Difference between revisions of "Stockholm"
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Revision as of 00:54, 27 July 2008
Stockholm is the capital of Sweden, as well as the largest city, situated along the South-central East coast of the country. The city itself spreads out quite far into several districts and suburbs, with a large and complex public transportation system. There is also an active harbour located within the city-center (near the "old city" and the Slussen T-bana), from which cruise ships enter and leave to other major cities in the region. It was once thought possible to hitchhike the large commercial carrier trucks entering these cruise ships, but many drivers will tell you that it is illegal, and advise you to buy a passenger ticket, instead. Unlike some other ferries in Europe, where tickets are purchased per car, these ships require each passenger to pay individually.
Hitching Out
North
Take a commuter train (Pendeltåg) to¨Märsta.
From Hitchbase:
- "Get out of the station through the little swing door that you see on your left side when walking towards the station house. Turn left and walk South along the railroad until there is a bridge crossing the rails on your left side. On the other side of the bridge, you can start hitchhike. The people picking you up will most likely go to Arlanda airport. Get out of their car in the roundabout by the E4. (You can also walk this roundabout while hitching, it's 1-2 km.) Walk up to the Uppsala entrance and stand right behind the pedestrian crossing. This is a truly magical spot - I have stood here 30 times and never waited more than 10 minutes. Do not accept a ride shorter than to Uppsala."
