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This borough of central Stockholm blends upscale residential living and high-end shopping with a vibrant performing arts and nightlife scene. 

Trace Sweden’s cultural history back to the 16th century while you admire iconic furniture, eye-opening photographs and artefacts from the indigenous Sami people at this museum.

The western section of Gamla Stan is a small islet decorated with aristocratic 17th-century palaces and one of the city’s oldest churches.  

Duck into narrow, medieval alleys and find yourself happily lost in Sweden’s most famous urban district.

The golden foyer and the glitzy restaurants here compete for attention with the range of spectacular ballets, operas and recitals.

Wander through grand halls to discover classic 18th-century paintings or roam the grounds of this royal palace to watch the ceremonious changing of the guard.

Wander through grand halls to discover classic 18th-century paintings or roam the grounds of this royal palace to watch the ceremonious changing of the guard.

Join a guided tour of the resplendent halls of this fortress-like municipal building, which is the host venue for the annual Nobel Prize banquet.

Wander through grand halls to discover classic 18th-century paintings or roam the grounds of this royal palace to watch the ceremonious changing of the guard.

This borough of central Stockholm blends upscale residential living and high-end shopping with a vibrant performing arts and nightlife scene. 

Wander through grand halls to discover classic 18th-century paintings or roam the grounds of this royal palace to watch the ceremonious changing of the guard.

Learn about the recipients of one of the world’s most prestigious prizes and the life of the man who founded the organisation at this intriguing museum.

Wander through grand halls to discover classic 18th-century paintings or roam the grounds of this royal palace to watch the ceremonious changing of the guard.

Join a guided tour of the resplendent halls of this fortress-like municipal building, which is the host venue for the annual Nobel Prize banquet.

Join a guided tour of the resplendent halls of this fortress-like municipal building, which is the host venue for the annual Nobel Prize banquet.

Wander through grand halls to discover classic 18th-century paintings or roam the grounds of this royal palace to watch the ceremonious changing of the guard.

Some of Sweden’s most iconic and historic attractions decorate this peaceful and picturesque island in central Stockholm.

Wander through grand halls to discover classic 18th-century paintings or roam the grounds of this royal palace to watch the ceremonious changing of the guard.

Wander through grand halls to discover classic 18th-century paintings or roam the grounds of this royal palace to watch the ceremonious changing of the guard.

Join a guided tour of the resplendent halls of this fortress-like municipal building, which is the host venue for the annual Nobel Prize banquet.

Wander through grand halls to discover classic 18th-century paintings or roam the grounds of this royal palace to watch the ceremonious changing of the guard.

Wander through grand halls to discover classic 18th-century paintings or roam the grounds of this royal palace to watch the ceremonious changing of the guard.