Index See also Accommodations index, below. General Index A Abisko, 357 359 Abisko National Park, 332, 357 358 Accommodations. See also Accommodations Index best, 5 7 Acne (Stockholm), 126 Active vacations, 38 40 Admiraliteskyrkan (Admiralty Church; Karlskrona), 241 Adventure tours, 40 41 Af Chapman (Stockholm), 122 Affårs Verken Bättrafik (Karlskrona), 242 Åfors Glasbruk (Växjö), 254 AG925 (Allmänna Galleriet 925; Stockholm), 134 Åhléns City (Stockholm), 125 Air travel, 28 29, 31 Ajtte (Jokkmokk), 345 Akademibokhandeln (Stockholm), 125 Aldorfstrom, 341 Alfred Nobel's Björkborn (near Karlskoga), 308 Alpine Garden (Jokkmokk), 345 Alsters Herrgård (Karlstad), 308 American Airlines Vacations, 43 American Express, 360, 362 Anderssons Antik (Kalmar), 251 Andrée Museum (Gränna), 260 Ånglahuset (Ystad), 226 Anna-Lisas Souvenirbutik (Arvidsjaur), 341 Antikgården (Öland), 275 Antikhallarna (Gothenburg), 174 Antikmuseum, Gustav III's (Stockholm), 101 Antiques Gothenburg, 174 Kalmar, 251 Karlstad, 309 Öland, 275 Stockholm, 124 Äppelgårdens Golf Club (Hemmeslöv), 186, 190 Araslöv, Lake, 232 Architecture, 21 22 Area code, 360 Arjeplog, 341 Arkitekturmuseet (Museum of Architecture; Stockholm), 115, 122 Aron's House (Mariestad), 300 Around Gotland Race (Sandhamn), 46 Art, 20 21 Artillery 2 (Stockholm), 126 Arvidsjaur, 339 341 Astronomical clock (Lund), 220 Ateljé Ölandssnipan (Öland), 275 ATMs (automated-teller machines), 33 Augsburg Cabinet of Curiosities (Uppsala), 142, 144 Aurora Borealis, 336 Auto Europe, 33 Avenyn (Gothenburg), 174 B Bäckaskog Slott (near Kristianstad), 232 233 Baltic islands, 267 289 Barbacka Cultural Center (Kristianstad), 232 Båstad, 188 192 Båstad Golf Club, 186, 190 Båstads Malens Tennis Sällskat, 190 Båtsuoj, 341 Bergman, Ingmar, 23 Bergman, Ingrid, 23 Bernadotte Apartments (Stockholm), 100 Berså Bar (Gothenburg), 177 Berwaldhallen (Berwald Concert Hall; Stockholm), 131 Biblical Garden (Bäckaskog), 232 233 Biking, 38 Gotland, 282 Öland, 270 Örebro, 265 Stockholm, 64 Birgitta, St., 262 Bishop's Arms Karlstad, 312 Malmö, 217 Bjäre Golf Club (Halland), 186, 190 Bjäre Peninsula, 189 190 Björkholmen, 241 Björkliden Arctic Golf Course, 358 Bjursås SkiCenter (Falun), 315 316 Blå Jungfrun (Blue Maiden), 273 Blandorama (Karlstad), 309 Blårör (Borgholm), 271 Blås & Knåda (Stockholm), 125 Blekinge County Museum (Karlskrona), 241 Blekinge Läns Museum (Karlskrona), 241 Blekinge Skärgårdsturer (Gästhaum), 235 Blue Moon Bar (Stockholm), 136 Boat travel and cruises, 30 31 Blå Jungfrun (Blue Maiden), 273 car ferries, 32 Göta Canal, 291, 292 Gothenburg, 173 Gotland, 280 Karlshamn, 235 Karlskrona, 242 Karlstad, 307 308 Mariestad, 300 301 Sandhamn, 149 Boda Glasbruk (Växjö), 254 Böda Kronopark (Öland), 274 Bohus Fästning (Kungälv), 180 Bohus Fortress (Bohus Fästning), 291 The Bohuslän Coast, 179 185 Bohusslöjd (Gothenburg), 174 Books, recommended, 22 Borgen Bar (Visby), 289 Borgholm, 267, 271 Borgholms Slott, 271 Borton Overseas, 40 41 Bosjökloster, Castle of (Höör), 226 Botaniska Trädgården (Botanical Gardens) Gothenburg, 171 Lund, 220 Brinken Konsthantverk (Stockholm), 129 Broderi & Garn (Gothenburg), 175 Bruno Götgatsbacken (Stockholm), 126 Bulleribock (Stockholm), 131 Burgsvik, 286 Burmeisterska Huset (Visby), 282 283 Business hours, 360 Bus travel, 32 C Cadier Bar (Stockholm), 137 Café Opera (Stockholm), 133 Café Strömparterren (Stockholm), 116 Café Victoria (Stockholm), 120 Cajsa Warg (Stockholm), 128 Calendar of events, 46 47 Canal Museum (Kanalmuseet; Sjötorp), 301 Canoeing, 40 Capellagården (Öland), 272, 274 Carl Larsson-gården (Falun), 316 Carl Malmsten (Stockholm), 130 Carlsten Fortress (Marstrand), 182 Carolina Rediviva (University Library; Uppsala), 141 142 Car rentals, 32 33 Car travel, 29, 32 33 Casino Cosmopol (Gothenburg), 178 Casinos, Stockholm, 136 Castle of Bosjökloster (Höör), 226 Castles and palaces, best, 4 Cathedral (Domkyrkan) Kalmar, 246 Lund, 220 Mariestad, 300 Uppsala, 142 Växjö, 252 253 Visby (Cathedral of St. Mary), 283 COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL GENERAL INDEX 365
GENERAL INDEX Cathedrals and abbeys, best, 4 5 Cellphones, 43 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 35 Centiliter & Gram (Malmö), 217 Centralstationen (Central Station; Stockholm), 59 Ceramics Helsingborg area, 199 Öland, 275 Stockholm, 125 Changing of the Royal Guard (Stockholm), 101 Chinese Pavilion (Kina Slott; Stockholm), 109 Chokladkoppen (Stockholm), 135 City Museum in the Grey Friars Monastery (Ystad), 228 C. J. Josephssons Glas & Porslin (Gothenburg), 174 Climate, 26 Club Skeppsbron (Malmö), 217 Continental Airlines Vacations, 43 Country code, 360 Cox & Kings, 41 Credit cards, 33 34 Crime and safety, 35 Cross-country skiing, 333 Currency, 33 Customs regulations, 27 28 D Dalarna, 303, 306, 314 Dalarnas Museum (Falun), 316 Dalby Church, 226 Debit cards, 33 34 Delta Vacations, 43 Dentists, 360 DesignTorget (Gothenburg), 175 DesignTorget (Stockholm), 129 Destination Kiruna, 332 Die Kirche von Föra (Öland), 274 Disabilities, travelers with, 36 37 Djurgården (Stockholm), 62 restaurants, 94 95 105 108, 112 114 Doctors, 360 Dominican Monastery of St. Nicholas (Visby), 283 Domkyrkan (Cathedral) Kalmar, 246 Lund, 220 Mariestad, 300 Uppsala, 142 Växjö, 252 253 Visby (Cathedral of St. Mary), 283 Dragsö Beach (Karlskrona), 242 Drinking laws, 360 Drinks, 25 Driving rules, 360 Drottningholm Court Theater (Stockholm), 46, 110, 132 Drottningholm Gardens (Stockholm), 109 Drottningholm Palace and Theater (Stockholm), 109 110 Drug laws, 360 Drugstores, 360 361 Duka (Stockholm), 129 Dundret, 349 E East India House (Gothenburg), 168 169 Ekerum Golf Course (Öland), 270 Eketorp Ring-Fort (Öland), 270 Electricity, 361 Embassies and consulates, 361 Emergencies, 361 Emigration to North America, 19 Svenska Emigrantinstitutet (House of Emigrants; Växjö), 252 Entry requirements, 27 28 Eriksberg Naturreservat (Karlshamn), 237 Esrange, 353 Eurailpass, 29 30 Europ Assistance, 361 F Fall, 26 Fallens Dagar (Trollhättan), 294 Falun, 314 319 Families with children Gothenburg attractions, 172 Stockholm hotels, 74 restaurants, 89 Farsta (Stockholm), 115 Fasching (Stockholm), 136 Fästningsholmen (Kungälv), 180 Federation for Gay and Lesbian Rights (RFSL), 36 Fenix Bar and Mest Bar (Stockholm), 137 Feskekörka (Fish Church; Gothenburg), 168 Filharmonikerna i Konserthuset (Stockholm), 131 132 Filippa K (Stockholm), 127 Filmmuseet (Film Museum; Kristianstad), 232 Films, 23 Fish auction (Gothenburg), 168 Fish Church (Feskekörka; Gothenburg), 168 Fishing, 39 Jokkmokk, 345 Karlskrona, 242 Fisktorget (Karlskrona), 241 Fjällbacka, 183 Folkets Park (Malmö), 219 Folkteatern (Gothenburg), 176 Food and cuisine, 24 25 Form Design Centre (Malmö), 205, 210 Fräsgården Leksand, 320 321 Tällberg, 323 Fredriksdal Friluftsmuseum (Helsingborg), 196 Fredrikskyrkan (Karlskrona), 240 Fürstenberg Gallery (Gothenburg), 169 G Galerie Kvinnfolki (Gotland), 284 Gallerian (Stockholm), 130 Gällivare, 348 352 Galtispouda, 341 Gamla Stan (Old Town) Mariestad, 299 300 Stockholm, 61 accommodations, 75 76 gay venues on, 135 restaurants, 89 93 shopping, 124 100 104, 111 walking tour, 116 119 Ystad, 226 Gamla Torget (Kungälv), 179 Gammelgården (Rättvik), 326 Gammelstad (Old Town; Luleå), 335 Gammelstads Friluftsmuseum (Luleå), 335 336 Gammelstads Kyrka (Luleå), 335 Gammelstadsvikens Naturreservat, 336 Gärdslösa (Öland), 272 Gay Pride (Stockholm), 46 Gays and lesbians, 36 Gothenburg, 179 Malmö, 218 219 Stockholm, 134 135 GeoCity (Stockholm), 128 Glass and crystal shopping tips, 255 Stockholm, 129 Växjö, 254 Global Refunds, 364 Glommersträsk Historical Museum (Arvidsjaur), 340 Gloria's Restaurant/Sportbar (Lund), 225 Glow (Gothenburg), 177 Golf, 39 Båstad area, 189, 190 Björkliden Arctic Golf Course, 358 Halland, 186 Halmstad, 186 Öland, 270 Stockholm, 123 Swedish Lapland, 332 Gondolen (Stockholm), 137 Göta Canal, 290 292 Göta Canal Steamship Company, 292 Göta Källare (Stockholm), 133 Götaland, 45 Götaplatsen (Gothenburg), 168 Göteborgs Konstmuseum (Gothenburg), 169 366
Göteborgsoperan (The Gothenburg Opera House), 171, 176 Gothenburg, 151 179 accommodations, 155 161 business hours, 154 currency exchange, 154 doctors and dentists, 154 drugstores, 154 emergencies, 155 getting around, 154 Internet access, 155 layout, 153 nightlife, 176 179 organized tours, 172 173 police, 155 post office, 155 restaurants, 161 167 shopping, 173 175 167 173 taxes, 155 transit information, 155 traveling to, 152 visitor information, 152 153 Gothenburg Film Festival, 46 Gotland, 278 291 accommodations, 284 287 exploring, 280 282 restaurants, 287 289 shopping, 284 282 284 special events, 280 traveling to, 279 280 Gotlands Fornsal, 283, 284 Granberget, 320 Grand Hotel (Stockholm), 122 Grandpa (Stockholm), 127 Gränna, 260 262 Grännaberget (Gränna Mountain), 260 Great Winter Market (Jokkmokk), 344 Greevagården (Karlskrona), 241 Greta's (Gothenburg), 179 Gripsholm Castle, 146 Gripsholm theater, 146 Gröna Lund's Tivoli (Stockholm), 133 Grönsakstorget/Kungstorget (Gothenburg), 174 Gruvtur, 349 Guest Apartment (Stockholm), 100 Guldhedens Vattentorn (Gothenburg), 168 Gunilla Pontén (Stockholm), 127 Gunnarssons Träfigurer (Stockholm), 129 Gustav Adolfs Torg (Stockholm), 116, 120 Gustav III's Antikmuseum (Stockholm), 101 Gustavsbergs Porslinsmuseum (Stockholm), 125 Gutekällaren (Visby), 289 H Haga District (Gothenburg), 174 Hägnan Museum (Luleå), 335 Halland, 186 Hallands Väderö, 190 Halleberg, 298 Hallwylska Museet (Hallwyl Museum; Stockholm), 111 112 Halmstad, 186 188 Halmstad Slott, 187 Hammar, Lake, 232 Hamnparken (Harbor Park; Karlshamn), 236 Handarbetets Vänner (Stockholm), 131 Handkraft Trollhättan, 296 H&M Gothenburg, 175 Stockholm, 127 Hansa (Malmö), 209 Hard Rock Cafe (Stockholm), 136 Havets Hus (Lysekil), 183 Health concerns, 34 35 Health insurance, 35, 361 Helsingborg, 194 203 Helsingborg Stadsteater City Theater, 203 Hemavan, 341 343 Hercules Fountain (Stockholm), 109 110 Hiking, 39 Kungsleden (Royal Trail), 332, 342, 348, 358 Kvikkjokk, 348 Muddus National Park, 350 Stora Sjöfället and Padjelanta national parks, 350 351 Swedish Lapland, 332 333 Himmelsberga (Öland), 272 Historiska Museet Lund, 220 Stockholm, 112 History of Sweden, 9 20 Christianity and the Middle Ages, 13 14 intra-nordic union, 14 15 postmillenium, 19 20 19th century, 16 17 20th century, 17 18 today, 10 12 Vasa dynasty, 15 16 Vikings, 13 Hjälmaren, Lake, 265 Hjalmar Lundbohmsgården (Kiruna), 353 354 Höganäs Keramik, 199 Höganäs Saltglaserat, 199 Högby Kyrka och Kyrkstallare (Öland), 274 Holen Gustaf Ankarcronas (Tällberg), 323 Holidays, 361 Holländarhuset (Karlshamn), 235 236 Home exchanges, 42 Home Link International, 42 Home stays, 41 42 Kalmar, 247 Hornstull Strand Street Market (Stockholm), 126 Horseback riding, 39 40 Hotell Centralen (Stockholm), 66 Hotell Liseberg Heden (Gothenburg), 172 Hotels. See also Accommodations Index best, 5 7 Hunneberg, 298 I Icebar (Stockholm), 137 Ice Hotel (Jukkasjärvi), 354 355 Idrefjällens Golfklubb (Idre), 332 IKEA, 25 Indigo (Malmö), 218 Innovatum Science Center (Trollhättan), 294 295 Inre Hamn (Inner Harbor; Karlstad), 307 308 Insurance, 361 362 International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers (IAMAT), 35 International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA), 36 Internet access, 362 Intervac, U.S. & International, 42 Iron mine tours Gällivare, 349 350 Kiruna, 352 353 Isaksson Porfyr (Karlstad), 309 Itineraries, suggested, 47 57 Dalarna and Värmland, 51 54 for families, 54 57 southern Sweden in 1 week, 49 51 in 1 week, 47 49 J Järntorget (Stockholm), 119 Jazzklubben (Helsingborg), 203 Jie-Keramik (near Helsingborg), 199 J. Lindeberg (Stockholm), 127 Jokkmokk, 343 347 Jokkmokks Stencenter, 346 Jokkmokks Tenn, 346 K Kaknästornet (Kaknäs Television Tower; Stockholm), 112 Kåkstan, 349 Källa Kyrka (Öland), 274 Kalmar, 244 251 Kalmar Konstmuseum, 246 Kalmar Läns Museum (Kalmar County Museum), 247 KalmarSalen, 251 Kalmar Slott (Kalmar Castle), 247 Kanalmuseet (Trollhättan), 294 Karin Lööf Keramiker (Karlstad), 309 GENERAL INDEX 367
GENERAL INDEX Karlshamn, 234 239 Karlshamn Baltic Festival, 235 Karlshamns Kulturkvarter, 235 Karlshamns Museum, 235 236 Karlskrona, 239 243 Karlstad, 306 312 Kärnan (The Keep; Helsingborg), 198 Kastellet (castle; Karlshamn), 236, 237 Kastellholmen (Stockholm), 122 Kebnekaise Mountain, 354 356 Kina Slott (Chinese Pavilion; Stockholm), 109 Kiruna, 352 357 Kiruna Kyrka, 353 Kiruna Snow Festival, 46 Klarälven River, 320 Klosterkyrkan (Abbey Church; Vadstena), 292 Knutpunkten (Helsingborg), 194 Kommendanthuset (Malmö), 208 Kömpmannholmen tower (Luleå), 336 Konserthuset Gothenburg, 176 Helsingborg, 203 Konsthall (Karlshamn), 236 Konsthantverkarna (Örebro), 266 Konstmuseum (Malmö), 208 Köpmantorget (Stockholm), 118 Kosta Glasbruk (near Växjö), 254 Koster Islands, 185 Krämarkapellet (Malmö), 209 Kristianstad, 230 234 Kristine Church (Falun), 315 Krogers (Kalmar), 251 Kronhusbodarna (Crown House; Gothenburg), 171 172, 174 Kruttornet (Visby), 282 Kulenovic Collection (Karlskrona), 241 Kulturen (Museum of Cultural History; Lund), 222 Kulturhuset (Stockholm), 60 Kumlaby Church (Visingsö), 261 Kungälv, 179 180 Kungliga Dramatiska Teatern (Stockholm), 132 Kungliga Slottet (Royal Palace) and museums, 100 101, 104 Kungliga Tennishallen (Stockholm), 123 Kungsgatan/Fredsgatan (Gothenburg), 173 Kungsholmen (Stockholm), 62, 108 109 restaurants, 93 94 Kungsholm Fort (Karlskrona), 242 Kungsleden (Royal Trail), 332, 342, 348, 358 Kungsträdgården (Stockholm), 120 Kvikkjokk, 347 348 L Läckö Slott, 291 Lagerlöf, Selma, 22, 52, 194, 303, 312 study (Falun), 316 318 Laisan, Lake, 343 Lake Hjälmaren, 265 Lake Laisan, 343 Lake Stenträsket, 341 Lake Talvatissjön, 346 Lake Tysslingen, 265 Lake Vänern, 291, 307 Lake Vättern, 258 268 Lake Virihaure, 351 Långholmen (Stockholm), 77 restaurants, 96 97 Language, 362 Lapland, Swedish, 331 359 outdoor activities, 332 333 Lapp Church (Jokkmokk), 345 The Lapps (Sami people), 340 Lappstaden (Arvidsjaur), 339 340 Larsson, Carl, 316 Laxfjället Mountain, 343 Learning vacations, 41 Legal aid, 362 Leksand, 319 322 Leksands Kyrka, 321 Lerverk (Gothenburg), 175 Lessebo Paper Mill, 252 Lickershamn, 280 Lidköping, 291 Lilla Horns Iovangar (Little Horn Forest Meadows; Öland), 274 Lilla Torg (Malmö), 205 Lindgren, Astrid, 22 Lindmarks Slöjd & Snickeri (Arvidsjaur), 341 Linköping, 292 Linnaeus Garden & Museum (Uppsala), 142 Linnéparken (Linné Park; Växjö), 253 Linné Terrassen Kök & Bar (Gothenburg), 177 Liseberg Park (Gothenburg), 169 170, 172 Lisselby (Mora), 328 Livrustkammaren (Stockholm), 101 Ljugarn, 282 Loch Ness Pub and Restaurang (Karlshamn), 239 Log rafting, 40 Loppmarknaden i Skärholmen (Stockholm), 128 Lost and found, 362 Lost-luggage insurance, 361 362 Lotta & Mary (Öland), 275 Lövmarknad (Karlskrona), 240 Lucia, the Festival of Lights, 47 Lugnås Rocks (near Mariestad), 301 Lugnet (Falun), 318 Luleå, 334 338 Lummelundagrottan (Gotland), 283 Lund, 219 226 Lysekil, 182 184 M Målerås Glasbruk (near Orrefors), 255 256 Malmborgen Compound (Malmö), 218 Malmö, 204 219 accommodations, 210 213 getting around, 205 nightlife, 216 219 restaurants, 213 216 shopping, 209 210 205 209 traveling to, 204 205 visitor information, 205 Malmö Card, 205 Malmöhus Slott (Malmö), 208 Malmö Konsthall, 208 Malmö Symphony Orchestra, 216 Maps, 33 Mårbacka Minnesgård (Sunne), 313 Mariakyrkan (Church of St. Mary) Båstad, 189 Helsingborg, 198 Sigtuna, 138 139 Ystad, 227 Mariebergsskogen (Karlstad), 309 Mariestad, 299 302 Mariestad Domkyrka, 300 Marinmuseum (Naval Museum; Karlskrona), 240 241 Maritiman (Gothenburg), 170 Marstrand, 180, 182 Marzio (Stockholm), 127 Mats Nordell (Kalmar), 251 Mattarahkka (near Kiruna), 356 Mattssons Päls (Malmö), 209 Medeltidsmuseet (Museum of Medieval Stockholm; Stockholm), 116 MEDEX Assistance, 361 MedicAlert identification tag, 35 Medical insurance, 35, 361 Medieval Week (Gotland), 46, 280 Midnight sun, 336 Midsummer, 46 Millesgården (Stockholm), 110 111 Mine tours Gällivare, 349 350 Kiruna, 352 353 Minnesota Day (Växjö), 47 Mississippi Inn (Stockholm), 138 Mjellby Konstgård, 187 188 Mobile phones, 43 Moderna Museet (Museum of Modern Art; Stockholm), 104 368
MOMS (value-added tax), 125, 363 364 Money and costs, 33 34 Moosehead Bar (Malmö), 216 217 Mora, 327 330 Mora Cemetery, 328 Muddus Fall, 346 Muddus National Park, 350 Munkkällaren (Visby), 289 Munthes Hildasholm (Leksand), 321 Museet i Halmstad, 187 Museigården (Gränna), 260 Museum Gustavianum (Uppsala), 142, 144 Museum of Architecture (Stockholm), 115, 122 Museum of Cultural History (Kulturen; Lund), 222 Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities (Stockholm), 111 Museum of Gothenburg, 168 169 Museum of Medieval Stockholm (Medeltidsmuseet), 116 Museum of Modern Art (Moderna Museet) Stockholm, 104 Ystad, 228 Museum of National Antiquities (Stockholm), 112 Museums, best, 3 4 Music, 23 24 Music at Lake Siljan (Leksand), 319 Mynttorget (Stockholm), 116 N Nås Castle (Visingsö), 261 Nationalmuseum (National Museum of Art; Stockholm), 104 105, 122 Naturhistoriska Museet (Gothenburg), 172 Naturmuseum (Malmö), 208 Naturskola Nature Center (Hunneberg), 298 Naval Museum (Marinmuseum; Karlskrona), 240 241 Nederluleå Kyrka (Luleå), 335 Newspapers and magazines, 362 New Sweden, 19 Nightclub Étage (Malmö), 217 218 Nikkaluokta, 355 Nils Olsson Hemslöjd (Nusnäs), 329 Njulla, 358 NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Gothenburg, 174 175 Stockholm, 126, 127 NK Saluhall (Stockholm), 128 Nobel, Alfred Bernhard, 308 Nobel Day (Stockholm), 47 Nordiska Galleriet (Stockholm), 130 Nordiska Kompaniet. See NK Nordiska Kristall (Stockholm), 129 Nordiska Museet (Nordic Museum; Stockholm), 112 113 Nordkoster (North Koster), 185 Nordstan (Gothenburg), 173 Norrbottens Museum (Luleå), 337 Norrland, 45. See Swedish Lapland Norrmalm (Center of Stockholm), 61 accommodations, 66 75 restaurants, 80 89 104 105, 111 112 Norrvikens Trädgårdar (Norrviken Gardens; Båstad), 189 Northern lights, 336 Norway, crossing the border to (Abisko), 359 Noshörningen (Kalmar), 251 Nusnäs, 329 Nya Elfsborg (Gothenburg), 173 O Oakley's (Gothenburg), 177 Öland, 268 278 accommodations, 275 277 nightlife, 278 outdoor activities, 270 restaurants, 277 278 shopping, 275 sightseeing, 270 275 traveling to, 268 visitor information, 270 Operabaren (Opera Bar; Stockholm), 133 Operahuset (Royal Opera House; Stockholm), 132 Operakällaren (Stockholm), 133 Örebro, 264 266 Örebro Slott, 265 Orrefors Glasbruk, 256 Orrefors Kosta Boda (Stockholm), 129 Oscars Teatern (Stockholm), 132 Östasiatiska Museet (Stockholm), 111 Österlånggatan (Stockholm), 119 Östermalms Saluhall (Stockholm), 128 Östermalm (Stockholm), 62 Östra Gatan (Kungälv), 179 Ottenby Naturum (Öland), 274 P Paddan Sightseeing Boats (Gothenburg), 172 173 Padjelanta National Park, 350 351 Park Lane (Gothenburg), 177 178 Passports, 27, 363 Pepe's Bodega (Hamngatan), 192 Pippi Longstocking tales, 22 Planning your trip, 26 44 active vacations, 38 40 crime and safety, 35 entry requirements, 27 28 escorted general-interest tours, 42 43 health concerns, 34 35 money and costs, 33 34 special-interest and escorted trips, 40 42 specialized travel resources, 36 38 staying connected, 43 44 traveling to and around Sweden, 28 33 when to go, 26 27 Police, 363 Polstjärnan Ateljé (Jokkmokk), 346 Pontus! (Stockholm), 137 Pottery and ceramics Helsingborg area, 199 Öland, 275 Stockholm, 125 Prästgatan (Stockholm), 119 Prince Eugen's Waldemarsudde (Stockholm), 113 Pubben (Öland), 278 Pub Engelen/Nightclub Kolingen (Stockholm), 136 PUB (Stockholm), 126 Punschmuseet (Karlshamn), 236 R Rådhuset (Rådhus; Town Hall) Helsingborg, 196 Kristianstad, 232 Malmö, 205 Rapadal, 348 Rättvik, 325 327 Rättviksdansen (International Festival of Folk Dance and Music), 46 Raus Stenkärlsfabrik (near Helsingborg), 199 Regionmuseet (Kristianstad), 232 Regions in brief, 45 Renaissance pulpit Helsingborg, 198 Ystad, 227 Restaurants, best, 7 8 Restaurant Sandgrund (Karlstad), 312 Rhododendron Valley (Gothenburg), 171 Riddarholmen (Stockholm), 118 Riddarholm Skyrkam (Stockholm), 111 Riddarholmskyrkan (Stockholm), 118 Riddarhuset (Stockholm), 116 Rikssalen (Örebro), 265 GENERAL INDEX 369
GENERAL INDEX 370 Rikssalen (Stockholm), 100 Ringmuren (Visby), 282 Röhsska Konstslöjdmuseet (Gothenburg), 170 Roma, 280 Rosenbom, Matts, statue of (Karlskrona), 241 Rosendals Trädgård (Rosendal Botanical Garden; Stockholm), 108 Roxy (Stockholm), 135 Royal Apartments (Stockholm), 100 Royal Dramatic Theater (Stockholm), 132 Royal Gift Shop (Stockholm), 104 Royal Opera House (Operahuset; Stockholm), 132 Royal Palace (Stockholm), 118 Royal Tennis Hall (Stockholm), 123 Royal Trail (Kungsleden), 342 Royal Warship Vasa (Vasamuseet; Stockholm), 107 108 S Saab Bilmuseum (Trollhättan), 295 296 Safety, 35 The Saga of Gösta Berling (Lagerlöf), 22, 303, 312 Sailing, 40 St. Mary, Cathedral of (Visby), 283 Saint Mary's Church (Mariakyrkan) Båstad, 189 Helsingborg, 198 Sigtuna, 138 139 Ystad, 227 St. Nicholas, Dominican Monastery of, 283 St. Nicolai Kyrka, Örebro, 265 St. Nikolai Kyrka, Halmstad, 187 St. Per (Sigtuna), 138 Salmon fishing, Jokkmokk, 345 Sami people (The Lapps), 340 Sandhamn, 148 150 Sankt Petri kyrka (Malmö), 209 Santa complex (Mora), 328 Sarek National Park, 348 ScanAm World Tours, 42 Scanrail Pass, 30 Scantours, 42 Schleusenpromenade (Trollhättan), 294 Science and Maritime Museum (Teknikens och Sjöfartens Hus; Malmö), 208 Senior travel, 37 38 Shoe repair, 363 Sidetrack (Stockholm), 134 Sigtuna, 138 141 Sigtuna Foundation, 139, 140 Sigtuna Museum, 139 Silver Bible (Uppsala), 142 Single travelers, 38 Skäftekarr Museum (Öland), 275 Skåne, 193 243 Skåneleden walking trail, 190 Skansen (Stockholm), 105 107, 133 Skärholmen Shopping Center (Stockholm), 128 Skattkammaren (Stockholm), 101 Skeppsholmen (Stockholm), 62, 77, 122 Skiing Dundret, 351 Falun, 315 316 Gällivare, 349 Granberget, 320 Sunne, 312 Swedish Lapland, 333 Skogstornet (Forest Tower; Gränna), 260 Skottsbergska Gården (Karlshamn), 236 Slagthuset (Malmö), 217 Slätbaken, 292 Slåttatjåkka, 358 SLM (Stockholm), 134 Slottskyrkan (Stockholm), 101 Slottsmuseet (Örebro), 265 Slottsskogen (Gothenburg), 171 Slussplan (Stockholm), 119 Småland Museum (Växjö), 252 Smoking, 363 Södermalm (Stockholm), 62 accommodations, 77 78 gay venues in, 134 135 restaurants, 95 96, 98 114 Sofiero Slott (Helsingborg), 198 199 Solgården (Stockholm), 130 Solliden (Borgholm), 271 Solliden Park (Öland), 271 272 Solvalla Stadium (Stockholm), 123 Spring, 26 Stadshuset (Stockholm City Hall), 108 109, 120 Stadshus (Kiruna), 353 Stadsmuseum i Gråbrödraklostret (Ystad), 228 Stadsmuseum (Malmö), 208 Stadsmuseum (Stockholm City Museum), 114 Stadsparken (Wadköping), 265 Stadsteatern (Gothenburg), 176 Stampen (Stockholm), 136 State Apartments (Stockholm), 109 Stenhuset (Karlshamn), 235 Stenträsket, Lake, 341 Stockholm, 58 150 accommodations, 66 80 booking services, 66 active pursuits, 123 area code, 64 bookstores, 64 currency exchange, 64 65 doctors and dentists, 65 emergencies, 65 eyeglasses, 65 finding an address, 61 getting around, 62 64 hospitals, 65 Internet access, 65 layout of, 60 61 lost property, 65 luggage storage and lockers, 65 maps, 61 neighborhoods in brief, 61 62 nightlife, 131 138 picnic fare, 95 police, 65 post office, 65 restaurants, 80 99 shoe repair, 65 shopping, 124 131 side trips from, 138 150 100 123 Frommer's favorite experiences, 106 for kids, 114 organized tours, 122 123 self-guided walking tours, 116 122 spectator sports, 123 taxis, 64 telephone, telex and fax, 65 toilets, 65 traveling to, 58 59 visitor information, 60 Stockholm Arlanda Airport, 58 59 Stockholm Auction Chambers, 124 Stockholm City Museum (Stadsmuseum), 114 Stockholm Globe Arena (Globen; Stockholm), 123 Stockholm Jazz Festival, 46 Stockholms Auktionsverket, 124 Stockholm Sightseeing (City Sightseeing), 122 123 Stockholmskortet (Stockholm Card), 63 Stockholm Tourist Center Gift Shop, 129 Stora Alvaret (Öland), 272 Stora Gatan (Sigtuna), 138 Stora Hoparegränd (Stockholm), 119 Stora Museum (Falun), 318 Stora Sjöfället and Padjelanta national parks, 350 351 Stora Torg Halmstad, 187 Kristianstad, 232 Storknabben, 345 Storkyrkan (Stockholm), 118 Stortorget Helsingborg, 196 Karlskrona, 240 Malmö, 205 Stockholm, 118 Strindbergsmuseet (Strindberg Museum; Stockholm), 115 Strömma Kanalbolaget, 149
Ströms (Gothenburg), 175 Strömstad, 184, 185 Student travel, 38 Stumholmen Beach (Karlskrona), 242 Sturegallerian (Stockholm), 131 Sturehof (Stockholm), 138 Summer, 26 Sundsbergs Gård (Sunne), 313 Sunne, 312 314 Svaneholm (Malmö), 209 Svealand, 45 Svenska Emigrantinstitutet (House of Emigrants; Växjö), 252 Svenska Turistföreningen (Swedish Touring Club), 332 Svensk Hemslöjd (Stockholm), 129 130 Svenskt Tenn (Stockholm), 130 Sweden Bookshop (Stockholm), 125 Swedish Lapland, 331 359 outdoor activities, 332 333 Swedish Open (Båstad), 190 Swedish Parliament (Stockholm), 116, 120 Swedish Touring Club (Svenska Turistföreningen), 332 Swimming, 40 Swing Inn (Malmö), 218 Sydkoster (South Koster), 185 T Tällberg, 322 325 Talvatissjön, Lake, 346 Tanumshede, 184 185 Tärnaby, 341 343 Taxes, 363 364 T-Bar (Lund), 225 Teknikens Hus (Luleå), 336 337 Teknikens och Sjöfartens Hus (Science and Maritime Museum; Malmö), 208 Telegrafen (Helsingborg), 203 Telephones, 43 44 Temperatures, average daytime, 27 Tennis Båstad, 188 190 Stockholm, 123 Theatre Museum (Stockholm), 110 Thielska Galleriet (Thiel Gallery; Stockholm), 113 114 Time zone, 364 Tipping, 364 Tivoli Park (Kristianstad), 232 Tobaksladen (Karlshamn), 236 Toilets, 364 Torekov, 190 Torget (Vänersborg), 297 Town Hall (Rådhuset) Trädgårdsföreningen (Gothenburg), 171 Trädgår'n (Gothenburg), 178 Train travel, 29, 31 32 Tranquilo (Gothenburg), 178 Transportation within Sweden, 31 33 Travel Assistance International, 361 Traveler's checks, 34 Trefaldighetskyrkan (Karlskrona), 240 Trefaldighetskyrkan (Kristianstad), 231 Tre Kronor Museum (Stockholm), 101 Trip-cancellation insurance, 362 Trollhättan, 291, 292 296 Trollskogen (Öland), 274 275 Tullgarn Palace, 147 148 Turning Torso (Malmö), 204 Tvättorget (Ystad), 226 Tylösand beach (Halmstad), 186 Tylösand golf course (Halmstad), 186 Tyska Kyrkan (Stockholm), 119 Tysslingen, Lake, 265 U United Vacations, 43 Universeum (Gothenburg), 170 University Library (Carolina Rediviva; Uppsala), 141 142 Uppsala, 141 146 Uppsala Domkyrka, 142 V Vadsbo Museum (Marieholm), 301 Vadstena, 262 264, 291 292 Vadstena Abbey, 263 Vadstena Castle, 263, 292 Vadvetjåkka, 358 Vadvetjåkka National Park, 358 Väla Centrum (Helsingborg), 199 Valand/Lilla London (Gothenburg), 178 Value-added tax (MOMS), 125, 363 364 Vänern, Lake, 291, 307 Vänersborg, 297 299 Vänersborg Doll Studio & Museum, 298 Vänersborg Museet, 297 298 Varldskulturmuseet (Gothenburg), 170 Värmland, 303 330 Värmlands Museum (Karlstad), 309 Vasamuseet (Royal Warship Vasa; Stockholm), 107 108 Vasastaden (Stockholm), 61 62 accommodations, 79 80 Västerlånggatan (Stockholm), 119 Västra Gatan (Kungälv), 180 Vättern, Lake, 258 268 Vaxholm, 148 150 Växjö, 251 258 Växjö Cathedral, 252 253 Vickleby (Öland), 272, 274 Victoria Passagen (Gothenburg), 173 Vidablick (near Rättvik), 326 Vikings, 13 Vildmark in Värmland, 320 Villa Långbers (Tällberg), 323 Virihaure, Lake, 351 Visas, 27 Visby. See also Gotland nightlife, 289 282 283 Visingsborg (Visingsö), 261 Visingsö Island, 260 262 Vitlycke Museum (Tanumshede), 184 Vittjåkk-Akkanålke, 340 Vuollerim, 345 W Wadköping, 265 Walpurgis Night, 46 Water, drinking, 364 Wheelchair accessibility, 36 37 White Room (Stockholm), 133 134 White-water rafting, 40 Klarälven River, 320 Winter, 26 27 The Wonderful Adventures of Nils (Lagerlöf), 194 Y Yllet (Gotland), 284 Ystad, 226 230 Ystads Konstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art), 228 Z Zornmuseet (Zorn Museum; Mora), 328 Zornsgården (Mora), 328 329 Accommodations Abisko Turiststation, 359 Acapulco Hotell (Stockholm), 78 Adlon Hotell (Stockholm), 71 Akerblads i Tällberg (Tällberg), 323 324 Bergs Hotell (Mariestad), 301 Berns Hotel (Stockholm), 67 Best Western Arctic Hotel (Luleå), 337 Best Western City Hotel (Örebro), 266 Best Western Grand Hotel (Halmstad), 188 Best Western Hotel Helsingborg, 200 Best Western Hotell Solhem (Visby), 284 285 Best Western Kalmarsund Hotell (Kalmar), 248 ACCOMMODATIONS INDEX 371
ACCOMMODATIONS INDEX Best Western Mora Hotell & Spa, 329 Best Western Noble House (Malmö), 211 Best Western Strand Hotel (Visby), 285 Best Western Wåxnäs Hotel (Karlstad), 311 Clarion Collection Hotel Bilan (Karlstad), 309 Clarion Collection Hotel Cardinal (Växjö), 256 Clarion Hotel Gillet (Uppsala), 144 Clarion Hotel Grand (Helsingborg), 200 Clarion Hotel Plaza (Karlstad), 309 310 Clarion Hotel Sign (Stockholm), 71 Clarion Hotel Visby, 285 Clas på Hörnet (Stockholm), 71 Columbus Hotel (Stockholm), 78 Comfort Hotel Nouveau (Helsingborg), 200 Comfort Hotel Wellington (Stockholm), 71 72 Crystal Plaza Hotel (Stockholm), 72 Diakonistiftelsen Samariterhemmet (Uppsala), 144 Djingis Khan (Lund), 222 Dundret (Gällivare), 351 352 Ekerum Golf & Resort (Borgholm), 275 276 Elite Hotel Marina Plaza (Helsingborg), 200 201 Elite Hotel Mollberg (Helsingborg), 201 Elite Hotel Residens (Malmö), 211 Elite Hotel Savoy (Malmö), 211 212 Elite Hotel Stockholm Plaza (Stockholm), 72 Elite Park Avenue Hotel (Gothenburg), 155 156 Elite Plaza (Gothenburg), 156 Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, 310 Elite Stadshotellet (Luleå), 337 338 Elite Stadshotellet (Växjö), 256 257 Esplanade Hotel (Stockholm), 72 First Hotel Carlshamn (Karlshamn), 238 First Hotel Grand (Falun), 318 First Hotel Kung Oscar (Trollhättan), 296 First Hotel Linné (Uppsala), 144 First Hotel Reisen (Stockholm), 75 First Hotel Statt (Karlskrona), 242 First Hotel Witt (Kalmar), 248 Flyghotellet Törneby Herrgård (Kalmar), 249 Frimurarehotellet (Kalmar), 249 Grand Hotel (Lund), 222 223 Grand Hotel Marstrand, 182 Grand Hotel Opera (Gothenburg), 158 159 Grand Hotel (Stockholm), 66 Green Hotel (Tällberg), 324 Gripsholms Värdshus & Hotel, 146 147 Gunnels Björklunda (Burgsvik), 286 287 Guntorps Herrgård (Borgholm), 276 Halltorps Gästgiveri (Borgholm), 276 Hellsten and Rex Hotels (Stockholm), 79 80 Hilton Hotel Slussen (Stockholm), 78 Hilton Malmö City, 210 Hotel Anno 1937 (Kristianstad), 233 Hotel Arcadia (Stockholm), 78 79 Hotel Bema (Stockholm), 73 Hotel Best Western Eggers (Gothenburg), 159 Hotel Concordia (Lund), 223 Hotel Conrad (Karlskrona), 242 243 Hotel Dalecarlia (Tällberg), 324 Hotel Diplomat (Stockholm), 67 Hotel Fars Hatt (Kungälv), 180 Hotel Flora (Gothenburg), 156 Hotel FrykenStrand (Sunne), 313 314 Hotel Gärdebygården (Rättvik), 326 Hotel Gothia Towers (Gothenburg), 156 Hotel Gyllene Uttern (Gränna), 261 262 Hotel Jokkmokk, 346 347 Hotel Kebne och Kaisa (Kiruna), 356 Hotel Kom (Stockholm), 73 74 Hotel Laholmen (Strömstad), 185 Hotell Baltzar (Malmö), 212 Hotell Borgholm, 276 277 Hotell Continental (Ystad), 228 229 Hotel Lerdalshöjden (Rättvik), 326 327 Hotell Gästis (Jokkmokk), 347 Hotell Klockargården (Tällberg), 324 Hotell Kung Carl (Stockholm), 72 73 Hotell Laponia (Arvidsjaur), 341 Hotell Linnéa (Helsingborg), 201 Hotell Moskogen (Leksand), 322 Hotell Nordkalotten (Luleå), 338 Hotell Örnsköld (Stockholm), 74 Hotell S:t Clemens (Visby), 285 286 Hotel Lundia (Lund), 223 Hotell Värend (Växjö), 257 Hotell Västanå Slott (Gränna), 262 Hotell Viking (Helsingborg), 202 Hotell Vinterpalatset (Winter Palace; Kiruna), 356 Hotel Lysekil, 183 Hotel Mora Parken, 329 Hotel Onyxen (Gothenburg), 159 Hotel Örgryte (Gothenburg), 160 Hotel-Pension Enehall (Båstad), 190 191 Hotel Plaza I Malmö, 213 Hotel Rival (Stockholm), 77 Hotel Riviera (Båstad), 191 Hotel Skansen (Båstad), 191 Hotel Skansen (Borgholm), 277 Hotel Skeppsholmen (Stockholm), 77 Hotel Tegnérlunden (Stockholm), 74 Hotel Tornväktaren (Ystad), 229 Hotel Trollhättan, 296 Hotel Tylösand (Halmstad), 188 Kvikkjokk Fjällstation, 348 Lady Hamilton Hotel (Stockholm), 76 Laisalidens Fjällhotell (Tärnaby), 343 Långholmen Hotel (Stockholm), 77 Lord Nelson Hotel (Stockholm), 76 Lydmar Hotel (Stockholm), 66 67 Lysekil Havshotell, 183 184 Masesgården (Leksand), 321 322 Mäster Johan Hotel (Malmö), 210 Mornington Hotel (Stockholm), 74 75 Nordic Hotel (Stockholm), 67 Novotel Göteborg (Gothenburg), 159 Oskar (Lund), 223 224 Pärlan Hotell (Stockholm), 75 Pensionat Holmhällar (Burgsvik), 287 Quality Hotel Grand (Kristianstad), 233 Quality Hotel Konserthuset (Malmö), 213 Quality Hotel Selma Lagerlöf & Selma Spa (Sunne), 314 Quality Hotel Vänersborg, 298 299 Quality Hotel Winn (Gothenburg), 160 Quality Inn 11 (Gothenburg), 158 Quality Panorama Hotel (Gothenburg), 159 160 Radisson Blu Hotel (Malmö), 210 211 Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel (Stockholm), 73 Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel (Gothenburg), 158 Radisson Blu SkyCity Hotel (Stockholm), 79 Radisson Blu Strand Hotel (Stockholm), 70 Rica City Hotel Stockholm, 75 372
Rica Hotel Malmö, 212 Romantik Stadshotell Trosa (Trosa), 148 Ronnums Herrgård (Vargön), 299 Royal Corner Hotel (Växjö), 257 Royal (Gothenburg), 160 Scandic Anglais (Stockholm), 70 Scandic Grand Hotel (Örebro), 266 Scandic Horisont (Helsingborg), 201 Scandic Hotel Europa (Gothenburg), 158 Scandic Hotel Ferrum (Kiruna), 356 357 Scandic Hotel Kramer (Malmö), 211 Scandic Hotel Uplandia (Uppsala), 144 145 Scandic Hotel Växjö, 257 Scandic Kalmar Väst (Kalmar), 248 249 Scandic Karlshamn, 238 Scandic Klarälven (Karlstad), 310 311 Scandic Lugnet (Falun), 318 319 Scandic Sergel Plaza (Stockholm), 70 Scandic Star (Lund), 224 Scandic Swania (Trollhättan), 296 Scandic Winn (Karlstad), 310 Sheraton Stockholm Hotel & Towers, 73 Sigtuna Foundation, 140 Sigtuna Stads Hotell, 140 Siljansgården (Tällberg), 325 Skokloster Castle, 140 141 Slottshotellet (Kalmar), 247 248 Stadshotellet (Mariestad), 302 Stadshotell (Kalmar), 249 Starby Kungsgård (Vadstena), 263 Story Hotel (Stockholm), 70 71 Strand Hotell (Borgholm), 277 Tanums Gestgifveri (Tanumshede), 184 185 Tärnaby Fjällhotell, 343 Teaterhotellet (Malmö), 212 213 Tidbloms Hotel (Gothenburg), 160 161 Toftagården Hotell & Restaurang (Visby), 286 Vadstena Klosterhotel, 263 264 Victory Hotel (Stockholm), 76 Waxholms Hotell (Vaxholm), 149 Ystads Saltsjöbad (Ystad), 229 ACCOMMODATIONS INDEX 373
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