Stockholm

Travel Guide

Stockholm showing a marina, heritage architecture and a bay or harbour
Stockholm which includes heritage architecture, boating and a bay or harbour
Stockholm which includes a garden and a house
Stockholm showing modern architecture and city views as well as a small group of people
Stockholm featuring a pond as well as children

Stockholm is built on14 islands in Lake Mälaren, the third largest lake in Sweden,giving it a similar look to the canal cut city of Venice in Italy. Visit thecapital of the country, which dates from the 13th century, and discover artgalleries, historical museums, palaces and public parks.

Stockholm is easy toexplore on foot, as many major attractions are within walking distance ofdowntown, and indeed, each other. The city also has an efficient publictransport system and more than 760 kilometres of cycle paths. Hire a bike andexplore the historic route through the Royal National City Park or go boatingon the waterways, which represent 30 percent of the city.

On the island of Djurgårdenyou will find some of Stockholm’s top attractions.Learn some little known facts about traditional Swedish countryside life andsee Nordic animals at Skansen, one of the oldest open-air museums in the world.The Vasamuseet introduces you to probably the unluckiest royal warship ever,which sank at the start of her first trip from the port. Explore the NordiskaMuseet and discover why the Swedes celebrate midsummer. Young visitors willhave fun in the Junibacken, a children's museum and entertainment centre wherethey can meet famous characters from children's stories.

Take a stroll through Gamla Stan, the Old Town ofStockholm. Visit the Royal Palace of Stockholm and watch the ceremonialchanging of the guard. Discover the history of the Nobel Prize in the NobelMuseum. And if you're in the neighbourhood, pay a visit to the famousrestaurant, The Gyldene Freden, which opened in 1722, and is well worth it forits traditional Scandinavian fare.

Art lovers can indulge in the many galleries of Stockholm.View works by European masters in the Moderna Museet and contemporaryphotography exhibitions in Fotografiska, while in Bellevue Park you can enjoyimages of famous Swedish artist Carl Eldh. Free live events are a big part ofthe art scene in Stockholm: 'We Are Stockholm is amulti-day music and sports festival for teenagers in August in Kungsträdgården.

Take a boat trip through the StockholmArchipelago and explore the more than 20,000 islands. Discover beaches, hikingtrails and medieval architecture in places like Sandhamm and Vaxholm. With somuch to do and see, you aren’t likely to forget Stockholmin a hurry.

Where to stay in Stockholm

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Central Stockholm

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Central Stockholm. Check out top attractions like Gustav Adolf Square and Royal Swedish Opera, and jump on the metro at Kungsträdgården T-Bana or T-Centralen Spårv Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Central Stockholm
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Norrmalm

4.5/5(449 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Drottninggatan to Hotorget Square – discover Norrmalm, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Norrmalm
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Gamla Stan

5/5(76 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Gamla Stan, you might enjoy attractions like Stortorget and Nobel Prize Museum. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Gamla stan T-Bana to see more of the city.

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Östermalm

4.5/5(90 area reviews)

Travellers choose Östermalm for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Karlaplan T-Bana or Styrmansgatan Tram Stop and check out top sights like Royal Dramatic Theater.

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Vasastan

4.5/5(35 area reviews)

Vasastan is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Odenplan Square or Stockholm Public Library.

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Maria

While you're in Maria, take in top sights like Medborgarplatsen or Zinkensdamms IP, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mariatorget T-Bana or Zinkensdamm T-Bana.

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