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What To Do in Stockholm

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Stockholm is full of a variety of unique activities and attractions.  Daytime tourist destinations, night time clubs, becoming the 5th ABBA member, shopping sprees, a geek’s dream, and restaurants are all just minutes away. Below are some tips for you during your stay!

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Tourist Attractions :

The Royal Palace
The Royal Palace of Stockholm is His Majesty The King’s official residence and is also the setting for most of the monarchy’s official receptions. The palace is a daily place of work for The King and Queen as well as for the various departments that make up the Royal Court.
www.kungahuset.se

Fotografiska Museet
Fotografiska is an international meeting place where everything revolves around photography. Located in the heart of Stockholm, the museum has an exhibition space of 2,500 square meters, and features 4 major exhibitions per year and approximately 15-20 minor exhibitions.
www.fotografiska.eu

The Vasa Museum
The Vasa ship capsized and sank in Stockholm 1628. After 333 years on the sea bed the mighty warship was salvaged and the voyage could continue. Today Vasa is the world’s only preserved 17th century ship and the most visited museum in Scandinavia.
www.vasamuseet.se/en

City Hall
Stockholm City Hall, with its spire featuring the golden Three Crowns, is one of the most famous silhouettes in Stockholm. It is one of the country’s leading examples of national romanticism in architecture. The City Hall was designed by the architect Ragnar Östberg is built from eight million bricks.
www.visitstockholm.com

Tekniska Museet
As Sweden´s biggest museum of technology, we also have a national charter to preserve our technological and industrial history as part of our cultural heritage.
www.tekniskamuseet.se

Gamla Stan (Old Town)
Gamla Stan, the Old Town, is one of the largest and best preserved medieval city centers in Europe, and one of the foremost attractions in Stockholm. This is where Stockholm was founded in 1252.
www.visitstockholm.com

ABBA: The Museum
ABBA The Museum is more than an ordinary museum. Naturally, the members’ costumes, gold records, original items, memorabilia, and much, much more are here. But at this museum you are an important part of the experience! We simply want you to experience the feeling of being the 5th ABBA member.
www.abbathemuseum.com

Gröna Lundamusement Park
Gröna Lund is an amusement park in Stockholm, Sweden. It is on the seaward side of Djurgården Island. Lots of restaurants and concerts, too!
www.gronalund.com

Sightseeing Tours :

City Sightseeing Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
See the spectacular sights of Stockholm during a City Sightseeing hop-on, hop-off bus tour. Disembark whenever an attraction captures your interest then simply await the next City Sightseeing bus when you want to continue your tour. Venture to 14 stops scattered around the city, seeing legendary landmarks like the Vasa Museum, the Stockholm Royal Palace and the Gamla Stan.
www.viator.com

Under the Bridges of Stockholm Tour
The complete boat sightseeing tour if you’re looking to see Stockholm from the water! Step on board and let us guide you to the most famous parts of the city. We’ll travel under fifteen bridges and pass through a lock that is connecting the Baltic Sea with Lake Mälaren.
www.stromma.se

Nightlife :

Södermalm
The vibe in the streets of Södermalm is relaxed, creative and trendy, especially in the Sofo area. This neighborhood offers a myriad of vintage stores, eclectic shops, Swedish fashion, galleries and design stores, mixed with an abundance of places to eat and drink.
www.visitstockholm.com

Stureplan
Stureplan is more than an address, it is Stockholm’s symbol for luxury and style. Business people, models and celebrities teem past the square’s famous “mushroom” to visit some of the city’s most exclusive clubs and restaurants. The velvet ropes are very popular so be prepared for long lines and selective entry (sometimes VIP only)!
http://www.visitstockholm.com

Where to Stay in Stockholm

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WordCamp will be held at the Waterfront Congress Centre, which is located right next to the harbor and Stockholm’s Central Station.

The closest location you can stay at is the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel (2 246 SEK). This is directly connected to the Waterfront Congress Centre. The hotel boasts that it “provides an ideal location in the heart of the city. Many of the 414 sleek rooms and suites combine thoughtful amenities with scenic views of the bay area and city hall. RBG Bar & Grill offers convenient on-site dining with delicious international cuisine.”
www.radissonblu.com/en/waterfronthotel-stockholm

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Get a Good Deal with Hotel Urban Deli

We have partnered with Hotel Urban Deli (1 090 SEK) for a deal on hotel rates. The hotel describes itself as “perfectly located right next to the subway station and only a few blocks from Stockholm Central Station. Hotel With Urban Deli offers 106 designed rooms conveniently placed one floor below ground level. To guarantee a perfect night sleep we have equipped the rooms with comfortable beds, nice bed linen and soundproof doors. On top of that there’s no disturbing sunlight! If you are interested in tech specs; all rooms have extra large TVs, good sound system as well as probably the fastest wifi in Sweden!”
www.hotelwith.se/en (use code Triggerfish16 on the website for discount)

Below is a list of popular and well known hotels nearby the Congress Centre. You will see descriptions from the hotel’s themselves along with an estimate cost per night:

Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel (2 156 SEK)
Guests can walk to nearby sites like Stockholm Central Station and the House of Culture. Other popular destinations lie within a 2-kilometer radius including Stockholm Concert Hall, where Nobel Prize winners are honored. Elegant styling and modern amenities also set this 4-star accommodation apart. Standard conveniences in all 459 rooms and suites include a mini bar and Free high-speed, wireless Internet.
www.radissonblu.com/en/royalvikinghotel-stockholm

Elite Hotel Adlon (2 650 SEK)
The Elite Hotel Adlon is housed in a classical building on Vasagatan in central Stockholm. The charming hotel now offers 121 hotel rooms. It offers the best location next to the Central Station.
www.elite.se/en/hotels/stockholm/hotel-adlon

Scandic Klara (2 871 SEK)
A quiet corner in the midst of all the commerce where you can have a conference in modern facilities with a welcoming atmosphere. Take some time for yourself and slip into the sauna after exercising in the gym or sit back in the restaurant for a bite to eat. You stay in the midst of the commerce, on a quiet street which runs parallel to the Drottninggatan shopping street. You can easily reach all that Stockholm has to offer from here.
www.scandichotels.com/hotels/sweden/stockholm/scandic-klara

Icebar

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Nordic C Hotel (730 SEK)
Our location in Stockholm is unbeatably central. Shopping streets, sights and museums are within walking distance, and we are the perfect base for your stay in the Swedish capital. Don’t miss a unique visit to ICEBAR by ICEHOTEL STOCKHOLM, located in our hotel. There’s no cooler bar in town.
www.nordicchotel.se

BEST WESTERN PLUS Time Hotel (1 845 SEK)
A wonderful four-star hotel, centrally located in Stockholm. At Time Hotel we welcome you with a warm atmosphere in a vibrant part of central Stockholm. Our hotel located minutes from Odenplan has a modern, Asian-inspired design that will make your stay extra enjoyable. All our guests are welcomed into a large, airy lobby with bright colors which will make you feel at home! All of our guests have free Wi-Fi and access to our relaxation room with sauna. Hotel guests have free access to the gym and pool nearby Planet Fitness
www.timehotel.se

Sheraton Stockholm Hotel (2 466 SEK)
The Sheraton Stockholm Hotel is situated in the heart of Stockholm’s central business district. At the Sheraton Stockholm Hotel we offer magnificent views. From our view room you can see the historical buildings of the Old Town, the southern island in the background, and last but not least – City Hall.
www.sheratonstockholm.com

Hilton Stockholm Slussen (2 890 SEK)
Find Hilton Stockholm Slussen in the hip Södermalm area, with fantastic views over the water and Old Town. Stay just a walk away from top attractions and the city center. Take in the airy decor and natural light that make up our accommodations and indulge at our two restaurants and bar. Meet with colleagues, then venture out and explore all Stockholm has to offer. Whether you’re here for work or play, our hotel serves as the perfect base.
www.hiltonhotels.com/sv_SE/sverige/hilton-stockholm-slussen

Lady Hamilton Hotel (1 865 SEK)
Lady Hamilton Hotel is a personal, feminine and romantic hotel with a superb location next to the Royal Palace in Old Town. The charming atmosphere adds to the wonderful collection of folk style antiques that can be found throughout the hotel.
www.thecollectorshotels.se/en/lady-hamilton

Airbnb
If you want a unique stay outside of established hotels, you can also look for Airbnb locations throughout and around Stockholm:
www.airbnb.com/s/stockholm