Dare to be different:
With cities, just as with people and almost everything about life, it's hard to pin a certain thing to a certain title or stick it in a category. This dilemma has wreaked havoc on many levels of communication. Lack of order in a language can have a ridiculously stupefying effect on communication skills. This has pushed humanity to organize obsessively, and repress the rebellious words and things that turn up every day. Needless to say this is a rather pointless battle.
A probable solution to this irritable problem was miraculously dropped on the English language in the 17th century: the word "miscellaneous". Finally a way to infringe conformity upon the world.
Suddenly, everything that did not fit in had it's place in the universe. It was to be put in the "miscellaneous" pile. Nothing was to be left out, and suddenly the rebels were quieted. But the very nature of rebellion is to fight against constraint, and by tightening the leash the rebels grew stronger and finally exploded. Miscellaneous suddenly did not apply to a small pile of things, it had taken over the world and swallowed organization with it. No more certainties, no more right or wrong, good or bad or Punk or Rock. All Conformity was left with was death and taxes.
Although the battle was won, the war was lost. Conformity is still the norm and Miscellany the rebel.To the right and below are some attractions that are the rebels of the attractions in Stockholm, they refuse to fit into the site's categories and therefore we highly recommend them. Let loose and dare to be different. Jump onto a roller-coaster, see the city from above and join Greta Garbo for an afternoon in her morbid and final resting place. Viva la resistance!
House of Parliament
A perfect place to loiter and enjoy politics in a beautiful setting.
Well the name of the place is pretty self explanatory, but why go see it? The truth is, when Sweden decided to skip the whole "The King Rules the Nation" bit, it also decided that a governing body was in order and this building happens to be where all the decision-making officially takes place today. Of course we all know that most decisions take place on the golf -course but this building nonetheless offers a satisfactory and viable option to putting.
There are bleachers in the main hall open to the public, so listening in on a debate it easy. Although if it's not a matter of life and death, most representative chairs will be empty. Of course there is something oddly poetic about watching a politician speaking to an enormous and almost empty hall.
The building itself is situated right between the centre of town and the Old Town, on an architectural pedestal surrounded by water. The beautiful surroundings and friendly staircases that can be found outside and around the building offer many locals a place to sunbathe, eat ice cream and write heated letters to political figures. Basically this is one of the city's favorite places for loitering, you never know who you'll see.
General information
Address: Sveriges riksdag
Phone:
Subway: Gamla Stan or T-Centralen
Homepage: www.riksdagen.se
The Royal Stables
The finest collection of 19th century carriages and live shows with magnificent horses and their gilded bridles.
At the Royal Mews, Stockholm, you will find the finest collection in the world of 19th century carriages. The most famous one is the Seven-Glass-Coach. See also the magnificent horses and their gilded bridles. Guided tours only. Tours start at 14.00 and are maximized to the 30 persons first in line.
Free admission to the Royal Mews with the Stockholm à la Carte card!
General information
Address: Väpnargatan
Phone: +46(0)8 402 61 06
Bus: 47, 62, 69, 76
Subway: Östermalmstorg
Homepage: www.kungahuset.se
Junibacken
Astrid Lindgren's characters come to life here with a million things to do and see for the fans of her books.
Junibacken, Stockholm, is the wonderful world of master story teller Astrid Lindgren. The author Astrid Lindgren wrote more than 100 books. Her works are translated into dozens of languages, ranging from Azerbaijani to Zulu, and are sold in more than 130 million copies worldwide. At Junibacken, Stockholm, you can meet all the exciting characters from the books of Astrid Lindgren just by taking a ride on the little train that goes in to the world of her books. With its daily performances, Junibacken is also one of Sweden´s major children´s theatres. The bookshop at Junibacken features a wide selection of childrens´s books in several languages, toys and gifts.
Free admission to Junibacken with the Stockholm à la Carte card!
General information
Address: Galärparken, Djurgården
Phone: +46(0)8 587 230 00
Bus: 44, 47
Trams: The Djurgårdslinjen Trams
Homepage: www.junibacken.se
City Hall
The odd and beautiful building by the water where the Nobel Party is held.
The most famous symbol of Stockholm. The Nobel prize banquet takes place in the Blue Hall and the Golden Hall, the latter decorated with 18 millions of pieces of golden mosaic. Guided tours only.
Tours may be cancelled due to receptions.
Visit also the Tower museum and get a magnificient view over Stockholm.
Free admission to the City Hall & the Tower Museum with the Stockholm à la Carte-card!
General information
Address: Hantverkargatan 1
Phone: +46 (0)8 508 29 058
Bus:
Subway: T-Centralen
Homepage: Stockholm City Hall
City Hall Tower
The amazing view is truly something else and will make anybody feel free.
The City Hall Tower is the most famous of the city´s symbols. At the top terrace you will get a magnificent view of Stockholm. Visit also the City Hall. The Nobel banquet takes place in the Blue Hall and Golden Hall, the latter decorated with 18 millions of pieces of golden mosaic.
Free admission to the City Hall & the Tower Museum with the Stockholm à la Carte-card!
General information
Address: Hantverkargatan 1
Phone: +46 (0)8 508 29 058
Bus:
Subway: T-Centralen
Homepage: Stockholm City Hall
The Woodland Cemetery
On the UNESCO World Heritage List, and the place Greta Garbo is buried. A huge and magical place for those who dare.
The cemetery can be found a short ride from the centre of Stockholm, set within a hundred hectares of heavily-planted pine forest and grassy slopes, the peaceful place envelopes you. It is a quiet place, where history feels close. Colin St. John Wilson once called it ‘tragic and sublime’. Strangely romantic and oddly mesmerizing, the mingling of rugged forest, woodland and the history of the dead seems somehow natural. In 1994 the Woodland Cemetery became one of the few works of twentieth-century architecture to be placed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. The design itself, taking advantage of the natural irregularities of the site, has influenced many countries around the world. (Panorama views of Woodland Cemetery)
General information
Address: Arenavägen 41
Phone: +46(0)8 508 301 00
Subway: Skogskyrkogården
Homepage: Woodland Cemetery
Kaknäs TV Tower
Nothing compares to the view at this place, and there's a restaurant too!
The Kaknäs TV Towers is the spider in the web of Swedens TV and radio communications. Strangely enough, this rather practical and business-minded building has still become a major tourist attraction. This has many reasons but mainly because it's such a tall building. With it's 34 floors it towers over Stockholm, and from the top you can see for miles on end on a clear day. There's a restaurant on the 28th floor that will satisfy anyone's growling stomach, and an adventure park just around the corner for the kids.
General information
Address: Mörka Kroken 28-30
Phone: +46(0)8 667 21 05
Bus: 69 to Ladugårdsgärdet
Subway: T-Centralen
Kulturhuset Cultural Centre
The latest cartoonists exhibits, books, media and trendy people can be found here in this huge building right on "Plattan".
This huge glass building, built in 1974, has come to symbolize Stockholm and the development of modernism in Sweden. This is a cultural focal point in Stockholm with exhibitions, performances and a library. There are restaurants, cafés and you can also buy Swedish design here.
Free admission to the exhibitions at Kulturhuset Cultural Center with the Stockholm à la Carte card!
General information
Address: Sergels Torg
Phone: +46(0)8 508 31 508
Bus: 47, 69
Subway: T-Centralen
Homepage: www.kulturhuset.stockholm.se
