Travel-wise in Stockholm
by GoldCoastIrish (2022-11-28 18:01:12)

In reply to: Recs Needed (Stockholm and Prague)  posted by kevinprice

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The Arlanda Express takes 20 mins one way, but runs every 10-15 mins.

Add in passport control, and your kids, you've got 4 hours.

Vasa would be awesome if they're older, and your oldest may enjoy it, but you're going to be on borrowed time.

You'll arrive in Central station, and could can to the Vasa quickly, then take a water taxi to gamla stan and subway back to central after a meal.

Those leave from Grona Lund, where you could possibly hit the Djurgarden and see some real life reindeer.

For Prague, definitely check out the castle, although a stroller would be hard there.

If you're feeling saucy, Karlstejn castle is awesome and on the way to Plzen, but you're going to mess up the 2yos nap schedule unless they sleep on the train.

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by kevinprice  (2022-11-29 12:50:20)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

I'm confused about what you say will take 4 hours. Will it take 4 hours to get out of the Airport and to the city? Or, given the 12 hours from landing to takeoff, I should plan on only having 4 hours in the city before we should head back?

I don't suppose uber or a competitor would be any faster.

Arlanda express is the fastest option
by fontoknow  (2022-11-29 13:04:18)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

and depending on when you arrive in city center, traffic can get snarled.

I've never really had problems on arrival at Arlanda getting out but I am generally flying from a Schengen country.

Arlanda hasn't had the same problems as say Amsterdam this last summer, but double check on security line times.
Ice skating at Kungsträdgården is pretty magical
by fontoknow  (2022-11-29 09:08:40)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

assuming this is a winter visit.

Conveniently, Backfikan is adjacent.