From bars and cafes hidden down Stockholm's cobbled lanes to snow-capped forests sparkling under the midnight sun, Sweden is diverse and captivating. Make your trip unforgettable with this comprehensive guide. <ul>
with 57 detailed maps </li></ul>
Customer Reviews:
Good, but could be better........2001-06-09
Graeme Cornwallis almost immediately makes a misstep with his best and worst lists. The Top 10 is fine, but the Bottom 10? You can tell he was put up to this by the publisher. Arvika is shabby? I didn't find it that way at all! A lovely town with beautiful locations and a great arts and crafts store. Forests extremely tedious? Sorry. Ticket machines? I guess if you like ganging up on an overworked clerk, it's more fun not to have a ticket, but otherwise, it's very civilized. If these are the worst that he can find about Sweden, it must be a wonderful place! And that's how I found it. To be fair, Cornwallis is trying to fit a lot of information in a small book. He did miss an item or two (how could he not discuss allmansrãtt, which basically says you can hike or camp anywhere that you're not being obnoxious?) but he certainly covers a lot of what is available. It would take more than one vacation to cover all the attractions he outlines just for Gothenburg. And his directions to eating places in Gothenburg are right on the mark.
Lonely Planet: Sweden.......2000-08-02
This comprehensive guide assures the best plans for your visit to Sweden. It is jampacked with essential information to get you there and away to wonderful destinations and events for every interest and attraction.
Like an encyclopedia, it leaves nothing to chance for planning each leg of your trip. It has two outstanding sections that sets this travel guide apart from others.
First, is it's Facts For The Visitor. It highlights the Best And Worst of what to hit or miss on your visit, which includes incidentals like free car-ferries, but expensive beer, bread, and parking fees. This section also includes the essentials for planning prior to your visit. It is a must for acquainting yourself with the cultural differences and practicals of visiting abroad.
Second best, but not least, section is the Getting There And Away. This is the best guide I have seen that gives all the transportation alternatives available to get you where you want to be, with schedules and pricing. Though this section does not boast of winning any photo contest, it has more cities per area to give the best overall opportunity to visit the real country, not just the tourist traps. Also included are internet connections to give even greater details, which brings the reference material to life.
Overall, I believe this guide is the bible for experiencing Sweden in the first year of the new millennium.
Average customer rating:
- About average
- Reliable guide for an amazing Scandinavian city
- Decent Guide to Stockholm
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Lonely Planet Stockholm
Becky Ohlsen
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ASIN: 1741041724 |
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A Scandinavian gem blending ancient Viking roots and cutting-edge design, Stockholm's cultural portfolio makes it a captivating destination. This smart and stylish guide unlocks the secrets of the city from the snaking back alleys of medieval Gamla Stan to the nightlife of bohemian Sodermalm.
• GET THE INSIDE SCOOP from a dedicated author with a lifelong love of the capital <BR>• MASTER MINIMALISM with a chapter devoted to Stockholm's designers and their supremely elegant creations. <BR>• SAVOUR THE TASTE, SLEEP IT OFF - extensive listings of the city's many restaurants and places to stay, including candle-lit cellars and showcase hotels <BR>• FIND YOUR NIGHTLIFE NICHE - Drinking and Entertainment chapters uncover cozy pubs, stylish bars, live music and theatre and the slickest clubs on offer <BR>• EXPLORE THE CITY with our detailed itineraries, individual walking tours and comprehensive coverage of Stockholm's 14 islands
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About average.......2007-03-10
I am ususally a DK Eyewitness fan, but the Lonely Planet Stockholm was more recent in it's copywright. Most information was helpful except when heading to Gripsholms Slott, which wasn't open to any public until May, we visited in February.
Also some of the stores noted for shopping in Galma Stad didn't exist.
Reliable guide for an amazing Scandinavian city.......2006-08-15
Becky Ohlsen provides an excellent, personalized overview of Stockholm's many museums, cafes, hotels, etc. We relied on her book for our too-brief three-day stay in the city, and were consistently happy with the advice given. Recommended.
Decent Guide to Stockholm.......2006-02-20
Good coverage of history and has more detail than most city guides by other publishers. The maps are good but a removable fold-out would have been better. Overall an interesting read and useful resource.
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Lonely Planet Stockholm (Lonely Planet Encounter Guides)
Cristian Bonetto
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ASIN: 174179210X |
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<B>What Will Your Stockholm Encounter Be?</B><BR> <BR> ...catching a poetry reading at Street, Sodermalm's hippest market and hangout (p18)<BR> ...sampling a cloudberry truffle at Chokladfabriken (p94)<BR> ...pondering pygmy marmosets at the open-air Skansen museum (p80)<BR> ...savoring fika (coffe and cake) in the barrel-vaulted cellar of Cafe Art (p45)<BR> ...picking up some new threads at trendsetting Acne's flagship store (p59)<BR> ...zipping around in the Baltic Sea on a RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) (p20)<BR> <BR> <B>Discover Twice the City in Half the Time...</B><BR> <BR> ...full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation<BR> ...our expert author recommends the very best sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment<BR> ...unique itineraries, from keeping your budget under control to embracing the city during its Nordic winter chill<BR> ...locals share their insights: an editor dispels Swedish stereotypes and a designer defines what keeps Stockholm style so avant-garde<BR>
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Lonely Planet Stockholm
Graeme Cornwalls
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ASIN: 1740590112 |
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Nestled among thousands of islets and bursting with festivals, palaces and theatres, Stockholm is a gem among the world's great capitals. This first edition uncovers a city beyond Vikings and Smörgåsbords. Skål! <ul>
