Get the most out of Stockholm, 13 things to do

Discover Stockholm, the Swedish capital thanks to our selection of 13 places to discover in Stockholm and its surroundings! This short guide to the capital covers almost all districts of the city and is suitable for all types of travelers (family, solo in couple …).

1. Skansen:

It is an open-air museum that showcases Sweden with houses, farms and gardens from all parts of the country. Skansen also has an aquarium, zoo, restaurants and shops.

At the Zoo you can observe Nordic wildlife, from brown bears to wolves, lynx and sea lions. As you stroll the cobblestone streets, you can feel for a day that you go back in time. You can enter the former school with teachers who will show you what it was like back in the time. Honestly, THIS was my favorite memory I kept from Stockholm. Skansen has the potential to surprise children and adults alike!

💶Price: 200 kr for adults and 80 kr for children (4-15 years old).

2.Vasaa Museum:

In this museum, you can see the warship Vasa. It sunk in 1628 and was salvaged 333 years later. It’s so well conserved as 98% are from the original boat and you can admire the hundreds of scultures. You can have a guided tour (many languages are proposed) and enjoy some interactive screens that will explain everything you need to know about this magnificent boat and his unfortunate crew.

💶Price: 190-220 kr for adults (depending on the season) and free for minors.

3. ABBA the museum:

An interactive journey through the journey of Abba, the famous pop music group! A place to rediscover the legendary group, their splendid costumes and play quizzes. You even have the opportunity to be part of the legendary group thanks to a hologram and give voice 😉

Between us, I’m a big fan of ABBA! 😀 Come on, I’ll leave you the video for fun!

💶Price: 239-299 kr for adults (depending on the season), 100-120 kr for 7-17 year old and free for under 7 year old

4. Nordiska Museum:

A museum that gives you an insight into the daily life, homes and clothing of people in the Nordic countries from the 16th century to the present day. The numerous collections of jewelry, porcelain and glassware will pique your curiosity. There is also an exhibition on the Sami, one of the few indigenous peoples of Europe. There you will also find a restaurant with typical food and a shop. For children, many activities are available, such as discovering a Swedish apartment dating from 1940 in real size, etc.

💶Price: 150 kr for adults and free for minors.

5. Gamla Stan:

The old town, although it’s usually crowded with tourists captivate with its beautiful paved streets and colored houses. There are many shops and restaurants there. You can visit the Museum of the Nobel Prize. Enjoy a fika on the nicest spot of the Gamla Stan: Under the Chestnut Tree 😉

Discover the Royal Palace which is open to the public and offers no less than five museums. The Palace was largely built during the eighteenth century in the Italian Baroque style. The Royal Palace also contains the Armory,

6. Ostermalm, the Central Market, and the national library of Sweden:

One of the best places to enjoy a good fika is for sure the central market, where you can find old bakeries filled with wonderfully flavored Swedish pastry: cinnamon or cardamom rolls! 😋

Walk on the area and stop at the national library of Sweden, take the lift, and discover the Codex Gigas known as the Devil Bible, an incredibly old and important bible from the 17th century full of magical invocations in its 89cm tall and 49 cm wide!

7. Shop in Norrmalm:

It is the center of the town, a business area and also a good shopping area. The main shopping streets are Drottninggatan, Sveavägen, Hamngatan and Kungsträdgården and there are Swedish brands as well as major international fashion brands.;

8. Djugarden’s Park:

A beautiful Royal park located on the small island of Djugarden. You can have a walk near the lake. Discover the wonderful Rosendals’s garden full of colorful roses.

Extend this moment of relaxation by having a fika at Rosendals Tradgard, a charming eco-café.

9. Stroll in Sodermalm (Sofo area):

This is the trendy and bohemian district of the capital. Renamed Sofo, for its resemblance to the Soho district in England. It’s a nice place to enjoy the many good brunches, restaurants and bars without the hustle and bustle of Normalm. You will find many second-hand stores there. Continue your walk and stop at Tantoluden.

The Tantolunden Park:

With its charming agricultural houses you can discover the urban vegetable garden. It is also a nice spot to swiminn the city andit’ss full of facilities and a proper sand beach.

Fotografiska:

One of the necessary stops in Sodermalm is Fotografiska! For all photography enthusiasts, Fotografiska is for you! You can admire the many exhibitions of contemporary photography available in this You can also enjoy a delicate meal in its award-winning restaurant, with remarkable views of the city.

💶Price: 179 – 219 kr (depending on the season) for adults and 139 – 179 kr for 13_17 and free for under 13s.

10. Grinda:

Get on a boat heading to Grinda! This charming island is just over an hour away by boat, via Vaxholm. This beautiful pile is located in a nature reserve. It’s THE spot for a good swim in summer in an idyllic setting. I can only suggest that you walk along the island to Klubbudden, the ideal place for a dip.

For those who would like to linger there, Grinda Wärdshus is an art nouveau style inn, open from April to early November. Grinda also has hotels, cabins, and a campsite, as well as a range of activities, including kayaking.

11. The Stockholm’s subway:

It is a masterpiece of its own: The Stockholm subway system is said to be the world’s longest art exhibit. This is the best reason to travel to the city by subway. 😉

Do not forget to bring a jacket as it is so far down the earth.

I advise you to go through these metro stations, each more impressive than the last:

Rådhuset Station
Tensta Station
Solna Centrum Station
T-Centralen station
Citybanan–Odenplan station
and the best for last, the Kungsträdgården Station

12. Swimming in the city:

You have a large choice of places where you can swim in the capital from Flatenbadet to Angbybadet and many more. You will, for sure find the right one for you (and your little ones if so ).

The city’s official website lists the best places here.

13. Visit the City Hall:

The City Hall is open to the public through guided tours only. Guided tours are held daily in Swedish and English at certain hours. The tower is open during the summer months (May to September). During this period, you can climb up inside the 106-meter tall tower and enjoy a fantastic view of the city.

Stockholm City Hall, with its spire featuring the golden Three Crowns, is one of the most famous silhouettes in Stockholm. It is one of the country’s leading examples of national romanticism in architecture. The City Hall was designed by architect Ragnar Östberg and is built from eight million bricks.

💶Price: 140 kr for adults and 60 kr for children aged 7_17 and free for children under 7 years old.

For more options of things to do or discover in the capital, do not hesitate to have a look directly at the Stockholm’s tourism office website.

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