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Skeppsholmen Naval island and the Vasa Ship tour

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Tour Overview

Embark on a journey through the rich history of the Swedish naval base nestled on the serene islands of Skeppsholmen and Kastelholmen. Afterward, enjoy a brief ferry ride to Djurgården, where you can explore the grandeur of the Vasa ship. Embark on a journey to uncover the distinctive structures on Skeppsholmen that have served the Swedish navy since the 17th century. Explore the site where the magnificent Vasa ship was constructed. Built in 1626, the Vasa ship met a tragic fate, sinking during its first journey in 1628. This extraordinary ship, now exquisitely refurbished, provides an intriguing insight into Sweden's nautical heritage and the innovative shipbuilding methods of its time.

Stops

  1. Ferry ride from Skeppsholmen to Djurgåden

  2. Djurgården Ferry Journey

  3. Entering the Museum

  4. Start the Vasa tour

  5. The ships model

  6. The Salvage operation

  7. The Stern of the ship

  8. Life on board the ship

  9. The ships cannons

  10. The lower floor The skeletons

  11. Historical background of the Vasa

  12. The end of the Vasa tour

  13. Walking from the vasa museum to the ferry to Skeppsholmen

  14. Swedish Naval History

  15. The National Muesum Skepsholmen Tour

  16. The Skeppsholm Bridge

  17. Admiralty House

  18. Underground Caverns

  19. The Guns

  20. The High Guard house

  21. The Chapman Tall Ship

  22. The Water Tower

  23. Charles XII Barracks

  24. Royal Academy of Arts

  25. Royal Naval Academy

  26. The Ice skating pavilion

  27. The Flag Constable Residence

  28. The fortress located on Kastellholmen

  29. Skeppsholm Church

  30. THE NAVAL CHART

  31. The Studio

  32. The Cannon Foundry

  33. The Torpedo Division

  34. The Crane Piece

  35. Walking to the Vasa Museum

  36. The bathing pavilion

  37. Skeppsholms shoreline is home to historical ships.

  38. The modern museum

  39. There is an East Asian museum in Tyghuset.

  40. Restaurants and cafes on Skeppsholmen

  41. Transport to Skeppsholm

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