If I could live anywhere in Europe, it might very well be Stockholm. There's something about this fresh and lively capital of Sweden that just charms me.

And I'm Norwegian.

Hi, I'm Rick Steeves, and today we'll find out what the big deal is.

We're joined by a tour guide friend from Stockholm for an insider's guide to Sweden on travel

with Rick Steves.

Every time I am in Stockholm I am so fascinated. I'm in love in Stockholm always.

It's a very scenic city. It's so beautiful. Wherever you are, you're very close to the nature.

Marita Bergman joins us to take your calls about the sites of Stockholm

and helps us explore the options for filling up your long summer days

in the Swedish countryside too.

Sweden's the land of Abba, Volvo and the Nobel Prize.

Crayfish parties are their age and a morning just can't go by without a good Vika that's a coffee break.

We'll consider the cliches and the realities of a unique culture. I see a good part you are not a little dog.

We're taking a midsummer's tour of Sweden next on Travel with Rick Steeves.

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While it has a reputation for being progressive and prosperous,

elegant and expensive, Stockholm has plenty to offer families. The Swedish capitalists divided equally between parks and water and the city.

Immigrant populations have recently added a little more spice to the cuisine and a little color to the naturally blonde landscape. And whether you're chasing

down family roots or just basking in beautiful scenery, while ordered Sweden can

be a delight to explore. I'm Rick Steeves and today on travel with Rick

Steve's Swedish tour guide Marita Bergman joins us to share budget tricks and

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