Try your luck in Stockholm, immortalized in Abba's hit Summer Night City, for a sunny city break

July is a joy in Summer Night City: Skip the crowded Mediterranean and try your luck in balmy Stockholm for a sunny getaway. Get your bearings on the boat tour under Stockholm's bridges, enjoying a 'fika' (coffee) on board. Dine al fresco at the city's Josefina restaurant and stay at the quirky Scandic Downtown Camper Hotel Andy Warhol's photographs are featured in a best-selling new exhibition at the waterfront Fotografiska Gallery
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Posted: 10:34 BST, Jun 24, 2022 | Updated: June 24, 2022 10:34 AM
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Each week our holiday hero, Neil Simpson, takes an in-depth look at a brilliant holiday topic, doing it all leg work so you don't have to. This week: why Stockholm is perfect for a mini summer break.
Looking for a sunny city break in July or August? Ignore the crowds heading south to Mediterranean cities and try your luck in Stockholm, immortalized in Abba's hit Summer Night City.
' Stockholm moves outdoors every summer to take advantage of the long days and late sunsets,” says Henry Allen, destination expert at Trailfinders. "It also offers attractions for families, art lovers, festival fans and foodies."

The capital of Sweden, which enjoys mild summer days with temperatures hovering around 75F (23C), is located on 14 main islands connected by a network of about sixty bridges. Get a taste of the 2-hour boat tour under Stockholm's bridges where an onboard café serves traditional fika (coffee) and pastries such as cinnamon rolls. From £25 ().
On dry land, explore Stockholm's fairytale Old Town on the island of Gamla Stan. This is where the gold and pastel buildings shimmer and the cafes overflow...

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Try your luck in Stockholm, immortalized in Abba's hit Summer Night City, for a sunny city break

July is a joy in Summer Night City: Skip the crowded Mediterranean and try your luck in balmy Stockholm for a sunny getaway. Get your bearings on the boat tour under Stockholm's bridges, enjoying a 'fika' (coffee) on board. Dine al fresco at the city's Josefina restaurant and stay at the quirky Scandic Downtown Camper Hotel Andy Warhol's photographs are featured in a best-selling new exhibition at the waterfront Fotografiska Gallery

Posted: 10:34 BST, Jun 24, 2022 | Updated: June 24, 2022 10:34 AM

Each week our holiday hero, Neil Simpson, takes an in-depth look at a brilliant holiday topic, doing it all leg work so you don't have to. This week: why Stockholm is perfect for a mini summer break.

Looking for a sunny city break in July or August? Ignore the crowds heading south to Mediterranean cities and try your luck in Stockholm, immortalized in Abba's hit Summer Night City.

' Stockholm moves outdoors every summer to take advantage of the long days and late sunsets,” says Henry Allen, destination expert at Trailfinders. "It also offers attractions for families, art lovers, festival fans and foodies."

Sunny: Stockholm, pictured, which enjoys balmy summer days, is perfect for a summer mini-break

The capital of Sweden, which enjoys mild summer days with temperatures hovering around 75F (23C), is located on 14 main islands connected by a network of about sixty bridges. Get a taste of the 2-hour boat tour under Stockholm's bridges where an onboard café serves traditional fika (coffee) and pastries such as cinnamon rolls. From £25 ().

On dry land, explore Stockholm's fairytale Old Town on the island of Gamla Stan. This is where the gold and pastel buildings shimmer and the cafes overflow...