For visitors looking for an authentic Scandinavian destination that also offers a wide variety of modern experiences, Stockholm can be ideal. Whether you're drawn to the city's many world-class museums, its exciting family attractions or the bustling local night scene, you won't need to travel anywhere else on your Swedish break to see the best of this nation from Stockholm.

Taking a guided tour of Stockholm's major areas of interest can be a great way to orient yourself once you arrive, whether it's a guided walking tour of historic streets and marketplaces or an open top bus tour to travel between major sites more easily. There's more to explore in Stockholm than just the city centre too – you can take a boat to Djurgården Island to discover this tranquil haven within the heart of the modern metropolis.

If you're keen to learn more about Stockholm's history during your stay, one of the leading cultural attractions is the Vasa Museum. This museum is housed within an authentic, salvaged 17th century vessel, which can make it even easier to connect with the past. Elsewhere in the city, you can also enjoy traditional spectacles such as the Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony in front of the King's residence, which involves around 30,000 members of the Swedish Armed Forces and can be a spectacular sight.

For those visiting Stockholm with children, there are enough attractions aimed at younger visitors to make sure all the family is entertained - most prominently Grona Lund Amusement Park - housed within Tivoli Gardens - which combines Scandinavian Viking mythology with other themes in its array of rides and attractions. If you're lucky enough to be visiting Stockholm during the winter season, you'll have the chance to see Tivoli Gardens and other areas of the city really come alive - as well as being able to find all manner of festive entertainments, such as Christmas markets and the chance to ice skate at Kungsträdgården Park.

Stockholm isn't just a great family destination either, and whether you're a single traveller or visiting on a romantic break, the city's vibrant nightlife offers a multitude of opportunities - from fine dining and music concerts to drinking and dancing at the city's excellent bars and clubs, popular with locals and tourists alike. Many of these are located within easy reach of the major hotels in Stockholm, meaning you won't have to travel far after a great night out in Sweden's lively capital.

Mildred Potts writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.