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FA R L E F T Sunny Stockholm streets | Visit Stockholm/PA
LEFT The view from the Djurgården island | Jeppe Wikstrom/PA
BELOW The view over Vasaparken | Katie Wright/PA
Go island hopping by bike Like many European capitals, Stockholm is extremely bike-friendly, with wide cycle lanes and lots of rental options, meaning you can see more of the city in a few hours than if you were on foot. At Rent A Bike (rentabike. se), found on the harbour front at Strandvagen 18, prices start at around SEK 70/£6 per hour or, what might be the better value option, SEK 280/£32 for a day. Leaving the city centre, cycle over Djurgardsbron bridge to reach the Djurgarden, one of the city's most beautiful islands. This leafy spot is home to museums, galleries and a theme park, but you don't have to spend a penny to enjoy the tranquil parks, manicured gardens and views across the water. Picnic in the park Got the kids in tow? Stockholm has plenty of green spaces for them to run around in while grown-ups take a breather (and entry is completely free). The Vasaparken in the Vasastan district has grassy slopes perfect for summer sunbathing and picnicking, plus a big adventure playground that will keep the little ones occupied for hours.
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