Avoid These TOURIST TRAPS in STOCKHOLM
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Published 2023-10-22
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I've previously made a video about scams in Stockholm, but this time I'm focusing on things that just cost too much for the value they give you. None of these things are scams - they're all providing a good service of some kind, but you might still want to think twice about visiting them.
Aside from just listing things to avoid, I also give you alternatives to everything mentioned, so that you know what the cheaper alternatives are.
The things discussed in this video include:
- How to get to Stockholm City from Arlanda Airport. Taxi and Arlanda Express are just a bit too overpriced, since you can take Flygbussarna, Nettbus, Flixbus or public transport instead.
- Boat tours of the Stockholm canals are quite nice, but also quite pricey. Instead, you can for example rent a kayak or take a boat tour to the archipelago for a cheaper price.
- The SkyView attraction on top of Avicii Arena (formerly The Globe Arena) takes you up 85 meters into the air so that you can get a lovely view of Stockholm. But then again...you also get a fantastic view for free from Skinnarviksberget or Monteliusvägen.
- Tipping is very common in some countries. Sweden is not one of those countries.
- Stockholm Old Town, Gamla stan, might be seen as a tourist trap. I'm discussing pros and cons about why it is or isn't a tourist trap, and also go into details about restaurants, gift shops and other details in the area.
- Alcohol is expensive in Sweden, but it doesn't have to be. I list some areas to avoid, and some places where you can find cheaper bars (Södermalm and Sveavägen).
- Night clubs in Stockholm sound like a tempting thing to try when visiting Sweden, but are they really all that good? I recommend some alternatives such as Syntax Error, Nalen, Debaser, or just regular old pubs or places like Laika at Hornstull.
- Finally, let's circle back to taxis. Aside from public transport, you also have options like Bolt, Uber and electric scooter. Or why not walk?
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All Comments (21)
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That bouncer makes it obvious to all of us why we hate them. 11:12
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I have lived in Stockholm all my life. This review is totally accurate.
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If you're on a really tight budget and you want to go between Arlanda and Stockholm City, you can take an SL bus to Märsta and then take the commuter train to City. That way you avoid the bonus fee you're required to pay if you opt to take the commuter train directly from Arlanda to City.
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You nailed it! Great review!
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Informative as usual!
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Brilliant share, i was hoping to visit Sweden next year and your tips came just at the right time.This video will sure help me keep costs down because I travel on a budget.Thanks so much for a very informative share, I'm looking forward to future videos to follow your adventures thru your lenses.
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Arlanda express is so worth it
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bra video med grymma tips 🎉
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On point and honest information, right on man!
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I really enjoy your videos. 👍🏻
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Good clips that I found quite interesting and has helped me a lot when coming again to Sweden thank you 🙏
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Thanks for your nice video and trips❤
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„Good service“ in a restaurant in Stockholm😂 you have a great sense of humour
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Gonna start my master's at Stockholm University this September. Your tips are pretty helpful. Thanks
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Oh btw I remember when me and a group of friends went to one of those clubs when my friend turned 21. Everyone was let inside except for me. Only me. I was probably not pretty enough according to the bouncer but they just said ”it’s full”. Allthough literally everyone else could come in, before AND after me. When I spoke to my friend through the fence, the bouncer threatened me with violence. I went home meanwhile my friends celebrated. That’s the Stockholm club scene.
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Thank you. i appreciate this. 😄
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Well worth the watch, it’s good to know the scams before you visit so you can avoid them. Our last visit in July was surprising to me, I always understood they didn’t tip but everywhere we went , not that they asked for it there was tip jars or it was on the credit card machines, crap I guess I fell for a scam 😮. I won’t be scammed by the night club scene at my age that’s for sure but maybe paying for a over priced beer 👍. Stay safe and thanks for sharing
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Last September we took the Arlanda Express and for 2 people we got a deal that was buy one get one free or something like that. I believe it was round trip. For the convenience, times and speed after a long trans Atlantic flight, I feel it was worth it.
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Very useful information.
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Great tips and quite spot on. What you should may have pointed out , is that, alongside the boat tours there are many normal boat (bus) transportation operators that cover a myriad of different islands at a very reasonable cost and which tends to pass by most of the areas the boat tours cover as well as go even further afield. I believe even on some you are able to use the regular subway cards to various destinations.Also you missed that they have a regular Arlanda express bus service also that is a at reasonable price and runs 24/7. On the subject of Stockholm nightlife, this is not about entertainment but rather the clubs are just simply selling beer and alcohol at exorbitant prices, (*** you can easily buy a glass of sparkling wine for $20 or a beer for the price of a bottle of whiskey in other EU countries ***) . The music everywhere is particularly bad, Dj's it appears are paid a monthly salary and don't seem to understand the art of music or maintaining any type of 'music' scene. The bouncers simply enjoy the 'god' power that seems to bolster their muscles. Sweden in general is not very service minded on most levels, be it shops or restaurants and maybe best explained, by the fact that most bar/restaurant staff, are paid a monthly salary (which is WAY above your countries minimum wage) and therefore do not rely on tips for a living and doesn't necessarily translate into giving you the best service possible.
