ActivitiesStockholm and the surrounding area have many good hiking trails through untouched nature with spectacular views and historic settings. There are day-long or several-day-long trails.
ExcursionsA charming island, just over an hour away by the fastest boat, via Vaxholm. A blissful archipelago setting, in a nature reserve. Good swimming in summer. Grinda Wärdshus is an inn, built in art nouveau style, open on weekends and...
ShoppingDowntown Stockholm’s first and largest galleria. Over 80 stores under one roof offer a broad selection of young and affordable fashion, cafés and restaurants.
AttractionsStockholm’s only remaining medieval abbey, built in the late 1200s.
AttractionsEnough attractions and experiments to fill a whole day. Feel the speed of whizzing down a slide that extends through the entire building, look at optical illusions, experience windstorms and earthquakes. At Tom Tit’s there are more than...
AttractionsThe history of the fortress and coastal defence is shown in models, exhibits and recreated milieus. Café.
ExcursionsWhere the archipelago begins, only a 20-minute boat trip from downtown Stockholm. The excellent restaurant Fjäderholmarnas krog is open during the summer season, and for the julbord Christmas buffet. The popular Rökeriet restaurant and...
AttractionsExplore Sweden’s history from the ancient past to the present. See the world’s largest Viking exhibition, with more than 4,000 original artifacts, and the Gold Room, where you will find the country’s foremost gold and silver hoard.
ShoppingSweden’s largest department store, with competitive prices for clothing, design, media, beauty and much more. Large, diverse grocery store in the basement.
AttractionsThe Story Train takes you on an amazing journey through the magical fairy tale world of Astrid Lindgren. Meet Mardie, Emil, Karlsson on the Roof and many others. Experience a treasure trove of Swedish children’s books through playful...