Stockholm

Stockholm is in Sweden It is the capital and the largest city in Scandinavia . The population is approximately 980,000, with 1.8 million people living in Stockholm County and approximately 2.5 million people in the metropolitan area.[2] It is also the capital of Stockholm County. Except for the Nobel Peace Prize , which is held every year at the Stockholm Concert Hall and Stockholm City Hall, it is famous for receiving other Nobel Prizes in Stockholm. The city is also famous for the Stockholm Syndrome, where hostages become assimilated with their captors . It is one of the cities where DreamHack is held.

Stockholm is the center of Sweden's culture, media, politics, and economy. The Stockholm region alone accounts for more than a third of Sweden's gross domestic product, and ranks in the top 10 in Europe in terms of GDP per capita.

As iron ore development took place, it began to grow into a strategic location. For that reason, the kings of Denmark, who ruled Sweden during the Kalmar Union (Kalmarunionen) , also considered it important, and it has served as the capital of Sweden ever since it became the official capital of Sweden in 1634.

There is a theory that the origin of the name is a log (Stock) and a small island (Holm). It is first mentioned in records in 1252, and it is said that the people who first discovered this area named it this way while making a city by floating logs. It is a city made up of 13 load maps connected to each other. Hence the nickname ' The Venice of Northern Europe .'[3]

In some languages, it is called nationally . The name is Tukholma in Finnish , Stoccoloma in Italian , and Estocolmo/Estocolmo in Spanish and Portuguese .

In Chinese character transliteration, it is called Sadokhang (士篤恒), and in Chinese it is called Sidegeermo (斯德哥尔摩).

It entered history with the construction of Gamla stan in the 13th century. Stockholm's rapid growth as a city was attributed to Birger Jarl, who was then in power in Sweden.[4] Around 1250, a trade treaty was signed with Lübeck, which emerged as a strong player of the Hanseatic League, and the right to settle was guaranteed under the condition that they abide by Swedish law and live as Swedish residents, along with exemption from customs duties.

In the 1300s, Stockholm came under the influence of the Hanseatic League, and German merchants came to represent social status and power in Stockholm. Their influence extended to Copenhagen in Denmark and Oslo and Bergen in Norway . In response, the three Nordic countries formed the Kalmar Union in 1397 led by Margrethe I of Denmark and jointly coped with the advance of the Hanseatic League to the north in the form of an alliance system, and German power began to weaken in the 1400s . However, Denmark's tyranny, which exercised the initiative under the Kalmar Union system, was so severe that Sweden always set up a regent to maintain a semi-independent stance, and Gustav I Vasa rebelled against the Stockholm Massacre caused by King Christian II of Denmark . With the support of the disease and the German city of Lübeck, he expelled the Danish forces, recaptured Stockholm, won independence in 1521, and was elected King Gustav I of Sweden in 1523 and ascended the throne.[5][6] In 1630, Sweden participated in the Thirty Years' War in Germany and occupied many German territories, such as Hinterpommern and Bremen . However, with the advent of the Black Death and the new Russian Imperial Navy attacking Stäket near Stockholm at the end of the Great Northern War, all of Sweden, including Finland , was turned into a sea of ​​fire, and Stockholm suffered a lot of damage.

In the late 1700s, Gustav III , influenced by the Enlightenment, built a magnificent and luxurious building and devoted himself to academic research and cultural development. Representative facilities include the Royal Drama Center, the Royal Opera House, the Swedish Academy, and the Royal Library, followed by the National Museum and the National History Museum. Also, outstanding scholars such as Carl von Linnaeus , a botanist who founded the biological taxonomy, and Emanuel Swedenborg , a natural scientist and spiritualist, were also produced during this period.[7]

During World War II, Stockholm reestablished itself as a major city as it achieved tremendous economic growth through neutrality, trade with Nazi Germany and participation in post-war reconstruction projects. Unlike the rest of Europe, it is in this context that many modern buildings can be seen.

It was named 'European Capital of Culture' in 1998 and 'Environmental City of Europe' in 2010.

Stockholm is located on the east coast of Sweden, where the freshwater Lake Mälaren, Sweden's third largest lake, flows into the Baltic Sea . The city's center consists of 14 islands connected to the Stockholm archipelago. Since 30% of the city is made up of waterways, ferries are often used as the main means of transportation. In some places, the islands are not connected by bridges and can only be reached by boat, or in some cases, going by boat is faster than crossing the bridge. Additionally, much of the city consists of parks and green spaces.

Located at the east end of the central lowlands of Sweden, it had a significant impact on the initial trade of Sweden in the Baltic region, and it was possible for Stockholm to grow like this.

It is unpredictable enough to be unpredictable, but the Norwegian Meteorological Agency 's forecasts are somewhat hit, so refer to the site.

The west coast oceanic climate appears due to the influence of the Gulf Stream .

Stockholm is located in a temperate broadleaf and mixed forest, which has a climate very similar to that of the far northeastern United States and coastal Nova Scotia in Canada . The average summer daytime maximum temperature is 20-25℃ and the minimum temperature is around 13℃, but on some days it can reach 30℃. There are only 1.55 days above 30 °C per year on average. Days seeing temperatures between 25 °C and 30 °C are relatively common, especially in July and August. Nighttime temperatures rarely exceed 20°C, and hot summer nights range from 17 to 20°C. Winters are generally cloudy, with the heaviest precipitation occurring in December and January. The winter temperature is similar to Seoul.[9] Spring and fall are generally cool and mild. The average annual temperature is 7.5 degrees in North Hamgyong Province. It is similar to Rasun . However, Rason is only 42 degrees north latitude and the annual temperature range is greater than that of Stockholm.

The highest temperature ever recorded in Stockholm was 36 °C on July 3, 1811, and the lowest temperature ever recorded was -32 °C on January 20, 1814. Also, the lowest temperature was -25.1°C on January 10, 1987. Additionally, the warmest month on record was July 2018, with an average temperature of 22.5℃, which is also the national record. From here, Korea seems like hell.

The average annual rainfall is 531 mm.

The amount of sunlight appears to be acceptable overall, but if you calculate it excluding summer, it is worse than Northern European cities such as Helsinki and less than the infamous London . However, during the summer period, which is called the three-month paradise, there are endless sunny days with the sun barely setting. Due to the city's high northern latitude, the length of the day varies greatly, from more than 18 hours around midsummer to about 6 hours in late December. The highest time is said to be around 18.5 hours in June. Also, in December, the lowest time, it is 6.5 hours. In winter, it is 6.5 hours, but in fact, the sun is fully up for only about 2 to 3 hours. From late May to mid-July, nights are bright even when cloudy. Stockholm has relatively mild weather compared to other places at similar latitudes or further south. With an average of just over 1,800 hours of sunshine per year, it is also one of the sunniest cities in Northern Europe, receiving more sunlight than Paris, London, and several other major European cities in the southern latitudes. Due to the urban heat island effect and winds moving over land rather than sea during the summer, Stockholm has the warmest July of any Northern European capital.

Despite its mild climate, Stockholm is located farther north than parts of Canada above the Arctic tree line at sea level.

Sometimes you can even see the Aurora in Stockholm.

To conclude, it is good in absolute terms. However, relatively speaking, even though it is a Northern European city with good security, it also has some bad sides. In particular, if you are a tourist, it is best not to go to some crime-ridden areas.

For example, the rates of general and special theft, rape, and violent incidents are at the top of the OECD. See also OECD/Policy section. It had already gained notoriety in 1973 when a bank robbery and hostage-taking incident occurred in Norrmalm, which also became the origin of the expression "Stockholm Syndrome" mentioned above.[10] There was also a problem of terrorist terrorism among politicians: Prime Minister Olof Palme was murdered in 1986, and on September 10, 2003, Foreign Minister Anna Lindh was attacked and murdered by anti-euro forces . Of course, this is natural, but even in Sweden, it was exceptional and breaking news.

One thing that tourists need to be careful of is the problem of pickpockets . Their targets are mainly foreign tourists, so if you go on a trip here, be prepared in advance. This is usually done by emptying the pocket of a jacket hanging on a chair or taking a smartphone placed on a table. If you move in an organized manner, even if you are prepared, you can be robbed if you let your guard down, so be very careful. Some say that it is mainly done by wanderers like gypsies rather than Swedish locals , but it seems to be Kebake . In any country or city, foreigners and foreigners who are different from the local mainstream are pickpockets, so there is no harm in being careful.


The photo above is a no-go zone in Stockholm . In other words, if you move just a little away from that area, it will be peaceful. Among those circles, the center is the problem. For example, there is one street in the Falcita Strand where even the police refuse to enter without special equipment, but other than that, it is peaceful. Areas with larger circles, such as Linkebi or Fijita, are similar to the streets of Afghanistan and Somalia, respectively, so it is better not to go there. commonly worn out[11] It is characterized by many rental apartments. However, that neighborhood is one that tourists don't go to very often. Just thinking about Korea right now, don't foreign tourists who visit Seoul necessarily visit new cities in Gyeonggi-do? If you don't really have to go looking for it, it doesn't really matter.

In September 2014, a bank robbery using guns and explosives occurred on Götgatan in Södermalm, which can be compared to Gangnam Street in Korea , and shook the whole of Sweden. In August 2015, a murder case occurred at the IKEA main store. On August 30, 2015, a shooting accident occurred in the Rinkeby district of Stockholm . These incidents are shocking even to Swedes and do not happen often. In 2017, there was a Stockholm truck attack . In 2020, a 12-year-old girl was killed in a shooting rampage between gang members on the outskirts of Stockholm.

However, in this way, security seems bad, but you don't have to worry too much. The story of Stockholm's poor security is compared to the total average of Nordic, and is a city that has a high level of security worldwide. Toronto level in Canada . If you go with the party or prepare well, and avoid the crime area, there is no problem in sightseeing.

It is the center of Sweden's economy and the largest economy in Scandinavia. As it first appeared, the Stockholm area alone is a city that occupies more than one -third of the gross domestic product, and is the largest in Scandinavia and has a corporate headquarters in the Nordic region. About 45%of Swedish companies with more than 200 employees are headquartered in Stockholm. The prominent clothing retailer H & M is also headquartered in the city.

The majority of Stockholm residents work in the service industry, which accounts for approximately 85% of jobs in Stockholm. The almost complete absence of heavy industry (and fossil fuel power plants) has made Stockholm one of the cleanest large cities in the world. In particular, the IT industry has developed greatly, and a significant number of jobs have been created in high-tech companies over the past 10 years. Large employers include Ericsson, Electrolux, and IBM. The main IT center is located in Kista, north of Stockholm.

Stockholm also functions as a financial center in Sweden. Major Swedish banks, such as Sweden Bank, Handelsbanken, and SEP, are headquartered in Stockholm, and are headquartered in major insurers Scandia, Puam and Trekhan. Stockholm also has the Stockholm Stock Exchange (Stockholms Boren), the best stock exchange in Sweden.

In recent years, tourism has played an important role in the city's economy. Stockholm County is the 10th largest visitor destination in Europe, with more than 10 million commercial overnight stays per year. Among 44 European cities, Stockholm showed the 6th highest growth rate between 2004 and 2008.

Stockholm's oldest district is Gamla Stan, located on a small island and characterized by its medieval streets that still remain. Notable buildings in Gamla Stan include the large German Church (Tyska kyrkan), the House of Nobility (Knight's House), the Bonde Palace, the Tesin Palace and the Oxenscherna Palace.

The oldest building in Stockholm is Riddarholm Church (Riddarholmskyrkan), built in the late 13th century. Riddarholm Church is the site of a medieval Catholic monastery on the island and is the only preserved medieval monastery and church in Stockholm. After the Reformation of Gustav I, it became a member of the Swedish Lutheran Church, and since Gustav II Adolf, except for Queen Christina, who converted to Catholicism and abdicated, all Swedish kings have been enshrined in this church. However, due to lack of space, Swedish royals starting from Gustav VI Adolf are currently enshrined in Hagaparken on the outskirts of Stockholm.

After a great fire in 1697 that destroyed the original medieval castle (Tre Kronor).[12] , the current Stockholm Palace (Stockholms slott) was built in the Baroque style during the Holstein-Gottorp dynasty . Stockholm Cathedral (Storkyrkan), the seat of the Bishop of Stockholm, stands next to the Royal Palace. Stockholm Cathedral was built in the 13th century, but was renovated with a Baroque exterior in the 18th century, and along with Uppsala Cathedral (Uppsala domkyrka), it is a historical place where the coronations of past Swedish kings took place. Inside, there is a statue of St. Göran och draken, commissioned by Sten Sture den äldre, who ruled Sweden as regent and defeated King Christian I of Denmark at the Battle of Brunckeberg. )' sculpture is famous.

In the early 15th century the city expanded further and pre-industrial buildings can still be found in Södermalm. During the 19th century and the industrialization era, Stockholm grew rapidly, taking inspiration from large European cities such as Berlin and Vienna . Notable architecture during this period includes public buildings, such as the Royal Swedish Opera, and private developments, such as the luxury housing development in Strandwegen.

In the 20th century, nationalism triggered a new style of architecture inspired by the influence of the Middle Ages and Renaissance and Arnubo style. Stockholm's main landmark, Stockholm City Hall, was built in 1911-1923 by architect Ragnar Extra Berry. Another remarkable work of this era includes Stockholm Public Library and Skogskyrkogården, a world heritage.

In the 1930s, modernism characterized the development of new cities as they grew. While industrial developments such as manufacturing in Nakae on the outskirts of Stockholm are growing, new residential areas such as the Gerdet development have emerged. With the introduction of the Stockholm Metro in the 1950s, suburban development entered a new phase. The modernist development of bellingbee and pasta has been praised internationally. In the 1960s, these suburban developments continued, but with the aesthetics of the times, the industrialized, mass-produced apartment complexes were much criticized.

At the same time that this suburban development was taking place, Norrmalmsregleringen, the most central area of ​​the inner city, was being redesigned. In the 1960s, Sergels Torg with five high-rise office towers was created, making space for a large area of ​​new development projects. The most notable buildings from this period are the Cultural Center, the City Theater and the Royal Bank ensemble at Segels Tory, designed by architect Peter Kelsing.

In the 1980s, modernism began to be questioned, resulting in the creation of tighter-planned suburbs like Skapnek. In the 1990s, the development of old industrial areas close to the city center led to further development, resulting in a mix of modernist and urban planning in the new area of ​​Hammarby-Sjöstad. Accordingly, in order to protect and preserve the beauty of the city, the city authorities established a "Beauty Committee"[14] A formal committee called "Skönhetsrådet" was created.

Stockholm's architecture, along with the nearby Bis V , inspired Japanese animation director Miyazaki Hayao, unless it was influenced by World War II. The big village in Kiki, a witch delivery department , was the sense of the architectural integration, vibration, independence, and safety of Stockholm.

Writers associated with Stockholm include poet and composer Karl Michael Bellmann (1740–1795), novelist and playwright August Strindberg (1849–1912), and novelist Hjalmar Söderberg (1869–1941), all of whom created works set in Stockholm.

There is also a novel called Martin Beck, a Swedish police detective from Stockholm, who appears as the main character in a series of 10 novels by Meisjöval and Per Wallö, collectively called The Story of a Crime, often based in Stockholm. are leaving

Other notable writers from Stockholm are Nobel laureate Eyvind Jonsson (1900–1976) and popular poet and composer Ebert Taube (1890–1976). Novelist Per Anders Vogelström (1917–1998) wrote a popular series of historical novels depicting life in Stockholm from the mid-18th century to the mid-20th century.

There are a lot of museums such as Nobel Museum (Nobelmuseet) in Gamla Stan, Vasa Museum in Jurgarden Island , Skansen, Northern Peoples Museum, and ABBA Museum. As in Northern Europe, the price is high, but if you are interested in European history, it is worth a visit. For reference, the Swedish Museum of History (Historiska museet), the Stockholm Medieval Museum (Stockholms medeltidsmuseum), the Swedish Military Museum (Armémuseum), and the Swedish Maritime Museum (Sjöhistoriska museet) are free.

There is also a good view from the restaurants that are available, and most museum restaurants can be entered. It is pushing Old Town, Gamrastan, into a core area, which is smaller than other major European tourist attractions such as Vin and Prague . However, attention is required to be disappointed by the streets of the similar commercial souvenir shops with similar commercial shops. It is also characterized by a ferry to see the nearby island.

It is better to put aside expectations for food tourism. The number of Thai restaurants that are nothing more than seasonings is overwhelming, and the quality of the restaurants as a whole is so low that they are better off. However, the level of brunch and salad is not bad. See Swedish Cuisine for a detailed description .

In the case of coffee, Espresso House and Wayne's Coffee are the two major brands. However, it is difficult to evaluate the quality of the coffee itself very well. If you want to try a good cafe, try the cafes in the Soho district of Södermalm Island, Slussen or Odenplan or around Mariator Old. Pubs and clubs are also fine. Franchise coffee is the same in any country, but since it is Northern Europe, where specialty coffee culture originated, the quality of specialty coffee cafes is high. Surprisingly, Northern Europe is the place with the highest coffee consumption in the world, and instead of drinking a lot, they drink it light. Because light roasting immediately reveals the quality of the coffee, a specialty coffee culture that uses good coffee beans has developed.

good for shopping Despite being a city with a population of only one million, the number of products that can be purchased is overwhelming compared to Seoul, and the prices are cheaper (!) compared to Seoul. In Korea, there is a high probability that high-end products displayed in department stores can be purchased at local stores.

There is good public transportation, including the subway, and most places are within walking distance. If it suits your taste, it is a tourist destination worth staying for 3-4 days.

In < Age of Exploration Online > , it functions as a city that gives quests in the Baltic Sea . However, the mistake is that Norwegian is the official language. It's time to make Danish the official language.[15] In < Age of Exploration 4 >, it also served as the home base of Hodram Joachim Bergstron . It has nothing to do with Colombia. In Age of Exploration 5 , it is also famous in another sense.

In < Medieval 2: Total War >, you can see the dignity of extracting 8,000 money per turn even in the beginning if trade is well established with the money line of the north. In the expansion pack Teutons, it is essential for Denmark to create the Kalmar Union, and it is good to occupy other factions to attract the Hanseatic Alliance Headquarters. However, there are many cases where Denmark is washing its hands and watching as Denmark attracts the Hanseatic League with a high probability.

In Europa Universalis IV, if you select Settings menu → Developer list, a close-up of the Stockholm area where Paradox Interactive is located is displayed. Also Province No. 1 is Stockholm.

In HELLDIVERS , it appears as the capital of Super Earth, the player's faction . The reason is that the developer is actually located in Stockholm.

Some of the backgrounds of the witch delivery unit Kiki refer to Stockholm. See this item.

The music video for Lucas Nord's song Run On Love (Feat. Tove Lo ) was filmed in Stockholm .
The female lead in the music video is Tove Law[16]



In the KILLZONE series , there is no known information, but Captain Nabil mentions to Johann Stahl that it is a prisoner of war treaty concluded between the ISA and the Helghast under the leadership of the UCN. No matter how you look at it, it appears to be based on the Geneva Convention .

For a city of only one million, there are many internationally known game companies. The reasons for this include strong government support, high-quality computer science education, and a long, long winter that is good for development. The winter part cannot be said to be a joke, because even neighboring countries cite boringly long winters as a driving force for individuals to create operating systems or DBMSs . translation article[18]