EuroCheapo's Stockholm Articles

Stockholm: Three meals to remember, with photos!

Where's the beef? It's all about elk in Stockholm. Photos by Tom Meyers
Where's the beef? It's all about elk in Stockholm. Photos by Tom Meyers

Jun 15 Last week I spent several days in Stockholm visiting museums and palaces, walking on rooftops and boating about the photogenic harbor. But more than any of these activities, eating just might have been the most memorable experience. We’ve written before about yummy cheap eats in Stockholm, including delicious “dagens lunches”, lunch specials offered around the » Read more

Posted in Food, Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm: 5 budget tips to keep things cheap

Stockholm: 5 budget tips to keep things cheap

Jun 09 Stockholm is not exactly famous for attracting budget travelers. Packed with top-class hotels, four-star restaurants and high-end shopping, the Swedish capital offers a luxurious retreat, often at prices that would make a Cheapo cry (for help). However, as discussed is our Stockholm budget tips article, it is possible to visit Stockholm without blowing your budget. » Read more

Posted in Stockholm, Sweden, Trip Planning

Capital Connections: New links in high-speed rail networks

Capital Connections: New links in high-speed rail networks

Sep 28 Nicky Gardner and Susanne Kries, editors of the book Europe by Rail: The Definitive Guide for Independent Travellers, explain how new high-speed rail services are transforming the relations between capitals and the provinces in France, Sweden and Turkey. Turkish delight In the Turkish city of Konya, the acronym “YHK” has been much talked about this » Read more

Posted in Day Trips, France, hidden europe, Paris, Practical Info, Stockholm, Sweden, Train, transportation, Trip Planning, Turkey

European Ferries: 4 interesting new options for 2011

European Ferries: 4 interesting new options for 2011

Mar 09 Europe’s ferry schedules are famously fluid, and it’s often devilishly hard to keep pace with new route developments. Here is our choice of a quartet of interesting ferry options for spring and summer 2011. 1. St. Peter Line to Russia The news last week that over 60 ships were trapped in thick ice in the » Read more

Posted in Alternative Transportation, Estonia, France, hidden europe, Ireland, Malta, Russia, Scotland, Spain, St. Petersburg, Stockholm, Sweden, Tallinn, transportation, Trip Planning, United Kingdom

Stockholm Cheap Eats: Dagens lunch

Stockholm Cheap Eats: Dagens lunch

Sep 20 Eating at restaurants in Stockholm can be hard to do on a budget. Erik did an excellent job of pointing out some great Swedish breakfast joints. After breakfast, it is time for lunch. Restaurants throughout Sweden offer a dagens lunch, the lunch of the day. The idea of a dagens lunch is simple: it’s an inexpensive » Read more

Posted in Bars, Food, Local Customs, Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm Day Trips: Viking history at Birka Island

Stockholm Day Trips: Viking history at Birka Island

Aug 12 The Viking stereotype is prevalent the world over when discussing Sweden. The Swedes even play it up a bit: Just look at the Swedish fans anytime the country competes in an international soccer game. (If their failed attempts to qualify for this year’s World Cup are any indication, you might have to wait a while…) They » Read more

Posted in Day Trips, islands, Museums, Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm: What’s a typical Swedish breakfast?

Stockholm: What’s a typical Swedish breakfast?

Aug 05 Going out for breakfast in Sweden is an uncommon event (like it is in most European countries), but that does not mean you can’t enjoy a great breakfast in Stockholm! The traditional Swedish breakfast is delicious, easy to make and relatively inexpensive. Read on to learn how breakfast can be a Cheapo-friendly experience even in » Read more

Posted in Food, Local Customs, Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm: The best restaurants for outdoor summer seating

Stockholm: The best restaurants for outdoor summer seating

Jul 22 Swedes love the sun. It’s a horrible generalization and one that I have yet to find untrue. (I’m pretty sure it has to do with the many months of winter darkness.) So when summer rolls around, Swedes celebrate, and it is one of the reasons that the Midsummer celebrations in Sweden are so fun. It’s » Read more

Posted in Food, Local Customs, Local Objects, Stockholm, summer, Sweden

Stockholm: Celebrating the sunny Swedish Midsummer

Stockholm: Celebrating the sunny Swedish Midsummer

Jun 25 On December 22, 2010 in Stockholm, the sun came up at 8:44 in the morning and went down at 2:49 in the afternoon. That’s not a whole lot of daylight. At all. Today (June 25, 2010) in Stockholm, the sun came up at 3:32 in the morning and will go down at 10:09 p.m. That » Read more

Posted in Events, Festivals, fun, Local Customs, Stockholm, summer, Sweden

Stockholm: Avoid this popular tourist scam in Gamla Stan

Stockholm: Avoid this popular tourist scam in Gamla Stan

Jun 04 Some cities in Europe are known for the various tourist scams that relieve you of your money or your wallet. Or both. Stockholm, for the most part, is a very safe city, but even the Swedish capital has a scam to watch out for. Wandering through Gamla Stan is a wonderful way to get to » Read more

Posted in Local Customs, Practical Info, Stockholm, Sweden, tips