Nynashamn (Stockholm) / Sweden

Nynäshamn is a pleasant port town with approximately 13,000 inhabitants located on the coast of the Baltic Sea. Despite its strategic location and function as a "forward" port of the capital city of Stockholm, it only began to develop in the 19th century when it was connected to the Swedish metropolis by railway. At the beginning of the 20th century, it also became a sought-after spa center, but all its spa facilities were closed during World War I. In 1912, some Olympic disciplines took place here during the Summer Olympic Games, and during the same period, the first industrial enterprises began to emerge. In the 1930s, one of the largest refineries in Sweden was opened in the town. Nynäshamn is less than 60 km from the capital city, today it is an important commercial and ferry port and at the same time a peaceful town with a pleasant atmosphere and beautiful surrounding nature.

As a cruise ship port, it is a good starting point for visiting Stockholm, the main and largest Swedish city, which is located on the eastern coast of the country between the Baltic Sea and the freshwater lake Mälaren. The center of Stockholm consists of 14 islands connected by 60 bridges, and it is no wonder that the city is nicknamed the "Venice of the North." With its approximately 850,000 inhabitants, it is the main economic, political, and cultural center of the country and also the seat of the Swedish royal family, government, and parliament. The first written mention of the city dates back to 1252, when Stockholm was already a renowned market place where iron was traded. The city began to develop very quickly, and in 1523 it officially became the main center of the Swedish Kingdom. In the 16th and 17th centuries, Sweden was at its peak, and Stockholm became one of the most important trading centers on the Baltic Sea coast. In the 19th century, the city expanded greatly, the railway was brought here, and teaching began at the local university. In 1912, the city hosted the Summer Olympic Games. Today, Stockholm is a significant European metropolis and a popular tourist destination with many interesting sights and museums. Tourists usually head to the historic part called Gamla Stan with the royal palace, St. Nicholas Cathedral, and narrow colorful streets with many shops, restaurants, and interesting museums. A major attraction is also the Riddarholms kyrkan, the burial place of members of the Swedish royal family. Tourists also often head to the town hall, where the Nobel Prizes are awarded annually, or to the famous Vasa Museum with a perfectly preserved warship from the 17th century.

Places worth seeing:

- Nynäshamn

- Stockholm – Royal Palace

- Stockholm – Riddarholmen Island

- Stockholm – Town Hall

- Stockholm – Riddarholms kyrkan

- Stockholm – Vasa Museum

- Stockholm – Skeppsbron Quay

Enjoy local specialties…

Ärtsoppa – traditional pea soup served with potato pancakes

Pickled herring

Fresh fish and seafood of all kinds

Fiskbullar – fish dumplings

Prinsesstarta – whipped cream cake with green marzipan