Stockholm Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Stockholm showing boating, a marina and a bay or harbour
Stockholm which includes a bay or harbour, boating and heritage architecture
Stockholm which includes a house and a park
Stockholm showing central business district and modern architecture as well as a small group of people
Stockholm featuring a pond as well as children

Stockholm Travel Guide Video

Built across a series of picturesque islands,the capital of Sweden is an international business centre known for itsbeautiful open spaces, royal palaces and many cultural institutions.

The city of Stockholm is spread across 14 of the islands that cover muchof Lake Mälaren, one of the largest lakes in Sweden. Take a trip to the capitalcity to discover galleries, historic museums, royal architecture and sprawlingparks that date back to the 13th century.

Stockholm is a simple city to navigate on foot since most of the keysites are close to the centre of town. An excellent public transport system andmore than 760 kilometres (450 miles) of cycling paths help for destinationsfurther afield. Follow the historic route that leads through the Royal NationalCity Park aboard a hired bike, or hop on a boat for a tour of the canals thatcover almost a third of the city’s area.

Visit Djugården and you’llcome across the major attractions of the city. Right in the city centre you canescape into nature at Skansen, anopen-air museum among the oldest in the world. Explore the Vasa Museum to discover the story behind Midsummer. There’s plentyto entertain youngsters, including characters from children’s books at Junibacken, a museum aimed at children.

Strollaround the oldest part of Stockholm, GamlaStan, or watch the Changing of the Guard at the Royal Palace. The NobelMuseum is a great place to get to know past winners of the Nobel Prize. The nearby Den Gyldene Freden has been one of the most visited restaurants inthe city since 1722.

Stockholm has many centres for art. See works by some of the biggest names in Europe atthe Museum of Modern Art or acquaintyourself with the next generation of photographers at Fotografiska. Bellevue Parkhosts some impressive pieces by the famous Swedish sculptor Carl Eldh. EachAugust the King’s Garden hosts thepopular festival for teens, We Are Stockholm.

Before you leave the city, board a boat to see the Stockholm archipelagoand the 20,000 islands in the area. Thanks to Sweden’s long summer days, manycan be seen on a day trip from the city centre. Hike through forests or alongbeaches to stumble across medieval towns like Sandhamn and Vaxholm.

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 Royal Swedish Opera and Museum of Medieval Stockholm, 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(84 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(27 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.

Gamla Stan
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Östermalm

5/5(17 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 Swedish History Museum.

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Vasastan

4/5(7 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 Gustav Vasa Church.

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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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4 out of 5
Ringvaegen 98, Stockholm
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4 out of 5
Tulegatan 8, Stockholm
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3.5 out of 5
Köpsvängen 18, Bromma, Stockholm
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3.5 out of 5
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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

It’s cold in March. 3 days tops. After that she’s a little boring Vasa Museum is the best

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Visit to Gamla Stan a must

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Loved Gamla Stan - the old city. Very special area.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

It’s cold but super stylish, a really cool vibe and like something out of a story book. It has an edge and I like it!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful city with lots to see & experience. Loved Stockholm.

5/5 - Excellent

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Great city

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