Last week I went on holiday to Stockholm by mistake.
We had a week off and after spending a few hours trawling Ving, Apollo and Fritidsresor we decided to do something reckless, something unconventional and in terms of finding a break in the sun at least, something slightly crazy. We dismissed Tenerife, Abu Dhabi and Cape Verde and opted to spend some time in Stockholm instead.
The kids didn’t get to have a splash in a pool and we came home just as pale as when we left, but in terms of a holiday it was fun. Or as school newsletters used to say: “A good time was had by all”.
We visited the Natural History Museum, The Vasa and the Rum för Barn at Kulturhuset. We went to see Winnie The Pooh at the cinema, took the Djurgården Ferry and treated ourselves to frequent fika.
So listen up people! Abroad is overrated! Stockholm has the lot!
(This is what we told the kids, anyway…. we will definitely go somewhere warm next year, with a pool)
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Back in Stockholm soon with a regular night at Kafé Klavér … and don’t forget to follow me on Twitter @BenKersley
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If you don’t want to stray far from the Swedish capital Stockholm and still enjoy sand and sun, visit the two popular beaches right in the city: Långholmsbadet and Smedsuddsbadet. There are public facilities for swimmers along with food and recreational areas. Can get a little crowded in the summer, but it’s worth it. Both beaches are well-known, just ask your hotel staff or a local for directions from your location.
Open year-round, Sudersand may be Sweden’s most popular beach area in the Baltic Sea. The beaches of Sudersand are found on the tiny island of Fårö which belongs to the Swedish island-region of Gotland, located 200 km (125 mi) south of Stockholm. You can reach this beach destination from Stockholm with the Nynäshamn – Visby ferry, and then the Fårösund – Fårö ferry. The beach region offers boat rentals, activities, accommodation and food.
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