Västerbroplan

Sauna Radio broadcasts live every Saturday, 12pm–7pm, from a custom-built sauna cabin on Lake Mälaren, right beside Eden Bastun. Blending music, wellness, and wild swimming, the station has added a vibrant new cultural dimension to the waterfront. It&#x27;s free and open to all, and offers live DJ sets and performances by Stockholm’s evolving creative communities.

Sauna Radio

Karlaplan

The myth of the violent, plundering Vikings (with horned helmets) has been circulating for a long time. But what do we really know about life in Nordic countries one thousand years ago?

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Nature & Society

The Viking World – the world’s largest Viking exhibition

Slussen

Welcome to our lovely rooftop terrace located in Slussen on top of Stadsgårdsterminalen&#x27;s roof. We are open all summer: Wed-Thur 16:00—23:00 Fri-Sat 16:00—01:00 Good food and lovely drinks. Livemusic and Djs! Free entrance all summer.

KL TERRACE IN SLUSSEN

Hornstull

Hornstulls Marknad is a public market taking place every Saturday and Sunday, from the first weekend of April to the last weekend in September (except for the midsummer weekend in June). Flea, vintage, design, art, crafts, antiques, literature, delicatessen, foodstuffs and much more.

Hornstulls marknad

The Hornstull Market 2025

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Kungsträdgården

Come on a journey through 7,000 years of Egyptian history, and meet the people who lived alongside the Nile. The exhibition gives visitors the opportunity to see many artefacts not previously on display, learn about new research and use the latest 3D technology to study the museum&#x27;s mummies. This is an exciting and informative experience for the whole family.

Egypt

Museiparken

The National Museum of Science and Technology has created an experience where you can not only try your favorite games and explore the game history, but also step into, and let yourself be immersed by, games. The Play Beyond Play exhibition occupies over 1,000 square meters of gaming fun! Join in on a journey through game history!

Play Beyond Play

Culture & Arts

Nordiska museet/Vasamuseet

An exhibition about Sweden&#x27;s prohibition era, the smugglers, bootleggers and moonshine marauders.

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True Crime

Last-chance exhibitions

A wonderful evening that includes everything from welcome ouzo to a delicious four-course Mediterranean menu, singing, dancing, daring aerial flights, dancing waiters and of course ABBA songs and a party that never seems to end. Oh!

Mamma Mia The Party 2024

Opera & Show

Mamma Mia! The Party

Allmänna gränd

Rockbjörnen is the Aftonbladet paper&#x27;s music award where the fans vote for the winners. It will be an evening filled with performances from the hottest artists, and exciting surprises. Linnea Henriksson and Emil Hansius host the show.

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Rockbjörnen – Swedish Music Awards

Puccini’s intense thriller opera in Folkoperan’s intimate setting – directed by Eirik Stubø.

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Tosca

T-centralen

Director and choreographer Benke Rydman is back with an entirely new production where the audience is placed on stage, right among the performers. There, they will experience life’s rollercoaster up close through dance, live music, and stage art. An innovative experience where boundaries are blurred, and togetherness sparks hope. The performance is based on the legendary music of Avicii.

Lonely Together

Theater

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Gamla Stan

Our Ghost Walk contain a great deal of Historical information and of course it’s legends. You will follow your guide for 90 minutes and hear tales of murders, myths, mysteries, executions, assassinations, diseases and legends. You will have the opportunity to see, touch, smell and taste the history.

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Historical Ghost Tour

Old town, or “Gamla stan” as it is known locally, is by far the most mythical and legendary neighbourhood in all of Stockholm. As the citys historical center, this is where you find out about ancient events and hear fascinating stories and tales that will last for a lifetime! With this tour its like you step in to a time machine and are whisked back to the to middle ages where noblemen, princesses and dukes roamed the streets.

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Old Town Sightseeing Tour

Läggesta/Mariefred

You can walk around Gripsholm Castle by yourself, but taking a guided tour can make your visit extra special. Take a tour through the Vasa castle’s winding corridors, historic chambers and rooms. The museum experts will guide you through the castle’s history from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Guided tours May–Sept: Daily in English at 15.

www.kungligaslotten.se/vara-besoksmal/gripsholms-slott/infor-besoket/guidade-visningar.html

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Guided tours Gripsholm Castle

T-bana Östermalmstorg and Kungsträdgården

Join our popular guided city boat tour around Djurgården island. This 50-minute tour offers stunning views of Stockholm, including historical buildings and lush nature. Snacks and drinks are available onboard.10 selectable guide languages.

www.stromma.com/en-se/stockholm/sightseeing/sightseeing-by-boat/royal-canal-tour/

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Royal Djurgården Boat Tour

A guided tour in Stockholm

Cylindervägen

Affordable Art Fair Stockholm returns for its 13th edition in October 2025. Whether you’re an experienced collector or looking for your first piece, you’ll be inspired to grow your collection at the fair.

Affordable Art Fair

Affordable Art Fair 2025

Open House Stockholm is a festival for everyone who loves architecture, urban development, and the city&#x27;s unique environments. Over three days, buildings and places across the Stockholm region will open their doors to the public, many of which are usually inaccessible. Free guided tours, open houses, city walks, and activities.

Open House Stockholm

Open House Stockholm 2025

During Nobel Calling Stockholm, the 2025 Nobel Prizes are celebrated and highlighted. Let the Nobel Prize Museum be your guide to a program filled with talks, meetings, and much more.

nobelprizemuseum.se/nobel-calling-stockholm

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Nobel Calling Stockholm 2025

Stockholm Jazz Festival has bestowed Stockholmers with musical magic since 1980, making it one of Sweden&#x27;s oldest festivals. Spread across historic stages and cultural centers all over Stockholm – from the inner city to the suburbs – the festival regularly hosts some of the jazz world&#x27;s biggest and most innovative acts.

Stockholm Jazz Festival

Jazz & Blues

Stockholm Jazz Festival 2025

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Aerial shot of Stockholm

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MXCO

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Sauna Radio

The Viking World – the world’s largest Viking exhibition

KL TERRACE IN SLUSSEN

The Hornstull Market 2025

Last-chance exhibitions

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Play Beyond Play

The Viking World – the world’s largest Viking exhibition

True Crime

Live music in Stockholm

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Rockbjörnen – Swedish Music Awards

Tosca

Lonely Together

A guided tour in Stockholm

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