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THE LOWDOWN: The Swedish capital spans 14 interconne­cted islands and has a picturesqu­e old town, Gamla Stan, where you’ll find cobbled streets and striking buildings such as Storkyrkan Cathedral.

Away from the historic centre, there’s a more laid-back local vibe in the hipster hub of Sofo (short for South of Folkungaga­tan), which has trendy restaurant­s, innovative fashion stores and quirky furniture shops – our kind of neighbourh­ood!

WHAT TO DO: A fun way to see the main attraction­s is on an amphibious bus. The Ocean Bus offers a sightseein­g tour with a twist – starting on land before taking to the water, as your guide entertains you with stories about the city.

Another must-do is the museum dedicated to all things Abba. It’s filled with props and costumes from the legendary Swedish band’s touring days, as well as behind-thescenes footage from the Mamma Mia!

film franchise. WHAT TO EAT:

The Swedes are, of course, famous for their meatballs, so head to Meatballs For The People for a delicious authentic meal served with creamy mashed potato, lingonberr­y sauce and pickled cucumbers.

We also thoroughly enjoyed the Scandinavi­an tradition of Fika, which means “a coffee and cake break”. The ideal spot to enjoy your mid-morning treat is Stockholm’s award-winning roastery Drop Coffee. Its warm cinnamon buns are just perfect for your Fika moment.

WHERE TO stay:

The Radisson Collection Strand Hotel has a fab waterside location close to Gamla Stan and the shopping district. Breakfast is served in the stunning atrium, so you can start your day in style. Rooms start at £180 per night (bed and breakfast). Book at radissonco­llection.com/en/ strandhote­l-stockholm.

HOW TO GET THERE:

See flysas.com for flights.

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The picturesqu­e old town, gamla stan Take a chance on the abba museum Breakfast in style at the radisson Collection strand Hotel
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Fika moment…
a perfect Fika moment…
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