Surrounded by Lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea, Stockholm is famous for
its scenic waterfront. Built on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges, one-
third of the Swedish capital is covered with water. Technically,
Stockholm is not a canal city, but it is home to some of the world’s most
picturesque canals, like the 1km-long Djurgårdsbrunnskanalen, which
separates the island of Djurgården from the rest of the city. Built in the
early 19th century, the canal was dug to make it easier to transport
vegetables and other supplies. The canal’s banks are a popular spot for
walking, cycling, and sightseeing and can be enjoyed during a 50-minute Royal Canal Tour. Other
canals worth seeing include the 400m Karlbergskanalen, a 19th-century canal which separates the
island of Kungsholmen from the municipality of Solna, and the serene, tree-lined
Långholmskanalen, which passes between the islands of Långholmen and Reimersholme.
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Water dominates Stockholm, making summer canal excursions a great way to get a feel for the city.
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