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Uppsala – this is Sweden’s fourth largest city, and a major university town just north of Stockholm (easily reached by train in just 35 minutes from Stockholm).  Visitors can see the three Bronze Age royal burial mounds in Old Uppsala, along with Scandinavia’s largest cathedral, the university museum (Museum Gustavianum), and local shops and eateries.

 

Also, there’s Gamla Uppsala (Old Uppsala) — one of Scandinavia’s most noteworthy areas with ancient remains. It is the site of three majestic royal mounds from the 6th century, one of Scandinavia’s largest burial areas and ruins of a church built in the 12th century.

 

Stockholm Jazz Festival (Stockholm) — held annually every October, this jazz festival features over 110 concerts over the course of seven days. Concerts take place at various venues, including the Stockholm Concert Hall, Fasching (a jazz club), and Kulturhuset. The lineup includes Dianne Reeves, Cassandra Wilson, Snarky Puppy, and many more. Visit the event website for more details: www.stockholmjazz.com

Stockholm International Horse Show (Ericsson Globe Arena, Stockholm) — held annually during the last week of November, this event draws a larger audience than even Swedish hockey games. Equestrian sport is the second most popular sport in Sweden (after soccer). It is also the third most popular sport among women. Approximately 150,000 people are members of one of the more than 900 riding clubs organized across 19 districts. 500,000 people ride regularly. For tickets and further information, visit: www.stockholmhorseshow.com

Festival Internacional de Cine de Estocolmo (Festival Centre en Kulturhuset, Sergels torg, Estocolmo) — este evento de 12 días (que se celebra cada noviembre) presenta producciones cinematográficas suecas e internacionales (incluidas nuevas películas de Hollywood). El festival también es reconocido por su capacidad de promover y ofrecer un lugar para cineastas jóvenes y prometedores. Hasta un tercio de las películas seleccionadas están hechas por un director debut y solo los directores que han hecho menos de 3 películas son seleccionados para la competencia. El objetivo del Festival Internacional de Cine de Estocolmo es ampliar la selección de películas en Suecia con nuevas películas creativas de alta calidad y ofrecer al visitante una orientación dentro del cine moderno para estimular un debate continuo. Los miembros habituales de la audiencia deben comprar una tarjeta de membresía del Festival para comprar entradas para proyecciones de películas.

SkyView Stockholm (Globentorget 2, Stockholm) – SkyView takes you to the top of the Ericsson Globe, a spherical landmark in the south of Stockholm. You are transported to a height of 130 meters in a glass gondola attached to rails on the building’s superstructure. From the summit, you get a fantastic view spanning all of Stockholm. The two SkyView gondolas depart every 10 minutes, and the entire experience lasts about 30 minutes. A restaurant, café, and souvenir shop are located next to SkyView. Admission: 130 SEK (adults), 100 SEK (children aged 4–12).

Skiiing in the Stockholm area – since Scandinavia is known for its winters, some visitors wonder about the skiing in Sweden (since other European destinations, especially Switzerland and its Alps, get more press about its skiing).  Within the Stockholm area, there is a variety of ski slopes where such enthusiasts can go to:

 

Hammarbybacken (Hammarby Fabriksväg) (www.skistar.com), Ekebyhovsbacken (Ekerö) (www.ekebyhovsbacken.se), Ekholmsnäs (Lidingö) (www.ekholmsnas.se), Flottsbro Friluftsområde (Häggstavägen, Huddinge) (www.florrsbro.se).

For experienced skiers, the nearest large ski resort is Romme Alpin in Dalarna (about two hours via car from Stockholm).

 

Royal Opera (Gustav Adolfs torg, Stockholm) — the Royal Opera, Kungliga Operan, has been the Swedish national venue for opera and ballet since January 18, 1773. You can visit Kungliga Operan as a member of the audience at one of the performances or take a guided tour. On the tour, you will have the opportunity to look backstage, visit the royal rooms, and peer down into the orchestra pit. Learn about the fascinating history of Kungliga Operan and get a glimpse of what backstage life is like today.  Admission (tour):  SEK 100 each.  See its website for details:  www.operan.se

LIGHTS (Tele2 Arena, Rökerigatan 8, Stockholm) — The popular Summerburst festival, dedicated to electronic music, gets a twin festival in November, LIGHTS. On the last Saturday of Novemeber, Stockholm’s brand new Tele2 Arena turns into Scandinavia’s biggest and most luminous night club with the arrival of the LIGHTS festival – Sweden’s new indoor festival for electronic dance music.

Over 15,000 dance music aficionados will get the dark November night illuminated as Tele2 Arena is refurnished into an intimate, pulsating and spacious nightclub – a light in the dark for fatigued winter souls.  Tïesto and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike among booked acts.

 

Kungsängen Golf Club (Garpebodavägen 1, Kungsängen) This course, located 30 minutes northwest of Stockholm (via the E18), has hosted the Scandinavian Masters tournament and features two 18-hole courses (King’s Court and Queen’s Court). The varied courses present obstacles including water features, woods, and more. Interested golfers can contact course management at: www.kungsangengc.se

Stockholm Open (Stockholm, Sweden) — Held at the Kungliga Tennishallen stadium in Stockholm, this tournament is part of the ATP Tour and attracts various world-class players, such as David Ferrer, Fernando Verdasco, Grigor Dimitrov, Kevin Anderson, Jeremy Chardy, and many others. Visit the event website for tickets and further information: www.stockholmopen.se