I stopped at Stockholm on my trip to the North Cape in 2001 (in a motorhome). The island of Djurgården is the best part - away from the city centre which, let's face it, is just like any city centre. Djurgården has great parklands and museums, the best of which is Skansen, the world's first open-air museum. With exhibits from all over the country, it gives a great taste of Swedish life.
Updates
Djurgården is pronounced roughly "yourgor'n". 'Tis a lovely place. On New Years Eve, Skansen holds an open air concert with traditional songs and a fireeworks show. Their own fireworks are a bit of a damp squib, but the location offers unparralled views to the northern part of town where you can see other peoples' fireworks for free all along the visible horizon. Djurgården can be quite busy in the summer, but the Nordic spring can surprise an uninformed visitor with its continental weather.
Send your feedback or queries to been.there@guardian.co.uk
Search Been there
