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| Experience Stockholm! Discover Vasa - The Vasa is the world's only surviving 17th-century ship and one of the foremost tourist sights in the world. The ship is displayed in a purpose-built museum not far from the hostel. Open 08.30-18.00 daily. www.vasamuseet.se Skansen is the world's oldest open-air museum and is situated on the island of Djurgården close to Backpackers Inn. Visitors to Skansen meet a miniature historical Sweden reflected both in the buildings and their surroundings - from the Skåne farmstead in the south to the Sami camp in the north. The venues illustrate the different social conditions in which people lived in Sweden between the 16th century and the first half of the 20th century. The majority of houses and farmsteads are from the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. www.skansen.se Gamla Stan (the old town) is the original Stockholm. The town was set up during the 1300 century. There are about 3000 people living in the old city today. Most buildings are from the 1700 and 1800 century. If you can spare a few hours take the time to walk about the old town. The dominant building in the old city is the king's castle. The old town is the place to be if you want to experience the town's pulse. The area has Stockholm's biggest ranges of restaurants, tourist shops, studios and museums. There are many wonderful paths to walk in the old town. www.gamla-stan-stockholm.se |
| Eating and entertaining Pelikan - Classic restaurant, beer- and dining hall style, with typical Swedish home cooking food on the menu. A bit far from the hostel, but genuine, simple, popular and pleasant. Main courses between SEK160-210. www.pelikan.se Gröna Lund - Swedens oldest amusement park. Roller costers and other typical amusement experiences with a excellent view over Stockholm. www.gronalund.se |
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