Stockholm is part of an archipelago of over 24,000 islands. Thus there are quite a few bridges, many of which can be easily walked. Stockholm is renowned for both its beauty and cultural heritage, with international activities ranging from a water festival to the awarding of the Nobel Prize for literature. In the summer, for good reason, much of the activity is outdoors. This includes museums as well as competitions in the water. There is something for everyone.

With only a few days to spend, it can be great fun exploring the winding alleys, listening to music or having a meal on the historic town square (Stortorget), and taking in the colorful shops and many monuments to be seen in Gamla Stan, the "Old City" of Stockholm. This section also is home to the Parliament House (Riksdagshuset) and the Royal Palace, complete with Changing of the Guard. Adjacent to Gamla Stan, some just a short walk away, are other islands which are home to museums and trendy shopping and dining spots, such as Södermalm. Nearby, on Kungsholmen, is the State House, where it is possible to climb the belltower for a majestic view of Stockholm, old and new.