Gamla Stan, Stockholm

The GuardianOct 9

‘A candelit spa, followed by an ice-cold plunge and a nightcap’: readers’ favourite European wellbeing breaks

From a historic bathhouse in Sweden to forest bathing in Croatia, readers share their favourite places to relax and recharge • Tell us about a small European ski resort – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Tucked away off a pretty shopping street in a beautiful art nouveau building is one of Stockholm’s oldest spas, Centralbadet where a day ticket costs from £23. As winter darkness descen…

Old town seen from Fotografiska restaurant.

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Gamla StanTrain stationOld town seen from Fotografiska restaurant.
CentralbadetHotelStockholm's oldest spa in an art nouveau building.
Fotografiska restaurantRestaurantRestaurant with views of Gamla Stan and Lake Mälaren.
Lake MälarenSightLake seen from Fotografiska restaurant.
Elsewhere
Cley and Salthouse marshesSightCley-next-the-sea, United KingdomBirdwatching spot in Norfolk with two bird hides.
Hello Outdoors shepherd’s hut saunaPlaceLymington, United KingdomSauna with window overlooking Lymington Sea Water Baths.
Lymington Sea Water BathsSightLymington, United KingdomHistoric sea water baths in Hampshire.
BankyaNeighborhoodSofia, BulgariaOutskirts of Sofia with natural mineral springs.
Central Mineral Bath BankyaHotelSofia, BulgariaOpulent bathhouse owned by Sofia municipality.
Terma BaniaHotelZakopane, PolandPool and spa centre in Zakopane ski resort.
Lochside Sauna at West Coast WellnessPlaceEvanachan, United KingdomPeaceful sauna on the shore of Loch Fyne.
Loch FyneSightEvanachan, United KingdomLoch where Lochside Sauna is located.
Inver restaurantRestaurantEvanachan, United KingdomRestaurant near Lochside Sauna.
Pool Bridge FarmSightYork, United KingdomSite with four lakes for wild swimming and sauna.
Wheldrake Ings nature reserveNature reserveYork, United KingdomWildlife destination for waterfowl in North Yorkshire.
Park mit Allen SinnenSightFreiburg, GermanyPark of all senses with barefoot sensory trail.
Sliabh Liag SaunaPlaceTeelin, IrelandWood-fired sauna on Teelin pier in Donegal.
Sliabh Liag sea cliffsSightTeelin, IrelandSea cliffs towering 601 metres above the sea.

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Lonely PlanetAug 19

13 of the best things to do in Stockholm

Start planning your visit to Stockholm with our pick of the city

Wander cobblestone streets lined with narrow buildings.

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Gamla StanTrain stationWander cobblestone streets lined with narrow buildings.
StrandvägenSightStockholm's grandest boulevard along the waterfront.
VasamuseetMuseumBoard the preserved Vasa warship.
ABBA: The MuseumMuseumTry the hologram stage and interactive stations.
SkansenTheme parkWorld's oldest open-air museum with Swedish culture.
SödermalmNeighborhoodClimb cliff tops for panoramic city views.
Royal PalaceAttractionA huge, baroque palace in the Old Town.
Stockholm City HallSightVisit the Blue Hall and Golden Hall by guided tour.
City Hall TowerSightOffers spectacular 360-degree views of central Stockholm.
MillesgårdenAttractionHome and studio of sculptor Carl Milles.
Djurgården passenger ferryPlaceA 7-minute trip between Slussen and Djurgården.
Harbor Boat TourPlaceTour the islands of Kungsholmen and Långholmen.
Royal Canal TourPlaceCircle Djurgården island.
Under the Bridges of StockholmPlaceVisit Baltic and Lake Mälaren sides of the city.
hop-on hop-off boatsPlaceTravel between key attractions on Stockholm's Baltic side.
VasaMuseumMuseum commemorates the sinking of the warship.
DjurgårdenNeighborhoodIsland destination for nature and outdoor recreation.
SjöcaféetRestaurantRents kayaks, canoes, and pedal boats.
Rosendals TrädgårdSightBiodynamic gardens with a farm-to-table cafe.
Historiska MuseetMuseumTusentals äkta vikingaföremål, visningar och interaktivitet för alla åldrar, ute och inne.
SkogskyrkogårdenSightBeautiful graveyard set in pine woodlands.
SkeppsholmenSuburbIt is connected with Blasieholmen and Kastellholmen by bridges.
KastellholmenNeighborhoodIt belongs to the district of Skeppsholmen.
af ChapmanAttractionFull-rigged sailing ship, now a hostel.
MonteliusvägenTrailClifftop walking path with panoramic views.

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‘A candelit spa, followed by an ice-cold plunge and a nightcap’: readers’ favourite European wellbeing breaks

13 of the best things to do in Stockholm