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Sweden Stockholm travel guide
30 things to do in Stockholm, where to stay, airport transfers, 6 MICHELIN-starred restaurants. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
Top things to do in Stockholm
- Stockholm Palace — official residence of the Swedish monarch (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Skansen — open-air museum and zoo, showing Swedish folk culture and way of life in the pre-industrial era (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Nationalmuseum — art museum in Stockholm, Sweden (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Nobel Prize Museum — museum about Alfred Nobel and the Nobel Prize (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Storkyrkan — Lutheran cathedral in Stockholm (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Nordic Museum — cultural history and ethnography museum in Sweden (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Swedish Museum of Natural History — museum in Stockholm, Sweden (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Riddarholm Church — burial church of the Swedish kings and was opened approximately in 1300 (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Moderna Museet — modern and contemporary art museum in Stockholm, Sweden (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Swedish History Museum — museum with collections of objects from Sweden's antiquity, medieval times and ecclesiastical art (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Haga Palace — royal palace in Solna Municipality, Sweden (visit ≈ 90 min)
- Klara Church — church in central Stockholm, Sweden (visit ≈ 30 min)
- ABBA: The Museum — museum on Djurgården in Stockholm, Sweden (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Royal Armoury — Swedish state historical museum with exhibits of Swedish military history (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Sergels torg — square in central Stockholm (visit ≈ 15 min)
- German Church — church building in Stockholm, Sweden (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Kungsträdgården — park in central Stockholm, Sweden (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities — museum in Stockholm, Sweden (visit ≈ 120 min)
- St. Eric's Cathedral, Stockholm — Roman Catholic cathedral in Stockholm, Sweden (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Millesgården — art museum and sculpture park on Lidingö (Big Stockholm), originally the residence of the artist and sculptor Carl Milles and his wife until 1931 (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Stockholm Synagogue — synagogue in Stockholm, Sweden (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Gröna Lund — amusement park in Stockholm, Sweden (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Swedish Army Museum — military history of Sweden in Stockholm (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Rosendal Palace — was built as pleasure palace in the 1820s for the King Charles XIV John of Sweden (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Stockholm Mosque — mosque in Sweden (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Stockholm Observatory — astronomical observatory (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Kaknästornet — TV- and radio-tower in Stockholm, Sweden (visit ≈ 40 min)
- National Museum of Science and Technology — museum of technology with Science center, in Stockholm, Sweden (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Swedish House of Nobility — palace built in 1641–1674, which is owned and managed by Sweden's knights and nobility. (visit ≈ 90 min)
- Katarina Church Stockholm — church building on Södermalm in Stockholm, Sweden (visit ≈ 30 min)
2-day Stockholm walking itinerary
Starting point: Gamla Stan. The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 4.9 km · 6,560 steps · 1 h 5 min on the way): Skansen → Nordic Museum → Moderna Museet
- Day 2 (≈ 2.4 km · 3,180 steps · 31 min on the way): Nationalmuseum → Stockholm Palace → Storkyrkan → Riddarholm Church → Nobel Prize Museum
Hidden gems and overlooked spots in Stockholm
- Vasa Museum — Museum of a 17th-century warship that sank on its maiden voyage and was raised almost intact. (visit ≈ 90 min)
- Stockholm City Hall — City hall where the Nobel banquet is held, with a gold-mosaic hall and a tower to climb. (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Fotografiska — Contemporary photography in a waterside former customs house, with a view café upstairs. (visit ≈ 75 min)
- Stockholm Public Library — Asplund's 1920s library whose rotunda reading hall is wrapped in a 360° wall of books. (visit ≈ 20 min)
- T-Centralen Metro Art — Cave-like platforms painted with blue vine patterns; an art gallery for the price of a metro ticket. (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Rosendals Trädgård — Organic garden on Djurgården with a greenhouse café and orchard; a peaceful break. (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Södermalm — Bohemian island district of vintage shops, cafés and hilltop views. (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Hallwyl Museum — A countess's 1890s town palace turned into a museum with its contents left in place. (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Medieval Museum — Free museum built around old city walls found during digs beneath the parliament building. (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Junibacken — Children's museum on Djurgården devoted to Astrid Lindgren's tales, with a story train ride. (visit ≈ 120 min)
Where to stay in Stockholm
- Gamla Stan: Medieval historic centre near the palace and museums.
- Norrmalm / T-Centralen: All metro lines and the Arlanda Express meet here; very practical.
- Södermalm / SoFo: Independent shops, bars and viewpoints.
- Östermalm: Elegant, quiet and pricey; good restaurants and the food hall.
- Vasastan: Quiet residential area with local cafés.
- Kungsholmen: Waterside walks and better-value hotels.
Getting from the airport to Stockholm
- Stockholm Arlanda (ARN): Arlanda Express train ≈ 18 min
- Stockholm Bromma (BMA): Flygbussarna bus ≈ 20 min
Getting around
The centre is walkable; the tunnelbana metro, trams and ferries share the SL ticket. Pay contactless or buy a 24-72 hour pass.
Classic places to eat
- Östermalms Saluhall: Historic food hall; herring and shrimp sandwiches.
- Pelikan: Swedish meatballs and home cooking in a classic beer hall.
- Kvarnen: Beer hall open since 1908; traditional Swedish dishes.
- Den Gyldene Freden: In the same spot since 1722; classic Swedish cuisine.
- Sturehof: Seafood and a busy bar on Stureplan.
- Vete-Katten: Fika since 1928: cinnamon buns and princess cake.
- Chokladkoppen: Hot chocolate and cake on Stortorget square.
MICHELIN-starred restaurants
Last known stars; check the MICHELIN Guide before you go.
- Frantzén — 3 MICHELIN stars, Creative
- Aira — 2 MICHELIN stars, Nordic
- Operakällaren — 1 MICHELIN star, Classic French
- Ekstedt — 1 MICHELIN star, Wood-fired
- Sushi Sho — 1 MICHELIN star, Japanese
- Adam / Albin — 1 MICHELIN star, Modern
Romantic views
- Monteliusvägen (Sunset): The cliffside path on Södermalm looks over Gamla stan and Riddarfjärden.
- Skinnarviksberget (Sunset): You sit on the city's highest natural rock and watch the water.
- Strandvägen (Evening): A tree-lined quay with boats on one side and grand facades on the other.
Football stadiums in Stockholm
- 3Arena: Home of Djurgårdens IF Fotboll, Hammarby Fotboll
- Strawberry Arena: Home of AIK Fotboll
- Grimsta IP: Home of IF Brommapojkarna
Day trips
- Drottningholm Palace — 10 km from the centre
- Birka — 30 km from the centre
Good to know before visiting Stockholm
- Fine: Many city centres ban drinking in public.
- Fine: Smoking is banned indoors, at outdoor restaurant seating and at transit stops.
- Fine: The drink-driving limit is very low.
- Many places don't accept cash; carry a card.
- Drinks over 3.5% are sold only at state-run Systembolaget (20+), closed on Sundays.
- The right of public access (allemansrätten) lets you roam nature if you respect it and private homes.
- Emergency: 112 (police 11414)
- Plugs: C/F, 230V
- Tap water: Tap water is safe to drink.
- Tipping: Tipping is optional; rounding up is fine.
Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Sweden, Wikivoyage — Sweden, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
Stockholm travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in Stockholm?
- The top 8 places in the centre take about 2 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel. Allow 4 days for the top 20 places within walking distance. Add extra days for day trips (Drottningholm Palace and Birka).
- What are the top things to do in Stockholm?
- Highlights: Stockholm Palace, Skansen, Nationalmuseum, Nobel Prize Museum and Storkyrkan. The map has 30 things to do in total.
- Where to stay in Stockholm?
- Gamla Stan: Medieval historic centre near the palace and museums. Other options: Norrmalm / T-Centralen, Södermalm / SoFo, Östermalm, Vasastan and Kungsholmen.
- How do you get from the airport to Stockholm city centre?
- Stockholm Arlanda (ARN): Arlanda Express train ≈ 18 min · Stockholm Bromma (BMA): Flygbussarna bus ≈ 20 min
- How do you get around Stockholm?
- The centre is walkable; the tunnelbana metro, trams and ferries share the SL ticket. Pay contactless or buy a 24-72 hour pass.
- Which MICHELIN-starred restaurants are in Stockholm?
- According to the last known data there are 6 starred restaurants: Frantzén (3 stars), Aira (2 stars), Operakällaren (1 star), Ekstedt (1 star), Sushi Sho (1 star) and 1 more. Check the MICHELIN Guide before you go.
- What is the emergency number in Stockholm?
- Emergency: 112 (police 11414).
- Do you tip in Stockholm?
- Tipping is optional; rounding up is fine.
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