Scandinavian Art, Architecture and Design Tour in Stockholm

Are you an art and architecture lover? Wondering how does Stockholm manage to stay hip while keeping old-fashioned? Can you guess how IKEA got their start in Sweden? All of these questions and more will be answered in this Art, Architecture and Design experience, as we take you through the beautiful streets of Stockholm. Visit Stockholm's architectural marvels and get to know the secrets they hide on their façades. Discover Sweden's prolific artists and creatives, from Carl Larsson to Hanna Pauli to Carl Milles. Learn the recognizable features of household Scandinavian design names, from IKEA to Svensk Tenn.

Itinerary

1. We will take you through the streets that host famous Swedish design, upholstery, and antique houses in the posh area of Östermalm. We will talk about all of the iconic names of Stockholm’s design district and tell you about their legacy and historical context. We will include Stureplan, Linnégatan, Nybrogatan, and Strandvägen on our route. (1h 0min)
2. As one of Stockholm’s greatest food halls, Saluhall also serves as one of the most impressive architectural landmarks in the city center dating back to the 19th-century. We will go through the market so you get to experience the delicacies of typically-Swedish food. (30 min) Admission included
3. Where Swedish design meets the demands of Stockholm's most VIP residents. Here, you will learn about one of Stockholm's most famous upholstery household names in the game.
4. A landmark of the Art Noveau period, this architectural marvel dates back to the 18th-century. Some of Sweden’s most famous stars, including Greta Garbo and Ingrid Bergman (Casablanca), had their start here. (15 min)
5. What would Stockholm be without its many parks and green specks? At King’s garden, we explore the importance of green spaces in Stockholm’s urban landscape and we talk about some key features of Swedish architectural phases, from Gothic to Baroque to modern influences. Starting with the garden’s origins in the 15th-century, and going through its many re-inventions, we explore Stockholm past and present. We will also discuss the origin of Sweden’s iconic falu red paint. (45 min)
6. The Royal Swedish Opera is a masterpiece dating back to the late 19th-century. At this stop, you will hear about the true Phatom of the Opera - Stockholm style.
7. Undoubtedly one of the prettiest islands in the Stockholm city center, Skeppsholmen gives us a gorgeous view of the city’s Old Town and is home to important Swedish art museums like the National Museum, Moderna, and ArkDes. We will talk about art, culture, and architecture all the way through this last point.

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