Sweden and Stockholm 2026 · Page 7

Afterwards we strolled through the old town, Gamla Stan. Narrow lanes, colourful facades and small cafés – exactly what you imagine a Scandinavian old town to be. We simply let ourselves drift, discovered small shops and enjoyed the flair.

In the afternoon a completely different experience was on the agenda: the Paradox Museum Stockholm.

It isn't a classic museum but rather an interactive space all about optical illusions, perception and physical effects. As soon as you enter, you're thrown "off balance" a little.

These stuck in our memory in particular:

• rooms built at a slant, so that you seem to be standing against gravity

• mirror installations that suddenly make you disappear or appear several times over

• perspective tricks that completely distort proportions

You're not just a spectator but part of the exhibition. Many stations invite you to take photos or try things out yourself – which makes the visit very lively and surprisingly funny.

At the same time you get short explanations of why these effects work – a successful mix of entertainment and knowledge.

We had booked all the tickets for this day in advance through GetYourGuide. It was straightforward, everything ran smoothly and we didn't have to queue for long anywhere – definitely the right decision for us.

On Wednesday it was time to say goodbye to Stockholm. We drove about 400 km south to our next highlight: a zipline park in the middle of nature. https://www.little-rock-lake.com

When we got there, we spent the night right on site with the motorhome. In the evening we could already climb one of the towers and enjoy the view – a perfect end to the day.

The next morning at 10 a.m. things got going, and first we were fully kitted out with safety equipment. This was followed by a detailed and very professional briefing. Before we really got started, we did a test run on a practice zipline to get a feel for the speed, braking and procedures.

Our group consisted of five participants in total, two guides and an intern. That made the atmosphere very personal and relaxed. The guides were excellent – friendly, humorous and at the same time extremely professional. You felt safe from the very first moment.