For our last day in Stockholm (for this year) we went to the Viking Museum. We learned that pretty much everything we hear about the Vikings in popular culture is wrong. Horned helmets? Not a chance. Two handed swords were almost never used because a wooden shield and axe were far cheaper and more effective for raids (the bit about pillaging is true). They weren’t even called Vikings until much later. The word Viking can be a noun, meaning someone who lives near the water or as a verb, meaning to go on an expedition. I’d definitely recommend a visit.

I mentioned the Stockholm metro system on an earlier post, and today we tried out another part of the system – commuter ferries between the islands that make up Stockholm. It is a great way to see another aspect of the city.

Then we walked through the old town in Gamla Stan. It is very touristy, but also very pleasant.

Then we walked back to our hotel after the sun set.

Then it was off to dinner at a Ramen restaurant. A lovely way to end this visit.