Skansen Open Air Museum
As the world's first open-air museum, Skansen Open Air Museum showcases a miniature landscape of the entire Sweden. Here, from the Sami huts in the north to the Skåne gardens in the south, it gathers 160 traditional houses and farmyards of different styles from all over Sweden. All important Swedish festivals are celebrated here in traditional forms. Summer is the peak season for activities, including various concerts, dances, and activities for both adults and children. Starting from late November, Skansen enters the Christmas and New Year celebration season, making it even more lively. Since its founding in 1891 by folklorist Artur Hazelius, Skansen Open Air Museum has been very popular. Whether for Stockholm residents or tourists, Skansen Open Air Museum is one of their favorite places to visit and a perfect choice for family trips.
The Archipelago of Stockholm
If you come to Stockholm, you must visit the archipelago in the suburbs. The archipelago is rich in vegetation, dotted with a few red or yellow holiday cottages, and occasionally white sailboats drift by on the calm Baltic Sea, creating a charming scenery. Every summer, the Stockholm Archipelago becomes a paradise for sailors and rowers, and tourists can also reach it by public transport. Many people are very fond of the unique scenery of the Stockholm Archipelago. If you have time, you must take a boat to explore the more than 24,000 surrounding islands and experience the unparalleled natural landscape. Of course, the wisest choice is undoubtedly to take a traditional white ferry from the center of Stockholm to tour the archipelago. It only takes half an hour to reach the nearest island, Fjäderholmarna. You will surely experience the vast and clear scenery where 'the autumn water merges with the sky,' and it will be a worthwhile trip.
Millesgården
Millesgården is located on Lidingö Island, northeast of Stockholm. It is a sculpture park featuring the works of Swedish sculptor Carl Milles. He purchased this hillside land by the bay in 1906 and built a villa and studio. After Milles passed away in 1955, the site became a museum housing a large collection of his works as well as paintings and sculptures he collected during his lifetime, including Tang Sancai and Ming Dynasty stone carvings from China. The park was later expanded, offering scenic views of the distant bay. The garden is beautifully arranged with varying elevations, and sculptures are scattered among fountains and flowers.
The Woodland Cemetery
The Woodland Cemetery began in the early 20th century with the aim of creating a special and original purpose, perfectly integrating nature and architecture. Today, it is considered one of the most important innovations in modern architecture and is therefore listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. In Stockholm, it is commonly referred to as the 'Garden of the Dead.' As such, it resembles a beautiful park, stunning in all seasons. The tree-lined avenues and the tombstones erected in memory of the deceased will leave a lasting impression on you. In the summer, you can also enjoy coffee at the visitor center, where the staff will be more than happy to provide guided tours.
