Visit Stockholm - 5 Things You Will Love & Hate about Stockholm, Sweden

The Best & Worst of Visiting Stockholm, Sweden. From face control at bars and high prices to amazing nature and museums that make you want to sing ABBA Stockholm has some great things to see and do. Here are our 5 Things You Will Love & Hate about Visiting Stockholm, Sweden.

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Copyright Mark Wolters 2015

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[gregputman]

Being a traveller to Stockholm many times, you should mention how cool their subway is, compared to most standard subways. It's practically like an art museum in a cave

[LexSijtsma]

Just visited Stockholm. They now have an app for public transport. Works like a charm.

[leeloo]

I went to Stockholm 2 months ago, one thing I particularly appreciate is the low level of pollution for a big city! There's no "pollution fog" above the city like in every big city in Europe or America. We can breathe over there!

[Virvelhvind]

What's important to understand is that when people don't talk or stare at you - they are being polite. If you want something, go ahead and ask. But don't expect us to run after you all night because in Sweden that makes you both rude and a massive creep.

[rantle]

I just came from Stockholm. What a beautiful city! I was very impressed! The thing i couldn't get used to was sunsets at 10pm and sunrise light close to 3am. People were very nice and we ate at the hotel. It was expensive but well worth it.

[Bengtroslund]

You should tell people about the Allemansrätt (Allmensright) . It means you can go everywhere in nature, private and state own. You can camp, pick berries and mushrooms. Fishing is free in the ocean and the five biggest lakes, including Mälaren in Stockholm.

[ensvenskgrabb]

This is my second video that I watched and I have to say that I really like em. Your energy is on top which makes it great!

[pontuspanflojt]

Love the Jönköping drop at 8:50! My hometown and truly one of Sweden's most beautiful cities.

[jonathanmack]

ABBA Museum was one of the best museums I've ever been to and I live in DC

[JonasWaclaw]

I'm from Stockholm and feel that the service I get here is just like I want it. Maybe there's a big difference in service between european cities and the US. I guess it's just a cultural misunderstanding :)

Something I would really recommend tourists to do when exploring Stockholm is to see the Archipelago! It's something completely different and you will love it. But make sure to come here during summer! I personally have a summer house on an island there and I'm in love with it!

[FrankDan]

People coming to Stockholm!!! Get an SL card. It cost me £12.5 for 4days. It's the most efficient and cheap service I've used. SL cards as Walter said, it gets you on all busses, trams, trains and centros (underground. ) the SL card will get you all around Stockholm "state." Stockholm is beautiful. If you're English the conversion rates GOOD £1-14sek. I'll be going again in February to meet friends obviously, it's cheap for me as I don't pay for accommodation. I've never felt so welcome.. Luxury store assistants are the best, it's pretty much 1 to every customer. Plus it equals to 1/3 off for us English folk! I actually service in the stores as they are straight to the point. If your used to English stores it isn't much different. I think Americans are used to way too friendly and intrusive customer service. My opinion sorry. Loved the video though Walter.

[nero]

Fall and winter is not too bad. The darkness makes us light candles. The cold makes us wear jackets, sweaters etc, which alot of swedes like. During these times it is easier to sleep as it is so dark out. Also during christmas its kinda nice when its snowing, as you're walking home, adds to the feeling.

[bjornh]

The lunch specials are usually well worth the money. They are served from about 11 AM to 2-3 PM, and cost about USD 10-12. Some places have "all you can eat" buffets for c. $12. While eating out might seem pricey, you are at least not expected to pay a 15-20 % tip like in the US, as the restaurant staff have decent wages. Tip or round up if the service has been really good.

[ToastedCigar]

I love visiting Stockholm, and since it's so cheap from Finland I tend to go there a couple of times a year. Superb ethnic restaurants, great cafe/nightlife-culture, and of course the snus. ;)

[herrfriberger]

Up until the early 2000s or so (depending on town or city) you could buy a ticket the normal way, i.e. on the bus itself. The alleged reason for us to put up with this bisarre hassle to get a simple ticket was the increased frequency of bus drivers getting robbed...

[mast]

Having a local swede with you helps you a lot in terms of getting in a club..

[MLennholm]

4:42 LOL, summer _months_ :D ... We have a joke here in Sweden: "I love the Swedish summer, it's my favorite week of the year"
Also, 3:34 really shows the cultural differences. As a swede, I usually get a bit annoyed when a store clerk comes up to me and asks "Can I help you with something?". Swedes find this to be too pushy. I'm just browsing, if I have any questions I'll ask.

[hanelno]

Everything is spot on if you ask me except number 4 of what you won't like. It's really a cultural thing. When I visit the US I feel I get bad service because it's very pushy, forced and stressful (what you recognise as helpful) OR service people are just plain rude which I find rarely happens in Stockholm (with exceptions of course). Here service I find is always at least polite and hopefully ( if you ask me, a swede) considerate and not pushy or interrupting (I hate when waiters ask me more than once if everything is ok, back off you are interrupting us every other minute!!!) ☺️

[BaselAz]

Thanks for the video. I will go to Stockholm in my planned Scandinavian trip and will be going to Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm and Helsinki. 3 days each.

[oOo]

You can also buy a bus ticket on your phone if you download the SL app (it is more expensive than charging a card though). I usually do it with swish, which you can’t get unless you’re Swedish and have an identification number, but I’m pretty sure it works with MasterCard or Visa as well (but probably not American Express). If you’re going to stay in Stockholm for a longer period of time and intend to use public transportation I do recommend the card though, but if you’re far from a convenience store and in need of a ticket, then the app is a handy alternative!