Norway is what's usually considered the main 'Viking' country, Sweden also has a fascinating Viking past. It's amazing to see how the Swedes have turned around to become one of the most peaceful nations on Earth. Sweden has a rich history that is definetely worth a look at.

www.travel--guide.org/Stockholm

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Like the Mary Rose, the vanity of the ruling classes caused it's downfall (having too many cannons in this case). Only unlike the Mary Rose it is a full-size ship, very well-preserved and impressive. You will take one look at it's top-heavy shape and wonder how they thought it would ever float. It lasted about two minutes, taking many innocent lives down with it.

The Vasa Museum, Galarvarvsvagen 14.
Tel : (00 46) 851 954 800
www.vasamuseet.se

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There are lots of great museums in Stockholm. Nordiska museet (The Museum of Nordic history) is my favourite, located in a colossal 19th century building on Djurgarden island in central Stockholm. Just to see the building is worth the trip and Djurgarden is the most beautiful part of central Stockholm. Note that most museums are closed on Mondays and most of them are free to visit.

Nordiska museet, Djurgardsvagen 6-16, next to the bridge.
Telephone : (00 46) 8519 546 00 or (00 46) 8457 06 60 (Swedish and English 24-hour line).

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