Stockholm 2016 information and advise

[debrouillarde]

Some roads will be closed for traffic that day which means buses, taxis and etc have to use alternate routes.

 

I'll have to study the route for 2017 to see if we will have any problems getting to our hotel. I looked at the Marathon website and it mentions hundreds of thousands of spectators and that it was one of the major sporting events in Sweden. The race doesn't start until noon so I'm guessing it's going to be crowded morning and afternoon on the 3rd. Thanks for answering my question. Deborah

[Colorfulco2]

If I may say so, something isn't right here. When the ship berths at Nynäshamn it arrives at 07.00 and leaves at 19.000 (12 hours).

 

It is only when they berth in Stockholm that you should expect a 07-14 berth time.

Such as 2017-05-20 when she is expected to berth at Frihamnen.

2017-05-31 and when she is expected to berth at Stadsgården.

 

That means if you have a berth time from 7 to 14, then your berth location is central Stockholm and not Nynäshamn.

 

Thank you for your reply,it is very confusing, I have called the Princess line, they say Nynashamn, 7 to 14 the website you mentioned said 7 to 14

We are on the arrival date 5/20 into Sweden.

So hope we can take the boat over to Vasa.

[Desdichado62]

Thank you for your reply,it is very confusing, I have called the Princess line, they say Nynashamn, 7 to 14 the website you mentioned said 7 to 14

We are on the arrival date 5/20 into Sweden.

So hope we can take the boat over to Vasa.

 

it is confusing and strange that Princess gave you that answer since the port of Stockholm website says that the Regal Princess is scheduled to berth at Frihamnen F638 on May 20th.

 

REGAL PRINCESS 2017-05-20 kl.*07:00

2017-05-20 kl.*14:00

Ankommer från Helsinki

Avgår till Köbenhavns Havn

Avgång 2017-05-20 kl.*14:00

Kaj F638 FRIHAMNEN

 

As I have said before, when ship berths in Nynäshamn it will be in port 7-19 compared

to 7-14 when the ship berths in ccentral Stockholm which is the case for you.

 

From Frihamnen, bus is best is best way to get to Vasa.

Vasa doesn't open until, 10.00 so you can't stay for very long if you

also want to catch a glimpse of Gamla stan.

[Desdichado62]

I'll have to study the route for 2017 to see if we will have any problems getting to our hotel. I looked at the Marathon website and it mentions hundreds of thousands of spectators and that it was one of the major sporting events in Sweden. The race doesn't start until noon so I'm guessing it's going to be crowded morning and afternoon on the 3rd. Thanks for answering my question. Deborah

However I think the following streets will be affected in this order:

 

Lidingövägen -> Vallhallavägen-> Oxenstiernsgatan -> Strandvägen - > Hamngatan -> Kungsträdgårdsgatan -> Strömbron ->

Skeppsbron -> Hornsgatan -> Ringvägen -> Lundagatan -> Högalidsgatan -> Västerbron -> Rålambshovsleden -> Norr Mälarstrand ->

Vasagatan (past the Central station) -> Torsgatan -> Odengatan -> Birger Jarlsgatan -> Karlavägen -> Oxenstiernsgatan -> Djurgårdsbrunnsvägen

-> Lindarängsvägen -> Kaknäsvägen -> Djurgårdsbrunnsvägen -> Manillavägen -> Djurgårdsvägen -> Strandvägen -> Hamngatan -> Kungsträdgårdsgatan

-> Strömbron -> Skeppsbron -> Hornsgatan -> Ringvägen -> Lundagatan -> Högalidsgatan -> Västerbron -> Rålambshovsleden -> Norr Mälarstrand

-> Vasagatan (past the Central station) -> Torsgatan -> Odengatan -> Birger Jarlsgatan -> Karlavägen -> Sturegatan - > Valhallavägen -> Stockholms stadion (finish).

 

Part 1:

https://www.google.se/maps/dir/59.3448462,18.079833/59.3379655,18.102331/59.3329507,18.0717146/59.3198079,18.0700275/59.3174786,18.0506215/59.3286962,18.0215957/59.3271733,18.0526819/59.3287262,18.061011/59.340003,18.0389696/59.3458822,18.0625713/@59.3364645,18.1025894,1056m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!4m1!3e2

 

Part 2:

https://www.google.se/maps/dir/59.345639,18.0626181/59.3357302,18.101097/59.3328288,18.1000213/59.333414,18.1241651/59.3395967,18.1119334/59.3364134,18.1360767/59.3232716,18.1349716/59.331727,18.0930839/59.332889,18.0716839/59.3174427,18.0507618/@59.3212575,18.0327605,2476m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m17!4m16!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m5!3m4!1m2!1d18.1043368!2d59.3232921!3s0x465f82aa3b2d316d:0x2c6ae7e45e43bf7b!1m0!1m0!1m0!3e2

 

Part 3:

https://www.google.se/maps/dir/59.317472,18.05063/59.3305216,18.0228317/59.3286569,18.0613367/59.3399745,18.0388543/59.345756,18.0626903/59.3406419,18.0763251/59.343885,18.0791312/59.3446256,18.0762996/59.3461743,18.0785789/@59.3259152,18.0398146,5157m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!4m1!3e2

 

 

As I said earlier, buses, trams and taxis will be affected. I think the trams will not run at all and buses and taxis will use alternate routes.

Subways and water transports shouldn't be affected at all.

Edited February 2, 2017 by Desdichado62

[north-bound]

I'll have to study the route for 2017 to see if we will have any problems getting to our hotel. I looked at the Marathon website and it mentions hundreds of thousands of spectators and that it was one of the major sporting events in Sweden. The race doesn't start until noon so I'm guessing it's going to be crowded morning and afternoon on the 3rd. Thanks for answering my question. Deborah

The race will circle some of the main parts of the inner city. But streets will be open during the morning until the race starts so if you disembarkation is not to late there should be no problem to get the your hotel or for people going direct to the airport. When the race has started the best way to get around is the Metro. It is true that there will be many spectators, but they will be spread out along the distance.

[Colorfulco2]

Too bad Vasa Museum opens at 10. Our ship gets in at 7 am. Is it worthwhile to try to do Gamla Stan in early morning? Then do Vasa Museum and get back to ship ? Should we do this all by the bus?

Or

If we leave ship early, take bus to Vasa, tour for about 1.5 hrs, then how is best to get to Gamla Stan and back to the ship? Thank you so much for helping all of us.

You are the BEST

 

QUOTE=Desdichado62;52175913]it is confusing and strange that Princess gave you that answer since the port of Stockholm website says that the Regal Princess is scheduled to berth at Frihamnen F638 on May 20th.

 

REGAL PRINCESS 2017-05-20 kl.*07:00

2017-05-20 kl.*14:00

Ankommer från Helsinki

Avgår till Köbenhavns Havn

Avgång 2017-05-20 kl.*14:00

Kaj F638 FRIHAMNEN

 

As I have said before, when ship berths in Nynäshamn it will be in port 7-19 compared

to 7-14 when the ship berths in ccentral Stockholm which is the case for you.

 

From Frihamnen, bus is best is best way to get to Vasa.

Vasa doesn't open until, 10.00 so you can't stay for very long if you

also want to catch a glimpse of Gamla stan.

[Desdichado62]

Gamla Stan or Vasa is your choice.

As with Vasa most shops are not open that early in the day though.

 

Bus #76 will take you to both Vasa and the Old Town.

 

From Vasa to Old Town or in the opposite direction, the same bus can be used or you use Djurgårdsfärjan.

 

Bus #76 or taxi are the best was to get back to the ship.

 

More specific info is in the first post.

[Desdichado62]

I mean Gamla Stan or Vasa first is your choice.

 

An advise regarding Vasa is that they have ticket machines at the entrance which you can use instead of queuing for a manned ticket booth.

[palermo22]

I know that the Arlanda Express is our best bet from the City Center to the airport. We will be disembarking from Viking Sky. What are our options (with approximate cost) from the Port to the City Center (in order to catch the Arlanda Express)?

[Desdichado62]

I know that the Arlanda Express is our best bet from the City Center to the airport. We will be disembarking from Viking Sky. What are our options (with approximate cost) from the Port to the City Center (in order to catch the Arlanda Express)?

 

The easiest way is taking a taxi. cost? I am not sure, price depends on distance and time. Maybe 10 -12 dollars?

 

The option (likely not a true option) walk to Slussen but not really suitable since you have luggage.

it is almost 1 km. cost is 3-4 dollars per person.

[Desdichado62]

I have received some new (unverified) information about Vasa museum opening hours for those days that there is a cruise ship in port.

The information is that the museum might open earlier then advertised when there is one or more cruise ships in port that arrives early.

 

I would assume this applies mainly to May and September when the regular time of opening is at 10.00 and there are ships that arrives at 7 or 8 in the morning.

[jiminyC_fan]

I have received some new (unverified) information about Vasa museum opening hours for those days that there is a cruise ship in port.

The information is that the museum might open earlier then advertised when there is one or more cruise ships in port that arrives early.

 

I would assume this applies mainly to May and September when the regular time of opening is at 10.00 and there are ships that arrives at 7 or 8 in the morning.

 

Thank you. We hope that is the case.

[Colorfulco2]

I have received some new (unverified) information about Vasa museum opening hours for those days that there is a cruise ship in port.

The information is that the museum might open earlier then advertised when there is one or more cruise ships in port that arrives early.

 

I would assume this applies mainly to May and September when the regular time of opening is at 10.00 and there are ships that arrives at 7 or 8 in the morning.

 

Thank you for checking and keeping us posted!

[Desdichado62]

Apparently Vasa only opens earlier if cruise lines or

guide companies make special arrangements with Vasa to open earlier.

[PaulaJK]

We are in Stockholm on June 23rd. It seems that this is a national holiday this year. Which sites will be open?

[Desdichado62]

We are in Stockholm on June 23rd. It seems that this is a national holiday this year. Which sites will be open?

 

Yes it's Midsummer eve. Very very big national holiday. General info for Midsummer is available in part 3 (first page).

 

Vasa, Skansen and the Royal Palace will be open. Most others sites will be closed.

Most stores/shops in Old Town will also be closed, not sure about restaurants.

 

Public transport will use a Saturday schedule.

[palermo22]

The easiest way is taking a taxi. cost? I am not sure, price depends on distance and time. Maybe 10 -12 dollars?

 

The option (likely not a true option) walk to Slussen but not really suitable since you have luggage.

it is almost 1 km. cost is 3-4 dollars per person.

 

Just to make sure of your recommendation: are you suggesting that we take the taxi from the Port to Stockholm Central in order to take the Arlanda Express? And that the cost would be around $10 (for the taxi)? Is the whole ordeal (port to Stockholm Center to the airport) fairly fluid?

 

Thanks for your help

[Desdichado62]

Just to make sure of your recommendation: are you suggesting that we take the taxi from the Port to Stockholm Central in order to take the Arlanda Express? And that the cost would be around $10 (for the taxi)? Is the whole ordeal (port to Stockholm Center to the airport) fairly fluid?

 

Thanks for your help

 

Yes Taxi to the central station and Arlanda Express from there. Arlanda Express also offers discounts for weekends and if you book in advance.

https://www.arlandaexpress.com/priser.aspx

 

Taxi cost to Central would be 12-13 US dollars, you can also ask for a fixed price in advance.

[Desdichado62]

Some photos regarding the different berths in Stockholm.

All photos by Ports of Stockholm https://www.flickr.com/photos/99008635@N02/page1

 

 

Nynäshamn seawalk:

 

Frihamnen (left) and Värtahamnen (right):

 

Frihamnen

 

Stadsgårdskajen (s167)

 

Sail in / sail out through the archipelago. Not sure exactly where it is but I think it at this location.

https://www.google.com/maps/@59.4705815,18.4321174,5622m/data=!3m1!1e3

The two cruise ships (Mein Schiff? and MSC Orchestra) and the Tallink cruise ferry (m/s Romantika ?) are heading out

while the two Viking Line cruise ferries (Amorella - left and Gabriella - right) are arriving.

 

Farleden genom skärgården by Stockholms Hamnar, on Flickr

[afto]

 

Sail in / sail out through the archipelago. Not sure exactly where it is but I think it at this location.

https://www.google.com/maps/@59.4705815,18.4321174,5622m/data=!3m1!1e3

The two cruise ships (Mein Schiff? and MSC Orchestra) and the Tallink cruise ferry (m/s Romantika ?) are heading out

while the two Viking Line cruise ferries (Amorella - left and Gabriella - right) are arriving.

 

 

Thanks for all the information that you post; it is much appreciated by the many who have learned a lot about Stockholm on this thread. I love this photo of the busy passage through the archipelago. Can't wait to sail through on the Celebrity Silhouette in May!

[Jonza]

Sail in / sail out through the archipelago. Not sure exactly where it is but I think it at this location.

https://www.google.com/maps/@59.4705815,18.4321174,5622m/data=!3m1!1e3

The two cruise ships (Mein Schiff? and MSC Orchestra) and the Tallink cruise ferry (m/s Romantika ?) are heading out

while the two Viking Line cruise ferries (Amorella - left and Gabriella - right) are arriving.

 

Farleden genom skärgården by Stockholms Hamnar, on Flickr

 

 

The other cruise ship is HAL's Rotterdam. Name is clear enough in the original size image. Tallink's Romantika and Victoria I are very hard to tell apart from that angle, but I think you have it right. Of the Viking Line ferries Gabriella is actually heading out. You can see the trail left by the incoming Amorella to the left of the ship. I think the picture is actually taken slightly closer to Stockholm here: https://www.google.com/maps/@59.3608045,18.3760123,7792m/data=!3m1!1e3 with Kungsborg being the small island in the middle of the photo.

[Desdichado62]

Ok Jonza I think you are correct on both things.

The Viking Line ships really puzzled me because I know that there are not

supposed to be two Viking Line ships arriving in the afternoon.

[turtlemichael]

We start our cruise from Stockholm on August 11. (I know, I am an early planner!) We will have been in the city from August 6 staying at the Hilton Slussen. I know it can change so far in advance but it looks like we are sailing from VÄRTAHAMNEN. I am wondering what the approximate cost of a taxi from the hotel to the port might be? Time will be early afternoon. Many thanks.

[Desdichado62]

We start our cruise from Stockholm on August 11. (I know, I am an early planner!) We will have been in the city from August 6 staying at the Hilton Slussen. I know it can change so far in advance but it looks like we are sailing from VÄRTAHAMNEN. I am wondering what the approximate cost of a taxi from the hotel to the port might be? Time will be early afternoon. Many thanks.

 

 

It depends on how long it takes and which rout the driver have to use but around 200SEK.

[turtlemichael]

It depends on how long it takes and which rout the driver have to use but around 200SEK.

 

Many thanks and also for all your efforts here.