Getting around Stockholm

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Thorlidsplans tunnelbana

<p>Due to the current situation with the novel coronavirus covid-19, SL and The Public Health Agency of Sweden urge everyone to avoid traveling by public transport in Stockholm to the extent possible. The Health Agency also recommends that facemask be worn when traveling by public transport. For more information, <a href="https://sl.se/en/in-english">visit SL’s homepage</a>.</p>

Tunnelbana

<p>Stockholm Public Transport, SL, is responsible for buses, underground trains, commuter trains, trams, and certain ferry lines in Greater Stockholm.</p><p>The underground is the easiest way to get around town. Tickets can be purchased at SL Centers, underground ticket booths, newsagent kiosks, via SMS, or via the SL app. It&#x27;s not possible to pay cash for tickets on board buses in Stockholm. Failure to show on-demand a valid ticket during a control will result in a penalty fee of 1200 SEK.</p><p>A single ticket is valid for 75 minutes, costs 38 SEK, and can be purchased at SL&#x27;s ticket machines, through their app, or directly at the turnstiles using a credit card. It&#x27;s also possible to buy 24 hours, 72 hours, and 30-day tickets. A parent with a stroller gets to ride for free on any of Stockholm&#x27;s busses.</p><p>A trip on the number 69 bus or number 7 tram that goes out to Djurgården is a superb way to discover Stockholm. The tram connects you with major attractions like Skansen and the Vasa Museum.</p><p>Stockholmers are always heedful of their beautiful surroundings, and this has led to many inner-city buses running on eco-friendly fuels such as ethanol. The Stockholm underground is also known as the world&#x27;s longest art gallery as so many of its stations are adorned with the works of different artists.</p><p>Stockholm&#x27;s public transport system also has an accessibility guarantee to ensure that travelers with different disabilities reach their destination.</p>

Public transportation

Djurgårdsfärja

<h4>More info</h4><p><a href="https://waxholmsbolaget.se/visitor-information">Waxholmsbolaget</a></p><p><a href="https://www.stromma.com/en-se/stockholm/">Stockholm sightseeing</a></p><p><a href="https://ressel.se/language/en/">Ressel Rederi</a></p>

<p>Traveling by local ferries is a fantastic way to experience a city built on islands. Ferries are used by both commuters and tourists wanting to take a better look around. </p><p>There are ample ferry departures from Nybroviken and Slussen out to the leafy island of Djurgården and Hammarby Sjöstad. An SL Card includes the ferries from Slussen and you can also buy single tickets on the quay. </p><p></p><p></p>

Local boat transport

Taxibilar

<h4>More info</h4><p><a href="http://www.taxi020.se/">Taxi 020</a><br/><a href="http://www.taxikurir.se/">Taxi Kurir</a><br/><a href="http://www.taxistockholm.se/">Taxi Stockholm</a></p>

<p>There are many taxi companies to choose from in Stockholm. Approved taxis with metered fares always bear yellow number plates. Credit cards are readily accepted.</p><p>You can easily get hold of a taxi by calling a taxi company, hailing one on the street or by taking a one from a rank. There is a manned taxi center at Central Station that can help you with finding the right service, e.g. if you need child seats in the vehicle.</p><p>Several of the big Stockholm taxi companies have a very high proportion of eco-vehicles. A new rota system gives priority to cabs with low carbon emission levels. </p><p>NOTE: Taxi prices are not regulated in Sweden; they may vary greatly. It is the customer’s responsibility to check prices beforehand. Check the price on the yellow-and-white label (pictured in the right corner above), which is usually on the rear door window, before entering the vehicle. The highest unit price of most taxis is between SEK 290 - 390.</p><p>The price on the yellow label is based on a 10 km, a 15-minute journey. The price indicated on the taximeter is in Swedish kronor. For trips to and from Stockholm Arlanda Airport, the major taxi companies have fixed prices of between SEK 450-500. Always ask the driver beforehand. In addition to the major taxi companies, there are several independent firms; caution is adviced.</p>

Taxi

Cykla i Stockholm

<h4>Want to rent a bike? Hera are some suggestions:</h4><p> <a href="https://www.gamlastanscykel.se/">Gamla Stans Cykel</a> </p><p> <a href="https://www.stockholmadventures.com/">Stockholm Adventures</a> </p><p> <a href="http://www.rentabike.se/">Rent-a-bike</a> </p><p>Afraid that your tires will run out of air? No worries. There are multiple air pump stations located around the city where you can refill on air, free of charge. Check the official map to see which one is closest to you.</p><p><a href="http://www.stockholm.se/-/Karta/?lager=113354#lager=113354&amp;centerposition=6579637%2C1624245&amp;zoom=70">Map of bicycle pumps in Stockholm</a> </p>

<p>Besides being environmentally friendly and good exercise, bicycling is one of the easiest ways to get around Stockholm. Whether you’ve brought your own or rent a bike at one of the towns many rental companies, there are paths and lanes all over and you can easily get around between the islands. </p><h4>Rent a bike</h4><p>There are several rental options; Gamla Stans Cykel, Cykelstallet, and Stockholm Adventures offer rental bikes all year round. Rent-a-bike offers both bike rentals both for several days or by the hour from May to September.</p><h4>Parking</h4><p>As a result of Stockholm’s drive to make the city easier to traverse for cyclists, new parking spaces for cyclists are being built every year. About 2000 will be built between 2017-2018. Besides the ubiquitous cycle stands that you’ll see everywhere, there are parking spaces for cyclists in conjuncture to virtually every subway station, arena, shopping mall, park and public space.</p><p>If you’re interested in a more secure way to lock-up your bike there are several bike-sized lockers in parking garages around town. These lockers cost 100 SEK a month to rent.</p>

By bike

Bil i innerstan

<p>More information about parking in Stockholm:<br/><a href="http://www.stockholmparkering.se/Pages/Besoksparkeringar_in_English.aspx">Public parking facilities in Stockholm</a><br/><br/>Looking for a camping-site?:<br/><a href="https://www.husbilstockholm.se/">RV-camping sites in Stockholm</a> <br/><br/>Find the nearest garage or parking;<br/><a href="http://content.kartena.se/viewer/mobile/?customerId=70&amp;category=162">Park-and-Ride</a> <br/><br/>Need to pay for your parking? Here&#x27;s a handy app:<br/><a href="http://www.stockholm.se/betalap">Betala P</a> </p>

<p>If you come by car or rent a car in Stockholm you may park at Park-and-Ride facilities, in parking garages or on designated street parking. If your car is registered in Sweden you are obliged to pay a congestion charge in the Stockholm inner city.</p><p>It&#x27;s easy to rent a car in Stockholm. Most major international car rental companies have offices and rental locations at all of Stockholm&#x27;s airports. It&#x27;s possible to book ahead of time or at the airport. To rent a car you will need a national driving license and a valid passport. Stockholm&#x27;s inner city has road tolls for Swedish-registered vehicles, so be sure to ask if tolls are included in the price.</p><h4>Park-and-Ride</h4><p>Just outside the inner city are more than 34 Park-and-Ride facilities close to public transport connections. Leaving your car at one of these will contribute to a better environment; it&#x27;s cheaper and often a lot simpler than trying to find parking in the inner city. </p><p>To take advantage of the low day price, you must park at a Park-and-Ride between 05:00 and 09:00. You&#x27;ll find a Park-and-Ride map to the right (in Swedish only). Click on each address on the list to get a detailed map of the areas.</p><h4>Parking in town</h4><p>There are plenty of parking garages in the inner city, especially in Norrmalm. Some parking garages charge for the time you have parked as you are leaving. The price is often between SEK 85 and 120 per hour on weekdays. A daily fee (24h) at a garage in the city is usually somewhere in the vicinity of SEK 300.</p><p>If you park in designated street parking, pay attention to the signs. Most places where you are allowed to park on the street have signs at the entrance to each neighborhood. Street parking meters charge by the hour; most take VISA and MasterCard.</p><h4>Charge stations for electrical cars</h4><p>Keeping in line with Stockholm’s vision of being a fossil-fuel-free city by 2040, charge stations for electric cars have been popping up since 2008. At the end of 2017, there will be over 1000 charging stations across greater Stockholm.</p><h4>Congestion charge</h4><p>There is a congestion charge on weekdays between 06:30-18:29. Road toll cameras register all vehicles and an invoice is sent to the vehicle owner at the end of the month. Each trip in or out of Stockholm&#x27;s inner city or on the Essigneleden highway costs SEK 11, 15, 25 or 35, depending on the time of day. The maximum amount per day per vehicle is SEK 105. There will be changes in the congestion charge from January 2020.</p><h4>Carpooling and carsharing</h4><p>Besides regular car rentals, there are a handful of companies that operate carpools and carsharing services. Aimo and Sunfleet have their own fleets of cars while SnappCar and Ridebite are carpooling apps. Visit their respective homepages for more info on the services and pricing as they may vary.</p>

Getting around Stockholm

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