Stockholm
Stockholm is built across fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic, so ferries and bridges are part of daily movement. Gamla Stan holds the medieval core, while the outer islands hold the museums, parks and swimming spots. In summer the archipelago of some 30,000 islands opens up by scheduled boat.
How long to stay
June to August for the archipelago; December for winter light and markets.
Typical daily budget
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Best time to go
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Is Stockholm right for your trip?
Based on what this guide covers, not a score. This is what Stockholm is known for.
Great for
- Food
- Solo
Less of a focus
- History & culture
- Nightlife
- Nature
- Family
- Couples
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Top things to do
Gamla Stan
Free entry · VerifiedStockholm
Stockholm's medieval old town on its own island, with ochre-coloured merchant houses, the royal palace and the narrowest lane in the city.
Skansen
Entrance SEK 195–SEK 295 · VerifiedStockholm
The world's oldest open-air museum, with relocated historic buildings from across Sweden and Nordic animals in enclosures.
Vasa Museum
Entrance SEK 195 · VerifiedStockholm
A purpose-built hall around the warship Vasa, which sank on her maiden voyage in 1628 and was raised almost intact in 1961.
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Popular activities
Archipelago boat day trip
Scheduled ferry to Vaxholm or Sandhamn with time ashore.
Fika and food hall walk
Coffee, cardamom buns and market hall tasting in Östermalm.