FLIGHTS AND TRAVEL GUIDE
Overview
Stockholm is the capital city of Sweden in Europe. It is a busy town which comprises of various economic activities. The city also comprises of fourteen islands and is actually a very lively place to be. There are both new and old buildings within this city and this makes itself an attraction centre. The city is renowned for brass and steel. Stockholm makes Sweden to be a major exporter of brass and steel to countries within Europe and also to countries in other continents. It is true that almost 40% of the city is made up of waterways and this makes transportation within and outside the city simple. There are lots of parks and green places within the city. This actually makes occupants of this city to have access to fresh air at all times. The city contains buildings of all ages since the 15th century and this forms attraction sites.
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Climate / Weather
The weather in Stockholm city is fairly mild all the year long. The city enjoys an average of 83 days of sunshine a year. An average of 539mm rainfall is experienced in Stockholm with July and August being the wettest months of the year. Summer temperatures are 20 to 25 degree Celsius. Autumn is extremely cool and sometimes rainy. There is snowfall during November and early April.
| Today | 05/18/2012 | 05/19/2012 | 05/20/2012 | 05/21/2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rain Showers 14°C/2°C |  Partly Cloudy 18°C/6°C | Partly Cloudy 18°C/4°C |  Clear 24°C/9°C | Partly Cloudy 28°C/11°C |
Best Time to Travel
It is true that one is supposed to have a tight schedule for travelling to Stockholm. This is because it is a city characterised by changes of weather whereby it is inaccessible by visitors during some months of the year. One should avoid this city during the snow time, that is, November to early April. It is advisable to visit Stockholm during the Spring which is the driest season in April and May.
Getting Around
To get around Stockholm city is actually very easy. This is because visitors can use the Stockholm Public Transport which comprises of commuter train and bus system. This means that travelling around Stockholm is quite enjoyable since the government has really provided subsidized transportation in the city. There are also some light rail and ferry services. This is because there are a lot of waterways around the town which facilitate ferry transportation. Such services use an integrated ticket system that is actually based on coupons. It is also very easy to acquire a Stockholm Card that assures you free public transport within the city and other bonuses. Taxis are also available within the city although they are expensive compared to the public transport.
