Things to do & places to visit in Stockholm County, Sweden

Stockholm County #1 destination in Sweden 2023. The average rating score is 4.44 based on 131.9k traveler reviews, of 405 attractions. Timezone: Europe/Stockholm, current date and time: Friday, May 03, 2024, 12:57.

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5.0 Skargardens Kanotcenter Kayaks & Outdoor (158 reviews)
- A fantastic course and a wonderful kayak experience
Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Gear Rentals • Kayaking & Canoeing

We took a one-day course Level 1 Basic to learn the basics of kayaking and to be able to get up in the kayaks if we were to capsize m.m. It was a perfect course for us! We learned so much about paddling technique and got to practice getting in to the kayaks in all possible ways. Milena is a fantastic instructor knowledgeable, experienced with wonderful happy energy that inspires to paddle more. A very nice dag with wonderful scener, she also knows a lot about the archipelago and its history which she happily shared. We have already booked the next paddling trip with Skärgårdens Kanotcenter! See more..
4.5 Vasa Museum (33.9k reviews)
- Incredible ship exhibit…
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums

The Vasa ship capsized and sank in Stockholm 1628. After 333 years on the seabed the mighty warship was salvaged and the voyage could continue. Today Vasa is the world's only preserved 17th century ship. See more..
4.5 Stockholm Old Town (20.5k reviews)
- A Fantastic Must-Visit
Spent 1-2 hours Neighborhoods • Historic Walking Areas

The Old Town, unsurprisingly, is the oldest part of Stockholm. It's certainly the tourist's go-to destination, but that doesn’t detract from its architectural and otherwise urban beauty. See more..
4.5 Skansen (11.3k reviews)
- Pay the extra for admission to the aquarium so that you can go inside the lemur exhibit.
Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

Skansen is the world's first open-air museum, founded in 1891. Here you can stroll through five centuries of Swedish history, from north to south, with a real sense of the past all around the historical buildings and dwellings, peopled by characters in period dress. Living history over 150 dwellings and other buildings from all over Sweden have been dismantled and reassembled in an area of 300 000 m2 at Skansen. You can travel back in time and meet people from the past. On summer evenings you can also come along and watch traditional Swedish folk dancing! Skansen Zoo at Skansen you will find both domestic and wild Nordic animals such as bears, wolves and lynx. Don't miss our guided tours in English during the summer and in December. Our newly-opened Children's Zoo gives youngsters the opportunity to meet a variety of interesting animals.Added attractions Skansen hold a traditional celebrations to mark occasions such as Walpurg is Night, Midsummer and Christmas. Enjoy a delicious meal in one of the restaurants with breathtaking views over Stockholm. And don't miss our Museum shop, selling traditional handicrafts and Swedish design products. See more..
4.5 ABBA The Museum (8.550 reviews)
- If your an Abba fan, it is a must
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

ABBA The Museum is more than an ordinary museum. Naturally, the members’ costumes, gold records, original items, memorabilia, and much, much more are here. But at this museum you are an important part of the experience! We simply want you to experience the feeling of being the 5th ABBA member. To find out what you would look like in their legendary stage costumes, to sing at the Polar Studio, to experience exciting 3D avatars, and to enter the stage together with the band. See more..
4.5 Fotografiska Stockholm (6.492 reviews) from $17.37
- Favorite museum in Stockholm
Friday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Art Museums

Fotografiska is a vital centre for contemporary photography in the heart of Stockholm. The museum is a popular meeting point not only because of its exhibitions featuring the work of world renown photographers, but also for the museum's fantastic view and great food.Previous exhibitions: Annie Leibovitz, Robert Mapplethorpe, Sarah Moon, Sally Mann, Anton Corbijn and Albert Watson. Fotografiska also offers workshops, courses in photography, live bands, and much more. See more..
4.5 Stockholm City Hall (6.356 reviews)
- A must when in Stockholm
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Observation Decks & Towers • Government Buildings

The Stockholm City Hall is one of Sweden's most famous buildings, and one of the capital's most visited tourist attractions. It houses offices for 200 people including the Municipal Council, and is also famous for its grand ceremonial halls and unique art pieces. The Stockholm City Hall is the venue of the Nobel Prize banquet held on 10 December each year. Between May and September, the City Hall Tower offers a breathtaking view of Stockholm. See more..
4.5 Kungliga Djurgården (3.706 reviews)
- Full day of adventure
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Walking Areas

There is so many things to do in Djurgarden. Walking is a great way to see the park. Then there is the Museum to spend hours on a rainy day or for history buffs. Skensen is a must to see, especially at Christmas. They have the best Christmas market and special shows, plus the zoo. I love the park and go every time I visit Stockholm. Easy to get there by bus. See more..
4.5 Drottningholm Palace (3.389 reviews)
- What an impressive palace for Sweden's royal family
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

The Drottingholm Palace is a World Heritage Site because of its beauty and important history. It is comparable to Versailles. Check out the Court Theater and the Chinese Pavilion. See more..
4.5 Stockholm Canals (2.205 reviews)
- The Waterfront
Bodies of Water

So much of the city is along the water and the city has done a great job of reclaiming the waterfront and making it accessible to everyone. No privitization. So plan to take a long walk along the canals or a water tour. See more..
4.5 Junibacken (1.729 reviews)
- Fascinating - also for grandparents!
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Amusement & Theme Parks

Experience a magical, delightful day together at Junibacken - children’s cultural centre! Here you discover the world of the book through amazing exhibitions. Come and enjoy the spectacular peculiarities of Villa Villekulla or take a ride on Pippi’s horse. Watch theatre performances, take a ride on the Story Train - a fabulous journey through Astrid Lindgren's stories, or snuggle up together in the Cosy Corner of the bookshop where you will find a variety of titles in languages other than Swedish. Finish your visit with a home-made cinnamon bun from Junibackens own restaurant. Junibacken was built in 1996 on the initiative of Astrid Lindgren and is a perfect excursion for families with children in the age of 2-10 years old. See more..
4.5 Östermalm Saluhall (1.613 reviews)
- Beautiful market hall…
Friday: 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM Flea & Street Markets

Granted this is perhaps a better place to go to buy food than it is to go for a meal as there are only a few options for dining and they are pricey and more like restaurants than the cafe style or street food operation you might normally expect in a market. But then this is Stockholm, and this is a very upmarket and smart market hall. A lot of the produce, fresh fish, fresh meat looked incredible and wouldn’t be out of place in somewhere like Harrods or Selfridges. If nothing else, as it was only a short stroll from our hotel, this was a lovely place to walk around to look at the amazing food & savour the smells. Impressive. See more..
4.5 Sodermalm (1.531 reviews)
- Great Island to explore!
Spent 1-2 hours Neighborhoods • Islands

Sodermalm is one of the most densely populated areas in Scandinavia. It's a residential district in Stockholm's archipelago that boasts some attractive architectural sights and will offer you a window into the life of Stockholm. See more..
4.5 Stortorget (1.462 reviews)
- Beautiful
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

Stortorget was the absolute centre in the Old Stockholm, what is now known as Gamla Stan. The brick buildings that one can see today are from late Medieval time. I think it is marvelous, but I am biased since many of my ancestors were tradesmen, mayors and city court jurors in Stockholm and many lived around Stortorget. I have never tried a city tour though. See more..
4.5 Historiska Museet (1.310 reviews)
- Very good free attraction to visit
Friday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums

The Swedish History Museum is one of Sweden's largest museums. Tens of thousands of people come here every year to explore one of the biggest Viking exhibitions in the world, to be amazed by gold and silver treasures in the Gold Room and to marvel at the museum's unique Medieval Art. From January 3, 2023 admission is SEK 150. Free admission for children and youth up to 19 years, of age. On Wednesdays, when we are also open late, we have free admission for all visitors (September - April). Buy our annual pass for SEK 450, it gives free admission to the Swedish History museum and our six sister museums. See more..
4.5 Monteliusvagen (1.065 reviews)
- Panoramic Viewpoint of Stockholm
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Walking Areas

I would say this is a must visit in Stockholm since it’s not as touristy and it’s free! The walk to the viewpoint provided some good exercise. It’s within walking distance from Gamla Stan. Since we started from somewhere near Stockholm City Hall, we disembarked from a nearby metro station and walked from there. We struggled a bit with the Google Maps as it kept us looping around the perimeter, so it’s better to have an idea of its location, use your instinct, follow the sign, and you’ll definitely be there. Once you're up there, you’ll be rewarded with the panoramic view of Lake Malaren and the iconic architectures and sites of Stockholm although it was marred by some construction sites. Although it’s recommended to go for the sunset, the colour was not that spectacular but the charming view compensated for its shortfall. Do not forget Skinnarviksberget, another viewpoint which is only a few hundred meter away. See more..
4.5 Royal Armory (912 reviews)
- Its popularity is easy to understand
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums

The Royal Armoury (Livrustkammaren) is a popular family museum located in the cellars of the Royal Palace in Stockholm. The Royal Armoury shows the history of Sweden’s kings and queens. The museum boasts a wide range of historical artefacts depicting the royal history of Sweden from the 16th Century until the present day. Weapons, armour, suits and carriages tell of events and people during 500 years of Swedish and international history. See more..
4.5 Hallwyl Museum (877 reviews)
- Strange house museum
Friday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM History Museums

WELCOME TO THE HALLWYL MUSEUMLeave the noise of the city behind you and step 100 years back in time! Walk through the doors of Hallwyl House, located at No.4 Hamngatan in the heart of Stockholm. Find out about Countess Wilhelmina von Hallwyl and her family – their fascinating history and the magnificent home she created at the end of the 19th century. The Countess’s dedicated collecting resulted in one of Sweden’s largest assemblages of art, porcelain and antique furniture. Experience period luxuries and modern conveniences in the Count and Countess’s lavish house, with its dining room, salons, smoking room, weapons room, billiards rooms and porcelain room!ADMISSION- SEK 70/Adult- Guided tour of all floors, including admission: SEK 100- Free entry for children up to 18 years of age.OPENING HOURSJan–Jun, Sep–Dec: Tue, Thu–Sun 12–4pm, Wed 12–7pmJul–Aug: Tue–Sun 10am–4pmAUDIO GUIDE: Swedish and English See more..
4.5 Medeltidsmuseet (860 reviews)
- Medieval Museum
Friday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums

History comes alive again! Visit the medieval Stockholm, meet the people and hear stories from the everyday life, explore reconstructed brick buildings, warehouses and workshops. The museum is built around the around the findings from the largest excavation in Stockholm. Our underground exhibition features 55 meters of the original 16th century town wall, a medieval graveyard and a war ship. During the summer we are open Tuesday—Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Free admission! See more..
4.5 Millesgården Museum (838 reviews)
- A pleasant afternoon out...
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Gardens • Art Museums

Welcome to Millesgården - an oasis just 15 minutes from downtown Stockholm. Millesgården is an artist home, a vast sculpture park with flower beds and fountains, art gallery, restaurant, antique collection and a museum shop. Open tuesday - sunday 11-17. See more..
4.5 Rosendals Garden (772 reviews)
- A beautiful place
Friday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Gardens

Rosendals Garden is closed for Christmas and New Year, from 22nd of December - 4th of January 2020. From 4th of January Rosendal will be open 11am - 4pm on a daily basis. Rosendals' Garden is an oasis in the heart of Stockholm, a inspiration for enjoyable, sustainable living. For more than thirty years Rosendals' Garden Foundation has cultivated and spread biodynamic farming practices and has been a driver of the farm to fork concept. The renowned cafe/ restaurant, wood-fired stone oven bakery and farm shop are focused on highlighting the beauty and variety of flavours of locally produced organic ingredients including vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers and honey from the garden. Explore the orchard that boasts over 50 different kinds of apples, the rose garden, pre-school teaching greenhouse and garden, vineyard, green houses, a garden center, vegetable and flower gardens. Opening times vary through the season. See more..
4.5 Army Museum (740 reviews)
- Great Museum!
Friday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums

Welcome to Armémuseum – one of Sweden’s best historical museums, with exhibitions on three spacious floors. Accompany men, women and children on their journey through wartime and peacetime. Take a walk through Swedish history, from 1500 to the present day, among fascinating historical objects and realistic scenes. Experience living conditions for soldiers, their families and the general population. In the “children’s trail” activity, children can search for clues that lead them to the spoils of war. See more..
4.5 Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde (737 reviews)
- Palace and garden of art
Friday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums • Parks • Art Museums

Prince Eugen's Waldemarsudde, originally the home of Prince Eugen, is now among the most-visited art museums in Sweden. In the Mansion the Prince's Private Apartments remain mostly unchanged, while the two upper floors and the Gallery building are used for temporary exhibitions or for exhibiting works by the Prince or from his collections. The estate is set in a beautiful parkland, featuring centuries-old oak trees. Its situation by the inlet to Stockholm harbour presents the visitor with stunning views of the water. Welcome to Sweden's most beautiful art museum! See more..
4.5 Swedish Museum of Natural History (623 reviews)
- One of the best natural history museums
Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Natural History Museums

Excellent museum, it was really interesting and great fun. The exhibits are like no other natural history museum I've been to before, instead of animals shown individually here you have animals placed together like they would have been in real life - the leopard posed with one paw clawing a bird, penguins and sea gulls placed with elephant seals on a beach. The wolf display showed how they interacted with others in the pack, with playing wolves, fighting wolves and those caring for their cubs. You get to touch and feel bones, antlers, fur and even the baleen from a whale. Amazing displays and really interesting. See more..
4.5 Skeppsholmen (616 reviews)
- Spent much time there!
Islands

Skeppsholmen is a tiny islet perfect for walking. The Modern art museum was wonderful as was the Asian museum and the kids' toy museum. We stayed at the Hotel Skeppsholmen on the island for great views in an urban oasis surrounded by city. The nightly walks home over the lamplit-bridge afforded panoramic views and set a very romantic stage for lovers. See more..
4.5 Skogskyrkogården (518 reviews)
- A UNESCO site
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Cemeteries

The Unesco World Heritage Skogskyrkogården is beautiful all year round, much due to the unique way it is woven into the landscape. The cemetery never closes, so you can easily acces the World Heritage when you prefer, throughout the year. More than 2,000 funeral ceremonies take place at the Skogskyrkogården each year. This means that the five chapels are in frequent use and therefore closed to the public. If you are interested in the chapels and their interiors, come along for a public guided tour or book a private tour. We also have audio and visitor's guides, which you can download prior to your visit. Please visit our website for more information. See more..
4.5 The Royal Swedish Opera (459 reviews)
- The Marriage of Figaro
Spent 2-3 hours Operas • Theaters

It was enjoyable to visit this stunning opera house after a long break because of the pandemic. Our first tickets were canceled and refunded. The second ones were changed to this date. The current opera house was inaugurated in 1899 by King Oscar II. It is a majestic neo-classical building with an impressive gold foyer and a grand marble staircase leading to a three-tiered auditorium. During the intermission, there were long queues at the various serving points. Luckily, we found the opera restaurant di Sotto from downstairs. There were no queues at this bar. We had seats in a side box on the first circle. The view would have been good if there wouldn't have been a teenager next to us leaning on the railing for half of the performance. Otherwise, the performance was superb. See more..
4.5 Tom Tits Experiment (374 reviews)
- Amazing place
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks • Science Museums • Children's Museums

Please note: Due to the situation concerning covid-19, we only have our large experiment park and the new, temporary exhibition Dinosauria open at the moment. Our house is temporarily closed. We allow a limited number of visitors per day. Please note that you need to to pre-purchase you tickets before you arrive. Starting 17/8, our opening hours are Friday-Sunday 10:00-17:00. We have four floors and a park (open May-September) with experiments that children, teenagers and adults can enjoy. The experiments tempt us into learning a little bit more about technology, physics, maths, geography, biology, how people work, illusions, and much, much more. See more..
4.5 Artipelag (370 reviews)
- A unique international meeting place for usually exciting art exhibitions
Friday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Coffeehouses • Art Museums • Scenic Walking Areas

Artipelag is an international venue for art, good food, events and activities – beautifully set on Varmdo in the Stockholm Archipelago, just 20 minutes from the city centre. The name Artipelag is a combination of Art, Activities, and Archipelago. It says a lot about what we can offer, but it does not tell it all. Our intention has been to create a destination of high international quality – with boundary-crossing art exhibits, inspiring activities, and good food. Getting here is easy; whether by bus, car or boat. There are 350 parking spaces, a pier for passenger boats from Stockholm City, a long guest marina for visiting private boats and public bus service daily. See more..
4.5 Lake Malaren (361 reviews)
- Birka
Spent More than 3 hours Bodies of Water

Birka was one of the few known towns or cities of the Vikings and is on a beautiful island in Lake Malaren. The Vikings traded with much of Eurasia. Recreated Viking vessels and a town built according to experimental archaeologists, in the traditional forms, and with traditional tools is splendid -- as is the museum The boat trip from Stockholm and return takes most of a summer day. One of the best, among the many wonderful things, I experienced in Sweden. See more..