Stockholm's advantages tempt the Stag & Hen Market

As people seek new and original ways of celebrating a stag or hen party, the more traditional knees up at a local UK seaside resort has been substituted for a more original overseas option.

With the birth of the budget airlines which are now popping up all over Europe, the overseas destination has never been so affordable. Barcelona, Prague and Budapest have all benefited from this British exodus, as they now duel and undercut one another in the attempt to attract the fun hungry Brits. Unfortunately, they have been so successful, that these cities have become a home from home. Not offering much more than the usual British piss up with their streets filled with drunken Brits staggering around in search of a familiar kebab house. This has lead to a larger number of groups in search for a more original destination, that can offer them more than just cut price beer and drunken bodies lying in the gutters.

Stockholm has become one of these destinations. Able to offer groups a wonderful selection of original activities in a clean and safe environment has made this Scandinavian city a popular choice. Benefiting also from the low fares airlines, Stockholm has seen a sharp rise in incoming tourism. Flights can now be found for as low as £30 return with Ryanair.

In the past Stockholm has rightly been labelled as expense but this is no longer the case with prices now lower than the popular destinations such as London, Paris, Oslo and Copenhagen. Yes, alcohol is expensive in the centre of Stockholm but no more so than London. The night-life rivals any city around the world, with hundreds of stylish restaurants, bars and clubs. Stag parties also benefit from being surrounded by the most beautiful girls in the world!

The weather in the summer months is glorious, with the sun barely sinking below the horizon before it rises for a new day. There's no stranger experience than sitting outside a club at 2am in the morning, with the sun shinning on your face and the birds singing in the trees, paradise. Home of the hit musical Mamma Mia,Stockholm also offers a range of great shows and events, available all year round.

The city is also surrounded by the naturally spectacular archipelago's. Made up of over 20,000 islands, it makes for a great destination for group activities such as sailing, RIB boat, fishing, kayak or just for visiting one of the many secluded beaches dotted around this very special place.

Even during the winter months Stockholm offers a dramatic destination for groups. With the streets white with snow, people skating and fishing on Stockholm's frozen lakes and the hotels sauna ready to warm you up, it really is a winter wonderland not to be missed!

If you'd like to know more about Hen/stag celebrations in Stockholm, take a look at ActivitiesInSweden.com. They offer a great selection of packages, including bar guides, go-karting, stock car rally, quad bikes, RIB boat adventures, shooting and many more. All have been specially prepared for the larger groups looking for an original and exciting weekend.



Stockholm, you'll not be disappointed!