With plenty of colourful buildings in a variety of architectural styles, one can sense Stockholm's history coming to life before your eyes as you wander through the cobbled streets. On the waterfront, the spectacular Stockholm palace with its grandiose Baroque architecture marks the residence of the Swedish royal family, while the island of Djurgården makes up the city’s historical hub. Here you’ll find several museums and monuments, including the ever-popular interactive ABBA Museum, dedicated to Sweden’s most famous musical exports. Whether you’re a fan of Nordic cuisine or not, there are plenty of traditional or modern eateries in the city centre, including a smattering of Michelin-starred restaurants. Stockholm also marks a larger archipelago, which is made up of thousands of islands along Sweden’s east coast, so a day trip to one of the local islands is a favourite for locals and visitors alike.