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 traditional Swedish cuisine of meatballs, fish or reindeer for dinner. For some of the best views, take a scenic stroll around Södermalm at sunset.
Here, you'll also find vintage stores, galleries and coffee shops, where visitors can take part in the Swedish tradition of fika (socialising over coffee), as well as bars that are open late. For a breath-taking look over the city, climb to the top of the city hall tower. Sunset behind the Sodermalm district in Stockholm (Image: nantonov/Getty Images) Flights from Birmingham Airport to Stockholm take around two and a half hours and cost as little as £14.
99 one-way or £36 return through Ryanair. Book tickets on the Ryanair website or browse the latest deals on Skyscanner . If you're looking to upgrade your luggage before your next trip, luxury suitcase brand Antler has slashed up to 40% off the price of some of its best-selling bags, including the Jet2 and TUI-approved Logo Cabin Bag , now £64 off.
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