One morning, we boarded a ferry at the southeast end of Gamla Stan for a visit to the island of Djurgården. On the way, we were treated to a postcard view of the Viking Venus, as well as the waterfront of Gamla Stan.
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| Viking Venus from the Ferry |
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| Looking Back at Gamla Stan |
Our main destination was the Vasa Museum, everyone’s favorite museum in Stockholm. The Vasa is a warship that sank within the first 40 minutes of her maiden voyage in 1628. The ship, which was rediscovered in 1956 and raised in 1961, is the best-preserved ship of its era in the world.
The detail on the ship is amazing, particularly the intricate sculptures, which were a tribute to the king, and the lion on the prow. What an impressive sight!
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| First View of Vasa as You Walk in the Main Entrance |
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| Intricate Sculptures Were Originally Painted in Bright Colors |
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| The Lion on the Prow |
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An Impressive Ship
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After leaving the museum, we admired the beautiful tulips that were planted everywhere. We crossed the bridge to the main part of Stockholm and walked along the elegant Strandvägen before making our way back to Gamla Stan. On the way, we stopped at Svenskt Tenn for a fast and thorough tutorial in Swedish interior design. I love Swedish design, and it was fun to see some of my favorite pieces in person.
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| I Loved All the Tulips |
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| The Waterfront along the Elegant Strandvägen |
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| Tim Trying to Capture His Best Shot |
One last thing on our agenda was a COVID-19 test as required by Viking. Luckily, there was a test center in Gamla Stan, and booking and getting the test results couldn’t have been easier. Even better – our results were negative!
Before going to bed that night, we looked out our window for another view of the Viking Venus. We’ll be boarding the ship in the morning,
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| Viking Venus from Our Hotel Window |
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