When the rest of the world is plunged in darkness in the night, Sweden and its Scandinavian counterparts have the unique experience of having sunlight at all hours of the night. Winters can be cold and crisp but in spring and autumn, the country is full of flowers and berries and in summer it can become quite warm. Commuting in Stockholm is not in the least bit difficult. Ferries, buses and underground trains leave at regular intervals to all destinations. But if one has the time, the best thing to do is to walk as much as possible in order not to miss the intermingling atmosphere of the medieval and the modern.
Most Swedes speak English.
Stockholm is compact enough to be able to do a lot of sightseeing on foot. It is pedestrian friendly to the extent of having traffic lights which motorists actually observe. Conversely Swedish pedestrians are so disciplined that they respect red lights even when there is not a single car in sight Coming to tickling your appetite in Sweden, one must be aware that here, they do not have a great gastronomic reputation like France or Italy. Nevertheless, visitors to Sweden can definitely expect to eat well. The sight of all those healthy looking Swedes is proof enough to the high standards of Swedish cuisine.