Stockholm, Sweden travel guide
Stockholm-Arlanda Airport is the largest airport in the Nordic countries. Located near the town of Märsta, 37 km north of Stockholm and 40 km southeast of Uppsala in Sweden. It is easy to get to Stockholm city centre from the airport, you can take a train, which may be the fastest way, as well as bus, or taxis which offer fixed rates. You can also reserve private transportation to await your arrival with a Stockholm Airport car hire.
The airport is complete with everything you might need before heading to the city. there are 35 stores, 33 restaurants, and in case you arrive late you have your choice of three different hotels right at the airport. The terminals are very uniquely designed, terminal 5 departures has an almost space-age homey feel, full of warm colors, with wood-laminate flooring, creative lighting, and steel-blue internal structures.
The capital of Sweden, Stockholm is made up of 14 islands connected by some 50 bridges on Lake Mälaren. Come for the modern Scandinavian architecture, fairy tale towers, and the old town with lots of green space, and be pleasantly surprised by the city's very lively cosmopolitan culture. Take a car hire Stockholm Airport to enjoy the freedom of your own transportation as you peruse the sights.
- Local time in Stockholm, Sweden:
- GMT+1
- Population of Stockholm, Sweden:
- 829,417
Tourist attractions at Stockholm, Sweden
Gamla Stan
Visit Stockholm's Old Town, known as Gamla Stan, for a view of the beautifully preserved historical heart of Stockholm. Walk around and enjoy the greenery of this area and all of the old buildings. Here you can also visit the Riddarholmskyrkan, a very well preserved medieval church.
The Globe
Known as the Globentorget, this giant white sphere has been one of the most eye-catching features of the city's skyline since it was built in 1989. The Globe is a giant arena which can accommodate up to 16,000, and is the world's largest spherical building. Stop here for a hockey game or other sporting event, or maybe a concert, depending on what is going on during your stay.
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Klara kyrka
In English the Church of Catherine, named after Princess Catherine, mother of King Charles X of Sweden on Södermalm hill. You will notice the church form several vantage points around the city, but it is well worth checking up close as you ride around town in your car hire Stockholm, Sweden.
Recommended daytrips from Stockholm, Sweden
Grinda
Park your Stockholm, Sweden car hire at Strömkajen, opposite the Royal Palace and take a ferry tour of one of the world's most spectacular archipelagos. Stretching 80n kilometers east of the city, it comprises 24,000 islands, islets and rocks.
The ferry to Grinda lasts from 75 minutes to nearly 3 hours, depending on your choice of boat. During the summer Strömma Kanalbolaget offers a day cruise of 11 hours which indludes lunch, dinner, and guided tours.
Möja, Sandhamn, and Utö
The islands of the Stockholm archipelago offer a wide variety of nature, from the lush green of the inner archipelago to the bare cliffs of the most distant outposts. Some have restaurants, hostels, and country stores, while others are entirely deserted islands.
The islands of Möja, Sandhamn, and Utö are popular destinations further out. You can purchase a card entitling you unlimited travel among the islands for up to 16 days of island hopping.
Junibacken
Are you a fan of Pippi Longstocking? Visit the island of Djurgarden where you can visit this indoor theme-park dedicated to the world of children's stories by Swedish authors.
Hotels at Stockholm, Sweden
Berns Salonger
Central Hotel
Vasagatan 38
111 20 Stockholm
Sweden
Tel +46 (0)8 566 208 00
Fax +46 (0)8 24 75 73
Local conditions for Stockholm, Sweden
Thu, 24 May 2012 10:50:00 +0200
Thursday at 10:00 CEST:
sunny. 15°C (59°F)
Temperature: 15°C (59°F), Wind Direction: E, Wind Speed: 4mph, Relative Humidity: 55%, Pressure: 1033mb, rising, Visibility: EX
Weather forecast for Stockholm, Sweden
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Thursday
Sunny intervals, Max Temp: 21°C (70°F), Min Temp: 11°C (52°F)
Max Temp: 21°C (70°F), Min Temp: 11°C (52°F), Wind Direction: ESE, Wind Speed: 3mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1033mb, Humidity: 44%, Sunrise: 03:52CEST, Sunset: 21:38CEST
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Friday
Sunny, Max Temp: 24°C (75°F), Min Temp: 15°C (59°F)
Max Temp: 24°C (75°F), Min Temp: 15°C (59°F), Wind Direction: ESE, Wind Speed: 1mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1031mb, Humidity: 44%, Sunrise: 03:50CEST, Sunset: 21:40CEST
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Saturday
White cloud, Max Temp: 18°C (64°F), Min Temp: 10°C (50°F)
Max Temp: 18°C (64°F), Min Temp: 10°C (50°F), Wind Direction: N, Wind Speed: 11mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1027mb, Humidity: 42%, Sunrise: 03:48CEST, Sunset: 21:42CEST
Airport Information
- Airport name:
- Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
- Airport code:
- ARN
- Phone number:
- +46(0)8 797 6000
- Fax number:
- +46(0)8 797 8600
- Address:
- Stockholm-Arlanda Airport LFV 190 45 Stockholm-Arlanda Sweden
- Map:
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- Distance from airport to Stockholm:
- Stockholm city || 23 Miles / 37 km / 60 minutes by rental car from Downtown Stockholm
- Car Rental office location:
For car rental in Stockholm airport you can find counters for main car hire companies in Stockholm Airport. These car rental companies include:
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
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Airlines providing airport services to Stockholm, Sweden
- Adria Airways
- Aeroflot
- Aerosvit Airlines
- Air Åland
- Air Baltic
- Air Berlin
- Air China
- Air France
- Arkia
- Austrian
- B&H Airlines (Air Bosna)
- Blue1
- British Airways
- Cimber Sterling
- Continental
- Czech Airlines
- Delta
- Direktflyg
- EasyJet
- Easyjet Switzerland
- Estonian Air
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Finnair
- Germanwings
- Golden Air
- Iberia
- Icelandair
- Iran Air
- Iraqi Airways
- ISRAIR
- JAT Airways
- Karthago Airlines
- KLM
- LOT POLISH AIRLINES
- Lufthansa
- Malev Airlines
- NextJet
- Niki
- Norwegian Airlines
- Qatar Airways
- ROSSIYA AIRLINES
- SATA
- Scandinavian Airlines
- Skyways Express
- Spanair
- Sun Express
- Swiss Airlines
- SyrianAir
- TAP Portugal
- Thai Airways
- Turkish Airlines
- Tyrolean Airways
- Viking Airlines
