Title: Visit Central Sweden: Best of Central Sweden Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# Central Sweden

## Travel Guide

![Stockholm featuring boating, heritage architecture and a bay or harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/57000/57719-Stockholm.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Stockholm showing a river or creek and tranquil scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/225000/225926-Stockholm.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Stockholm which includes modern architecture and cbd as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/57000/57732-Stockholm.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Mosebacke Square featuring street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/155000/155685-Stockholm.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Tivoli Grona Lund showing rides as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/57000/57720-Stockholm.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Central Sweden

Where to stay

Things to do

### Where to stay in Central Sweden

![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/344000/344791-Riddarholmen.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Central Stockholm

 Stockholm City Centre, divided into Kungsholmen, Södermalm, Norrmalm, and Östermalm boroughs, offers a diverse urban experience in Sweden's capital. Explore each area for a unique vibe and attractions. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Stockholm-Central-Stockholm.dx6152131)

![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/344000/344858-Norrmalm.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### 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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Stockholm-Norrmalm.dx179805)

![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/344000/344902-Gamla-Stan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Gamla Stan

4.5/5(34 area reviews)

 Medieval alleyways, cobbled streets, and North German-influenced architecture define this historic area, home to notable landmarks like Stockholm Palace and the Nobel Museum. Dine at Den gyldene freden, one of the world's oldest restaurants, and discover the tiny "Järnpojken" statue. 

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![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/344000/344854-Ostermalm.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Östermalm

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

 Central Stockholm's Östermalm boasts the country's highest housing prices and is home to attractions like the Royal Dramatic Theatre and Maritime Museum. Easily accessible via metro lines 13, 14, and suburban railway 27, 28, 29\. 

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![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/65ebb9583a2f809d892e7beba5d892f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Vasastan

5/5(3 area reviews)

 Central Stockholm's Vasastan district boasts major parks like Vasaparken and Observatorielunden, and stunning architecture, from Neo-Renaissance residential buildings to Art Nouveau structures in Birkastaden. Explore the calm Atlas Area, contrasting with its bustling surroundings, and enjoy the hilly Röda bergen area. 

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![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/344000/344982-Monteliusvagen.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Maria

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

[](https://expedia.ca/Stockholm-Maria.dx553248635976381713)

- Central Sweden Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Central Sweden

![Clarion Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5240000/5233000/5232934/110c242f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Clarion Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal

Tornvägen 2 Arlanda 

CA $196

CA $219 total

Dec 25 - Dec 26

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Arlanda. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,664 reviews)

The Clarion staff helped in making arrangement for wheelchair assist for our flight. Very much appreciated.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

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![Comfort Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36460000/36450300/36450236/c911b8e9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Comfort Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal

Tornvägen 19A Arlanda Stockholm

CA $173

CA $193 total

Dec 25 - Dec 26

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Arlanda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...

9/10 Wonderful! (7,312 reviews)

Conveniently walking distance from terminal. Staff were very considerate and breakfast excellent.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025

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Clarion Hotel Stockholm

Ringvaegen 98 Stockholm 

CA $130

CA $146 total

Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Stockholm. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (4,605 reviews)

Good location, view was amazing

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

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Biz Apartment Gärdet

Sandhamnsgatan 67 Stockholm 

Stay at this aparthotel in Stockholm. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (2,260 reviews)

Clean room Breakfast

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

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Unity Hammarby Sjöstad - A Studio Hotel

13 Heliosgatan Stockholm Stockholms län

Stay at this aparthotel in Stockholm. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (556 reviews)

Perfect! My favorite second home

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025

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Biz Apartment Hammarby Sjostad

Heliosgången 20 Stockholm 

Stay at this aparthotel in Stockholm. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,799 reviews)

Did not have breakfast. Room clean and comfortable Staff v helpful

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

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### Popular places to visit

![Avicii Arena](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/86c3e148a22cfe8ce7235896ec984a02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Avicii Arena

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Catch an event at Avicii Arena during your trip to Johanneshov. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Ericsson-Globe-Stockholm.d502915.Vacation-Attraction)

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#### Branas Ski Resort

Ski and snowboard in winter. Return in summer to bike, hike and go rafting at this resort set amid the scenic landscapes of Sweden’s Värmland province.

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![Tivoli Grona Lund which includes rides](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/57000/57919-Tivoli-Grona-Lund.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Gröna Lund

4/5(7 reviews)

See a concert and enjoy exciting rides, including roller coasters and Ferris wheels, at Sweden’s oldest theme park, located on an island.

[](https://expedia.ca/Grona-Lund-Central-Stockholm.d502886.Vacation-Attraction)

![Skansen](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/344000/344469-Sweden.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Skansen

4.5/5(35 reviews)

Experience Sweden’s rural traditions and spot almost 300 animal species at the zoo and aquarium that are part of one of the world’s oldest outdoor museums.

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![ABBA The Museum](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/344000/344930-Abba-The-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### ABBA The Museum

4/5(20 reviews)

Admire costumes and step inside replicas of recording studios to sing alongside holograms of the Dancing Queen icons. If the phone rings, pick it up.

[](https://expedia.ca/ABBA-The-Museum-Central-Stockholm.d6279317.Vacation-Attraction)

![Kungsberget Ski Resort which includes snow](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/148000/148995-Kungsberget-Ski-Resort.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kungsberget Ski Resort

Beginners and families enjoy snow sports at this friendly ski resort in winter. Summer months offer opportunities to bike, hike and spot wildlife.

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### Things to do

![Stockholm sightseeing Hop on Hop off bus ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46967841/6220182f-7812-4506-ab05-861baaad6379.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Stockholm sightseeing Hop on Hop off bus ticket

CA $50

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/stockholm-sightseeing-hop-on-hop-off-bus-ticket.a46967841.activity-details)

![Go City: Stockholm All-Inclusive Pass with 50+ attractions](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5092527/a7b7e88a-1ba9-416e-a75a-893172bb0b1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Stockholm Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes Vasa Museum

CA $133

per adult

**76%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/stockholm-pass-save-up-to-50-percent-includes-vasa-museum.a5092527.activity-details)

![Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1123901/acfea49d-4a3d-4527-be6b-5aa1983686fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide

CA $58

per adult

**80%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/stockholm-archipelago-cruise-with-guide.a1123901.activity-details)

![Picture 7 for Activity Stockholm: The Viking Museum Exhibition and Viking Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4622652/eb4d93ce-b88f-48b4-9f3e-6cc9bdb5002f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Stockholm: The Viking Museum Exhibition and Viking Ride

CA $29

per adult

**72%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/stockholm-the-viking-museum-exhibition-and-viking-ride.a4622652.activity-details)

![Stockholm: Avicii Experience Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48125140/3c23cc33-36da-4450-a167-83bee4bb1ca6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Stockholm: Avicii Experience Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket

CA $34

per adult

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#### Stockholm: Paradox Museum Entry Ticket

CA $37

per adult

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## Cities near Central Sweden

![Harjedalen](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/219000/219371-Harjedalen.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Sveg

![Gavle](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/219000/219377-Gavle-Gavleborg.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Gävle

![Hudiksvall](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/13854b46612598555148b7a8a3ec58fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Hudiksvall

![Karlstad](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/219000/219354-Karlstad-Varm.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Karlstad

- Cities near Central Sweden
- Places of interest

[Sveg](https://expedia.ca/Sveg.dx1177)[Gävle](https://expedia.ca/Gavle.dx1404)[Hudiksvall](https://expedia.ca/Hudiksvall.dx1534)[Karlstad](https://expedia.ca/Karlstad.dx1921)[Mora](https://expedia.ca/Mora.dx2482)[Stockholm](https://expedia.ca/Stockholm.dx178311)[Vasteras](https://expedia.ca/Vasteras.dx3741)[Lidingo](https://expedia.ca/Lidingo.dx4534)[Marsta](https://expedia.ca/Marsta.dx4536)[Saffle](https://expedia.ca/Saffle.dx4538)[Saltsjobaden](https://expedia.ca/Saltsjobaden.dx4539)[Sollentuna](https://expedia.ca/Sollentuna.dx4540)[Solna](https://expedia.ca/Solna.dx4541)[Upplands Vasby](https://expedia.ca/Upplands-Vasby.dx4543)[Uppsala](https://expedia.ca/Uppsala.dx4544)[Trosa](https://expedia.ca/Trosa.dx4697)[Taby](https://expedia.ca/Taby.dx4982)[Eskilstuna](https://expedia.ca/Eskilstuna.dx7075)[Sodertalje](https://expedia.ca/Sodertalje.dx8128)[Karlskoga](https://expedia.ca/Karlskoga.dx8346)[Nykoping](https://expedia.ca/Nykoping.dx9040)[Vaxholm](https://expedia.ca/Vaxholm.dx11299)[Skärholmen](https://expedia.ca/Skarholmen.dx55044)[Drottningholm](https://expedia.ca/Drottningholm.dx179785)[Djursholm](https://expedia.ca/Djursholm.dx179789)

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- [Skansen ](https://expedia.ca/Skansen-Central-Stockholm.d502899.Vacation-Attraction)
- [ABBA The Museum ](https://expedia.ca/ABBA-The-Museum-Central-Stockholm.d6279317.Vacation-Attraction)
- [3Arena ](https://expedia.ca/3Arena-Stockholm.d6250528.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Vasa Museum ](https://expedia.ca/Vasa-Museum-Central-Stockholm.d502914.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Stockholm Palace ](https://expedia.ca/Stockholm-Palace-Central-Stockholm.d502888.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Värtahamnen Ferry Terminal ](https://expedia.ca/Vartahamnen-Ferry-Terminal-Central-Stockholm.d6177942.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Stockholm Archipelago ](https://expedia.ca/Stockholm-Archipelago-Stockholm-County.d6222309.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kokpunkten ](https://expedia.ca/Kokpunkten-Vasteras.d553248635939591396.Vacation-Attraction)
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