Gamla Stan

Gamla Stan, which has long flourished as the center of Stockholm, is an area on an island in Lake Mälaren where narrow cobblestone alleys and historic buildings line the streets, giving visitors the feeling of stepping back in time to a medieval city. The small island is full of sights to see, such as the vast royal palace built in the 18th century and still used for official business, the cathedral with its clocked bell tower, and the square with its colorful buildings.