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Newest Review: ... of the centre so you don’t have to do much walking to see everything. More facts about Sigtuna can be found here: http://www.sverigeturism.se/smorgasbord/ There are plenty of paying car parks on the outskirts of the old village and parking is not usually a problem. There are very few places where you can park for free. Stadts Hotellet is the largest hotel with beautiful views over the lake from the restaurant (open to non-residents and with good food at prices which are reasonable for Sweden). On the lake front there is a small car park, minigolf/crazy golf and a green with shade provided by ancient trees. There is also a small harb... more

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Sigtuna: Culture and Harley-Davidsons (422 words)
by - written on 03/07/05 (Useful, 63 readings)
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Sigtuna is a small, ancient village on the banks of Lake Mälaren. It was founded about 1000 AD and was the capital of the region until 1255 when it burnt down. Stockholm took over its role as a commercial centre while the royal power passed to the city of Uppsala. The old village centre now comprises a pedestrianised main street, parallel to the lake front, of old picturesque wooden buildings housing shops and the tourist office, and a number of side streets with charming small cafes. There is also a small village square with Sweden’s smallest town hall – an old wooden building in which I got married in 1989 - if you visit it ask them about the ... Read the complete review