In the city of Stockholm, the capital of Sweden

 "There’s something I love about how stark the contrast is between January and June in Sweden." – Bill Skarsgard

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(in the most populous city of Sweden) Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is located at the junction of Lake Mälar and Salt Bay. Built upon many islands as well as the mainland of Uppland and Södermanland, Stockholm was built by the Swedish ruler Birger Jarl. The city was regarded as the Swedish capital by 1436. After many conflicts between the Danes and Swedes, Stockholm was freed from Danish rule by Gustav I Vasa in 1523.

+ Stockholm developed rapidly in the mid-17th century as Sweden became a great power. In the 18th century, fires destroyed large parts of the city, and stone buildings were constructed to replace the old wooden houses. Stockholm had by then become the cultural center of Sweden; many of its literary societies and scientific academies date from this time. A new period of development began with industrialization in the 19th century. During this time redevelopment took place in the medieval city nucleus, and parks were laid out, and many of the city’s present-day schools, museums, libraries, and hospitals were built, such as Storkyrkan (also called the Cathedral, or Church, of St. Nicolas), the House of Lords, and some other buildings.

+ The city stretches across 14 islands where Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea. The islands are connected by old bridges and modern overpasses to city districts occupying the mainland of Uppland to the north and that of Södermanland to the south. East of Gamla Stan (Old Town) the island of Djurgården, a cultural-recreational area that has several museums, including the Vasa, which houses a salvaged Swedish warship dating from 1628.

+ Stockholm is also home to Stockholm University, the Royal Institute of Technology, and the Caroline Medical Institute. The city’s cultural institutions include the Royal Theatre (the opera), the Concert Association (Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra), and the Royal Dramatic Theatre.
More recently, redevelopment is seen in the medieval city nucleus,where buildings were reconstructed, boulevards, avenues, and parks were laid out, and many of the city’s present-day schools, museums, libraries, and hospitals were built.

+ Today, Sweden's dynamic capital combines contemporary attractions-- avant-garde art, chic shopping, innovative dining -- with regal palaces and gabled buildings. Stroll through fantastic parks and gardens (the 19th-century Skansen was the world’s first open-air museum), over bridges connecting the city's islands, and down cobblestone streets of Old Town Dedicate some tome to explore Stockholm’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Drottningholm Palace (the residence of the royal family) and the magical Skogskyrkogården (aka Woodland Cemetery).

+ Stockholm is regarded as one of the world's most inviting and inclusive cities. The neighborhood of Gamla Stan (Old Town), which dates from the 1200s is a living, breathing museum in its own right.