Stockholm
Welcome to Stockholm – Here you will find tips on everything
Welcome to Stockholm
From world-class museums and restaurants to cozy cafes and shopping, you'll find tips here
Stockholm is one of the world’s most beautiful capitals and offers a true metropolitan atmosphere, where modern steel and glass architecture coexists with the city center’s ancient buildings in saffron and terracotta red. In summer, the city’s buildings are reflected in the sparkling waters surrounding Stockholm’s 14 islands, and in winter all the buildings are dressed in snow-white winter garb with sparkling lights. In 2010, Stockholm became the first capital city to be named ‘European Green Capital’.
Stockholm is a modern, vibrant city, known for its innovative IT and media companies, tasteful design, sassy fashion and world-class nightclubs. Here you can relax in a cosmopolitan environment with a myriad of cozy cafes and exciting restaurant concepts. It also has one of the world’s most concentrated collections of museums and galleries. Despite this, the city center is so small that you can easily get around on foot. And beyond the crowds and the boutiques and restaurants of the city lies a grand city, resting on an interconnected system of islands.
City Hall
One of Stockholm’s most famous landmarks with a magnificent spire crowned by three golden crowns. It offers guided tours all year round.
June jaws
A fairytale world based on our beloved Pippi Longstocking and other popular characters by Astrid Lindgren and other Swedish children’s authors.
Moderna Museet
Houses one of Europe’s foremost collections of modern art from the 20th century to the present day, with works by artists such as Picasso, Dali, Derkert and Matisse.
The Royal Palace
One of the largest castles in Europe. The Royal Palace is the official residence of His Majesty Charles XVI Gustav and has over 600 rooms. The castle is open to the public and houses no less than five museums. Don’t miss the parade and changing of the guard while you’re here.
The Great Church
The Great Church of Stockholm was completed in 1279 and is home to unique works of art such as the sculpture St. Göran and the Dragon (1489). A variety of church services and concerts are organized here. The wedding of Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel took place at Storkyrkan on June 19, 2010.
Vasa Museum
The world’s only preserved 17th century ship and a unique art treasure. Over 95 percent of the ship is original. The 69-meter-long warship Vasa sank on its maiden voyage in the middle of Stockholm harbor in 1628 and was salvaged 333 years later, in 1961.
Old Town
Stockholm’s oldest attraction and one of the best-preserved medieval city centers in the world. Stroll around cozy cobblestone streets lined with small craft shops, antiques, art galleries and cafés.
Skansen
The world’s oldest open-air museum, which houses a zoo and has a fantastic location on Royal Djurgården overlooking Stockholm. 150 farms and houses from different parts of the country, representing Sweden’s different eras, have been dismantled and transported here.
SkyView at the top of the Avicii Arena
SkyView takes you on a breathtaking journey to the top of the Globe – the world’s largest spherical building. The peak is 130 meters above sea level and gives you a whole new perspective on Stockholm.
The lush island of Djurgården
A favorite among Stockholmers and tourists alike. Located not far from the city center, Djurgården is a huge natural park that has belonged to the Crown since the 15th century. There’s plenty of space to walk, jog or picnic, but Djurgården is also home to many of the city’s top museums and attractions. Don’t miss the island’s delicious cafés and restaurants.
