Stockholm Things To Do

Gamla Stan
The original town of Stockholm is a picturesque area with charming 17th and 18th century buildings on a small island in the heart of the city. Gamla Stan is an atmospheric neighbourhood of cobbled medieval streets, with plenty of restaurants and shops, as well as top Stockholm sights like the 18th century Baroque Royal Palace and the cathedral. There are fine churches, merchant’s houses and one of the world’s oldest restaurants. The entire island is a delight at any time of year.

Museums
Stockholm has an extraordinary amount of museums both large and small. The Skansen Museum is one of the country’s original open-air folk museums, with examples of Swedish architecture, craftwork and fine grounds. The Royal Academy of Fine Arts has a good, varied collection of paintings and sculpture. The Museum of National Antiquities has an excellent Viking collection. Other top attractions include the Royal Palace, the Baroque Skokloster Castle and the 17th century Drottningholm Palace. The Vasa Museum is a unique 17th century warship. Stockholm has many curious small museums dedicated to everything from toys and tobacco to wine and the Nobel Prize.

Boat trips
Take advantage of Sweden’s many canals and waterways and get a new perspective of the city. The simplest way to see Stockholm from the water is to take a public ferry. Take the quick ferry from the Gamla Stan to Djurgården or take a longer ferry trip on the archipelago boats that sail among thousands of tiny islands. Sightseeing tours focus on Stockholm’s bridges and canals. Longer trips visit Lake Mälaren. You can also dine on one of the old-fashioned steamers.

Nightlife
A short break in Stockholm will offer a particularly entertaining choice of nightlife. Visitors are constantly surprised by the trendy, bohemian atmosphere and the sheer variety of venues. You will find specialist music bars and a healthy live music scene that reflects the open, multi-cultural atmosphere found in Swedish cities like Stockholm and Malmo. Stockholm nightlife offers everything from African music and salsa, to jazz, samba, pop, rock, disco and house. Neighbourhoods like Södermalm, Vasastan, Kungsholmen, Stureplan and Kungsgatan have their own distinct atmospheres and are all worth exploring. There is plenty happening until at least 3am.

Architecture
Stockholm’s architecture has immense charm. A walk focusing on the city’s architectural heritage is a rewarding way to explore the city. Don’t miss the 17th century Royal Palace and the wonderful medieval Riddarholm Church. Drottningholm, to the west, boasts the present royal residence and a superb 18th century theatre. Classic 20th century buildings include the city hall and the library. Amongst the city’s famous contemporary buildings is the Globen, the world’s largest spherical building.

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