Stockholm
Glistening Waters and Endless Summer Days
Summer in Stockholm means endless blue skies over shimmering waters and a warm breeze on our faces.
The sun dips below the horizon for just a few fleeting hours, and the long days always allow some time for daydreaming.
The city, sprawled across 14 islands, entices us to take Fika breaks outdoors in its many enchanting green oases, from the expansive gardens of Djurgården to the hidden parks of Södermalm.
Boats gently sway in front of magnificent historic buildings, where the royal changing of the guard almost appears playful.
In the labyrinth of narrow alleys in Gamla Stan, excited visitors from all over the world bustle about.
In the icy winter, when cool Scandinavian elegance defines the cityscape and the pale pink and blue light of the low sun casts a pastel hue over Stockholm, we snuggle into one of the many cozy cafés and warm up with Varm Choklad and Kardemummabullar, the typical Swedish cardamom buns.
"Lagom" - wanting not too much and not too little - is a cornerstone of Swedish living and is seen as a path to happiness.
In wintery Stockholm, it's the perfect way for us to enjoy the short days.
And after all, it makes sense to gather strength during the quiet season for the next bright, never-ending Scandinavian summer days.
OUR PREFECT DAY IN STOCKHOLM
From Island to Island with a Picnic in Tow
Isn't it the most beautiful thing letting yourself drift without a schedule, daydreaming by the water for an afternoon, guiltlessly transitioning from the finest bakery to the most delightful ice cream parlor or enjoying an endless breakfast?
We believe, this approach can often provide a deeper sense of a metropolis’s rhythm, than a rigid cultural itinerary and sometimes it reveals the true treasures of a city.
Even if it’s just a brief weekend trip, it would be a pity to let haste and stress intrude. After all, when a city is enjoyable, we are bound to return.
Here, we share a few personal tips and secrets on how to savor a wonderful city walk and how to make our Stockholm-Day truly perfect.
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