Stockholm - energetic and progressive. Image credit and source - BreakingStereotypes.org
As ranked by the producers of the Breaking Stereotypes documentary series
Destination: Stockholm, Sweden
Interesting websites about the city: stockholm.se or international.stockholm.se and VisitStockholm.com
Is it easy to navigate around the city? Yes, it has a decent public transport system and if needed a taxi is not that far away. 2pts.
Hostels and Hotels: there are plenty - Tons, just depends on what exactly you are looking for, one interesting and budget-friendly place to stay is the Hotel Micro - hotelmicro.se. 2pts.
Best part of the city: There is so much on offer in Stockholm other than great architecture, which is always a reason to visit. If you can play, it is worth a game, set or match of Kungl. Lawn Tennis Klubben, it is pure class in a country that has a history of producing some of the world's best tennis players.
Interesting fact: Is the largest archipelago in Sweden.
Local Universities:
One of the oldest institutions in Sweden is Stockholms universitet (Stockholm University).
Kungliga Musikhögskolan i Stockholm, is the oldest music institution for higher education in Sweden.
Business Schools: Stockholm Business School
Any interesting business or enterprise happenings: Check out SUP46 - it covers the whole of Sweden and a good resource for start-up companies.
Stockholm - energetic and progressive. Image credit and source - BreakingStereotypes.org
Is it a good travel destination for young travel adventurers: Very cool place with a surprisingly energetic night life. 2pts.
Climate: Winter is known for limited daylight hours.
Whilst there did you have any funny/awesome experiences? The Arlanda Express is an eco-friendly train from the airport to the city and provides a very cool introduction into the city from a progressive point of view - ArlandaExpress.com
Points: 6 out of 6
Rating out of ten: 10
OriginalSteps.com travel and gap year/year out ranking criteria –
2 points for yes
0 points for no
Max points 6
1. Is the destination easy to navigate around? Yes or No
2. Hostels and hotels (few, many, tons): 0.5, 1 and 2 points respectively
3. Is it a good travel destination for young adventures? Yes or No
