The Stockholmtown Blog

The way the Swedish krona has plummeted vis-à-vis the Euro and the Dollar over the last year, might not make Sweden's Central Bank very happy, but it has huge benefit for visitors: the already quite affordable capital of Scandinavia has developed into the bargain of the century for anyone with Euros or US Dollars in their pockets.

Stockholm is no longer expensive . And since June of last summer, the exchange rate of the Swedish krona has taken quite a hit, de facto lowering prices a further 15-30% for visitors from mainland Europe and the US. What this means for anyone planning a corporate meetings or incentive trip, is obvious: you simply get a whole lot more bang for your buck (or Euro...).

What hasn't changed, of course, is Stockholm itself. It's still one of the most stylish, clean, safe and beautiful places anywhere, with superb hotels and restaurants, history and culture everywhere you look and not to be forgotten: an archipelago of some 30 000 islands and skerries, literally at you doorstep.

We love Stockholm is a blog focusing on the best kept secrets in Stockholm. He writes in english. In april he lists the five best things to do in Stockholm in april. Check it out

According to Mercer's 2008 Cost of Living index, Stockholm is no longer an expensive city. Stockholm lands in place nr 31. Top three are Moscow, Tokyo and London. Oslo is the 4th expensive place to live in according to the index, Copenhagen the 7th and Helsinki the 21st place.  

Here are some tips on how to save money as a tourist in Stockholm.

Attractions: We have several big attractions in the city that are free to visit.

The Stockholm City Museum, the Culture house of Stockholm - Kulturhuset and Liljevalchs Art Gallery. And last but not least: one of the main attractions of the City is free of charge: Gamla stan (the Old town). It has also become a tradition with photo exhibitions at Raoul Wallenbergs Square. Right now an exhibition named Rites of Life

For more culture attractions I would like to recommend Åmells fine art dealers. There exhibitions are always free of charge. Galleries around Hudiksvallsgatan is also free of charge.

Sightseeing- Instead of a guided buss tour, you can by the Stockholm Card (you got the brochure-the little green book) which gives you free entrance to 75 museums and attractions in the city, free access to the public transportation, free boat sightseeing on several tours and other free  offerings.

We can offer two attractions with free entrance that are on the Unesco World Heritage list. The Woodland cemetary Skogskyrkogården and the beautiful gardens outside the Drottningholm Palace. (Stockholm Card lets you in to the palace for free)

The subway in Stockholm is said to be the world's longest art exhibition. It is 110 kilometres long and 90 of the 100 subway stations are decorated in different ways.

In the summertime, Stockholm offers several different places where you can swim and enjoy the sun. Please look at

An easy and environmental way to get around in the city is to rent a bike. Why not explore the National City park on bike

Eating out: Several restaurants have cheaper lunchprices (Dagens Lunch)  So do as the Swedes eat your main meal for lunch. Hötorgshallen food hall is a great place to go for a cheap take away lunch.

Due to fashion week in Stockholm I will have limited access to my blog  during the upcomming week. Will be back on friday February 1st with great updates I hope.....

Stockholm is a walking city ? especially in the summer. Why not explore the city from above? Here are some ideas that you can read more about on Stockholmtown:
Kaknästornet, Djurgården
Stadshustornet, Kungsholmen

Vanadislunden, Vasastan,
Bredablick or Solliden at Skansen,
Skinnarviksberget, Monteliusvägen, Katarinahissen (Katarina elevator), Fjällgatan and Fåfängan on Södermalm