Do you need advice about Stockholm?

[north-bound]

We've seen the Changing of the Guard (on Princess Victoria's birthday in 2008!) but have never been inside the Palace. I've gotten information on their web site about times and prices but wonder if they ever run-out of tickets? I can't find any where to order tickets in advance (as Buckingham Palace). I have E-mailed a question but have not received an answer yet.

 

We'd like to see at least the Royal Apartment and Gustav III´s Museum of Antiquities - I understand there's a combination ticket.

 

 

One reason there are never a lot of people going inside palace could be that it is not very much to see. It cannot be compared to what you see in other palaces in Europe.

 

But there is one museum inside the palace that is more interesting, at least in my mind, and that is Livrustkammaren (The Royal Armoury). This museum tells us things about how our royals lived through the centuries. Here is a link so that you can have a look what it is about

 

http://www.livrustkammaren.se/default.asp?id=3032&refid=0

[Bet & Peg]

north-bound ~ THANK YOU so much!! You've cleared up so much! You're much, much better than the Royal Palace site!! I guess from you indicated we can spend a few minutes seeing the Palace rooms and then head for the Armory my DH will like that! I did find the Royal Armory somewhere but not the link you sent which is excellent!

 

One more question if you don't mind - is the Royal Armory the same as the King Gustav III Museum of Antiquities??

 

Thanks much!

[Ultima Thule]

One more question if you don't mind - is the Royal Armory the same as the King Gustav III Museum of Antiquities??

No, the King Gustav III Museum of Antiquities as a (rather small if I'm correctly informed) collection of antique statues what the king brought home from Italy in 1784. It's in the basement of the northern side wing of the building.

 

The entrance of the Armory is on the south side and the museum is in the cellar of the east side of the palace and still further down there is a hall for Royal carrages under the southern side wing.

 

Then there is also the "Three Crown" museum that tells about the old palace what was destroyed in a fire 1687 and about the building of the new palace. Entrance from north. That museum takes up much of the basement on the northern and west side.

 

One level up, on the ground floor on the south side (the palace is built on a hill so thats why entrances are on different levels) is the entrance to the Royal Chapel, the Hall of State and the steps to the Treasury far below the palace.

 

On the ground floor west side, finally, is the entrance to the palace itself with exhibitions on the first and second floor (some 36 rooms in total I think)

Edited March 17, 2010 by Ultima Thule

[floridafolks]

For Ultima Thule,

 

Could you tell me where the La Mano sculpture is on Katarinavagen. Is it near the Slussen metro? Thanks for your help. Is it near Teater Dur & Moll? Also is it possible to walk from Slussen metro down Katarinavagen to Fjailgatan to get back to Stadsgarden pier 167? How long do you think that would take? I have heard the view from there is very nice - maybe stopping at Kaffestuga Cafe.

 

Thanks again . You have been so helpful answering my questions.

[north-bound]

Floridafolks; From Slussen it is possible to walk up Katarinvägen towards Fjällgatan. La Mano is near the top of Katarinavägen, so not at the Slussen end. If you are on the way back to the ship at Stadsgården you walk along Fjällgatan, at the end of Fjällgatan turn right into Erstagatan and then left down Folkungagatan towards the ship.

 

Fjällgatan does have a lovely view of Stockholm on one side. And very nice old hoses on the other.

 

Should you want to extend the walk a bit and make it even more interesting, take the lift Katrinahissen up from Slussen and walk in towards Mosebacke torg, a pleasant little square. From there take a few steps up into Fiskargatan and you will be in an area with narrow cobblestone streets and small old wood houses here and there. You will have to make it down a bit to see La Mano in Katarinavägen, there are stairs here and there.

[north-bound]

One more question if you don't mind - is the Royal Armory the same as the King Gustav III Museum of Antiquities??

No, as Ultima Thule has already answered it is not at all the same. There is little reason to see the museum of Antiquities, just a few old statutes that really have nothing to do with Stockholm. In my mind the palace rooms are not all that interesting either, but that may be just my opinion.

 

If you would be interested in another museum very close to the palace there is the Museum of Medieval Stockholm. It is located on the same small island as the parliament building, under the bridge that goes straight north from the palace. Here is a link:

http://www.medeltidsmuseet.stockholm.se/index.php?sprak=english

[floridafolks]

Floridafolks; From Slussen it is possible to walk up Katarinvägen towards Fjällgatan. La Mano is near the top of Katarinavägen, so not at the Slussen end. If you are on the way back to the ship at Stadsgården you walk along Fjällgatan, at the end of Fjällgatan turn right into Erstagatan and then left down Folkungagatan towards the ship.

 

Fjällgatan does have a lovely view of Stockholm on one side. And very nice old hoses on the other.

 

Should you want to extend the walk a bit and make it even more interesting, take the lift Katrinahissen up from Slussen and walk in towards Mosebacke torg, a pleasant little square. From there take a few steps up into Fiskargatan and you will be in an area with narrow cobblestone streets and small old wood houses here and there. You will have to make it down a bit to see La Mano in Katarinavägen, there are stairs here and there.

 

Thank you for the info-- so La Mano is near the intersection of Katarinavagen and Fjallgatan? How long would it take to walk from Slussen Metro to stadsgarden pier 167 via katarinavagen-fjallgatan-erstagatan-folkungagatan. I thought walking would allow us to see the sculpture and the view better than a bus. What do you think? I just want to allow plenty of time to get back to the ship.

[Ultima Thule]

Floridafolks, regarding La Mano:

 

http://maps.google.fi/?ie=UTF8&ll=59.318034,18.080921&spn=0,359.988027&z=17&layer=c&cbll=59.318004,18.081081&panoid=D5aq5WRvqo_X-0pK8WP65Q&cbp=12,159.31,,0,5

[Bet & Peg]

north-bound ~ Once again THANK YOU for the fantastic lead to the Medieval Museum - sounds like it's a real treasure! Just the entrance sounds scary and interesting! Its on our list - the rooms upstairs in the Royal Palace may get crossed off!!

 

Now another question - if you have time! On the Medieval links page, my husband found the Historiska Museet - this also looks good from the web site. Do you know anything about this museum? (I think we might have actually passed it in our 2008 visit walking back to our van - eight of us traveled through Sweden with Swedish our son-in-law. That day we had enjoyed a Smorgasborb on a wonderful ferry trip to Voxholm. Needless to say my husband was the only one interested in the tank parked in the courtyard of a large building!)

Any information would be greatly appreciated!

[Al_Frescoe]

 

Now another question - if you have time! On the Medieval links page, my husband found the Historiska Museet - this also looks good from the web site. Do you know anything about this museum?

 

 

Needless to say my husband was the only one interested in the tank parked in the courtyard of a large building!)

 

Any information would be greatly appreciated!

 

The Historiska Museet is not to be confused with the Armémuseum (Army museum, the one with the tank in the courtyard).

 

If you are into Vikings the Historiska Museet is the one for you. For military buffs the Army museum is the ticket. I will post links below ... have fun.

 

http://www.historiska.se/misc/menyer-och-funktioner/menyer/globala-menyn/inenglish/

 

http://www.sfhm.se/templates/pages/ArmeStandardPage.aspx?id=1069&epslanguage=SV

 

Al

[Bet & Peg]

Al_Frescoe ~ Thank You for the info and sites - you've cleared it up - we must have walked past the Army Museum - I know we parked on a side street and walked to Strandvagen (beautiful buildings!) to get the ferry.

 

Now another museum - maybe I can hide it from my DH or we'll never make the boat!!

 

All the Swedes - tack så mycket for all your help!!!

 

Of all the "history" museums which is the best???? (I know it depends on what WE like - but maybe gathering opinions will help - we won't have time for everything!)

[skirbyz]

acjb - Thank you for offering your advice! My wife and I will be in your wonderful city for a day in early August on the Eurodam. We will be heading first to the Vasa Museum, and after that to City Hall. I'm an amateur photographer and really want to see the view from the tower! What is the best way to get to the City Hall from the Vasa Museum, since they are on opposite ends of the city? And about how long will it take? Thank you!! OH, and what is your favorite spot to photograph in the city? Again, thank you!

 

Tom and Judy

Skirbyz

Reston, Virginia

[Kugel]

Royal Caribbean does an excursion to Tivoli Gardens and a canal boat ride. They charge $86 for 4 hours. Is this possible to do by ourselves for less (it would have to be a lot less thinking we need taxis) or is there a local tour company that does it that I can contact? Thanks in advance.

[Kugel]

Oops sorry posted the last to here instead of Copenhagen. Although do you know of a local company in Stockholm I can use instead of the ships excursion.

[flower91882]

I'm interested in exploring the Hagaparken while we're in Stockholm. I've researched bus and train transportation and I *think I've figured out how I can get there and back, but it still makes me nervous. How easy do you think it is to find a taxi from Hagaparken back downtown or back to the port? I have the phone number, but since we don't speak any Swedish, I'm not sure if it would be very easy to call for a taxi to pick us up.

 

Suggestions?

[Al_Frescoe]

I'm interested in exploring the Hagaparken while we're in Stockholm. I've researched bus and train transportation and I *think I've figured out how I can get there and back, but it still makes me nervous. How easy do you think it is to find a taxi from Hagaparken back downtown or back to the port? I have the phone number, but since we don't speak any Swedish, I'm not sure if it would be very easy to call for a taxi to pick us up.

 

Suggestions?

 

If you use one of the major taxi firms you will not have any problems getting a car in English. I suggest Taxi Stockholm. Call them and they will send a car pretty fast.

 

you are the first visitor I have seen here inquiring about Hagaparken, may I ask why? Just curious.

 

Al

[flower91882]

you are the first visitor I have seen here inquiring about Hagaparken, may I ask why? Just curious.

 

Al

 

Thanks.

 

From what I've seen and researched, it just seems very pretty. I'll be different from the city walks and museum touring we plan to do in other ports.

[Sheal]

Hi,

 

My understanding is that it starts at Nybroplan at 11:45, guards cross over Noorbro Bridge, ending at the palace. I read that the guards arrive at the Palace at 12:15 (1:15 on Sundays and Holidays)? When does the ceremony end?

 

 

Thank you very much,

 

Sheal

[Sheal]

Hi,

 

I have 4 people in our group. Rather than purchasing 4 travelcards (400 SEK) could we just purchase a strip of 16 (180 SEK)to cover the following trips? Can the tickets be used for the ferry?

 

Our plans are bus 76 from Frihamnen to Vasa, ferry from Vasa to Slussen and then bus 76 back to pier. I'm guessing this would be 12 tickets?

 

If I can use the individual tickets, can these strips be purchased at the info shop or at the ticket machine at the bus stop?

 

Thanks so much,

 

Sheal

[north-bound]

I have 4 people in our group. Rather than purchasing 4 travelcards (400 SEK) could we just purchase a strip of 16 (180 SEK)to cover the following trips? Can the tickets be used for the ferry?

 

The strip has 16 coupons. You will need 2 coupons per person on the bus in the morning and again 2 per person when going back to the ship. So that would be covered by the 16 strip. But a coupon strip cannot be used on the ferry. The cost for a ticket on the ferry is 40 kronor per person. So the total cost would be 180 kronor plus 160 kronor. A little less than the travel card, which covers unlimited public transport, including the ferry from Slussen.

 

I think that the info shop will have coupon strips as well as travel cards. Neither can be bought at the ticket machines, only individual tickets that would be more expensive. And only if you have Swedish coins or a credit card that works, some cards issued in another coutry will not work.

[north-bound]

Hi,

 

My understanding is that it starts at Nybroplan at 11:45, guards cross over Noorbro Bridge, ending at the palace. I read that the guards arrive at the Palace at 12:15 (1:15 on Sundays and Holidays)? When does the ceremony end?

 

The guards march from The Army Museum (near Nybroplan) and arrive at 12.15 (1.15 on Sundays). That is when the ceremony starts. The ceremony itself is short but at least during the summer months it is usually followed by a marching concert by the escorting army music. And that is what most people come for. I think the whole thing at the palace could take one hour.

[north-bound]

Thanks.

 

From what I've seen and researched, it just seems very pretty. I'll be different from the city walks and museum touring we plan to do in other ports.

 

Have you been to Stockholm before? If so I may understand that you want to do something different.

 

But if not it seems very strange to want to leave the city to spend your time in a park. Stockholm is a beautiful city, and most cruise passengers who have been on a Baltic cruise seem to rate St Petersburg, Copenhagen and Stockholm as the most interesting cities.

 

It is not to critisize your decision, it just seems so difficult to understand.

Edited March 20, 2010 by north-bound

[Sheal]

Thank you north-bound,

 

I wanted to be sure we didn't miss the ceremony.

 

Sheal

[giraffelt]

I know that Sweden is famous for its glass. however, we would like to find a gallery that sells studio or art glass i.e. glass made by an individual craftsperson/artist as opposed to something produced by a factory (kosta, boda etc). I have found one gallery Blas & Knoda in sodermalm stockholm.

 

now for my 2 questions: is it possible to walk from stadsgarden where our ship is docking, s167 to be precise, to hornsgatan 26a sodermalm? from google maps it looks like there is a highway which might block pedestrian traffic.

 

are there studio art galleries in gamla stan?

 

thanks in advance.

[Ultima Thule]

Is it possible to walk from stadsgarden where our ship is docking, s167 to be precise, to hornsgatan 26a sodermalm? from google maps it looks like there is a highway which might block pedestrian traffic.

 

If you refer to Söderleden, then it goes in fact in a tunnel under the street, so that should be no problem to cross.

Edited March 22, 2010 by Ultima Thule