{"id":375458,"date":"2026-07-26T15:15:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T13:15:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T21:46:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T19:46:34","slug":"stockholm-sweden-things-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Stockholm, Sweden: 25 Best Things to See and Do in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- lk-tldr -->\n<div class=\"lk-tldr\" style=\"background:#f7f5f0;border-left:4px solid #c39f76;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 26px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;\"><strong style=\"display:block;font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;color:#a9885a;margin-bottom:5px;\">TL;DR<\/strong>Stockholm, Sweden offers 25 key tips split between the historic old town of Gamla stan, the museum island of Djurg\u00e5rden and hipster S\u00f6dermalm, with the absolute top priority being the Vasa Ship Museum and its perfectly preserved 17th-century warship. Three days are enough for a basic tour of the main sights; if you want a trip out to the Stockholm archipelago and its thirty thousand islands, plan for four or five days. The best months to visit are May, June, August and September, when it&#8217;s warm and light for a long time. Thanks to favourable exchange rates, Stockholm is today the cheapest capital in Scandinavia, a hostel bed costs around \u20ac25\u201337 per night and admission to the <strong>Vasa Ship Museum<\/strong> is 240 SEK in summer. Sweden is almost entirely cashless, so a payment card is all you need, and don&#8217;t miss the <strong>Stockholm metro<\/strong> as the longest art gallery in the world.<\/div>\n<!-- \/lk-tldr -->\n\n\n\n<!-- lk-navbar -->\n<div class=\"lk-navbar\" style=\"margin:0 0 28px;\"><div style=\"font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;color:#a9885a;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:9px;\">Quick links<\/div><div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px;\"><a href=\"#Kde_se_ubytovat_ve_Stockholmu\" style=\"background:#c39f76;color:#fff;border:1px solid #c39f76;padding:9px 15px;border-radius:22px;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;display:inline-block;line-height:1;\">\ud83d\udccd Where to stay<\/a><a href=\"#25_tipu_co_videt_a_delat_ve_Stockholmu\" style=\"background:#c39f76;color:#fff;border:1px solid #c39f76;padding:9px 15px;border-radius:22px;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;display:inline-block;line-height:1;\">\u2b50 What to see<\/a><a href=\"#Kdy_vyrazit_do_Stockholmu\" style=\"background:#fff;color:#6b5a44;border:1px solid #e2d6c1;padding:9px 15px;border-radius:22px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;display:inline-block;line-height:1;\">\u2600\ufe0f When to go<\/a><a href=\"#Doprava_po_Stockholmu_a_cesta_z_letiste\" style=\"background:#fff;color:#6b5a44;border:1px solid #e2d6c1;padding:9px 15px;border-radius:22px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;display:inline-block;line-height:1;\">\u2708\ufe0f Getting around<\/a><a href=\"#Kde_se_najist_ve_Stockholmu\" style=\"background:#fff;color:#6b5a44;border:1px solid #e2d6c1;padding:9px 15px;border-radius:22px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;display:inline-block;line-height:1;\">\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Food<\/a><a href=\"#Kam_dal_ze_Stockholmu\" style=\"background:#fff;color:#6b5a44;border:1px solid #e2d6c1;padding:9px 15px;border-radius:22px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;display:inline-block;line-height:1;\">\ud83e\udded Beyond the city<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/lk-navbar -->\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stockholm, Sweden sits on fourteen islands connected by an incredible fifty-seven bridges, and <strong>you&#8217;ll see water at every turn<\/strong>. You can forget all about the stuffy concrete cities of southern Europe, because here you breathe perfectly clean air off the Baltic Sea and can even <strong>catch a salmon right in the historic centre<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In my opinion it&#8217;s probably the <strong>most underrated European capital<\/strong>, held back for years in travellers&#8217; eyes by a reputation for being outrageously expensive. The truth, though, is that thanks to shifting exchange rates Stockholm is today the <strong>cheapest capital in all of Scandinavia<\/strong>, and expensive airfares are long gone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So here goes: 25 tips on what to see and do in Stockholm so you don&#8217;t miss anything essential \u2014 not the genius cheap-lunch system, not the longest art gallery in the world hidden underground, nor the reason you don&#8217;t need any cash in your backpack at all \ud83d\ude05.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7139fa87402&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7139fa87402\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1197\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" 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href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#Summary_for_those_who_dont_have_time_to_read_the_whole_article\" >Summary for those who don&#8217;t have time to read the whole article<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#When_to_visit_Stockholm_and_what_the_weather_in_Sweden_is_like\" >When to visit Stockholm and what the weather in Sweden is like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#Where_to_stay_in_Stockholm\" >Where to stay in Stockholm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#25_things_to_see_and_do_in_Stockholm\" >25 things to see and do in Stockholm<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#1_The_historic_heart_of_Gamla_stan_and_Stortorget_square\" >1. The historic heart of Gamla stan and Stortorget square<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#2_The_narrowest_alley_Marten_Trotzigs_grand_and_Vasterlanggatan\" >2. The narrowest alley M\u00e5rten Trotzigs gr\u00e4nd and V\u00e4sterl\u00e5nggatan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#3_The_Royal_Palace_and_the_ceremonial_changing_of_the_guard\" >3. The Royal Palace and the ceremonial changing of the guard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#4_Riddarholmen_island_and_the_burial_church_of_the_kings\" >4. Riddarholmen island and the burial church of the kings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#5_The_Vasa_Ship_Museum_as_an_absolute_must\" >5. The Vasa Ship Museum as an absolute must<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#6_Skansen_and_the_oldest_open-air_museum\" >6. Skansen and the oldest open-air museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#7_ABBA_The_Museum_and_its_interactive_musical_world\" >7. ABBA The Museum and its interactive musical world<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#8_Vrak_the_modern_museum_of_wrecks_on_Djurgarden\" >8. Vrak, the modern museum of wrecks on Djurg\u00e5rden<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#9_Junibacken_and_the_magical_world_of_Astrid_Lindgren\" >9. Junibacken and the magical world of Astrid Lindgren<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#10_Grona_Lund_amusement_park_full_of_adrenaline\" >10. Gr\u00f6na Lund amusement park full of adrenaline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#11_Fotografiska_and_fascinating_modern_art\" >11. Fotografiska and fascinating modern art<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#12_The_metro_as_a_gallery_T-Centralen_and_Kungstradgarden_stations\" >12. The metro as a gallery: T-Centralen and Kungstr\u00e4dg\u00e5rden stations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#13_The_Solna_centrum_and_Stadion_metro_stations\" >13. The Solna centrum and Stadion metro stations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#14_Stadshuset_city_hall_and_the_famous_Nobel_banquet\" >14. Stadshuset city hall and the famous Nobel banquet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#15_The_Monteliusvagen_viewpoint_and_views_over_the_islands\" >15. The Monteliusv\u00e4gen viewpoint and views over the islands<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#16_Views_from_Fjallgatan_Skinnarviksberget_and_Katarinahissen\" >16. Views from Fj\u00e4llgatan, Skinnarviksberget and Katarinahissen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#17_Sodermalm_and_the_hipster_heart_called_SoFo\" >17. S\u00f6dermalm and the hipster heart called SoFo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#18_The_Ostermalm_district_and_the_brick_Ostermalmshallen_market\" >18. The \u00d6stermalm district and the brick \u00d6stermalmshallen market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#19_Kungsholmen_Norrmalm_and_the_Drottninggatan_shopping_street\" >19. Kungsholmen, Norrmalm and the Drottninggatan shopping street<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#20_Drottningholm_Palace_and_a_romantic_steamboat_cruise\" >20. Drottningholm Palace and a romantic steamboat cruise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#21_The_Stockholm_archipelago_and_the_islands_of_Vaxholm_and_Sandhamn\" >21. The Stockholm archipelago and the islands of Vaxholm and Sandhamn<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#22_The_new_Namdoskargarden_national_park_new_in_2026\" >22. The new N\u00e4md\u00f6sk\u00e4rg\u00e5rden national park (new in 2026)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#23_Kayaking_and_swimming_right_in_the_city_centre\" >23. Kayaking and swimming right in the city centre<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#24_Fika_kanelbulle_and_the_sacred_coffee_ritual\" >24. Fika, kanelbulle and the sacred coffee ritual<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#25_Dagens_lunch_and_how_to_be_smart_about_food\" >25. Dagens lunch and how to be smart about food<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#Getting_around_Stockholm_and_from_the_airport\" >Getting around Stockholm and from the airport<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#Getting_from_the_airport_into_the_city_centre\" >Getting from the airport into the city centre<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#A_cashless_society_in_practice_and_the_currency_in_Stockholm_Sweden\" >A cashless society in practice and the currency in Stockholm, Sweden<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#Where_to_eat_in_Stockholm\" >Where to eat in Stockholm<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#Where_to_eat_without_losing_your_last_euros\" >Where to eat without losing your last euros<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#How_much_a_weekend_in_Stockholm_costs_and_how_to_save\" >How much a weekend in Stockholm costs and how to save<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#Where_to_go_beyond_Stockholm\" >Where to go beyond Stockholm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#How_many_days_do_I_need_for_Stockholm\" >How many days do I need for Stockholm?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#Is_Stockholm_really_that_expensive\" >Is Stockholm really that expensive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#How_do_I_get_from_Arlanda_Airport_to_the_centre\" >How do I get from Arlanda Airport to the centre?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#Can_I_pay_with_cash_in_Stockholm\" >Can I pay with cash in Stockholm?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#When_is_the_best_time_to_visit_the_city\" >When is the best time to visit the city?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#Is_Stockholm_a_safe_city\" >Is Stockholm a safe city?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stockholm-sweden-things-to-do\/#Can_I_fit_in_Stockholm_and_the_archipelago_in_one_weekend\" >Can I fit in Stockholm and the archipelago in one weekend?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary_for_those_who_dont_have_time_to_read_the_whole_article\"><\/span>Summary for those who don&#8217;t have time to read the whole article<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>  <strong>The biggest draw:<\/strong> The absolute must is the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vasamuseet.se\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Vasa Ship Museum<\/a><\/strong>, where you&#8217;ll see a perfectly preserved 17th-century warship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>The metro as a gallery:<\/strong> An ordinary public transport ticket opens the door to the <strong>longest art gallery in the world<\/strong>, made up of the stunningly decorated stations of the Stockholm metro.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Swedish fika:<\/strong> Stop during the day for the <strong>traditional fika ritual<\/strong> \u2014 coffee with a cinnamon bun, without which life in Sweden simply doesn&#8217;t function.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Transport and news for 2026:<\/strong> Major low-cost carriers like Ryanair now fly directly to the main Arlanda airport, and <strong>monthly public transport passes will be cut to half price<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Money and payments:<\/strong> Sweden is an <strong>almost entirely cashless society<\/strong>, so you can happily leave the banknotes at home and rely on your payment card alone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Trips out of the centre:<\/strong> If you have at least one extra day, definitely <strong>take a boat out into the huge Stockholm archipelago<\/strong>, which offers thirty thousand islands.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7139fa87c79&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7139fa87c79\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-02.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Stockholm on a sunny day\" class=\"wp-image-346055\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-02.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-02-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-02-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-02-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-02-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-02-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Pham Ngoc Anh \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_visit_Stockholm_and_what_the_weather_in_Sweden_is_like\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kdy_vyrazit_do_Stockholmu\"><\/span>When to visit Stockholm and what the weather in Sweden is like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Picking the right dates is absolutely crucial for a visit to Sweden, because <strong>the city has two completely different faces over the course of the year<\/strong> and the weather in Stockholm, Sweden changes dramatically with the seasons. Each one offers totally different experiences \u2014 and totally different things to pack. If you&#8217;re after long days and sunshine, <strong>the best time to visit is from May to September<\/strong>. During this period the city lives mostly outdoors: all the summer terraces are open, people lounge by the water and <strong>the boat lines run at full capacity<\/strong>. The high point of summer is the famous midsummer festival Midsommar, always celebrated on a Friday between 19 and 25 June. It&#8217;s a magical experience full of flower crowns and dancing, but bear in mind that <strong>on that Friday the city practically empties out and most shops stay completely shut<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you go in July, prepare for the phenomenon called industrisemester. It means <strong>Swedes leave en masse for their summer cottages<\/strong> and take a long, month-long holiday. Plenty of smaller caf\u00e9s and independent restaurants close for the whole of July, but <strong>the main tourist attractions and big sights fortunately aren&#8217;t affected at all<\/strong>. August, by contrast, tempts you with traditional crayfish parties, and while September already brings autumn, <strong>the annoying mosquitoes vanish completely and the city wraps itself in gorgeous golden colours<\/strong>. Many travellers consider September the very best month to visit for its calm and pleasant temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winter Stockholm has enormous charm too, especially <strong>during December&#8217;s Advent season with fairy-tale Christmas markets at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skansen.se\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Skansen<\/a><\/strong>. Be prepared, though, for <strong>the sun setting before three in the afternoon<\/strong> and a raw chill creeping in off the sea. Around midday you&#8217;ll experience the so-called blue hour, when soft light creates perfect conditions for photography. February and March are ideal for those who love the winter atmosphere and the sharp Nordic sun reflecting off sparkling snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7139fa8832f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7139fa8832f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-03.jpg\" alt=\"Rooftops of the S\u00f6dermalm district in Stockholm\" class=\"wp-image-346058\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-03.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-03-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-03-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-03-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-03-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-03-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-03-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-03-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-03-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Signe Krantz (WMSE) \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Stockholm\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kde_se_ubytovat_ve_Stockholmu\"><\/span>Where to stay in Stockholm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\ud83d\udca1 Tip for accommodation and experiences: We prefer to look for accommodation on <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Booking.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/booking-com\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Booking.com<\/a>, which usually has the best cancellation terms. For tickets, tours and activities it pays to compare and book through <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"GetYourGuide\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/getyourguide\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">GetYourGuide<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stockholm is made up of several very distinct districts, and <strong>your choice of area greatly shapes your overall experience of the city<\/strong>. Booking works reliably here and the range is genuinely varied, from cheap hostels to boutique hotels right on the water. A night in a shared hostel dorm typically costs around \u20ac25\u201337, while <strong>a nice three-star hotel for two runs about \u20ac100\u2013145 per night<\/strong>. As a rule, the closer you are to the water and the historic centre, the more your accommodation budget will take a beating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re chasing pure romance and want all the historic sights within arm&#8217;s reach, <strong>stay right in the heart of Gamla stan<\/strong>. Try, for instance, the very popular <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=stockholm-co-videt-a-delat&#038;hotelname=Castle%20House%20Inn&#038;address=Stockholm,%20Svedsko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Castle House Inn<\/a><\/strong>, which offers stylish rooms in beautiful historic buildings and <strong>lies just a few steps from the Royal Palace<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll be close to all the main museums, but in the evenings expect slightly higher prices in the surrounding restaurants and more tourists on the streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For lovers of modern design and shopping, <strong>the Norrmalm district around the main T-Centralen station is ideal<\/strong>. A great choice here is the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=stockholm-co-videt-a-delat&#038;hotelname=Downtown%20Camper%20by%20Scandic&#038;address=Stockholm,%20Svedsko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Downtown Camper by Scandic<\/a><\/strong>, a wonderful lifestyle hotel with a superb rooftop pool and <strong>perfect access to the Arlanda airport express<\/strong>. If you prefer a cheaper option in this practical location, I recommend the modern <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=stockholm-co-videt-a-delat&#038;hotelname=Generator%20Stockholm&#038;address=Stockholm,%20Svedsko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Generator Stockholm<\/a><\/strong>, which offers great value for money for younger travellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re after a hipster vibe full of independent caf\u00e9s and vintage shops, <strong>head to the southern island of S\u00f6dermalm<\/strong>. The boutique <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=stockholm-co-videt-a-delat&#038;hotelname=Hotel%20Rival&#038;address=Stockholm,%20Svedsko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hotel Rival<\/a><\/strong> here offers absolutely fantastic breakfasts and <strong>the lively atmosphere of the popular Mariatorget square<\/strong>. For connoisseurs who want to enjoy the luxury and calm of the elegant \u00d6stermalm district, the design-led <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=stockholm-co-videt-a-delat&#038;hotelname=Story%20Hotel%20Riddargatan&#038;address=Stockholm,%20Svedsko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Story Hotel Riddargatan<\/a><\/strong> serves beautifully, with a stunning industrial interior and top-notch service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7139fa88a93&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7139fa88a93\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-04.jpg\" alt=\"Excursion boat in the Stockholm archipelago\" class=\"wp-image-346060\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-04.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-04-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-04-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-04-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-04-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-04-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-04-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Justinas \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_things_to_see_and_do_in_Stockholm\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_tipu_co_videt_a_delat_ve_Stockholmu\"><\/span>25 things to see and do in Stockholm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stockholm offers so many fascinating places that you could spend weeks here and <strong>there would still be more to discover<\/strong>. Let&#8217;s dive in \u2014 here are the spots you really don&#8217;t want to miss in Stockholm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7139fa89032&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7139fa89032\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-05.jpg\" alt=\"Colourful houses on Stortorget square\" class=\"wp-image-346064\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-05.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-05-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-05-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-05-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-05-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-05-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-05-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Eleanore Stohner \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_historic_heart_of_Gamla_stan_and_Stortorget_square\"><\/span>1. The historic heart of Gamla stan and Stortorget square<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your steps will probably lead first to the island of Stadsholmen, home to <strong>the stunning historic centre of Gamla stan<\/strong>. Here you&#8217;ll find a tangle of cobbled alleys, ochre and brick fa\u00e7ades and <strong>a gorgeous old-town atmosphere from the days of the Swedish empire<\/strong>. Getting here is completely straightforward on the green or red metro line straight to the Gamla stan stop of the same name \u2014 it&#8217;s just a single stop from T-Centralen station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main highlight is the iconic Stortorget square, which <strong>is lined with the famous colourful houses<\/strong> you&#8217;ll recognise from just about every Nordic postcard. Directly opposite is the well-known Nobel Museum, where you&#8217;ll learn plenty of fascinating facts about the founder of this prestigious prize. It&#8217;s right here on the square that the most beautiful Christmas markets are held in winter, and <strong>the local caf\u00e9s tempt you with thick hot chocolate topped with homemade whipped cream<\/strong>. The atmosphere is truly fairy-tale, especially in December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wandering the historic centre, centuries of history wash over you and you realise that the history of all Scandinavia was written here and mighty kings once walked these streets \u2014 even if today you&#8217;re more likely to meet crowds of tourists with cameras. That barely diminishes the charm, though. Just look up now and then and <strong>admire the beautiful details on the old merchants&#8217; houses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: The square tends to be packed with tourists and organised groups from the huge cruise ships during the day. For the best crowd-free photos, <strong>go early in the morning or in the early evening<\/strong>, when soft golden light hits the fa\u00e7ades and the alleys pleasantly empty out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7139fa8982c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7139fa8982c\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1012\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-06.jpg\" alt=\"Stockholm&#039;s narrowest alley M\u00e5rten Trotzigs gr\u00e4nd\" class=\"wp-image-346066\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-06.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-06-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-06-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-06-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-06-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-06-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-06-1392x783.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Vojtasekd \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_narrowest_alley_Marten_Trotzigs_grand_and_Vasterlanggatan\"><\/span>2. The narrowest alley M\u00e5rten Trotzigs gr\u00e4nd and V\u00e4sterl\u00e5nggatan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wandering the old town, you&#8217;ll certainly come across the main pedestrian artery V\u00e4sterl\u00e5nggatan, which is <strong>full of souvenir shops and busy restaurants<\/strong>. Seasoned travellers advise not to linger too long here and <strong>above all to avoid the overpriced establishments<\/strong>, which often serve only mediocre food at astronomical prices. The windows overflow with plastic reindeer and typical tourist trinkets, so you really won&#8217;t find any genuine Swedish authenticity here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, seek out the alley M\u00e5rten Trotzigs gr\u00e4nd, which is <strong>officially the narrowest in all of Stockholm<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll find it inconspicuously tucked between the houses, reached down exactly thirty-six steep steps. At its narrowest point the alley measures just 90 centimetres, so if there are two of you, you definitely won&#8217;t fit side by side. <strong>Walking through it is a rather funny experience<\/strong> \ud83d\ude01 and an absolutely great spot for a quick, unusual photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This unassuming passage is named after a wealthy German merchant who bought property here in the sixteenth century. Today it&#8217;s one of those little curiosities that make exploring Stockholm so tremendously fun. It also lies in a quieter part of the island, where fewer organised groups wander.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Once you get hungry in Gamla stan, just turn two or three alleys off the main street towards the water. <strong>The quality of the food and the prices improve dramatically right away<\/strong>, and if you take advantage of the daily lunch menu, you&#8217;ll save a fair bit of money and eat far better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7139fa89d22&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7139fa89d22\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-07.jpg\" alt=\"Changing of the guard at the Royal Palace in Stockholm\" class=\"wp-image-346071\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-07.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-07-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-07-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-07-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-07-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-07-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-07-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_Royal_Palace_and_the_ceremonial_changing_of_the_guard\"><\/span>3. The Royal Palace and the ceremonial changing of the guard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the edge of the historic centre rises the monumental Royal Palace, Kungliga slottet, which <strong>ranks among the largest functioning palaces in all of Europe<\/strong>. It serves as the official residence of the Swedish king and <strong>hides more than six hundred beautifully decorated rooms<\/strong>, including the royal apartments and a fascinating treasury full of crown jewels. Admission for an adult is around 190 SEK, roughly \u20ac17.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This enormous baroque structure was built in the eighteenth century after the original medieval castle of Tre Kronor burned to the ground. Today you can admire not only the lavish interiors but also the museum of antiquities and the royal armoury. Set aside a good two to three hours for a tour of the whole complex, because <strong>the sheer number of historical artefacts here is truly overwhelming<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A great highlight is the ceremonial changing of the guard, which <strong>takes place accompanied by a military band<\/strong> and sometimes even on majestic horses. It&#8217;s a wonderful spectacle full of Nordic pride that <strong>you can enjoy entirely free of charge right in the outer courtyard of the palace<\/strong>. A large crowd always gathers around the courtyard, so the atmosphere tends to be very festive and lively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: In summer the changing of the guard takes place every weekday at exactly 12:15, while <strong>on Sundays and public holidays the programme doesn&#8217;t start until 13:15<\/strong>. Arrive at least twenty minutes early to get a really good view and avoid being squeezed into the back rows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7139fa8a2a2&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7139fa8a2a2\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-08.jpg\" alt=\"Riddarholmen church with its cast-iron spire\" class=\"wp-image-346074\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-08.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-08-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-08-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-08-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-08-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-08-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-08-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-08-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-08-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Tom Corser \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Riddarholmen_island_and_the_burial_church_of_the_kings\"><\/span>4. Riddarholmen island and the burial church of the kings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just a short five-minute walk from bustling Gamla stan you reach the little island of Riddarholmen, which <strong>feels like a perfect oasis of calm in the middle of the metropolis<\/strong>. The absolute landmark here is the beautiful Riddarholmen Church with its <strong>distinctive cast-iron spire<\/strong>, which rises majestically above Lake M\u00e4laren and forms an unmistakable part of the Stockholm skyline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Gothic church from the thirteenth century serves as the final resting place of Swedish monarchs and <strong>houses the tombs of many famous kings and queens<\/strong>. Inside you&#8217;ll find, for example, the legendary Gustav II Adolf or Charles XII. The interior is adorned with the crests of the Knights of the Order of the Seraphim, and the whole building breathes an immensely deep and sacred history. Admission inside costs around 65 SEK (about \u20ac6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A stroll along the island&#8217;s cobbled waterfront also offers <strong>one of the absolute finest views of the Stockholm city hall across the water<\/strong>, especially at sunset, when the hall&#8217;s red bricks turn a rich orange. From the island you also get a perfect view of the boats gliding through the city centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: The church is open to the public only during the summer season from May to September. <strong>You can admire its exterior and the water views all year round, though<\/strong>, and you&#8217;ll meet almost no crowds here, since most people stay only on the main island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7139fa8a76e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7139fa8a76e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1185\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-09.jpg\" alt=\"The warship Vasa in the museum on Djurg\u00e5rden\" class=\"wp-image-346076\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-09.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-09-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-09-700x461.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-09-768x506.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-09-1536x1011.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-09-696x458.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-09-1392x916.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Sonse \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_The_Vasa_Ship_Museum_as_an_absolute_must\"><\/span>5. The Vasa Ship Museum as an absolute must<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The island of Djurg\u00e5rden hides a genuine world rarity, and <strong>that is undoubtedly the Vasa Ship Museum<\/strong>. It&#8217;s the most visited museum in all of Scandinavia, and <strong>if you have time and budget for just one paid exhibition, this has to be it<\/strong>. You can get here comfortably on the historic tram number 7 straight from the city centre by the main station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The story of the Vasa is a perfect illustration of unfortunate royal pride. <strong>This giant warship sank in 1628 after just 1,300 metres of sailing<\/strong>, because King Gustav II Adolf insisted on adding another row of heavy bronze cannons. The ship was thus extremely top-heavy and, at the first stronger gust of wind, took on water through its open gun ports. It went to the bottom right before the eyes of shocked onlookers on the shore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It lay on the seabed for 333 years and, thanks to the low salinity of the water in which the wood-eating shipworm cannot survive, <strong>it was preserved in an absolutely incredible state<\/strong>. Today an enormous colossus stands before you, with 98% of the wood being original 17th-century material. It&#8217;s adorned with hundreds of carved statues that were once meant to terrify Sweden&#8217;s enemies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Tickets cost 240 SEK (about \u20ac21) in summer and 195 SEK (\u20ac17) in winter. The museum is entirely cashless, so <strong>you&#8217;ll pay by card only<\/strong>. Head there right at opening time at 8:30 to avoid the endless queues that build up around eleven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7139fa8ac0e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7139fa8ac0e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1142\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-10.jpg\" alt=\"Historic buildings at the Skansen open-air museum\" class=\"wp-image-346079\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-10.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-10-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-10-700x444.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-10-768x487.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-10-1536x975.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-10-696x442.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-10-1392x883.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Pudelek \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Skansen_and_the_oldest_open-air_museum\"><\/span>6. Skansen and the oldest open-air museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just a short walk from the Vasa you&#8217;ll find the famous Skansen, which is <strong>the oldest open-air museum in the world<\/strong>. Since 1891 the Swedes have systematically brought historic wooden buildings here from all over the country to <strong>preserve traditional rural architecture and old crafts for future generations<\/strong>. The grounds are huge, set in beautiful nature, so set aside a good half day for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Part of this lovely park is a wonderful Nordic zoo where <strong>you can watch wild animals up close in their natural surroundings<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll find majestic elk, reindeer, wolverines, brown bears and seals. It&#8217;s an absolutely ideal spot for families with children and <strong>a great alternative if you don&#8217;t have time to travel thousands of kilometres up to wild Lapland<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout the year Skansen hosts the most important Swedish celebrations. In June you&#8217;ll experience the traditional dances around the maypole during the Midsommar summer solstice, and in December the grounds turn into <strong>a beautiful Christmas village full of markets, mulled wine and local specialities<\/strong>. During your walk you&#8217;ll also come across people in period costume, happy to show you how bread was once baked or glass was blown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Admission varies by season from 185 to 305 SEK (\u20ac16\u201327). <strong>Children under 15 get in free<\/strong>, but you have to book them a so-called zero ticket on the official website in advance, or they won&#8217;t let them through the turnstiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7139fa8b119&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7139fa8b119\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1236\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-11.jpg\" alt=\"The ABBA Museum on Djurg\u00e5rden island\" class=\"wp-image-346081\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-11.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-11-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-11-700x481.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-11-768x527.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-11-1536x1055.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-11-696x478.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-11-1392x956.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: I99pema \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_ABBA_The_Museum_and_its_interactive_musical_world\"><\/span>7. ABBA The Museum and its interactive musical world<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For all pop music fans, a visit to <a href=\"https:\/\/abbathemuseum.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ABBA The Museum<\/a> is an absolute must and one of the main reasons to head to Djurg\u00e5rden at all. The museum&#8217;s slogan is &#8220;Walk in, dance out&#8221;, and <strong>that&#8217;s exactly what awaits you inside<\/strong>, because this is definitely not just a dry exhibition of old glittery costumes and gold records for massive album sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The whole space is designed to get you as involved as possible. You can sing along in a hologram studio right with the band, try mixing music in a replica of the original recording studio, or <strong>pick up the special red phone whose number only the four band members know<\/strong>. Occasionally they really do call the museum, so you have a chance to chat directly with a music legend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s fantastic fun for several hours and <strong>the whole exhibition draws you incredibly into the musical world of the seventies<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll even see the original helicopter from the cover of the Arrival album or a reconstruction of the summer cottage where Benny and Bj\u00f6rn composed their biggest hits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Tickets are among the pricier ones, at roughly 250 SEK (\u20ac22), but <strong>according to enthusiastic traveller reviews this investment is definitely worth it<\/strong>. Tram number 7 stops right in front of the entrance, so getting here is completely effortless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7139fa8b5ca&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7139fa8b5ca\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1353\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-12.jpg\" alt=\"The Vrak wreck museum in Stockholm\" class=\"wp-image-346085\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-12.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-12-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-12-700x526.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-12-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-12-1536x1155.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-12-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-12-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-12-696x523.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-12-1392x1046.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Sinikka Halme \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Vrak_the_modern_museum_of_wrecks_on_Djurgarden\"><\/span>8. Vrak, the modern museum of wrecks on Djurg\u00e5rden<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Djurg\u00e5rden offers another maritime gem, the <strong>brand-new, modern Vrak museum<\/strong>. It&#8217;s devoted to the fascinating history of sunken ships in the Baltic Sea and <strong>uses the very latest digital technology and breathtaking light projections to tell the story<\/strong>. Unlike the Vasa museum, here you won&#8217;t find one giant ship but a whole network of underwater stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of dull display cases, the exhibition takes you on a virtual dive to the seabed. You explore the wrecks of old ships through holograms and projections that look almost too real. You&#8217;ll learn plenty about underwater archaeology and discover <strong>why wooden ships are so wonderfully preserved in the Baltic thanks to the complete absence of wood-eating worms<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The whole museum breathes a mysterious atmosphere and beautifully complements Sweden&#8217;s maritime history. You&#8217;ll walk through the stories of sailors, discover treasures rescued from the depths and <strong>understand how dangerous it was to sail the harsh Nordic waters in centuries past<\/strong>. It&#8217;s a great experience even for those who don&#8217;t usually visit museums much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: The Vrak museum and the Vasa Ship Museum lie just a few dozen metres apart. <strong>You can very easily combine visiting both into one afternoon<\/strong> and make a complete maritime tour. 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Junibacken and the magical world of Astrid Lindgren<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re travelling with younger children, you definitely can&#8217;t skip Junibacken, an <strong>interactive world full of books and fairy tales by the famous writer Astrid Lindgren<\/strong>. The atmosphere here is absolutely magical, full of bright colours, and it <strong>will take more than one adult visitor back to their childhood too<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll also find it on Djurg\u00e5rden island, a short walk from the Vasa museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest draw of the whole complex is the so-called Story Train. During the ride it <strong>carries you above detailed miniatures of Sweden straight into beloved stories<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll meet Pippi Longstocking, naughty Emil of L\u00f6nneberga, the Brothers Lionheart and <strong>experience plenty of adventures amid beautiful, meticulously crafted sets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides the train, children will find a huge indoor playground in the shape of Villa Villekulla, where they can climb, slide and play with props from the books. The complex also has a large children&#8217;s bookshop and a very pleasant restaurant with a beautiful view of the water, where you can relax after all the playing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: The train ride is perfectly narrated in many world languages. <strong>Children will understand exactly everything happening around them<\/strong>, even if they don&#8217;t speak Swedish. Just ask the staff for the right language channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7139fa8bf23&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7139fa8bf23\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1217\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-14.jpg\" alt=\"Gr\u00f6na Lund amusement park by the water\" class=\"wp-image-346092\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-14.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-14-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-14-700x473.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-14-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-14-1536x1039.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-14-696x471.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-14-1392x941.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Arild V\u00e5gen \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Grona_Lund_amusement_park_full_of_adrenaline\"><\/span>10. Gr\u00f6na Lund amusement park full of adrenaline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Right on the shore of Djurg\u00e5rden lies the historic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gronalund.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gr\u00f6na Lund amusement park<\/a>, which <strong>offers a perfect combination of adrenaline and gorgeous sea views<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll find absolutely everything here, from old-fashioned romantic carousels for the little ones to <strong>modern roller coasters and free-fall drops that will reliably raise your pulse and test your courage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For 2026 a brutal new adrenaline attraction called Spindeln is planned, said to be the very first so-called Super Jumper in all of Sweden. For the summer season they&#8217;re also preparing a special K-Pop zone, K-street, full of modern music and excellent Asian food. The park also serves as one of the best concert venues in the city, where <strong>famous Swedish and international bands perform on the outdoor stage during summer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The park&#8217;s atmosphere in the evening, when thousands of colourful bulbs light up, is absolutely magical. You can stroll along the wooden piers, soak up the scent of candy floss and <strong>watch illuminated boats gliding right past the roller coasters<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: If you plan to try several adrenaline rides, it&#8217;s definitely worth <strong>buying an all-day wristband that gives you unlimited rides<\/strong>. It saves you loads of time and constant paying at every single ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7139fa8c3f4&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7139fa8c3f4\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1125\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-15.jpg\" alt=\"The Fotografiska gallery in a former customs house\" class=\"wp-image-346094\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-15.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-15-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-15-700x438.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-15-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-15-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-15-696x435.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-15-1392x870.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: ArildV \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Fotografiska_and_fascinating_modern_art\"><\/span>11. Fotografiska and fascinating modern art<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the steep northern shore of S\u00f6dermalm sits <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fotografiska.com\/sto\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fotografiska<\/a>, <strong>one of the largest venues for contemporary photography in the whole world<\/strong>. It&#8217;s not a classic dull museum with a permanent collection but rather a living art gallery. It <strong>regularly rotates stunning exhibitions from world-class and local artists<\/strong> and responds to current social themes. The closest way here is from the busy Slussen metro station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old red-brick customs house building contrasts with a modern interior full of large-format images. Besides great visual art, Fotografiska also offers an acclaimed, award-winning restaurant and <strong>a fantastic caf\u00e9 on the top floor with a breathtaking panoramic view of Stockholm<\/strong>. It&#8217;s an absolutely ideal spot for an early-evening wind-down after a busy day and <strong>for savouring the artistic atmosphere over a glass of good wine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gallery also prides itself on a strong ecological approach. The restaurant is built on sustainable plant-based food, and zero waste is taken as a given here, so the food itself is a bit of an exhibition too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: The gallery is open really late into the night, usually until 23:00. <strong>So you can head here without any trouble after a good dinner<\/strong>, when all the other classic museums are long closed, and enjoy the art in total peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7139fa8c8ba&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7139fa8c8ba\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-16.jpg\" alt=\"The blue decor of the T-Centralen metro station\" class=\"wp-image-346099\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-16.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-16-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-16-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-16-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-16-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-16-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-16-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-16-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-16-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: HartOve \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_The_metro_as_a_gallery_T-Centralen_and_Kungstradgarden_stations\"><\/span>12. The metro as a gallery: T-Centralen and Kungstr\u00e4dg\u00e5rden stations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Stockholm metro, or Tunnelbana, holds one incredible world record, because <strong>it functions as the longest art gallery in the world<\/strong>. Of the total hundred stations, roughly ninety were decorated by various artists. All you need for a tour is an ordinary single public transport ticket for 42 SEK (about \u20ac4), and <strong>you can spend a full 75 minutes admiring sculptures, mosaics and giant murals right in the cool underground<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most photogenic is the main interchange hub of the blue line, T-Centralen. It <strong>surrounds you with soothing blue vines and flowers painted directly onto the raw, untreated rock<\/strong>. It feels as if you&#8217;ve stepped into a beautiful ice cave. The neighbouring stop, Kungstr\u00e4dg\u00e5rden, looks like a mysterious archaeological dig and <strong>hides elements of the old Makal\u00f6s palace that once stood on the surface of the city<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exploring the metro is an absolutely ideal activity for days when it&#8217;s raining or freezing outside. 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The Solna centrum and Stadion metro stations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you head further along the blue line, you&#8217;ll come to the Solna centrum stop, which is <strong>absolutely visually stunning and full of strong contrasting colours<\/strong>. The bright red raw ceiling represents a dramatic evening sky, beneath which a <strong>kilometre-long spruce forest stretches across the walls, symbolising Swedish nature giving way to rapid post-war industrialisation<\/strong>. The mural even contains small details like camping people or falling trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The red metro line, meanwhile, offers the beautiful and very optimistic Stadion station, which <strong>was decorated with a huge, colourful rainbow painted on a bright sky-blue background<\/strong>. This station was built near the old Olympic stadium from 1912 and <strong>is meant to recall the Olympic rings, sporting spirit and the idea of worldwide brotherhood<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each of these stations tells its own story and prompts passengers to pause for a moment and lift their eyes from their phones \u2014 exactly the kind of public art you&#8217;ll still be talking about over dinner back home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Set aside at least two clear hours for your own metro art tour so you <strong>can calmly ride through the most interesting stops on different lines without rushing at every transfer<\/strong>. A regular ticket is valid for 75 minutes, so you&#8217;ll manage it easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7139fa8d2ac&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7139fa8d2ac\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1125\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-18.jpg\" alt=\"Stockholm city hall Stadshuset with its tower\" class=\"wp-image-346107\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-18.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-18-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-18-700x438.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-18-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-18-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-18-696x435.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-18-1392x870.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: ArildV \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Stadshuset_city_hall_and_the_famous_Nobel_banquet\"><\/span>14. Stadshuset city hall and the famous Nobel banquet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stockholm&#8217;s city hall, Stadshuset, is one of the most distinctive buildings in the city, and <strong>its characteristic red-brick tower can be seen from far away<\/strong>. It sits on the very tip of Kungsholmen island and is directly reflected in the surface of Lake M\u00e4laren. It&#8217;s right here, in these magnificent spaces, that the <strong>famous banquet following the Nobel Prize ceremony<\/strong> is held every year on 10 December, drawing the brightest minds from all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guided tours take you into the imposing Blue Hall, which, paradoxically, isn&#8217;t blue at all but reveals raw brick. <strong>Next you pass into the magnificent Golden Hall, whose walls are decorated with an incredible eighteen million golden mosaic pieces<\/strong>. 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The Monteliusv\u00e4gen viewpoint and views over the islands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">S\u00f6dermalm rises high above the water on huge granite cliffs, which makes it <strong>a perfect viewing platform over the whole city<\/strong>. When you want to take the best photo of Stockholm, head to the Monteliusv\u00e4gen promenade. It&#8217;s <strong>a narrow path, about half a kilometre long, cut straight into the rock<\/strong>. The closest way here is from the Mariatorget metro station on the red line, just a ten-minute walk uphill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From here you have Gamla stan, the city hall and Lake M\u00e4laren completely in the palm of your hand, and <strong>it&#8217;s hands-down the perfect spot to watch the sunset<\/strong>. The path is lined with old wooden houses that remember the days when a poor working class lived here. <strong>The whole area breathes a wonderfully romantic, peaceful atmosphere<\/strong>, especially once the street lanterns come on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: The path can be quite slippery and dangerous in winter due to snow and ice. <strong>Wear sturdy shoes with a good sole and be really careful walking along the steep drop<\/strong> \u2014 the railing here doesn&#8217;t offer complete protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7139fa8dc0c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7139fa8dc0c\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1406\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-20.jpg\" alt=\"View from Fj\u00e4llgatan street over Stockholm\" class=\"wp-image-346114\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-20.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-20-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-20-700x547.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-20-768x600.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-20-1536x1200.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-20-696x544.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-20-1392x1087.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: EVGENIA TEREZAKI \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Views_from_Fjallgatan_Skinnarviksberget_and_Katarinahissen\"><\/span>16. Views from Fj\u00e4llgatan, Skinnarviksberget and Katarinahissen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you can&#8217;t get enough of great views, S\u00f6dermalm offers more stunning spots to explore. The historic Fj\u00e4llgatan street on the north-eastern edge of the island is full of old, well-preserved wooden houses and <strong>offers a very wide panoramic view over Djurg\u00e5rden island and the busy harbour<\/strong>. Huge cruise ships dock here too, which you can watch from above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skinnarviksberget is the highest natural point in all of central Stockholm. It&#8217;s formed by huge bare granite rocks where <strong>locals often come for summer picnics and evening get-togethers with friends over a beer<\/strong>. Also worth a mention is the outdoor industrial lift Katarinahissen near the Slussen station, which <strong>connects the waterfront with the elevated district and doubles as a great metal viewing platform<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: The Katarinahissen lift recently underwent an extensive and very costly renovation. <strong>You can ride up comfortably for a small fee, or simply hike up the wooden stairs next to the structure completely free<\/strong> and invest the saved money in a coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7139fa8e09a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7139fa8e09a\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1012\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-21.jpg\" alt=\"A street in hipster S\u00f6dermalm\" class=\"wp-image-346118\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-21.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-21-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-21-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-21-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-21-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-21-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-21-1392x783.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Sophie Kat \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Sodermalm_and_the_hipster_heart_called_SoFo\"><\/span>17. S\u00f6dermalm and the hipster heart called SoFo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The southern island of S\u00f6dermalm has gradually transformed from a dusty working-class quarter into <strong>the single coolest address in all of Stockholm<\/strong>. If you want to experience a truly local vibe, focus above all on the area called SoFo, or South of Folkungagatan (it lies near the Medborgarplatsen metro station), where <strong>things buzz incredibly by day and well into the night<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here you&#8217;ll find the best vintage shops full of amazing fashion finds, independent caf\u00e9s with specialty coffee from local roasters, second-hand stores and <strong>little boutiques with local Scandinavian design and clothing<\/strong>. The streets are full of young creative people, musicians and artists. <strong>The overall atmosphere here is completely relaxed, friendly and easygoing<\/strong>, so you&#8217;ll feel genuinely at ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Head here ideally on a weekend in the late afternoon, when <strong>all the little shops are open and the local caf\u00e9s are bursting at the seams<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll soak up the true modern Stockholm mood and easily discover some original piece for your wardrobe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7139fa8e541&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7139fa8e541\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1355\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-22.jpg\" alt=\"The brick \u00d6stermalmshallen market hall\" class=\"wp-image-346121\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-22.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-22-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-22-700x527.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-22-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-22-1536x1156.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-22-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-22-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-22-696x524.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-22-1392x1048.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: AleWi \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_The_Ostermalm_district_and_the_brick_Ostermalmshallen_market\"><\/span>18. The \u00d6stermalm district and the brick \u00d6stermalmshallen market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While S\u00f6dermalm is a paradise for hipsters and bohemians, the neighbouring \u00d6stermalm district is <strong>synonymous with old money, perfect elegance and luxury design boutiques<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll find the most expensive addresses in the city here \u2014 imposing, richly decorated apartment buildings, well-kept parks and <strong>a generally very grand atmosphere that&#8217;s definitely worth an afternoon stroll<\/strong>, even if you&#8217;re not planning to spend millions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main draw of this area is the beautiful 19th-century brick market hall \u00d6stermalms Saluhall, standing right on \u00d6stermalmstorg square. The building <strong>recently underwent an absolutely stunning renovation and gleams with cleanliness<\/strong>. Even though lunch prices here aren&#8217;t exactly for backpackers, walking among the precisely arranged counters of local cheeses, breads and fresh seafood is <strong>a wonderful visual and aromatic experience<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: You can view the local meat and fish specialities, like giant prawns or reindeer meat, as a curiosity in the display cases. <strong>For lunch, though, head instead to one of the greengrocer stalls offering absolutely great, fresh plant-based salads<\/strong> at slightly friendlier prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7139fa8e9b9&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7139fa8e9b9\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-23.jpg\" alt=\"The Drottninggatan shopping street\" class=\"wp-image-346125\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-23.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-23-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-23-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-23-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-23-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-23-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-23-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: I99pema \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Kungsholmen_Norrmalm_and_the_Drottninggatan_shopping_street\"><\/span>19. Kungsholmen, Norrmalm and the Drottninggatan shopping street<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Norrmalm area functions as the city&#8217;s main commercial and transport hub, home to <strong>the main railway station T-Centralen, huge glass department stores and wide, busy boulevards<\/strong>. It&#8217;s here that the famous long pedestrian zone Drottninggatan stretches, which is <strong>a true paradise for all lovers of shopping, caf\u00e9s and big global fashion brands<\/strong>. You can buy absolutely everything here, from souvenirs to luxury clothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The neighbouring island of Kungsholmen offers a much calmer pace and <strong>beautiful, well-kept promenades along the water, where locals come to jog or walk their dogs<\/strong>. It&#8217;s an absolutely great spot for an afternoon of relaxation and <strong>a pleasant escape from the noise and bustle of the big city, even though you&#8217;re still in the centre<\/strong>. Prices in the local establishments here also tend to be a little friendlier than on the main street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: On Kungsholmen, definitely try a calm walk along the Norr M\u00e4larstrand shore. It <strong>will reliably lead you all the way to the huge R\u00e5lambshovsparken park full of people relaxing<\/strong>, where in summer you can throw a great picnic on the grass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7139fa8ee31&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7139fa8ee31\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1012\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-24.jpg\" alt=\"Drottningholm Palace by the water\" class=\"wp-image-346137\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-24.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-24-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-24-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-24-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-24-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-24-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-24-1392x783.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Arild V\u00e5gen \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Drottningholm_Palace_and_a_romantic_steamboat_cruise\"><\/span>20. Drottningholm Palace and a romantic steamboat cruise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have time for a half-day trip out of the city centre, head to Drottningholm Palace, which is <strong>often, and quite rightly, called the Swedish Versailles<\/strong>. This beautiful baroque complex lies on Lov\u00f6n island, is listed on the prestigious UNESCO list and <strong>serves as the private residence of the current Swedish royal family<\/strong>, though it&#8217;s partly open to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A large part of the palace, the stunning geometrically maintained gardens and the Chinese pavilion will absolutely captivate you. <strong>You&#8217;ll also find a unique 18th-century theatre with original wooden machinery<\/strong> that still works today. The best way to get here is a <strong>romantic cruise on a historic steamboat straight from Stockholm&#8217;s city hall<\/strong>, which takes just under an hour and offers beautiful views of Lake M\u00e4laren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Steamboat tickets tend to sell out fast in summer and on weekends, so booking in advance is really a must \u2014 otherwise you&#8217;ll be left with just a view of the boats from the shore \ud83d\ude05.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7139fa8f2e7&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7139fa8f2e7\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"664\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-25.jpg\" alt=\"Sandhamn island in the Stockholm archipelago\" class=\"wp-image-346146\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-25.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-25-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-25-700x258.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-25-768x283.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-25-1536x567.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-25-696x257.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-25-1392x513.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: ArildV \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_The_Stockholm_archipelago_and_the_islands_of_Vaxholm_and_Sandhamn\"><\/span>21. The Stockholm archipelago and the islands of Vaxholm and Sandhamn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Stockholm archipelago isn&#8217;t just a few ordinary little islands but <strong>a huge, fascinating labyrinth of thirty thousand islands, islets and bare granite rocks<\/strong> stretching deep into the Baltic Sea. From the city centre it takes just an hour by boat to <strong>leave the bustle of the metropolis behind and find yourself in gorgeous, rugged Nordic nature full of pines and salt water<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a quick day trip, the town of Vaxholm is absolutely ideal, with its historic fortress, harbour and <strong>picturesque alleys full of old wooden houses and caf\u00e9s<\/strong>. If, on the other hand, you&#8217;re after wilder nature and open sea, take a boat to the more distant island of Sandhamn, which is <strong>a mecca of Swedish sailing and summer leisure on sandy beaches<\/strong>. The journey here takes over two hours, but the tranquillity is truly worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: The classic white boats of the Waxholmsbolaget company sail around the archipelago. <strong>In summer, always carefully double-check the departure time of the last boat back to Stockholm<\/strong>. If you miss it, you&#8217;ll be stranded on the island, because water taxis are extremely expensive and accommodation tends to be full in season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7139fa8f75e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7139fa8f75e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1267\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-26.jpg\" alt=\"Rocky islands in the outer archipelago\" class=\"wp-image-346148\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-26.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-26-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-26-700x493.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-26-768x541.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-26-1536x1081.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-26-696x490.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-26-1392x980.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Zsolt B \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_The_new_Namdoskargarden_national_park_new_in_2026\"><\/span>22. The new N\u00e4md\u00f6sk\u00e4rg\u00e5rden national park (new in 2026)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For true nature lovers we have absolutely great news for the turn of 2025 and 2026, when the ceremonial declaration of the new N\u00e4md\u00f6sk\u00e4rg\u00e5rden national park is planned. It&#8217;s the very first marine national park in the entire Baltic Sea and <strong>encompasses more than thirteen hundred picturesque islands and tiny islets<\/strong> scattered across a huge expanse of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a place for kayakers, birdwatchers and people who think a holiday without a mobile signal is a proper holiday. You&#8217;ll see seals, sea eagles and endless horizons here. Unlike many parks in southern Europe, where you pay high admission, the Swedish ones stay completely free, and <strong>you only pay for transport by ferry or boat from the mainland<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: The national park has much stricter rules for camping and lighting fires under the allemansr\u00e4tten law than the rest of the archipelago. <strong>Always keep a close eye on the information signs on the shores so you don&#8217;t disturb the fragile local ecosystem<\/strong> and avoid hefty fines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7139fa8fbf0&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7139fa8fbf0\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1324\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-27.jpg\" alt=\"A kayak on the water in central Stockholm\" class=\"wp-image-346151\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-27.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-27-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-27-700x515.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-27-768x565.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-27-1536x1130.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-27-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-27-696x512.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-27-1392x1024.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Shovy Rahman \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_Kayaking_and_swimming_right_in_the_city_centre\"><\/span>23. Kayaking and swimming right in the city centre<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most amazing things about summer Stockholm is that <strong>the water in the centre is so incredibly clean you can swim in it without any problem<\/strong>. In summer, just pop over to the green island of L\u00e5ngholmen, where <strong>you&#8217;ll find great sandy beaches full of swimming locals<\/strong> and picnicking families. It&#8217;s an absolutely refreshing experience in the middle of the big city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The view of the city from a ferry deck is nice, but <strong>it&#8217;s only from the water in a kayak that you truly grasp its real charm and enormous scale<\/strong>. Right in the centre you&#8217;ll find plenty of reliable rental places that put a paddle in your hand, a life jacket on you, and off you go to explore narrow bays, canals and pass under bridges entirely on your own. From the water you&#8217;ll see the city hall, the historic centre and moored sailing ships from a completely different, much calmer perspective. It&#8217;s a huge experience that perfectly shows you why Stockholm is so often, and rightly, nicknamed the Venice of the North.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don&#8217;t feel up to heading out entirely on your own, <strong>the local rental places commonly offer guided tours with an instructor<\/strong> who takes you to the most beautiful and safest nooks. Two-person sea kayaks are also extremely stable, so you really don&#8217;t need to fear an involuntary dip in the cold water. Paddling along Djurg\u00e5rden or Kungsholmen is an absolutely ideal activity for a sunny summer afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: The water here tends to be very calm and well sheltered from the big sea waves, so <strong>even complete beginners with no prior experience can happily take up paddling<\/strong>. Just keep an eye on the routes of the regular ferries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7139fa90101&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7139fa90101\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-28.jpg\" alt=\"A cinnamon bun and coffee during fika\" class=\"wp-image-346152\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-28.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-28-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-28-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-28-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-28-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-28-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-28-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-28-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-28-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Ea Ehn \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_Fika_kanelbulle_and_the_sacred_coffee_ritual\"><\/span>24. Fika, kanelbulle and the sacred coffee ritual<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can&#8217;t leave Stockholm without experiencing fika, which isn&#8217;t just an ordinary coffee break but simply a sacred social ritual. It&#8217;s that lovely moment when, in the middle of a hectic day, you stop, sit down with friends or colleagues and <strong>have a strong drip coffee with something sweet on the side<\/strong>. Sweden is one of the countries with the very highest coffee consumption in the world, and fika is so important here that companies routinely set aside special time for it during working hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king of this ritual is the kanelbulle, or cinnamon bun, or its <strong>even more elegant and pronounced cardamom cousin, the kardemummabulle<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll find these fluffy, spice-scented knots in every bakery. If you head into the city in winter between January and Easter, you&#8217;ll come across semla everywhere, which is <strong>a wonderful bun filled with almond paste and a huge portion of whipped cream<\/strong>. For cake lovers, the iconic prinsesst\u00e5rta with its bright green marzipan is the clear choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to experience a classic old-world atmosphere, head to the legendary caf\u00e9 Vete-Katten on the busy Kungsgatan street, where <strong>you&#8217;ll instantly be charmed by lace, teapots and the wafting scent of fresh pastries<\/strong>. It&#8217;s like a pleasant journey back in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Coffee and a sweet bulle will set you back around 65 to 100 SEK (\u20ac6\u20139), which <strong>easily counts as a small snack, and you soak up the true local atmosphere too<\/strong>. In many caf\u00e9s, along with your drip coffee, they offer a so-called p\u00e5t\u00e5r, meaning a free refill of the next cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7139fa905b1&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7139fa905b1\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-29.jpg\" alt=\"A salad buffet for the daily lunch dagens lunch\" class=\"wp-image-346155\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-29.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-29-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-29-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-29-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-29-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-29-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-29-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Zak Chapman \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_Dagens_lunch_and_how_to_be_smart_about_food\"><\/span>25. Dagens lunch and how to be smart about food<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dinners in Stockholm&#8217;s restaurants can really blow through a travel budget, but <strong>during the day there&#8217;s fortunately a genius financial lifeline called dagens lunch<\/strong>. Most restaurants offer a discounted lunch menu, usually between eleven and two, for roughly 120 to 150 SEK (\u20ac11\u201313). At this very friendly price <strong>you get not only a main course but also unlimited access to a rich salad buffet, fresh bread with butter, water and coffee at the end<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While some tourists here often explore local meaty specialities like k\u00f6ttbullar or even the fermented fish surstr\u00f6mming, <strong>you can pick without the slightest worry from excellent salad bars, hearty vegetable soups and modern plant-based dishes<\/strong>. Stockholm is incredibly vegetarian-friendly, and <strong>you&#8217;ll find inventive meat-free options in just about every establishment on the corner<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll often come across great dishes made from local root vegetables, wild mushrooms or beautifully seasoned legumes, so you certainly won&#8217;t miss out on anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One more important thing about drinks at lunch. Tap water (kranvatten) is absolutely excellent in Sweden, and <strong>in restaurants they&#8217;ll always happily serve it with your meal entirely free<\/strong>. No one will look at you badly if you don&#8217;t order an expensive soft drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Remember that alcohol over 3.5% can only be bought in the special state-run Systembolaget stores, which are <strong>strictly closed from 15:00 on Saturday afternoons and all day Sunday<\/strong>. So if you want a glass of wine at the hotel in the evening, plan your shopping well in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7139fa90c5b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7139fa90c5b\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-30.jpg\" alt=\"A platform of the Stockholm metro\" class=\"wp-image-346158\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-30.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-30-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-30-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-30-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-30-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-30-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-30-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Efrem Efre \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_around_Stockholm_and_from_the_airport\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Doprava_po_Stockholmu_a_cesta_z_letiste\"><\/span>Getting around Stockholm and from the airport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you get to Stockholm, you&#8217;ll very quickly discover that the local public transport system (the SL company) is absolutely genius and reliable. What&#8217;s more, from 1 July to 31 December 2026 an absolutely fantastic novelty kicks in, when <strong>the Swedish government will subsidise public transport across the board and all monthly passes will be cut to half price<\/strong>. So a Stockholm thirty-day pass will newly cost an incredible 530 SEK (about \u20ac46), which is definitely worth it even if you&#8217;re only in the city for a long five-day weekend and plan to move around a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you plan to ride less and walk more, a single 75-minute ticket costs 42 SEK (\u20ac4). You don&#8217;t need to download any special app or spend ages hunting for ticket machines. <strong>Just tap your ordinary contactless payment card right at the turnstile in the metro<\/strong> or at the reader by the driver on the bus. This ticket includes not only the metro, buses and suburban trains but <strong>even selected ferries, which function here as perfectly ordinary public transport<\/strong>. Very popular, for instance, is line number 80, which comfortably takes you all the way to Djurg\u00e5rden island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7139fa913c6&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7139fa913c6\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1204\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-31.jpg\" alt=\"The Arlanda Express airport train\" class=\"wp-image-346159\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-31.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-31-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-31-700x468.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-31-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-31-1536x1027.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-31-696x466.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-31-1392x931.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Tuuraan78 \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_from_the_airport_into_the_city_centre\"><\/span>Getting from the airport into the city centre<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the main international Arlanda airport you can reach the centre in several ways. The fastest option is the bright yellow express train Arlanda Express, which <strong>takes you to the main railway station in just 20 minutes<\/strong>. It&#8217;s fairly expensive, though \u2014 a one-way ticket costs around 340 SEK (\u20ac30). A much more reasonable and cheaper option is the comfortable Flygbussarna airport buses, which <strong>take about 45 minutes but cost only a fraction of the train price<\/strong>. Another option is the classic suburban train or an official taxi, which has a fixed fare into the centre, so you don&#8217;t have to worry about unexpected surcharges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be very careful when buying cheap flights with low-cost carriers. Although Ryanair now flies directly to the main Arlanda airport, you can occasionally come across flights heading to the more distant Skavsta or V\u00e4ster\u00e5s airports. These smaller airports lie <strong>more than a hundred kilometres from Stockholm, and the bus into the centre takes an hour and a half<\/strong>, which often completely wipes out your original saving on the cheap flight and costs you precious time on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7139fa91a4a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7139fa91a4a\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1201\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-32.jpg\" alt=\"Contactless card payment at a terminal\" class=\"wp-image-346163\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-32.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-32-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-32-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-32-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-32-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-32-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-32-1392x929.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Towfiqu barbhuiya \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_cashless_society_in_practice_and_the_currency_in_Stockholm_Sweden\"><\/span>A cashless society in practice and the currency in Stockholm, Sweden<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sweden is today an almost entirely cashless society, and <strong>paper banknotes will be completely useless to you in many places<\/strong>. The currency here is the Swedish krona (SEK), but cash is no longer routinely accepted even at some big, well-known museums, such as the Vasa Ship Museum. Locals most often pay via the special Swish app, which unfortunately you, as a foreigner without a Swedish personal identity number and a local bank account, can&#8217;t get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your best friend will therefore be an ordinary payment card (ideally one with a good exchange rate, like Revolut), with which <strong>you&#8217;ll pay for absolutely everything, from a one-euro espresso at a stall to a public toilet<\/strong>. To finish, I&#8217;ll add one practical piece of advice. Although the public transport is truly excellent, <strong>Stockholm&#8217;s historic centre is very compact and you can comfortably walk to most of the main sights<\/strong>. There are also great, safe cycle paths everywhere, so all you need to do is grab a shared bike and instantly blend in with the local crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7139fa921ef&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7139fa921ef\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1293\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-33.jpg\" alt=\"Interior of a Stockholm restaurant\" class=\"wp-image-346166\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-33.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-33-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-33-700x503.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-33-768x552.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-33-1536x1103.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-33-696x500.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-33-1392x1000.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Renata Meneses \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_eat_in_Stockholm\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kde_se_najist_ve_Stockholmu\"><\/span>Where to eat in Stockholm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Swedish cuisine has long been about more than just meatballs, though of course you&#8217;ll find those here in absolutely luxurious form too. The city overflows with great bistros, modern vegan spots and traditional markets, where you&#8217;ll eat pricier than in southern Europe but the quality of the ingredients is unbeatable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The basic rule for saving is to make use of the lunch menus I mention above and leave dinner to lighter snacks from the supermarket or from food trucks. But if you do want to treat yourself to a proper restaurant, here are some specific places that won&#8217;t let you down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7139fa9287f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7139fa9287f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1193\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-34.jpg\" alt=\"A pastry counter in a Swedish caf\u00e9\" class=\"wp-image-346168\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-34.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-34-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-34-700x464.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-34-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-34-1536x1018.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-34-696x461.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-34-1392x923.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Vinh L\u00e2m \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_eat_without_losing_your_last_euros\"><\/span>Where to eat without losing your last euros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best value for the experience is the plant-based buffet <strong>Hermans<\/strong> in S\u00f6dermalm. For around 280 SEK (\u20ac25) you can pile on as much as you like, and on top of that you get one of the nicest views of the historic centre and the harbour. Vegetarians have a proper paradise here, but people who otherwise eat meat come too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For classic fika, head to the caf\u00e9 <strong>Vete-Katten<\/strong> on Kungsgatan, which bakes to recipes from 1928, where a kanelbulle with coffee comes to around 90 SEK (\u20ac8). You&#8217;ll also eat well at the <strong>\u00d6stermalmshallen<\/strong> market from 1888, where, alongside the fish and cheese counters, you&#8217;ll find soups, salads and pastries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The traditional Swedish classic that locals in particular tuck into is <em>k\u00f6ttbullar<\/em> meatballs with lingonberries and mashed potato. They&#8217;re served, for instance, at the legendary alehouse <strong>Pelikan<\/strong> from 1904 or at <strong>Meatballs for the People<\/strong>, which, besides the meat versions, also does pea and mushroom balls. Prices run around 150 SEK for a lunch menu and 250 SEK for an evening portion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7139fa92fc7&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7139fa92fc7\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1800\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-35.jpg\" alt=\"Swedish krona banknotes\" class=\"wp-image-346170\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-35.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-35-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-35-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-35-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-35-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-35-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-35-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svedsko-clanky-stockholm-co-videt-35-1392x1392.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Larsgon \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_a_weekend_in_Stockholm_costs_and_how_to_save\"><\/span>How much a weekend in Stockholm costs and how to save<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you plan your trip smartly, Stockholm definitely won&#8217;t ruin your bank account. Prices can be split into three basic categories depending on how much you want to indulge on holiday. Here are model budgets converted into euros (the exchange rate is roughly around \u20ac0.09 per 1 SEK).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Shoestring budget (around \u20ac60\u201380 per day):<\/strong> As a backpacker you&#8217;ll stay in a shared hostel dorm (\u20ac25\u201337 per night). You&#8217;ll sort out food by shopping in cheaper supermarkets like Willys or Lidl and cooking in the shared kitchen. You&#8217;ll walk around the city mostly on foot, or fully use the discounted monthly public transport pass. You&#8217;ll enjoy plenty of free sights, stroll through the parks and pick just the most important paid attraction, like the stunning Vasa Ship Museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mid-range budget (around \u20ac100\u2013145 per day):<\/strong> You&#8217;ll stay in a double room in a nice three-star hotel, costing about \u20ac50\u201370 per person per night. During the day you&#8217;ll fully use the fantastic dagens lunch (daily menu) system, treating yourself to a warm lunch with a rich salad buffet for \u20ac11\u201313. In the afternoon you&#8217;ll go for a traditional fika with coffee and a cinnamon bun (around \u20ac8). You&#8217;ll buy dinner in the form of quality ready meals from the supermarket and pay admission to two interesting museums a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Comfort budget (from \u20ac185 per day upwards):<\/strong> You&#8217;ll choose a stylish boutique hotel right in the historic centre. During the day you&#8217;ll travel comfortably by ferry and Uber. For lunch and dinner you&#8217;ll go to a classic restaurant, where a main course commonly starts at \u20ac18. You&#8217;ll treat yourself to a glass of wine or a draught beer with your meal (which in a bar commonly costs \u20ac13\u201319) and head out for Nordic culture in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest money-eater in Sweden is unquestionably alcohol served in bars and restaurants. If you want to open a bottle of good wine at the hotel in the evening, <strong>bear in mind that you can only buy it in the state-run Systembolaget store<\/strong>, which offers very fair prices but has very limited opening hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_go_beyond_Stockholm\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kam_dal_ze_Stockholmu\"><\/span>Where to go beyond Stockholm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have more time for Sweden, Stockholm works as an <strong>absolutely perfect base for exploring other interesting places<\/strong>. About 40 minutes away by comfortable train lies the university city of Uppsala with its huge cathedral and <strong>fascinating history of Vikings and rune stones<\/strong>, which you&#8217;ll find scattered across the landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also worth a mention is the nearby picturesque Sigtuna, which is <strong>the oldest surviving town in Sweden, with beautiful wooden houses and a romantic lakeside promenade<\/strong>. If you&#8217;re interested in Viking history a little more deeply, hop on an excursion boat and <strong>head to Bj\u00f6rk\u00f6 island, home to the important archaeological site of Birka<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fancy exploring more European capitals? Get inspired by our other guides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>  <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/svedsko-co-videt\/\">Sweden: 30 tips on what to see and experience<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/helsinki-co-videt\/\">Helsinki: 15 tips on what to see and do in the Finnish capital<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/kodan\/\">Copenhagen: 25+ tips on what to see and do<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/eurovikend\/\">City break: 21 best cities in Europe<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planning a trip up north can bring plenty of practical questions, whether they concern the budget, transport or how to actually put your itinerary together. Since you keep asking the same things in the comments, I&#8217;ve gathered the most common queries clearly in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I hope these quick answers help you fine-tune your itinerary to perfection so you can set off with total peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785064961000\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_days_do_I_need_for_Stockholm\"><\/span>How many days do I need for Stockholm?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>For a basic tour of the main sights in the centre, such as the Vasa Museum, Gamla stan and the amazing metro stations, <strong>around three days or a long weekend will be enough<\/strong>. However, if you also want to take a boat to the more distant islands in the vast archipelago or visit nearby Uppsala with its rune stones, I recommend <strong>setting aside at least four to five days<\/strong> so you don&#8217;t have to stress about anything and can enjoy the city in complete peace.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785064961001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Stockholm_really_that_expensive\"><\/span>Is Stockholm really that expensive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Thanks to competitive exchange rates and affordable flights, <strong>Stockholm is no longer among the overpriced capitals and is actually the cheapest in all of Scandinavia<\/strong>. Accommodation and transport are very reasonable, especially if you take advantage of discounted monthly public transport passes. You really only need to watch out for <strong>evening meals in traditional restaurants and very expensive alcohol in bars<\/strong>, which can still seriously shake up your budget.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785064961002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_from_Arlanda_Airport_to_the_centre\"><\/span>How do I get from Arlanda Airport to the centre?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The fastest option is clearly the yellow Arlanda Express train, which <strong>takes just 20 minutes to the central station, but is quite expensive<\/strong> (around \u20ac30). A much more sensible and budget-friendly option is the comfortable Flygbussarna buses, which <strong>take about 45 minutes and cost just a fraction of the train price<\/strong>. If you&#8217;re travelling in a larger group, the official airport taxi might also be worth it, as it has a fixed rate to the centre with no surprises.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785064961003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_pay_with_cash_in_Stockholm\"><\/span>Can I pay with cash in Stockholm?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Sweden is now an almost completely cashless society and <strong>paper banknotes will often be completely useless to you<\/strong>, as many places simply won&#8217;t accept them at all. Most museums, shops and caf\u00e9s only accept card payments or the local Swish app. So when visiting Stockholm, <strong>don&#8217;t forget to bring a reliable payment card with no conversion fees, ideally Revolut<\/strong>, which will let you pay for absolutely everything from morning coffee to public street toilets.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785064961004\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_the_best_time_to_visit_the_city\"><\/span>When is the best time to visit the city?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The ideal months for a relaxed visit are <strong>May, June, August and September<\/strong>, when there&#8217;s pleasant warm weather, long days and plenty of sunshine. July is warm, but <strong>many Swedes go on holiday and smaller caf\u00e9s may be closed for the entire month<\/strong>. In winter, especially in December, the city attracts visitors mainly for its magical Christmas markets, but you need to be prepared for the sun setting before 3 PM.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785064961005\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Stockholm_a_safe_city\"><\/span>Is Stockholm a safe city?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, Stockholm has long been among <strong>the very safest capital cities in all of Europe<\/strong>, even for solo female travellers. You can walk around the city centre without any worries, even late at night. You just need to <strong>keep a normal eye on your personal belongings in areas with high concentrations of tourists<\/strong>, such as around T-Centralen central station or the busy pedestrian shopping street Drottninggatan, where pickpockets occasionally operate.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785064961006\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_fit_in_Stockholm_and_the_archipelago_in_one_weekend\"><\/span>Can I fit in Stockholm and the archipelago in one weekend?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It can be done, but <strong>your schedule will be quite packed and you won&#8217;t have much time to relax<\/strong>. Dedicate one full day to the centre, the streets of Gamla stan and the museums on Djurg\u00e5rden island. <strong>On the second day, take a morning boat to picturesque Vaxholm, for example<\/strong>, which is fairly close. You can return to the centre at a leisurely pace in the afternoon and finish the evening with a beautiful view over the city from the S\u00f6dermalm district.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Head to Stockholm, Sweden, the most underrated Nordic capital, where the metro turns into a gallery, water surrounds every step and the sights take your breath away.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":346175,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","rank_math_title":"Stockholm, Sweden: 25 Best Things to Do 2026","rank_math_description":"Discover Stockholm, Sweden with 25 top tips on what to see and do \u2014 from the Vasa Museum to the metro gallery, weather, budgets and food. 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