We visited Stockholm on our own by bus, the Hop on Hop off bus and by boat, on a gorgeous sunny day. Temperature between 65 and 70 oF
The capital of Sweden, Stockholm, consists of fourteen islands clustered in the waters of Lake Malaren and the Baltic Sea, and was once the home of the Vikings.
In Stockholm, you enjoy the sight of water around you but also green parks and flowers blooming everywhere.
The old City Hall –Stadshuset– is a massive fortress at the tip of Kungsholmen Island– at the left corner in the picture below.
The Royal Palace, home to the royal family of Sweden.
Modern area with a glass column: the Tower of Glass.
We drove through many beautiful bridges.
Flowers decorate the bridges.
The Lutheran Cathedral.
o express gratitude to Hans Christian Andersen who published his fairy tale in 1837.
The famous Tivoli Gardens that inspired Disneyland encompass a parade of flowers in addition to restaurants, cafes and offer two spectacular rides. The wooden roller coaster that was built in 1914 is the oldest one and still in operation, and the Star Flyer ride is the world’s highest carousel, standing over 260 feet high.
Mona Risk 