Stockholm: the charming capital on the shores of the Baltic Sea (I)

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We return to our usual trips, those memories we created in those moments when we visit new, different and exciting places. Because traveling inspires us and produces us varied reactions and feelings, we contemplate beautiful corners, views and landscapes while we visit spectacular spaces.

And this time it is an elegant and quiet city, Stockholm, on the shores of the cold Baltic Sea and very special because it is made up of 14 islands and that makes it unique, a kind of Venice of the north as they say and also with that fascinating charm of classic buildings, from another time that also make us travel back in time while, this time, instead of just walking we also cross its calm waters.

From the sea the perspective is also different and we realize that Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is a charismatic but unpretentious city, waiting for us to discover it both on gray and sunny days.

We discovered a lot, that skyline so different from what we usually see, with beautiful colorful buildings and a line of trees, which without leaves on days that are not yet warm and cloudy give us a bucolic feeling, not actually sad but of absolute peace...

But it is with more rays of sun when the charm shines more and we can also recognize some more representative buildings while, for example, from one of those islands, such as Södermalm Island, the biggest one in the heart of all this city area, and there we play with the seagulls. These accompany our route and make our panoramic views more dynamic.

Among these views we distinguish canals and docks with very different boats, from modern yachts or catamarans, here life is very sea-based too, to large ferries that connect the different cities and Baltic capitals, but also as it could not be otherwise, we are surprised by some Viking ships, waiting who knows whether to go out and conquer some territory like those brave warriors who populated this area did in the past.

So traveling by sea, and through time, the Royal Swedish Opera and the Royal Palace of Stockholm stands out impressively, that of the Swedish royal family and where every day at noon if I remember correctly or some days a week you can see live the changing of the guard, we will see that in more detail in another post when we set foot on land...

And another very important building in the city, whose tower we can now see, is the Town Hall (Stadshus), very interesting outside and inside, since it is where the famous Nobel Prize ceremony is held. We will also see it in more detail in another post, another unmissable visit...

Afterwards we find ourselves among fine trees still without leaves and others that adorn different islands and parks, a dome catches our attention, it is the Skeppsholmen Church and we may take a walk there too, this is in other island where we find also other special place...

But in the downtown area there are other large buildings that compete for prominence on the front line, such as hotels, the Sheraton or this Grand Hotel decorated with flags that also seems from another era.

And we continue with official buildings, which are on the shore like a rounded one, it is the so-called Riksdag and it is the parliament of Sweden.

But to contrast so much officiality we can also have fun and the most popular amusement park in the city is also near the sea, it is the Gröna Lund located in Djurgården island and as you can see you can see the roller coaster and a tower for those who like heights, more views to enjoy. And also there a fantastic museum (VASA museum) of a giant Viking ship, we have to visit it!

We enjoy our sea voyage that takes us back to Södermalm Island and on its docks we continue contemplating those views and surroundings of the historic center of Stockholm itself while we think about our new stage and area to discover in the city, because we know that there are interesting things left. , beautiful and curious to see and some more I will tell and share in other posts. Now all that remains is to continue enjoying the charm of Stockholm on the shores of this special Baltic Sea.

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Wao congratulations. It's very interesting your post and amazing pictures.

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I saw that the city was neatly arranged and the river looked clean. What a view that can soothe the mind and heart.

Yes this a very calm and clean city, all is clean, streets, canals and sea. So it's very pleasant to walk there just it's quite cold but with a good coat and in warm season it's great! Thanks!

You really took a nice picture, Stockholm is a beautiful city, it's one of the most city in Europe.

Thanks a lot! I'm glad you like the phots! And it's true this is a very beautiful city!!!

Everything looks beautiful and full of that nostalgic air that this time of the year gives us.
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Yeah the atmosphere is beautiful and very serene... in cloudy days it looks bucolic and lively during sunny days when people enjoy the bright light. I was lucky to see different days during my time there.
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Oh you must have fell in love with the Baltic Sea. A city of water it really is. Sweden is one of those places I would love to visit. Plus a lot of my fishing reels that I didn't pay too much for according to some were made in Sweden 🎣 😊 !LOLZ

Yes people there are very connected to nature and they love sailing, fishing and the sea 💙 so I felt really inspired... the different is the temperature! 😅
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Fantastic views from Stockholm there, and nice that you got to see it from the seaside, it's quite good place to live, thanks a lot for sharing and stay !ALIVE

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Thanks 😊 yeah it's a great place where to live, very connected to the sea and nature in general with the beauty of the architecture also, lovely and pleasant. Loved the experience there!
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I always imagines how does the people feel living in such a beautiful place like this! It's like I could easily forgot all of my problems just by looking at this

Yes there are places that inspire us and make feel good as this one, very pleasant, thanks!

How beautiful, I have never seen so many photos of Stockholm let alone such a personal description, I really enjoyed it.
I will like to see this from the Nobel Prize Ceremony.

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Ohh thanks a lot! it's a fantastic city really and the Nobel ceremony is very exclusive but the place where it is celebrated can be visited during other days, I will share that...
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