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Airport  
Stockholm-Arlanda airport is 45 km north of the city. Arlanda has four passenger terminals, confusingly numbered 2-5, and the new F Piren, which is an extension to terminal 5 and mainly serves the Star Alliance groups such as SAS, Lufthansa and Thai. A free shuttle bus links all terminals. Terminal 2 is used by British Airways and Finnair, Terminals 3 and 4 handle domestic routes, and Terminal 5 other international flights such as SAS, KLM and Lufthansa. Facilities for the business traveller at Stockholm-Arlanda include the SkyCity business area, which houses a number of exhibition halls, and the Radisson SAS SkyCity Hotel. The Radisson SAS Arlandia Hotel (Tel: 506 840 00), 2 km from the airport, has meeting space and day rooms with showers. The quickest and easiest way to get from Arlanda airport to central Stockholm is by Arlanda Express. The high-speed airport train covers the 45 km to Stockholm Central Station in 20 mins. It departs every 15 mins from Arlanda between 0535 and 0005 and from Central Station between 0505 and 2335. One-way tickets are SKr160 when purchased from the bright yellow ticket machines at the airport or train station, but cost an extra SKr30 if bought on the train. SAS passengers travelling only with hand luggage may check in for their flight on board the train. The airport station is also served by a number of long-distance mainline rail services. Taxis are available outside the arrivals halls of all terminals, but check beforehand that you will only pay the official fixed fare of SKr435 to the city centre. Otherwise, drivers will hope you don't notice the meter is running during the 45-min journey, which can double the approved rate. Flygbussarna, airport buses depart for the central bus station (Cityterminalen) every 10-15 mins between 0455 and 2215. The journey takes about 45 mins and a one way ticket costs SKr80. Tickets can be bought at the desk marked 'Car Park and Bus Tickets' before leaving the arrivals lounge. One-way tickets with Arlanda Express cost SEK160 when purchased beforehand and SKr190 if bought on the train. 

About Stockholm 
The Swedish capital is situated between the Baltic sea to the east, and Lake Mälaren to the west. It is built on 14 islands, with the northern part of the city built on the mainland. Spires and palaces seem to float around a majestic harbour, and new vistas of parkland and imposing architecture greet the visitor at every corner, justifying the city's romantic sobriquet of 'Beauty on Water'. Although greater Stockholm covers 4,900 sq km - of which 30% is water and 30% is parkland - the downtown area of Norrmalm is compact. A leisurely walk or short cab ride will take you to meetings in the main business areas around Norrmalmstorg, Sveavägen, Drottninggatan and Blasieholmen. A hire car is advisable, however, if you are travelling north to the industrial area between the city and Arlanda Airport. 
An overall impression of the capital's layout can be gained from the top of Kaknästornet, Scandinavia's tallest building, on the island of Djurgården. This gives a panoramic view of the city's neat division into one third water, one-third parkland and one-third urban development, plus a 24,000-island archipelago to the east, which becomes the Stockholmer's playground in summer, and protects against harsh Baltic storms in winter. Such an environment is jealously guarded by the green-minded Stockholm City Council, which keeps the waterways crystal clear for swimming and fishing, and has ruled that the city's Eco Park, a world first, can never be built on. 

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Trips out of Stockholm are made easy by the Excursion Shop, located in Sweden House at Hamngatan 27. Operated by the Stockholm Information Service, the one-stop shopping facility covers attractions within the greater Stockholm area, all listed in the booklet 'Run Away for a Day'. While many of these are only available between May and Sept, the Swedish capital claims it is a year-round destination and out-of-season visitors will still find plenty to do. 
In high season, the best way to see the city is to join Stockholmers out on the water, taking a Thousand Island Cruise around the archipelago on a restored turn-of-the-century vessel; SKr 785 including lunch and a two-course dinner or SKr 595 for lunch and a simpler evening meal. There are also boat trips to the 18c Drottningholm Palace, residence of the royal family and the 'Swedish Versailles', where operas and concerts are performed every summer with original 18c stage settings. Or board a steamboat bound for the picturesque town of Mariefred, tour Gripsholm Castle, stop for lunch at the venerable Gripsholm Inn and return on a combination of narrow gauge and high-speed rail. Other popular trips are to the yachting centre of Sandhamm and the Viking settlement and museum at Birka, while a pleasant sea journey is to the historic fortress town of Vaxholm, capital of the archipelago. The quayside Vaxholm Hotel has an excellent restaurant. 

Around the City 
Licensed taxis are the most convenient transport for business purposes. Identified by yellow number plates and an official sticker, they can be hired at ranks or hailed on the street if the sign Ledig (vacant) is illuminated. Each cab company operates its own tariff after an initial charge of SKr25-30, so it's worth checking the fare beforehand, which will generally work out at 25% more than the London equivalent. Major credit cards are accepted and the tip is included in the fare. 

What is Interesting 
Gamla Stan (Old Town): Stockholm's original settlement was founded in 1252 and the city's various historical strata are evident in cobbled streets, narrow lanes and elegant buildings. Reached across the Norrbro Bridge, attractions here include the Royal Palace, the Cathedral - housing a celebrated sculpture of St George and the Dragon - and Stortorget (the main square). There is good shopping on Österlånggatan and Västerlång-gatan, with a worthwhile pit stop in the old Den Gyldene Freden tavern, before squeezing along Mårten Trotzigs Gränd, an alleyway just 90cm wide in places. 

Kungliga Slottet: The 18c rococo-style Royal Palace in the Old Town is no longer a royal residence, although King Carl XVI Gustav and Queen Silvia keep their offices here and it is used on ceremonial occasions. Many parts are open to the public, including state apartments, the treasury, armoury and throne room. Aim to coincide your visit with the changing of the guard, which takes place at 1210 Mon-Sat and 1310 on Sun. Don't miss the Museum Tre Kronor, which tells the story of the old royal castle that was ruined in the 1697 fire. By Norrbro Bridge, Gamla Stan. Open May-Aug 1000-1600 daily, Sept-Apr 1200-1500 Tues-Sun. 

Stadshuset: The town hall is a splendid mix of architectural styles with a 325ft central tower and a historical mosaic. It is the venue for the Nobel Prize awards each December, followed by a grand banquet in the Blue Hall. In summer, it's worth paying the SKr15 admission fee, taking a deep breath, and climbing the tower for panoramic views (open daily May-Sept only, 1000-1600) while a SKr50 guided tour covers the rest of the building. City Hall has a number of grand function rooms for year-round entertaining. Try the Nobel Menu in the Stadshuskällaren restaurant Hantverksgatan. 

Vasa Museum: The Swedish Mary Rose. King Gustavus II Adolphus was so anxious to intimidate Sweden's enemies that he ignored warnings about the top-heavy superstructure of his mighty warship, which promptly turned turtle on her maiden voyage in 1628. 
The Vasa rested in the harbour silt for more than three centuries before being raised almost intact in 1961 and undergoing painstaking restoration to become the world's only complete 17c warship. Galärvarvet, Djurgården. Open daily 1000-1700 (Wed till 2000), admission SKr60. 

Historiska Museet (Museum of National Antiquities): The jewel of Stockholm's 70 or so museums houses fine collections of glass, ceramics, weapons and textiles from the ancient, Viking and medieval periods. The star attraction is The Gold Room, a vault containing more than 3,000 gold and silver artefacts, including Roman coins and medallions, and the largest hoard of gold discovered in Sweden. 13-17 Narvavägen. Open Tues-Sun 1100-1700 (Thurs till 2000), admission SKr60. 

Moderna Museet (Museum of Modern Art): Renovated and reopened in Feb 1998, under the curatorship of Briton David Elliot, the museum houses a fine collection of Swedish and international works spanning the 20c. The building, designed by Rafael Moneo, is itself a work of art. Skeppsholmen. Open Tues-Thurs 1100-2000, Fri-Sun 1100-1800, admission SKr60. Further collections can be found at Nationalmuseum, Millesgården, Liljevalchs Konsthall and Prince Eugen's Waldemarsudde. 
Nordiska Museet (National Museum of Cultural History): This extravagant Renaissance building on Djurgården portrays daily life in Sweden from the 1520s to the present. Opened in 1907, the museum was created by Artur Hazelius who started to collect objects in 1872 to educate future generations about old Nordic farming culture. More than 1.5 million exhibits show how Swedes live and celebrate their rituals. Djurgårdsvägen 6-16. Open Tues-Thurs 1000-2000; Fri-Sun 1000-1700, admission 60 SKr. 

Skansen: The world's first open-air museum opened in 1891 to show the newly industrialised Swedes how people once lived. The charming Town Quarter has wooden urban dwellings and crafts like glass blowing and printmaking. Nordic flora and fauna are on display everywhere. Many festivals are celebrated here. Djurgården, open Jan-Apr 1000-1600; May: 1000-2000; Jun-Aug 1000-2200; Sep-Dec 1000-1600, admission SKr 30-60.