Things to do in Stockholm
Postcard-pretty Stockholm, built on 14 islands, is perfect for just strolling around and taking in key sights like the Old Town's main square Stortorget or The Royal Palace. Head to the leafy island of Djurgården with its plethora of museums, including the high-tech Vasa Museum. For art appreciation, try edgy Liljevalchs Art Gallery or the impressive Museum of Modern Art on Skeppsholmen. Attractions usually open 10am-6pm, with a late opening night mid-week.
Swedish Museum of Natural History
Geological finds
Set in the Universitet district, the Swedish Museum of Natural History boasts
exuberant displays of stuffed animals and geological finds in a grand old
building. Big-screen science documentaries are shown at the Cosmonova cinema
- Sweden's only IMAX screen.
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Cost
SKr80; concessions SKr60
Opening Hours
Tue, Wed & Fri 10am-7pm; Thu 10am-8pm; Sat & Sun 11am-7pm
Address
40, Frescativägen , Stockholm 114 18
Telephone
+46 (0) 8 519 540 00
Vasa Museum
Nautical exhibits
Atmospheric and high-tech, the Vasa Museum is the main jewel of the
museum-heavy Djurgården district. The museum is based around a design
disaster - a top-heavy boat commissioned by King Gustav Vasa that sunk on
its first outing in 1628.
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Cost
SKr95; concessions SKr50
Opening Hours
Jun-Aug daily 8.30am-6pm, Sep-May Sep-May Thu-Tue 10am-5pm; Wed 10am-8pm
Address
14, Galärvarvsvägen, Stockholm 115 21
Telephone
+46 (0) 8 51 95 48 00
National Museum
Art and design
The vast collection at Stockholm's National Museum in Stromkajen includes
works by Rembrandt and Goya as well as Swedish artists like Anders Zorn.
Behind its Florentine-Venetian facade, explore Sweden's famed obsession with
design through furniture and ceramics exhibitions.
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Cost
SKr100; concessions SKr80
Opening Hours
Jun-Aug Tue 11am-8pm; Wed-Sun 11am-5pm, Sep-May Tue & Thu 11am-8pm; Wed & Fri-Sun 11am-5pm
Address
Södra Blasieholmshamnen, Stockholm 111 48
Telephone
+46 (0) 8 5195 4300
Junibacken
Bringing fairytales to life
Junibacken is a children's theme park which lovingly recreates the world of
the Pippi Longstocking books and Astrid Lindgren's other tales. Located in
Djurgården, it is lighthearted fun for both big and small.
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Cost
SKr125; concessions SKr110; under 3s free
Opening Hours
Sep-May Tue-Sun 10am-5pm, Jun & Aug daily 10am-5pm, Jul daily 10am-6pm
Address
Galärvarvsvägen, Stockholm 115 21
Telephone
+46 (0) 8 587 230 00
Liljevalchs Art Gallery
Cutting-edge art exhibitions
Liljevachs Art Gallery in Djurgården is a popular gallery with a bohemian
feel. It showcases modern and contemporary art - everything from new work by
up-and-coming young Swedish artists to thoughtful retrospectives of
20th-century greats.
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Cost
SKr70; concessions SKr50
Opening Hours
Tue & Thu 11am-8pm; Wed & Fri-Sun 11am-5pm (summer exhibition Tue-Sun 11am-5pm)
Address
60, Djurgårdsvägen , Stockholm 115 21
Telephone
+46 (0) 8 508 31 341
Museum of Modern Art
Contemporary greats
An impressive contemporary art gallery on the leafy island of Skeppsholmen in
central Stockholm, the Museum of Modern Art displays a permanent collection
of 20th-century greats. Challenging exhibitions by contemporary artists also
feature.
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Cost
SKr 80; concessions Skr60
Opening Hours
Tue 10am-8pm; Wed-Sun 10am-6pm
Address
Skeppsholmen, Stockholm 111 49
Telephone
+46 (0) 8 5195 5200
Nobel Museum
Winners hall of fame
The Nobel Museum in the heart of Gamla Stan is probably as close as most will
get to winning the prestigious Nobel Prize. This fascinating museum features
exhibitions on past winners and the institutions they worked in.
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Cost
Skr70; concessions SKr50
Opening Hours
Summer: daily 10am-5pm (Tue until 8pm)Winter: Tue 11am-8pm; Wed-Sun 11am-5pm
Address
Börshuset, 2 Stortorget, Gamla Stan, Stockholm 111 29
Telephone
+46 (0) 8 534 818 18
Skansen
Historical recreations
Skansen in Djurgården is Europe's oldest open-air museum with over 150
original buildings from different periods of Swedish history, ranging from
Viking times to the present day. There's also a zoo, handicraft displays and
restaurants.
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Cost
SKr70-SKr130
Opening Hours
Nov-Feb: Mon-Fri 10am-3pm; Sat & Sun 10am-5pmMar, Apr & Oct: daily 10am-4pmMay, Jun & Sep: daily 10am-8pmJul & Aug: daily 10am-10pm
Address
49-51, Djurgårdsslätten, Stockholm 115 21
Telephone
+46 (0) 8 442 80 00
The Royal Palace
18th-century regal residence
Official residence of the Swedish royal family, The Royal Palace in Gamla
Stan is an 18th-century city landmark. Unimpressive from the outside, its
interior is dominated by Baroque luxury. Coincide a visit with the daily
changing of the guard.
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Cost
SKr100; concessions SKr50; under 7s free
Opening Hours
15 May-14 Sep daily 10am-4pm (Jun & Aug until 5pm), 1 Feb-14 May & 15 Sep-30 Dec Tue-Sun 12pm-3pm (closed 7-31 Jan)
Address
Kungliga Slottet, Stockholm 111 30
Telephone
+46 (0) 8 402 60 00
City Hall
Municipal glitz
Stockholm's City Hall is an imposing red-brick building in Kungsholmen with a
gorgeous interior, including a room walled with golden mosaics and a covered
courtyard where the Nobel Prize banquet is held. The central tower offers
great views.
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Cost
Skr70; concessions Skr60; 12-17s SKr50Jan-Mar & Nov-Dec Skr50; concessions Skr40; 12-17s SKr30
Opening Hours
Guided tours daily 10am & 12pm; mid-May-Sep also 2pm; Jun & Aug also 11am & 3pm
Address
1, Hantverkargatan, Stockholm 112 21
Telephone
+46 (0) 8508 29 058
Transport
T-bana to T-Centralen
Gröna Lund
Fairground by the sea
Sweden's oldest fairground, Gröna Lund is located over the water from the
city centre, in Djurgården. Spectacular views are offered from the top of
some of its scarier rides, especially the 80 metre-high Free Fall.
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Cost
SKr80-Skr150 (entry only)
Address
9, Lilla Allmänna Gränd, Stockholm 115 21
Telephone
+46 (0) 8 587 501 00
Stortorget
Medieval old town square
At the centre of a beautifully preserved warren of medieval streets,
Stortorget is the central square in Stockholm's Old Town (Gamla Stan), more
than 700 years old. Take a leisurely stroll around, calling in to the
various cafés and shops.
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Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Daily all day
Address
Stockholm 111 29
Transport
T-bana to Gamla Stan
Hot air balloon rides
Gliding over Stockholm
Hot air balloon rides directly over Stockholm's city centre are provided by
Far&Flyg. Passengers are collected and taken to the most suitable
starting point for a memorable glide over Stockholm's best sights. Allow 4-5
hours for the whole experience.
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Cost
SKr1995
Opening Hours
Daily flights May-Sep
Address
Far&Flyg, 38, Gröndalsvägen, Stockholm 117 66
Telephone
+46 (0) 86 45 77 00
Långholmen
Unspoilt city island
The leafy island of Långholmen in Hornstull used to be home to a prison, now
converted into a hotel and restaurant. Unhurried walks are pleasant all year
round here. Take a swim in the summer in the sparklingly clean water.
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Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Daily all day
Address
Stockholm
Dalarö
Coastal village getaway
Dalarö village, 40km south-east of central Stockholm and easily accessible by
scheduled ferries, is a good starting point for trips around the Stockholm
archipelago. With picturesque houses and white sandy beaches, it is also a
destination in its own right.
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Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Daily all day
Address
Dalarö, Haninge, Stockholm
Transport
Pendeltåg to Haninge centrum, then bus to Dalarö
