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.
Museums and Galleries
Expand all1. Swedish Museum of Natural History - Geological finds
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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
2. Vasa Museum - Nautical exhibits
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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
3. National Museum - Art and design
Show more 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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
4. Junibacken - Bringing fairytales to life
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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
5. Liljevalchs Art Gallery - Cutting-edge art exhibitions
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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
6. Museum of Modern Art - Contemporary greats
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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
7. Nobel Museum - Winners hall of fame
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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
Attractions
Expand all8. Skansen - Historical recreations
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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
9. The Royal Palace - 18th-century regal residence
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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
10. City Hall - Municipal glitz
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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
11. Gröna Lund - Fairground by the sea
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
SKr80-Skr150 (entry only)
Address
9, Lilla Allmänna Gränd, Stockholm 115 21
Telephone
+46 (0) 8 587 501 00
12. Stortorget - Medieval old town square
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Daily all day
Address
Stockholm 111 29
Transport
T-bana to Gamla Stan
Special Things to do
Expand all13. Hot air balloon rides - Gliding over Stockholm
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
SKr1995
Opening Hours
Daily flights May-Sep
Address
Far&Flyg, 38, Gröndalsvägen, Stockholm 117 66
Telephone
+46 (0) 86 45 77 00
14. Långholmen - Unspoilt city island
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Daily all day
Address
Stockholm
15. Dalarö - Coastal village getaway
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Daily all day
Address
Dalarö, Haninge, Stockholm
Transport
Pendeltåg to Haninge centrum, then bus to Dalarö
