November is here, so we're taking a look at the best things to get up to Stockholm, the capital of Scandinavia and quite possibly the coolest city in the world.
Watch some 170 films at Stockholm’s annual International Film Festival. There will be a range of films, from Hollywood blockbusters to low budget independent releases, making sure that there is almost certainly something for everyone over the 12 days that the international film festival is running. Tickets for any of the screenings requires a membership card has to be bought for 220 SEK which will grant you access to 12 free screenings, then individual showings have to be bought separately. If you would like to see more information about the festival, a full run down of everything that is going on and to buy tickets and your membership card then follow the link at the top of this page.
November 23rd - Christmas; Christmas Markets
Anyone who's prepared will be thinking about getting their Christmas shopping done now, those people who obviously don't enjoy the rush of last minute queues and fighting knee over elbow to get theior hands on the last box of reduced roses will probably love a good Christmas market. Germany is known for being the best place to go for a good Christmas market, but Stockholm can certainly hold it's own in the shopping area. These are our three favourite across the cities islands
Gamla Stan Market - Open since 1915, this market with its little red stalls have sold warm “glögg”, gingerbread, cheese, sweets, arts and crafts. Open from the 23rd of November, right the way up to the 23rd of December, each of the stalls opens at about 11 every morning.
Skokloster Castle - Open on November 30 and December 1 only, you don't get much of a chance to enjoy the christmas atmosphere in a Baroque castle, but if you can, make sure you do.
Skansen - Skansen is the Swedish living history museum and celebrates all Swedish festivals. Christmas is no exception. Come along yo buy Christmas treats, hear carols and spread some Christmas cheer. Open every weekend from the 30th of November right the way until Christmas.
LIGHTS is the winter counterpart for the annual Summerburst dance music festival in Stockholm. LIGHTS will be held in the brand new Tele2 Arena, turning it into Scandinavias biggest and most illuminated indoor club. Over 15,000 electronic music fans will gather in the space for a night of fun and this brand new indoor dance and electronic music festival. Tickets cost 510 SEK for over 18’s, 795 SEK for over 20’s and can be bought through the link above.
Hopefully any one of these events should be enough to convince you to make the trip to the coolest city in the world. If you are making the trip, then make sure you download the best free guide to Stockholm available for iPhone through iTunes.
Photo Via: Verity Borthwick
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