Things to see in Stockholm
Attractions
Old Town (Gamla Stan)
This spellbinding Old Town is one of the largest, best-kept medieval neighbourhoods in all of Europe. With colourful buildings dating back to the 13th century, it features sights, restaurants, bars and plenty of places to buy authentic, handcrafted souvenirs. It is also home to the Stockholm Cathedral, the Nobel Museum and the stunning Royal Palace.
Address: , , Stockholm,
Telephone:
Opening times: Website: http://www.stockholmgamlastan.se/
Admission Fees:
No
Disabled Access: YesUNESCO: No
ABBA: The Museum
One of the most entertaining museums in Stockholm, ABBA: The Museum is dedicated to the famous pop group and, along with exhibitions covering their back catalogue, wardrobe and touring habits, also boasts a dancefloor where fans can dance and sing along to the band’s classic tunes.
Address: Östermalm, Djurgårdsvägen 68, Stockholm, 115 21Telephone: +46 8 1213 2860.
Opening times:
Fri-Tues 1000-1800; Wed-Thu 1000-2000.
(opening times vary monthly)
Website: http://www.abbathemuseum.comAdmission Fees:
Yes
Disabled Access: YesUNESCO: No
Vasamuseet (Vasa Museum)
One of Sweden's most popular museums, the Vasa Museum remembers the ill-fated warship Vasa, which sunk to the bottom of Stockholm harbour just minutes after beginning her maiden voyage in 1628. Displays recreate life on board the ship and a film shows how the salvage operation was carried out.
Address: Djurgården, Galärvarvsvägen 14, Stockholm, 115 21Telephone: +46 8 5195 4880.
Opening times:
Daily 0830-1800 (Jun-Aug); Wed 1000-2000, Thu-Tue 1000-1700, (Sep-May).
Website: http://www.vasamuseet.seAdmission Fees:
Yes
Disabled Access: YesUNESCO: No
Stadshuset (City Hall)
Voted by the Swedes as the country's finest building, Stockholm's City Hall was built in 1911, following an art nouveau design by Ragnar Östberg. The building's Blue Hall (which is actually red) is the venue for the annual Nobel Prize banquet. Visitors need to join one of the scheduled tours to see the interior and access the tower.
Address: Kungsholmen, Hantverkargatan 1, Stockholm, 111 52Telephone: +46 8 5082 9058.
Opening times:
Daily 1000-1500 (guided tours on the hour; extra tours in Jul and Aug).
Website: http://international.stockholm.se/the-city-hall/Admission Fees:
Yes
Disabled Access: NoUNESCO: No
Kungliga Slottet (Royal Palace)
Situated in the heart of Stockholm, the Royal Palace is the official residence of the Swedish Monarchy and the chief venue for official state events. With 608 rooms, it is among the largest surviving palaces in Europe. The changing of the guard at the palace is as much of a spectacle in Stockholm as it is in London.
Address: Gamla Stan, Slottsbacken, Stockholm, 107 70Telephone: +46 8 402 6000.
Opening times:
Daily 1000-1700 (14 May-13 Sep); Tue-Sun 1000-1600 (14 Sep-13 May).
Website: http://www.kungahuset.seAdmission Fees:
Yes
Disabled Access: YesUNESCO: No
Historiska Museet (Museum of National Antiquities)
Sweden's national historical museum is one of the biggest museums in the country and it traces the nation's past from prehistoric times to the present day through several highlights, including the spectacular Gold Room which houses the gold of the Viking chiefs. These hoards, recovered from tombs or hiding places, show Scandinavian Viking culture at its most prosperous and magnificent. It also has one of the finest European collections of medieval painted wooden religious sculptures.
Address: Östermalm, Narvavägen 13-17, Stockholm, 114 84Telephone: +46 8 5195 5600.
Opening times:
Daily 1000-1700 (Jun-Aug); Tue-Sun 1100-1700, Wed 1100-2000 (Sep-May).
Website: http://historiska.se/homeAdmission Fees:
None.
Disabled Access: YesUNESCO: No
Skansen (Open-air Museum and Zoological Park)
This open-air museum and zoo on Djurgården was founded in 1891 with the aim of preserving Sweden's rural culture. It is Stockholm's most visited museum and contains some 160 historic wooden farms and houses from across Sweden. The farms have their own animals and there is also a zoo and an aquarium.
Address: Djurgården, Djurgårdsslätten 49-51, Stockholm, 115 21Telephone: +46 8 442 8000.
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 1000-1500, Sat-Sun 1000-1600 (Jan-Mar and Oct-Dec); daily 1000-1600 (Apr); daily 1000-1800 (May-18 Jun and Sep); daily 1000-2000 (20 Jun-Aug).
Website: http://www.skansen.seAdmission Fees:
Yes
Disabled Access: YesUNESCO: No
Millesgården
Carl Milles (1875-1955), the best known Swedish sculptor of the 20th century, lived at Millesgården, now a museum and garden dedicated to the artist himself. All of his major works are here, and they sit alongside his own personal collection of art from Ancient Greece and Rome (unique in Sweden).
Address: Lidingö, Herserudsvägen 32, Stockholm, 181 50Telephone: +46 8 446 7590.
Opening times:
Daily 1100-1700 (May-Sept); Tue-Sun 1100-1700 (Oct- Apr).
Website: http://www.millesgarden.seAdmission Fees:
Yes
Disabled Access: YesUNESCO: No
National Museum
Sweden’s largest art gallery, the National Museum’s collection includes paintings, prints, sculptures and drawings ranging from the Renaissance to the 20th century. The galleries are full of exhibitions mostly of artworks from the museum’s collection and beautiful paintings and sculptures decorate the rooms alongside applied arts and design. The museum’s collection includes works by Rembrandt, Carl Larsson and Edouard Manet.
Address: Norrmalm, Södra Blasieholmshamnen 2, Stockholm, 111 48Telephone: +46 8 5195 4300.
Opening times:
Tue, Wed & Fri-Sun 1100-1900 and The 1100-2100.
Website: http://www.nationalmuseum.seAdmission Fees:
Yes
Disabled Access: YesUNESCO: No
Ericsson Globe
A vast sporting and events arena, the Ericsson Globe (known as Globen) has the dubious but nonetheless impressive honour of being the world's largest spherical building. Events schedule aside, the attraction of most interest to visitors is SkyView, a glass gondola that carries passengers up the outside of the building’s shell.
Address: Johanneshov, Globentorget 2, Stockholm, 121 77Telephone: +46 8 600 9100.
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0930-1800, Sat-Sun 0930-1600.
Website: http://www.stockholmlive.com/en/en/our-arenas/ericsson-globeAdmission Fees:
Yes
Disabled Access: YesUNESCO: No
Strindbergsmuseet (Strindberg Museum)
A tribute to one of Stockholm's most famous cultural figures, Blå Tornet (The Blue Tower) was the last home of novelist and playwright August Strindberg from 1908 until his death in 1912. His apartment and library have been preserved in their original state and an exhibition showcases his final works.
Address: Östermalm, Drottninggatan 85, Stockholm, 111 60Telephone: +46 8 441 9170.
Opening times:
Tue-Sun 1200-1600.
Website: http://www.strindbergsmuseet.seAdmission Fees:
Yes
Disabled Access: NoUNESCO: No
Tourist Offices
Stockholm Visitors Board
Address: Norrmalm , Kulturhuset, Sergels Torg 5, Stockholm, 103 27Telephone: +46 8 5082 8000.
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1900, Sat 0900-1700 (0900-1800 1 July-19 Aug) and Sun 1000-1600 (1 May-15 Sep); Mon-Fri 0900-1800, Sat 0900-1600 and Sun 1000-1600 (16 Sep-30 Apr).
Website: http://www.visitstockholm.com
