From the subway station we could have walked over a bridge to Skeppsholmen ('ships island') but we chose a ferry to arrive in style. This island in the heart of Stockholm has it all: beautiful nature, architecture, museums, sculptures, theaters, youth hostels and then a parade of historical boats anchored at the quay.
Some of them 100 years old and still floating because of lots of TLC. Labels on the walkway explain their history in Swedish and English for the curious.
And then from the terrace of the Modern Art Museum one can see the outline of the Vasa Museum in front of the Nordiska Museum. The Royal Vasa warship which was built 385 years ago, sank on its maiden voyage and was lifted and restored in whole 333 years later. That deserves a separate visit another day.
