The Swedish capital of Stockholm is situated accross a 14-island archipelago. The island of Djurgården, translated to 'Animal Garden', was once where the Royal Family kept their animals. In fact, King John III in the 16th century kept deer, elk and reindeer there. The island is also home to the Gröna Lund amusement park, as well as the ABBA and Vasa Museums that are worth seeing.

The Nordic region of Europe consists of some of the world's happiest countries. The term Nordic is often mixed with Scandinavia though the two represent certain parts of Northern Europe. Each capital is quite different and has much to offer. This guide breaks down the Nordic capital cities of Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, Helsinki, Reykjavik, Torshavn, and Mariehamn.