Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Dating back to the 13th century, Stockholm is built on 14 islands, connected by 57 bridges and surrounded by an archipelago of 30,000 islands. According to Stockholm's Tourist Centre, top attractions include the Royal Palace, Stockholm Cathedral and City Hall. On the nearby green island of Djurgården, visitors can see the world famous warship Vasa and the world's oldest open air museum. Sightseeing from the water is easy and tours range from a hop-on, hop-off service, historic canal tours and a Royal canal tour.
Stockholm Tourist Centre
Sverigehuset (Sweden House)
Hamngatan 27 (entrance on Kungsträdgården)
Tel: (08) 5082 8508.
stockholmtown.com
Traditional sea cruises in this area will visit not just Sweden, but other Scandinavian countries, too. The Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas has a summer cruise that stops in Sweden as well as Denmark, Finland, Russia and Estonia before returning to the United Kingdom. Escapade Cruises, which specialises in singles cruises, has a roommate matching service to help cut costs on this tour.
Escapade Cruises
Specializing in Singles Travel
888-775-0288
singlescruises-tours.com
Journey back in time on a vintage steamer down this picture-perfect waterway linking Stockholm to Gothenburg. Travelers can board one of three 60-passenger boats for a four- or six-day trip. According to Scantours, the steamers navigate 65 narrow locks, small and large lakes and pass thousands of small islands on their journey past ruins, medieval churches, lush forests and picturesque towns. Single cabins are available.
Scantours Inc. USA
Toll free: 800-223-7226
Local: 310-636-4656
Fax: 310-390-0493
scantours.com
For those with deep pockets and a thirst for a bygone age, you can explore Sweden's coast on the restored Gaff Schooner, Joanna Saturna. Sleeping just 12, with a large single supplement of $3,500 added to the $6,170 price tag, this is trip-of-a-lifetime stuff. The vessel, more than 100 years old, journeys from Sweden to Finland via Mariehamn, Kokar island, Nauvo, Hanko, Inkoo before reaching Helsinki. Scantours can book this for you.
Scantours Inc. USA
Toll free: 800-223-7226
Local: 310-636-4656
Fax: 310-390-0493
scantours.com