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I have a 5-day meeting in Stockholm in November. My wife and I plan to vacation for about a week afterward. We realize how cold it is likely to be, but does anyone have any suggestions on possible excursions at that time of year? We have considered going to the UK afterward instead, but if any chance of seeing fjords etc. still exists in November we'd prefer to see more of Scandinavia. Feel free to email me at my home address if this topic seems to specialized for The Buzz.

Rudi

Stockholm will be fantastic befor cristmas this year. This year is very special there: Stockholm is for the whole 1998 officially the cultural main-city of Europe - and their are special museums, art, theatres, music, shows etc. etc. etc. the whole year round.

If you go to Skandinavia in November it will (normally) not be colder than in Seattle or Vancouver at that time (and you can expect the same amount of wind and rain - no snow yet). And the day "is only night" - about only 6 hours of real daylight - but don't bother - the Skandinavians know even better what to do with/in nights than at daytime...

enjoy and get more (detailed) informations on
www.stoinfo.se (that's the official Stockholm-Site) - I am jealous.

Any alcohol in Skandinavia cost's a fortune (even beer) - bring your friends all the duty-free-allowances of spirits you can - they will appreciate.

Merry Flyer

Check out Scandinavian Seaways at www.scansea.com, they do some great bargain trips to the UK and the view for at least part of the journey can be fantastic.

If you are considering flying to the UK from Scandinavia SAS offer some interesting deals ie. free hotel accom at Radisson-SAS hotels if you fly Club etc. The deals change pretty frequently but it is worth checking out.