Enjoy Stockholm - the capital of Scandinavia
Welcome to Stockholm! Built on 14 islands, you are never far from the water in the capital of Sweden. Stockholm offers a wide range of museums, theaters, and attractions. Whatever your interest might be: history, art, music or design, you can find it here!
Stockholm is a city on water, built on 14 islands. It is also a green city, with many parks made for relaxation and pleasure. Just a short walk from the busy inner city is the island of Djurgården, the world’s first national park in a city
The city of museums
More than 75 museums are situated in Stockholm. The Vasa Museum is the most popular, followed by the National Museum och The Swedish Museum of Natural History. This year, The Vasa Museum won the TRIP Global Award where French, German, English, Dutch, Italian, Russian and American travel organizers chose their favorite Swedish attraction. The museums in Stockholm have temporary exhibitions that last from a few months to a year or more, as well as permanent displays. Note that most museums are closed on Mondays.
The Swedish capital also offers the latest in fashion and IT. Stockholmers are often used as a test market by international companies, as they are quick to pick up on the latest trends. This is very obvious in the popular SoFo area, a part of the city where fashion, young culture and entertainment is exploding. For more shopping, visit the fashionable boutiques and busy malls around Stureplan.
Home of the Nobel prize
Situated on islands, Stockholm naturally offers great views from the water. Hop on a sightseeing boat and experience the beauty of the city from the water. Don’t miss the most-visited museum in Scandinavia, the Vasa Museum, on the green island of Djurgården. The Vasa ship sank on its maiden voyage through central Stockholm in the 17th century , it is a fantastic sight for both kids and grown-ups.
Visit Stockholm City Hall where the Nobel Prize festivites are held every year. From the top of the tower, there is a beautiful view of the city. And don’t miss Gamla Stan, one of the best-preserved medieval city centers in the world. Take a stroll on the winding streets filled with shops selling handicrafts and antiques, art galleries and cozy coffee shops. In Gamla Stan, you will also find The Royal Castle and Storkyrkan.
The island of Djurgården is not only the largest nature area in the city but also the part of the city that hosts most of the museums. Skansen is the largest open air museum in the world. Here you can visit a miniature Sweden, learn more about Swedish traditions and see Scandinavian animals. Enjoy the fresh air and take a long walk in the National City Park of Djurgården.
Art and design
If you are into art, you should visit another island, Skeppsholmen. Right before the bridge you will find The National Museum, the leading art and design museum in Sweden, and at Skeppsholmen you will find The Modern Museum, which is one of the most prominent museums worldwide of international art from the 20th and 21th century.
