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Before I came to Stockholm, I was puzzled why is this the most-visited attraction in Stockholm: stupid boat, what is there to see? Not a big fan of navy, I was suspicious with all good reviews, but hey what a hell, why not? And what a surprise!
Vasa Museet stands in Djurgården, large island in the Stockholm archipelago. I love water transport, so if there's an option, I'll always grab it. Catch ferry at Slussen, and enjoy the 20 minutes view from different POV.
Museum building itself is very good in architectural sense. The exhibition and artifacts are displayed in such way that it draws you into the story of this fabulous ship. The story goes like this: In 1628, the ship was built for swedish king, and on its launching it sailed 1300 meters and sank to the bottom of the sea. No one was officially blamed (sounds familiar?). In 1960's it was taken out and carefully restored. Museum was built in the late 1980s and open in 1990s.
Atmosphere is designed theatrically, and although you can not physically enter the ship, you can see it from all points of view, and REALLY feel it. I learned a lot. Saw myself as Captain Nemo's assistant. Had fun.
I had wonderful lunch here, so don't hesitate to eat in its restaurant: very clean and calm, with great choice of food (Click here to see the restaurant). Excellent cod with horseradish was my choice for that day, and have to say it was worth every SEK spent.
Before I came to Stockholm, I was puzzled why is this the most-visited attraction in Stockholm: stupid boat, what is there to see? Not a big fan of navy, I was suspicious with all good reviews, but hey what a hell, why not? And what a surprise!
Vasa Museet stands in Djurgården, large island in the Stockholm archipelago. I love water transport, so if there's an option, I'll always grab it. Catch ferry at Slussen, and enjoy the 20 minutes view from different POV.
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| Inside the museum |
Museum building itself is very good in architectural sense. The exhibition and artifacts are displayed in such way that it draws you into the story of this fabulous ship. The story goes like this: In 1628, the ship was built for swedish king, and on its launching it sailed 1300 meters and sank to the bottom of the sea. No one was officially blamed (sounds familiar?). In 1960's it was taken out and carefully restored. Museum was built in the late 1980s and open in 1990s.
Atmosphere is designed theatrically, and although you can not physically enter the ship, you can see it from all points of view, and REALLY feel it. I learned a lot. Saw myself as Captain Nemo's assistant. Had fun.
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| Inland Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea |
I had wonderful lunch here, so don't hesitate to eat in its restaurant: very clean and calm, with great choice of food (Click here to see the restaurant). Excellent cod with horseradish was my choice for that day, and have to say it was worth every SEK spent.
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