Top 4 Attractions and Activities in Stockholm
1. The Kulturhuset is the most visited location by visitors in not only Stockholm, but also all of Sweden. Prided by many as the cultural center of Stockholm, the Kulturhuset contains activities for all ages, from libraries, to interactive museum exhibits, to concerts and cinemas.
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2. The Skansen is an open-air museum and zoo, with re-enactments to demonstrate the rich culture of the Stockholm area with people strolling in period clothing, an aquarium, famously delicious cinnamon buns, and hand crafted pottery. Skansen is the second most visited location for Stockholm and provides many local jobs.
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3. The Ericcson Globe is the largest spherical building in the world and hosts concerts, sporting events, and speakers of world renown. The Ericcson Globe welcomes international speakers giving the city global connections. It is the third most visited site in Stockholm with over 1.3 million visitors in 2008, providing much revenue for the region.
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4. The Varsamuseet is a maritime theme museum near the shoreline of Stockholm. The wreckage of the royal vessel Vasa is located in the museum. The boat is ranked as the #1 tourist attraction in not simply Stockholm but all of Sweden. Visitors may take a guided tour of the salvaged Vasa to learn of the boat's construction, maiden voyage, and sinking. Varsamuseet ranks sixth out of all the attractions in Stockholm in the number of tourists received each year
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