Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm

A capital spread over 14 islands, with a medieval old town.

  • All year
  • 2 nights
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Things to do

2 days in Stockholm

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the old town of Gamla Stan and the Royal Palace.
  2. AfternoonVisit the Vasa Museum and the Skansen open-air museum.
  3. EveningHave dinner in Södermalm and take in the view from Monteliusvägen.

Day 2

Take a boat to the archipelago or visit Drottningholm Palace.

What to eat

Meatballs with lingonberries and a fika with a cinnamon bun.

Local tips

Make the most of Stockholm

Beat the crowds

Gamla Stan is busy midday. Come early in the morning.

Best photo spot

The view over Gamla Stan from Monteliusvägen on the Södermalm cliffs.

Getting there

The airport train is fast. The metro stations are famous for their art.

Don't miss nearby

The archipelago islands, reached by local ferries.

Good to know

Stockholm is mostly cashless: bring a card.

Secret spots

1 secret spot near Stockholm

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Plan your visit

Getting to Stockholm

Getting there

  • Stockholm-Bromma Airport (BMA)8 km away
  • Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)35 km away
  • Uppsala65 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture, Coast
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay2 nights
CountrySweden

Questions

Stockholm: good to know

Is Stockholm worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and the coast. A capital spread over 14 islands, with a medieval old town.

How many days do you need in Stockholm?

Plan 2 nights. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Stockholm?

You can visit all year. Gamla Stan is busy midday. Come early in the morning.

How do you get to Stockholm?

The nearest airport is Stockholm-Bromma Airport (BMA), about 8 km away. The airport train is fast. The metro stations are famous for their art.

What is there to see near Stockholm?

Nearby hidden places include Uppsala (64 km), Nuuksio National Park (375 km) and Tallinn (379 km).

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