Getting around in Stockholm

I recently read an opinion on "Getting Around in Stockholm", which contained very little or true information, so decided to write my own. Perhaps not many people will read it, but the opinion I read does nothing to portray the real Stockholm public transport system. Stockholm has one of the best public transport systems in Europe, controlled by the company called SL. The Stockholm T-bana (the underground system) is also considered to be one of the most beautiful in Europe, especially stations such as T-Centralen and Kungstädgården. As well as the T-Bana, public transport consists of a network ... more

The Stockholm underground/metro is called the Tunnelbana (or T-Bana). There are 3 lines across the city, and stations almost on every main street. Stations are clearly marked with a blue T sign. Tickets are comparatively priced, but you can buy a Tourist Card or Stockholm Card for discounted travel. The atmosphere on the trains & at the stations is non-threatening - it is common to see women travelling alone confidently, even late at night. The modern trains are clean and arrive frequently. However, Stockholm is a small city, and most places can be reached quickly on foot. Its not really ... more

I went to Stockholm in July 2000 (to run the Marathon there, as it happens). It's a fine city and the metro's just what you need to whizz you about. But, it's not totally obvious how to buy tickets. - There are little ticket booths with probably the most articulate people I have ever seen staffing an underground service. They will sell you what you need. - You can buy strips of (I think it was) 20 in one go BUT an adult ticket costs two stamps, so this is effectively 10 journeys. It works out massively cheaper, if I remember rightly! (How d'ya write 90 words about a metro service? Please tell ... more

When you visit Stockholm take your bycicle with you! Stockholm's subway is terrible dirty, smelling urin and infested with parasites. It looks like they never clean and wash the floor there. The trains on the blue and red lines look like they are going to fall apart. The space between seats is so small that the neighbor will always touch your legs with his knees. The ticket system is horrible, especially this long intestines which they call "rabatt kupong". Normal traveller can't afford the prices in this subway because it's impossible high! But the specail subway newspaper "Metro" is nice. ... more