Central Stockholm Castles & palaces, Gardens & parks, Historical, Military + People pictures

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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.

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

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

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

Fascinating sculptures, a regular program of live music and what is considered to be the oldest image of Stockholm can be found at this beautiful cathedral.

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

Admire exteriors decorated with multiple towers and spires, study a mural by a leading Swedish painter and attend a classical concert. 

Hop over to “King’s Islet” to take in epic city views from under the Swedish national coat of arms on top of the iconic City Hall tower.

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

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

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.

Stockholm Syndrome was first coined in this district graced with architectural grandeur and innovative museums, and peppered with parks, waterways and an island.

This colorful square marking the center of the city has been an important meeting place for centuries.

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

Fascinating sculptures, a regular program of live music and what is considered to be the oldest image of Stockholm can be found at this beautiful cathedral.

With its architecture and religious relics dating back to the 1600s, this spiritual haven is one of the oldest central plan churches in Sweden.

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

Stockholm Syndrome was first coined in this district graced with architectural grandeur and innovative museums, and peppered with parks, waterways and an island.

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 sculptures, a regular program of live music and what is considered to be the oldest image of Stockholm can be found at this beautiful cathedral.

Stockholm Syndrome was first coined in this district graced with architectural grandeur and innovative museums, and peppered with parks, waterways and an island.

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.

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.

Stockholm Syndrome was first coined in this district graced with architectural grandeur and innovative museums, and peppered with parks, waterways and an island.