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Stockholm walking tour & city guide

A capital built on fourteen islands.

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Stockholm is spread over fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea. Its medieval old town, waterfront palaces and green parks make it one of the most beautiful capitals in Europe.

Gamla Stan

Gamla Stan, the old town, has narrow cobbled lanes, colorful houses around the Stortorget square and the Royal Palace, where the changing of the guard takes place daily. Mårten Trotzigs gränd is the narrowest alley in the city.

Museums and islands

On the island of Djurgården, the Vasa Museum displays a 17th-century warship that sank on its maiden voyage and was raised almost intact. Skansen is an open-air museum, and the ABBA Museum is nearby. Boats explore the archipelago of thousands of islands.

Top sights in Stockholm

  1. 1

    Gamla Stan

    The medieval old town.

  2. 2

    Vasa Museum

    A raised 17th-century warship.

  3. 3

    Royal Palace

    The official royal residence.

  4. 4

    Skansen

    An open-air museum.

  5. 5

    City Hall

    Home of the Nobel Prize banquet.

Food markets & where to eat in Stockholm

  1. Östermalm Market Hall

    A historic food hall.

  2. Södermalm

    A trendy district of cafés.

  3. Gamla Stan cafés

    Cozy places for fika.

Food to try in Stockholm

  1. Swedish meatballs

    With lingonberries and mashed potatoes.

  2. Kanelbulle

    A cinnamon bun, perfect for fika.

  3. Pickled herring

    A Swedish classic.

Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.

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