Things To Do in Stockholm, Stockholm County

Activities, attractions and tours
Stockholm featuring boating, heritage architecture and a bay or harbour

Stockholm Attractions

Stockholm, Sweden is one of the top spots to visit for people looking to enjoy a fun and unique time on their next vacation. The many must see sites to enjoy while vacationing in stunning Stockholm include Millesgarden and its beautiful gardens and sculptures, and the lovely Drottningholm Palace. Regardless of which of these delightful attractions in Stockholm you decide to visit on your trip, you're sure to have a great time in this vibrant and lively city.

One of the top things to experience while in the city are Stockholm tours. You could, for example, take a leisurely boat tour of the scenic Stockholm Canals, a not to be missed attraction in the city. Another popular tour would be a trip to The Swedish History Museum. The Swedish History Museum is a great way to learn more about the Vikings who once roamed the area and other important groups of people in Sweden and Stockholm's history. Many local people also recommend touring the Skansen Open-Air Museum, especially for families traveling to Stockholm with children. Some other Stockholm excursions that are extremely popular with individuals traveling with their kids include the Grona Lunds Tivoli amusement park and Junibacken, a cool kids' museum.

Stockholm activities can also be found that appeal to a wide variety of other people. One stop that is very popular with many a tourist is a trip to Stockholm Old Town, a great way to experience the famous original architecture Stockholm is famous for. An additional popular area for you if you are looking for the best shopping and dining in the area is Sodermalm. Make sure that you pick up a map of the city when you arrive so that you can easily find the Royal Palace and enjoy the world famous changing of the guard ceremony.

You'll want to be sure to consider a trip to Stockholm, Sweden on your next vacation or holiday. With things to do in Stockholm like trips to one of the area's famous places like such as Kungstradgarden Park, and the Vasa Museum, you are sure to have a fun and entertaining time.


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Riddarholmen featuring landscape views, a city and a bay or harbor

Central Stockholm

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Central Stockholm. Check out top attractions like Royal Swedish Opera and King's Garden, and jump on the metro at Kungsträdgården T-Bana or T-Centralen Spårv Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Central Stockholm
Norrmalm which includes a bridge, landscape views and a city

Norrmalm

4.5/5(127 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Norrmalm. Drottninggatan is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Hotorget T-Bana or Sergels Torg Tram Stop to see more of Stockholm.

Norrmalm
Gamla Stan featuring landscape views, a bridge and a river or creek

Gamla Stan

4.5/5(34 area reviews)

Visitors often come to Gamla Stan for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Stortorget and Nobel Prize Museum. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Gamla stan T-Bana.

Gamla Stan
Ostermalm which includes a bay or harbor, a sunset and a city

Östermalm

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Östermalm. If sightseeing is on the list, Swedish History Museum is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Karlaplan T-Bana or Styrmansgatan Tram Stop to see more of the area.

Östermalm
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Vasastan

5/5(3 area reviews)

Vasastan is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Odenplan Square and Stockholm Public Library while in the area.

Vasastan
Monteliusvagen showing a sunset, a city and a bay or harbor

Maria

While you're in Maria, take in top sights like Maria Square or Tantolunden Park, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Mariatorget T-Bana or Zinkensdamm T-Bana.

Maria

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