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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.

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

Scenic forests, open picnic areas and stunning gardens on this rural islet today offer family fun, but also hide the ghastly history of its former prison.

A pair of historic buildings hosts many of the city’s cultural highlights, from art exhibitions and launches to lectures and parties.

Get in touch with the past not far from a very modern city. Visit this untouched location for unfettered contact with history.

Surrounded by statues, fountains, cafés and galleries you’ll fall in love with this beautiful park, a popular meeting place for Stockholm locals.

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

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.

Enjoy a family day out as you get to know traditional fairy-tale characters, get about on a miniature train or watch performances at this child-friendly museum.

Surrounded by statues, fountains, cafés and galleries you’ll fall in love with this beautiful park, a popular meeting place for Stockholm locals.

Cross the golden-crowned bridge to this gem of an islet in the Swedish capital, best known for its cultural and historical attractions.

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

With the best modern and contemporary art from the past two centuries and a lauded restaurant, this museum should not be missed.

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

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.

Watch a game of ice hockey, go cross-country skiing and purchase a Dala Horse souvenir in this old-fashioned town adorning the shores of a pair of lakes.

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.

Fascinating architecture, innovate theatre productions and a myriad of family cultural events can all be found on this important city square.

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

Surprises await you in every corner of this charming town, which has produced popular candy, an iconic Yule goat and the singer Cat Stevens.

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.