A colourful European capital city spread across 14 islands holds the nickname of 'the Venice of the north' - and Brummies can get there from as little as £36 return by flying with Ryanair . Stockholm may be the capital of Sweden, but its crisscrossed waterways, 57 bridges and charming old buildings mean it often gets compared to Italy's city of love. The bustling city and its interesting neighbourhoods are spread across 14 islands on the banks to the archipelago where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea.
Its unique location provides a city break experience unlike any other in Europe. Read more: The £16 Easyjet flight that gets you to a city with 'fairy tale' views and cheap beer Gamla Stan, the enchanting old town, is a rainbow of colourful buildings and pristine cobbled streets dotted with cool bars, cafés, and shops. This area is home to the Royal Palace and the Stockholm Cathedral, two of Stockholm's top tourist attractions, as well as Stortorget square, which is always a hive of activity.
The city has over 50 museums, including one dedicated to ABBA, and many of them can be found on the green island of Djurgården, which is a part of the Royal National City Park. Colourful buildings in Stortorget in Stockholm (Image: Laurie Noble/Getty Images) Visitors can explore Stockholm's stunning water network by boat, head to one of the city's food courts or market halls to sample some of the pastries, meats and beers on offer, unwind in one of the city's spas then dine on trad.