Discover with us the most amazing things to do in Stockholm & Top Stockholm Attractions.
The capital of Sweden, founded in the 13th century, is not only the largest city in the country but, with one million people, also the largest in Scandinavia. Stockholm stretches across fourteen islands where huge Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea.
One island is also a significant part of the old town – Gamla Stan. In the center, you can find a large square surrounded by medieval alleyways, cobbled streets, and archaic architecture. North German architecture has strongly influenced the Old Town's construction.
Visit here the historical Stockholm Stock Exchange Building constructed between 1773 and 1778. Now home to the Nobel Prize Museum and the Nobel Library, where you can explore the history of the Nobel Prize.
Do not miss Stockholm Cathedral in the area. It is the oldest church in the city, and its origins date back to the 13th century. From the beginning, the building has been associated with the Swedish royal family and served as a coronation church for centuries. The tower was built in the early 15th century and was initially intended mainly as a defensive tower.
Inside you will find several outstanding works of art, such as this late medieval sculpture of Saint George and the Dragon from the 15th century. Or the majestic altarpiece made of ebony and silver. This Baroque masterpiece was completed in Hamburg and donated to the Cathedral in 1652.
Close to the Cathedral, you can visit the Royal Palace. The original 13th-century fortress is now the official residence of the Swedish monarch and the main royal palace. The Royal Guard has been guarding the palace and the royal family since 1523. It is the King of Sweden's cavalry and infantry guards of honor of the Swedish Armed Forces.
The palace's interior comprises 1,430 rooms, of which 660 have windows. Some of them are open to the public, including the 18th-century Royal Chapel, where organ and classical concerts are held in the summer. Or this Hall of State with the stunning Silver Throne, which served as a parliamentary hall until 1866.
On the eastern tip of Kungsholmen island, the gorgeous City Hall opened in 1923. It is one of Stockholm's major tourist attractions. The building is dominated by a 106-meter-high tower topped with three Crowns, Sweden's national symbol. It is accessible by elevator or by 365-step staircase.
One of the famous halls, the Blue Hall, is historically named after the first draft of the town hall. In fact, the interior is without blue decorations. Nevertheless, it is still a fantastic piece of architecture, and in this space banquets are held after the annual Nobel Prize award ceremony.
Above the Blue Hall lies the Golden Hall, named after the splendid mosaics, made of more than 18 million decorative tiles. These mosaics make use of motifs from Swedish history.
Another impressive hall is Prince's Gallery. It is named after Prince Eugen, the fourth heir to the throne and one of Sweden's most prominent landscape painters. In this room, he created colorful frescos called "Stockholm's Shores."
During the Town Hall tour, you can even visit the Council Chamber. It is here that the 101 members of the Stockholm City Council meet. These regular meetings are open to visitors, the same as for journalists, with unique sit places on the two sides of the gallery. The painted opening in the beamed ceiling is designed to resemble a Viking longhouse.
Suppose you would like to know how life was in various parts of Sweden before industrialization, for sure visit the oldest open-air museum in the country. Skansen, near the city center, was opened in 1891, and there you can find more than 150 historic buildings. Many exhibits over the 30-hectare site include a complete replica of an average 19th-century town in which craftsmen in traditional dress demonstrate their skills in period surroundings.
In the same historical building complex, discover an amazing open-air zoo with Nordic wilds such as wolves, moose, lynxes, wolverines, seals, otters, and more.
Only 500 meters from the open-air museum, there is another must-visit place. Vasa Museum, opened in 1990, is the most visited non-art museum in Scandinavia. This unique maritime museum displays the only almost fully intact 17th-century ship that has ever been salvaged, the 64-gun warship Vasa that sank on her maiden voyage in 1628. Around the boat are numerous exhibits and models portraying the ship's construction, sinking, location, and recovery. Some displays expand on the history of Sweden in the 17th century, providing background information for why the ship was built.
Do you like amusement parks? Then visit Gröna Lund, which translates to Green Grove.


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