Discover with us Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. Built on 14 islands, it is also known as the "city between the bridges" or "Venice of the North". Stockholm's most famous attractions include the medieval old town Gamla Stan, the world-famous Vasa Museum and the City Hall (Stadshuset), where the Nobel Prizes are awarded every year. Another highlight is the Stockholm Archipelago, an island landscape consisting of more than 20,000 islands and rocks off the city's coast.
TOP 10 Stockholm
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The Stockholm Archipelago
More than 20,000 islands off the coast of Stockholm
If you travel just a short distance by boat from Stockholm towards the Baltic Sea, you suddenly find yourself in a completely different world: the Stockholm Archipelago. The archipelago, which separates Stockholm from the open sea, consists of more than 24,000 islands. If you are spending a few days in Stockholm, ...
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Vasa Museum
The most visited museum in Scandinavia
The Vasa Museum (Swedish: Vasamuseet), located on the island of Djurgården, exhibits the Vasa, the world's only preserved 17th century ship. The Vasa Museum is one of Stockholm's most outstanding tourist attractions and the most visited museum in Scandinavia.
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Skansen
The oldest open-air museum in the world
The "living museum" Skansen is an open-air museum, animal park and popular destination on the island Djurgården in the center of Stockholm. Approximately 150 buildings from all regions of Sweden have been gathered here, in which traditional Swedish customs are shown and lived.
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Old Town
The medieval old town of Stockholm
The Gamla Stan district is the historic centre of Stockholm. The beautiful old town, surrounded by water, is by far the city's most important attraction with its winding medieval streets, pastel-coloured houses, the royal castle and magnificent churches and palaces.
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Drottningholm Palace
The residence of the King of Sweden
Drottningholm Castle, located on an island in the Mälaren, is not only the residence of the Swedish king but also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But not only the castle itself is a sight, but also the extensive park with ...
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City Hall
Stockholm City Hall and Landmark
Built between 1911 and 1923 in the style of Swedish national romanticism, Stadshuset is one of Sweden's most famous and memorable buildings. In addition to its function as the seat of the city government, Stockholm's City Hall attracts international attention every year, especially because the banquet on the occasion of the awarding ...
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Stockholm Castle
One of the most important baroque buildings in Scandinavia
Stockholm Castle is located on the island of Stadsholmen in the old centre of Stockolm, in the district of Gamla Stan. It was ...
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Gröna Lund
Sweden's oldest amusement park
Gröna Lund amusement park has been around since 1883, when the main attraction was a horse-powered carousel, but today's attractions are a bit more spectacular. There are several roller coasters, a freefall tower and much more.
Attractions and sights
Stockholm's best-known attractions include the medieval old town of Gamla Stan, the world-famous Vasa Museum and the City Hall (Stadshuset), where the Nobel Prizes are awarded each year. Another highlight is the Stockholm Archipelago, an island landscape consisting of more than 20,000 islands and rocks off the city's coast.
Stockholm Pass
The Stockholm Pass (since 2021 it is officially called "Go City All-Inclusive Pass") offers free admission to more than 40 of the most important sights in Stockholm. In addition, it allows free participation in numerous bus and boat tours. On this page we have summarized all important information about the Stockholm Pass. ...
Stockholm
With about 50 museums and over 9 million visitors a year, Stockholm offers its visitors a unique cultural experience. On this page we will introduce you to (almost) all the museums, as well as our top 10 picks for the best museums in Stockholm. Many museums are also free of charge. We tell ...
Stockholm
There are more than 100 churches in the city of Stockholm. Many of them date from the 16th to the 19th century and give a deep insight into Swedish history, architecture and politics of past centuries.
The Stockholm Archipelago
If you travel just a short distance by boat from Stockholm towards the Baltic Sea, you suddenly find yourself in a completely different world: the Stockholm Archipelago. The archipelago, which separates Stockholm from the open sea, consists of more than 24,000 islands. If you are spending a few days in Stockholm, ...
Guide to Stockholm
Stockholm
In Stockholm, it's easy to get to your destination using the various public transport services provided by SL (Stockholms Lokaltrafik). On this page you will find all the important information: where to buy tickets, the current fares for 2020 and what else to consider.
