Stockholm

How to Get to Stockholm

Stockholm is the capital city of Sweden and is very easily reached via airplane, train, or ferry!

The main airport is Stockholm Arlanda Airport. The Arlanda Express Train provides a shuttle service between the airport and Stockholm Central Station. The platform is easily accessible underneath the arrival terminals, and trains depart every 10-15 minutes. The travel time between the airport & Stockholm City Center is only 18 minutes.

The main train station is Stockholm Central Station, and connects you with other European cities such as Copenhagen, Denmark & Oslo, Norway!

You can also get to Stockholm via ferry from Helsinki, Finland! Check out DirectFerries.com for more ferry info.

What to Do in Stockholm

Stockholm is a beautiful coastal city and is such an amazing place to visit!

Visit Stockholm’s old town – Gamla Stan! This adorable island area is one of the biggest and best-preserved medieval city centers in Europe. Gamla stan is packed with winding cobblestone streets, cafés, restaurants, tourist shops, studios, galleries, and museums. Reserve your tour of Gamla Stan here.

In Gamla Stan, you can also find the amazing Nobel Prize Museum and the Post Museum!

Go shopping or just take a walk down Stockholm’s main pedestrian shopping street – Drottninggatan.

Visit the Royal Palace! Walk through the Royal Apartments, visit the Treasury, and the Royal Chapel in Sweden’s largest palace. You can get more information here.

Go on a walking tour and see all the highlights of Stockholm! Discover the city’s top attractions, soak in the views, and delve into fascinating stories about Swedish history, culture, and traditions! This is one of the most highly recommended tours! Reserve your spot here!

One of the top attractions in Stockholm is The Vasa Museum, which displays the 17th-century warship that sank on her maiden voyage in 1628. Skip the lines & get your tickets here.

Skansen is Stockholm’s amazing open-air Swedish folk village! Experience Swedish history, traditional culture, and nature on a private tour of Skansen. Learn about the Swedish way of life, customs and crafts. Book your tickets here!

Learn about Viking History, enjoy a delicious Fika & explore the Swedish countryside on a day tour to Sigtuna & Uppsala! Book this memorable experience here!

Monteliusvagen is a walking path with magnificent views of Lake Mälaren, Stockholm City Hall, and Riddarholmen! The path is lined with charming houses on one side and beautiful views on the other.

Sample the best cuisine of Sweden on this delicious food tour! Learn about the evolution of Swedish cuisine from traditional smoked reindeer to the city’s more contemporary cuisine. Taste fresh local seafood, sip decadent hot chocolate, enjoy authentic Swedish meatballs, and savor a traditional Swedish Fika! Also stop by Õstermalms Saluhall, the city’s oldest food market! This is an amazing food tour! Reserve your spot here.

Are you a Dancing Queen? Visit ABBA – The Museum while in Stockholm! You can get more information about tickets and opening hours here.

Bike through Stockholm on this highly recommended tour! Visit Kungliga Slottet (the Royal Palace), the Swedish Parliament, the stately Royal Dramatic Theatre and Gamla Stan (Old Town) while enjoying engaging & informative commentary from your guide. Bikes and helmets are provided. This is a fabulous tour! Book your spot here.

Drottningholm Palace is another Royal Palace located right outside of the city. It has absolutely beautiful gardens and rooms you can explore. More information can be found here.

Visit all the Stockholm highlights in one tour! Walk the cobbled streets of Gamla Stan (Old Town), then stop by the Kungliga Slottet (the Royal Palace) and Storkyrkan (Coronation Church) with a knowledgeable local guide. Enjoy a ferry ride to Djurgården to tour the Vasa Museum, home to the famous warship! This is a highly recommended tour! Reserve your spot here.

A favorite tour in Stockholm is this evening adventure tour. Hear tales of myths, legends, and unsolved mysteries as you walk through Stockholm’s old town. Get your tickets here!

Take a mini cruise from Stockholm to Helsinki, Finland! Watch the world pass by your sea-view cabin, explore Finland’s capital city, and then cruise back to Sweden while indulging in all the luxuries of the ship. This is such an amazing experience and a great way to visit Helsinki! You can get your tickets here.

For more recommended activities & tours you can do in Stockholm, click here.

Want to see more of Sweden? Visit some of Sweden’s other beautiful cities including Malmö, Gothenburg, & Örebro!

Where to Eat in Stockholm

If you are looking for ambience, there are several amazing cafes and restaurants along the Stockholm waterfront or in Gamla Stan.

Stockholms Gästabud is the most highly recommended restaurant for local Swedish cuisine in the Gamla Stan neighborhood.

Aifur is such a fun restaurant to visit in Stockholm! They serve medieval fare & grog in a lively Viking-themed restaurant filled with candles & wooden benches.

Restaurant Tradition is another favorite restaurant for authentic Swedish cuisine!

Looking for Vegetarian/Vegan food in Stockholm? Vegan-Vegetarian Restaurant Hermitage is located in Gamla Stan and is an absolute favorite!

STHLM Brunch Club is delicious and is the most highly recommended breakfast spot in Stockholm!

These restaurants have been rated the Best Restaurants in Stockholm according to google reviews.

If you are looking for the top Michelin star rated restaurants in Stockholm, look no further than here.

Where to Stay in Stockholm

There are so many great hotel options in and around Stockholm! I suggest trying to stay in the city center if you are looking to walk everywhere.

If you are looking for luxury hotel recommendations, I recommend –

All are fabulous places to stay!

For more great hotel options, check out the recommendations further down the page. Prices and availability vary depending on the season.

Weather in Stockholm

The weather here varies depending on what time of year it is and the current weather patterns.

The warm season lasts from June to September, with an average daily temperature above 64°F. The hottest month of the year in Stockholm is July, with an average high of 71°F and low of 55°F.

The cold season lasts from November to March, with an average daily temperature below 40°F. The coldest month of the year in Stockholm is February, with an average low of 23°F and high of 33°F.

Teddy's Tips for Kids in Stockholm

Traveling with kids? Teddy Traveler has compiled a list of his favorite activities for you and your kids to do while here! Here are some of his favorites –

Take your kids to Skansen – where they can explore the open air folk village and interact with people in authentic Swedish clothing, and also enjoy the zoo! Book your tickets here!

Step back into Viking History and pretend you are Vikings for the day on this trip out into the Swedish countryside! Book this memorable experience here!

Spend the afternoon or evening at Sweden’s famous family amusement park – Gröna Lund!

Your kids will love visiting the Royal Armory and seeing the horse drawn carriages, armor, and royal clothing!

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