The Stockholm City Hall is the city's symbol, so this is a definite must-see. This is home to the famous ballroom, where many special events including the Nobel Banquet happens.
Absolutely beatiful exhibitions. If you love photography, you must go to Fotografiska during your journey in Stockholm!
This zoo and open air museum is home to animals like brown bears, otters, wolves, red foxes, otters, etc. Go here during the summer and enjoy lots of folk dances and musical performances.
The Nordic Museum is where you'll learn about Sweden's culture from the Early Modern Age. Highlights include the Power of Fashion and Swedish Folk Art collections. Mon-Sun 10am-5pm.
A museum, which once was a residence of a wealthy Swedish aristocrat family. Gorgeous interiors and collections. Try to attend a guided tour so you'll be able to see the upper floors as well.
The ticket at the City Museum is valid for a year and also gives you accesses to the Medieval Museum. Learn about the history of the city or join in on a walk in the footsteps of Lisbeth Salander.
Really must see. Very good exposition of medieval town, with real walls and ship.
Freaking awesome museum. Great for adults and kids. Take advantage of the kombiticket for a discount and see a film on IMAX at Cosmonova.
Take the kids to this amusement park where you can play games, eat, and watch performances of famous artists. Bob Marley, Paul McCartney, and Jimi Hendrix performed here several years back.
The Drottningholm Palace estate is a UNESCO World Heritage listed site. Parts of the palace is open to the public, the other part is the private home of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia.
1. Chek the weather channel. 2. Take a coffee to go. 3. Sit on the benches. 4. Enjoy the view!
Tickets are 45 SEK - take the elevator to 30th floor and then walk up to the outdoor observation deck. Come back to 30th for unobstructed, gorgeous views.
The Cathedral of Stockholm has been the venue of royal coronations and weddings. In 2010 Crown Princess Victoria married her Prince Daniel here.
Riddarholmskyrkan functions as a museum. This is were many of the Swedish Royals are buried. It is only opened during the summer months. Well worth a visit! Entry fee.
George Carl von Döbeln, a Swedish Baron, Lieutenant General and War Hero lies buried here. He died in 1820 after serving the Swedish troupes for many years.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site has served as inspiration to many cemetery landscapes in the world. This serene and calming atmosphere was created by architects Asplund and Lewerentz in 1917.
Warm your bones at the Centralbadet (0046 8 545 213 00; centralbadet.se, entry from £21), a historic Art Nouveau public spa with four therapeutic pools and mixed saunas.
Just beautiful on a summers day - there are lots of walking tracks, big lawns to throw a frisbee, various cafés, a nursery, butterfly house, etc. Worth spending a full day checking it out.
One of the many parks in central Stockholm. Observatorielunden is located on a ridge and has great views over the city.
One of the Stockholmers' favorite recreation areas and tourist destination alike, attracting over 10 million visitors per year, of which some 5 million come to visit the museums and amusement park.
Wear your comfortable shoes and walk in and out of this beautiful old area of Stockholm. Some cheesy shops, but they are mixed in with neat restaurants, bars, and designer shops.
During the summer months you can also visit the church, which no longer functions as a church, this is where all our royals between 1634 and 1950, with the exception of two, have been buried.
The largest of the 14 islands that the city is founded upon. Known as the trendy, bohemian part of the city. Come here to hangout with the city locals in a more relaxed environment.
Just hang out here. Look at all the "cred" people of Soho and if you´re hungry you have a lot of good places for that to everywhere you you look.
STOCKHOLM: This patisserie-café-bistro is run by French-born chef Sebastien Boudet, who has almost two decades of kitchen innovation as a restaurateur, baker and pastry chef behind him. Read more.
The cinnemon buns are as tasty as they look...and they are huge! You have to taste them.
This is my absolute favorite cafe in Stockholm. Such a unique, historic atmosphere! Love their lasagna and kladdkaka (chocolate cake of sorts) and the staff/owner family are great. Not to be missed!
Their coffee are just okay, but plenty options for cakes. Overall, a good place to stop if you're looking for a coffee shop close to Vasa Museum
The Mongolian BBQ buffet is tasty (make your own plate + they cook it)! Bring your appetite!
excellent vegetarian / vegan buffet, maybe a little expensive and sometimes quiet crowded
Great coctailbar downstairs. Their drinks are reasonably priced and delicious, and they are only 68 kr on Monday's!
You need to get in before 22:00 o'clock in order not to pay. After that time the entrance is 200.00 sek.
As the light falters, start shopping. Åhléns City (0046 8 676 6000; ahlens.se), the city’s landmark department store, with its gilt clock, occupies an entire block.
The Östermalms Saluhall (ostermalmshallen.se) is a splendid 19th-century red-brick food hall with speciality stalls.
Two floor store with everything you would imagine: books, games, merchandising, manga, American Comics, European... A must. And they have a special Harry Potter section you cannot miss!
Has a great selection of foreign language books in English, Italian, French, Spanish, and more.
A must for every member of the English speaking community in STHLM! Extensive range of English books (even just released!) and super nice assistants!
One of Stockholms top places for interior design. Plenty of scandinavian brands. Both big and small stuff, including a great selection of fancy soap.
DesignTorget (0046 08 21 91 50; designtorget.se), is a wonderland of great Art Deco gifts.
get their original candies the oldest candy shop in Sthlm. Always love the store ambiance. Don't forget to book a candy making lessons here :)
Vintage shop full of beautiful dresses and suits for men. Also hats, jewellery, furs etc.
Awesome place! Try the Flippin' Burger it is, without a doubt, one of the best thinks I've eaten in Sweden.
Possibly the coziest place in the coziest place around Stockholm (Vaxholm). If you can't enjoy the unbelievably lovely view, have a seat in the snugly cottage style house. Perfectly cliché Swedish.
