thankyou! Hoping to get back to Stockholm in May 🙂
Even kings and a queen is buried in the Riddarholm church.
In your reserach did you miss the Stockholm blood bath?
It happened in Stortorget in 1520.
You did not go to the Wasa museum?!?!
That should be illegal if you have not been there before.
I hadn't heard about that no, I'll read a bit more into it and go next time. I think it was shut when I was there (Monday). Would definitely like to return!
A 1000 years before the Swedish Empire, Vikings spread to exactly the same areas.
(Vikings originates from the middle of Sweden, and then they spread to Norway and Denmark, and further on.)
Then, 1000 years later, Norway, Finland, and Denmark existed as countries when Sweden took them over, and the Swedish Empire was created.
BUT Russia didn't exist when Sweden had that area.
Russia is a very young country founded in the 17th century by the Tsars.
Before that, Russia was called the Moscow State, and was an area just around Moscow.
Stockholm as a settlement/village dates back 1500 years, maybe even 2000 years.
"Stock" translates "Log"
"Holm" translates "Small island"
So the original village, Stockholm, was just Gamla Sta'n (The Old Town)
Why didn't you tell more about Gamla Sta'n, maybe the oldest town in Northern Europe.
Walking on 2000 year old streets, but telling that Stockholm is 700 years old ???
Stockholm got its official "town rights" 700 years ago, thats something completely different!
Thanks for all the information, all very interesting! Yes, I meant that it became a town, next time I will do a bit more of a look into the older history. This was just a general overview.
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when you get to finland tast the finnish pudding it's soar called mammy
Mämmi is for easter , so she will have to come back for that
@@janerikholtter You can get it all over the year though... Shops have it in the freezer...
By "Gustav III opposed this" (proto-democracy) he launched a false flag attack on Helsinki to start a war with Russia and used that as an excuse for a military coup.
Thanks for the info! I only had a quick look at the history as was curious about the statue. Will read up on it a little more!
Who is this Avicci guy, I'm swedish I don't know who this dude is. I've heard of him, but what are his importance? Did he do anything important like the great ones? Beatles, Black Sabbath, Rolling Stones, Kiss, Bruce Springsteen...or just a silly modern pop artist?
He was a great DJ of the time, I liked his music a lot, and very sad that he passed so young. Depends on your tastes if you like him or not but I wouldn't call him (or anyone tbf) silly just because they're contemporary 🙂
He invented gustavsberg toilets.
He was a completely ordinary DJ that somehow got to be famous. If you look up the word "overrated" in a dictionary, you get his picture and life story in a single sentence.
@@stefanhakola8980 It's clear you don't know what you're talking about. He wasn't just a DJ, a DJ doesn't produce and write his own music. Avicii blended country with EDM in a way that was never heard of before. Please educate yourself before you're writing stuff like this.
He was a producer who collaborated with artists from various genres and he had a unique sound. He won 1 billboard award and was nominated for 5 more as well.