Solna - near Stockholm Hotels
Mini guide to Solna - near Stockholm
Solna is a suburb of the beautiful city of Stockholm, which is one of the most
lovely capital cities in Europe, if not the world.
Places to see in Solna itself include the Filmstaden, which was built in 1919
and was, for over 50 years, the centre of the Swedish film industry. Nowadays
it plays host to a museum and film memorabilia. There is also the old house
of Huvudsta Gard, where the murderers of King Gustav III met to plot his assassination
in 1792.
Stockholm proper has many attractions, and a good way to start seeing them
is on foot in Gamla Stan (the old town). Situated on an island, there are many
narrow streets and important buildings to explore. Highlights include: the Museum
of Medieval Stockholm; the Parliament; the Great Square, where 82 Swedish nobles
were beheaded in one day in 1520; and the sumptuous Royal Palace, where the
royal family still resides.
Shoppers can find everything they want in Solna and nearby Stockholm, although
prices tend to be expensive. For traditional Swedish products, look to buy the
finely woven woollen sweaters which are displayed in tourist shops and clothes
stores.
Food options in Solna are limited to ethnic restaurants and takeaways, but
nearby Stockholm has everything from traditional Lappish cuisine to Viking feasts
and Chinese buffets.
Nearby Vaxholm is the chief gateway to the archipelago of islands around Stockholm
and is very popular with tourists. With many ancient buildings, clusters of
summerhouses, plenty of water and the well-placed Vaxholm Castle, the town is
a delightful place to visit, especially during summer.
Arlanda International Airport is 42kms north of Solna and mostly services regional
and European flights. Stockholm is a rail hub for Sweden's SJ national service
and trains run from the Centralstationen to Copenhagen and Oslo. Buses run regularly
from the Cityterminalen across Sweden and Scandinavia. Helsinki can be reached
by ferry.
http://www.visit-sweden.com
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