Stockholm entertainment
The city was founded in the 13th century.
Nice facts about Stockholm
Discover fascinating facts about the history, people and places of the Swedish capital city, Stockholm.
As the cultural, media, political, and economic centre of our neighbours Sweden, Stockholm is a natural choice for a weekend break from Norway. But how much do you know about the Swedish capital?
The city was founded in the 13th century.
People have lived here since the Stone Age.
Stockholm changed forever during the 16th Century.
The Stockholm Bloodbath.
The Vasa warship is famous for its failure.
Stockholm hosted the Olympics.
Stockholm is the biggest Nordic city.
One-third of Stockholm residents are immigrants.
There are more than 16,000 Iraqis living in Stockholm.
A former prime minister was shot dead on the city streets
Stockholm is built on islands. The city stretches across fourteen islands at the point where Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea.