This section is all about bringing you Stockholm’s ‘must-see’ areas & attractions. While Sweden has a reputation of being an expensive country, there is plenty to see & do that won’t cost you the earth (and you can even find many things for free). Most of all, this is about getting value for money and so here we bring you our top selections to ensure you get the most out of your time in Stockholm.
***2017 UPDATE: Be sure to keep reading for our 2017 update, which includes an online map of all the utegyms in Stockholm***
Keeping fit is something that is important to many Swedes, and you will often find them running through the rain, sun and yes, even more so in the …
As another winter departs, the cityscape of Stockholm is transformed from cloudy (and sometimes snow-covered) and instead, we awaken to many crisp, clear and heart-warmingly sunny days (OK…so today is a bad example of that!), rousing inside us that longing to be outdoors and helping us to understand the love …
And the best part…it’s totally free!
Whether you’re looking to explore the city in the summer or winter, by day or night, we have the perfect places to view Stockholm City’s impressive skyline. (And photographers – we have your complete guide to Stockholm here!)
Katarinahissen – SlussenHead over to …
In Sweden, and particularly in touristy areas such as Gamla Stan, it is often cheaper to order a standard Swedish filter coffee (often called Brygg kaffe) than a latté or anything you might normally order in your generic coffee chain. (Fika is a …
What could be better than soaking up the historical sites of Gamla Stan in Stockholm: we’re talking cobbled streets, original buildings from the 17th & 18th centuries, a royal palace, hidden alleyways…I could go on…you get the idea.
Dating back to the 13th century, Gamla Stan was the original Stockholm. …
If only for the architecture, Stockholm library on the corner of Odengatan & Sveavägen, is well worth a visit. And fear not, they have an entire English books section (as well as other Scandinavian languages), so you do not have to feel completely lost if Swedish is not your forte.…
If museums are your thing & you won’t feel satisfied until you have visited Stockholm’s vast array of museums & galleries, then this is the option for you …
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