Stockholm is full of a variety of unique activities and attractions. Daytime tourist destinations, night time clubs, becoming the 5th ABBA member, shopping sprees, a geek’s dream, and restaurants are all just minutes away. Below are some tips for you during your stay!
Tourist Attractions :
The Royal Palace
The Royal Palace of Stockholm is His Majesty The King’s official residence and is also the setting for most of the monarchy’s official receptions. The palace is a daily place of work for The King and Queen as well as for the various departments that make up the Royal Court.
www.kungahuset.se
Fotografiska Museet
Fotografiska is an international meeting place where everything revolves around photography. Located in the heart of Stockholm, the museum has an exhibition space of 2,500 square meters, and features 4 major exhibitions per year and approximately 15-20 minor exhibitions.
www.fotografiska.eu
The Vasa Museum
The Vasa ship capsized and sank in Stockholm 1628. After 333 years on the sea bed the mighty warship was salvaged and the voyage could continue. Today Vasa is the world’s only preserved 17th century ship and the most visited museum in Scandinavia.
www.vasamuseet.se/en
City Hall
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 the architect Ragnar Östberg is built from eight million bricks.
www.visitstockholm.com
Tekniska Museet
As Sweden´s biggest museum of technology, we also have a national charter to preserve our technological and industrial history as part of our cultural heritage.
www.tekniskamuseet.se
Gamla Stan (Old Town)
Gamla Stan, the Old Town, is one of the largest and best preserved medieval city centers in Europe, and one of the foremost attractions in Stockholm. This is where Stockholm was founded in 1252.
www.visitstockholm.com
ABBA: The Museum
ABBA The Museum is more than an ordinary museum. Naturally, the members’ costumes, gold records, original items, memorabilia, and much, much more are here. But at this museum you are an important part of the experience! We simply want you to experience the feeling of being the 5th ABBA member.
www.abbathemuseum.com
Gröna Lundamusement Park
Gröna Lund is an amusement park in Stockholm, Sweden. It is on the seaward side of Djurgården Island. Lots of restaurants and concerts, too!
www.gronalund.com
Sightseeing Tours :
City Sightseeing Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
See the spectacular sights of Stockholm during a City Sightseeing hop-on, hop-off bus tour. Disembark whenever an attraction captures your interest then simply await the next City Sightseeing bus when you want to continue your tour. Venture to 14 stops scattered around the city, seeing legendary landmarks like the Vasa Museum, the Stockholm Royal Palace and the Gamla Stan.
www.viator.com
Under the Bridges of Stockholm Tour
The complete boat sightseeing tour if you’re looking to see Stockholm from the water! Step on board and let us guide you to the most famous parts of the city. We’ll travel under fifteen bridges and pass through a lock that is connecting the Baltic Sea with Lake Mälaren.
www.stromma.se
Nightlife :
Södermalm
The vibe in the streets of Södermalm is relaxed, creative and trendy, especially in the Sofo area. This neighborhood offers a myriad of vintage stores, eclectic shops, Swedish fashion, galleries and design stores, mixed with an abundance of places to eat and drink.
www.visitstockholm.com
Stureplan
Stureplan is more than an address, it is Stockholm’s symbol for luxury and style. Business people, models and celebrities teem past the square’s famous “mushroom” to visit some of the city’s most exclusive clubs and restaurants. The velvet ropes are very popular so be prepared for long lines and selective entry (sometimes VIP only)!
http://www.visitstockholm.com