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Stockholm

Stockholmers call their city 'beauty on water'. But despite the well-preserved historic core, Stockholm is no museum piece: it's modern, dynamic and ever-evolving.

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Kungliga Slottet
Gamla Stan
A massive structure with more than 600 rooms on 11 levels, Kungliga Slottet (the Royal Palace) dominates the north end of Gamla Stan. The official…
Fotografiska
Södermalm
Since opening its doors in 2010, Fotografiska has become one of the world’s leading photography museums and one of Stockholm’s most popular attractions…
Skansen
Djurgården & Skeppsholmen
Often called 'Sweden in miniature', Skansen is an unmissable Stockholm highlight. Expect to spend a full day wandering this hilltop open-air museum, with…
Stadshuset
Kungsholmen
The imposing Stadshuset (City Hall) defines the Stockholm skyline, with its blocky silhouette and waterside perch. It looks stern and weighty from afar,…
Vasamuseet
Djurgården & Skeppsholmen
A good-humoured glorification of some dodgy calculations, Vasamuseet is the custom-built home of the massive warship Vasa; 69m long and 48.8m tall, it was…
Skogskyrkogården
Stockholm
One of Stockholm’s most unexpected attractions, Skogskyrkogården (the Woodland Cemetery) is an arrestingly beautiful graveyard set in the soothing pine…
Moderna Museet
Djurgården & Skeppsholmen
Moderna Museet is Stockholm’s modern-art maverick, its permanent collection ranging from paintings and sculptures to photography, video art and…
Millesgården
Stockholm
Beautiful Millesgården was the home and studio of sculptor Carl Milles, whose delicate water sprites and other whimsical sculptures dot the city landscape…

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The most unmissable experiences in stunning Stockholm

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Stadshuset
Kungsholmen
The imposing Stadshuset (City Hall) defines the Stockholm skyline, with its blocky silhouette and waterside perch. It looks stern and weighty from afar,…
ABBA: The Museum
Djurgården & Skeppsholmen
A sensory-overload experience that might appeal only to devoted ABBA fans, this long-awaited and wildly hyped cathedral to the demigods of Swedish pop is…
Skansen
Djurgården & Skeppsholmen
Often called 'Sweden in miniature', Skansen is an unmissable Stockholm highlight. Expect to spend a full day wandering this hilltop open-air museum, with…
Historiska Museet
Stockholm
From Iron Age skates and a Viking boat to medieval textiles and Renaissance triptychs, Sweden's national historical collection spans over 10,000 years of…
Vasamuseet
Djurgården & Skeppsholmen
A good-humoured glorification of some dodgy calculations, Vasamuseet is the custom-built home of the massive warship Vasa; 69m long and 48.8m tall, it was…
Rosendals Trädgårdskafe
Djurgården & Skeppsholmen
Set among the greenhouses of a pretty botanical garden, Rosendals is an idyllic spot for heavenly pastries and coffee or a meal and a glass of organic…
Kungliga Slottet
Gamla Stan
A massive structure with more than 600 rooms on 11 levels, Kungliga Slottet (the Royal Palace) dominates the north end of Gamla Stan. The official…
Vandrarhem af Chapman & Skeppsholmen
Djurgården & Skeppsholmen
The af Chapman is a storied vessel that has done plenty of travelling of its own. It’s anchored in a superb location, swaying gently off Skeppsholmen…

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Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Neighborhoods

Stockholm's a capital city with huge aesthetic appeal. Use our guide to the city's best neighborhoods to work out where you’d most like to spend your time.

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Day Trips

With country palaces, windswept islets, and evidence of Viking culture, the greater Stockholm area has a wealth of fantastic day trip destinations.

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Money and Costs

Although it has a reputation for being expensive, there are many low-cost things to do in Stockholm. Here are the city's best budget and free experiences.

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Transportation

Getting around Stockholm is a breeze with its compact size and reliable public transport. Here's our guide to the best way to navigate the Swedish capital.

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