On its maiden voyage in 1628, the most powerful warship in the Baltic, the Vasa, was afloat only minutes before capsizing in front of stunned onlookers in the city's harbor. Hundreds of years ...

In Sweden, schoolchildren learn the story of the good ship Vasa, which today has its very own museum in Stockholm. In the 1620s, when King Gustav II Adolph wanted to outfit his navy with the most high ...

Travel specialists weigh in with the most underrated places to visit, along with can’t-miss activities in each locale and the ...

Nearby is the remarkable Vasa museum (every visit to Sweden should include a mandatory ticket). Named after the ship that capsized and sank on her maiden voyage in the Stockholm harbor in 1628 ...

while the Viking Museum and Vasa Museum, which houses a salvaged 17th century ship, pay tribute to Sweden's history. And no visit would be complete without a stop at the Spiritmuseum, which ...

The reclaimed sunken ship Vasa and world's oldest open air museum Skansen are must visits, while young and old will love the island based theme park, Gröna Lund. Best thing to do: Millesgården ...

Are you a cruise enthusiast without setting foot in the world’s most breathtaking ports? Picture yourself standing on the edge of ancient harbors, indulging in local delicacies by the sea, or treading ...

Explore the Stockholm Archipelago, a stunning collection of over 30,000 islands. Don’t miss the Vasa Museum, home to a beautifully preserved 17th-century ship. Stockholm is also a haven for food and ...