Museums & Attractions in Stockholm
Your guide to the city’s best museums and attractions
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The Royal Palace of Drottningholm
On the island Lovön, a part of Ekerö Municipality, lies the Royal Palace Drottningholm. It’s a perfect day-trip for those who want to escape the asphalt and experience a grand 17th-century setting.
Best Castles and Palaces near Stockholm
In addition to Stockholm’s Royal Palace and Drottningholm Palace, there are quite a number of other castles serving the great Stockholm region, with each one offering some unique delights.
Calling all history buffs! Visit Stockholm’s Royal Palace
Stockholm’s Royal Palace is not only one of the biggest in Europe, it’s also the official residence of His Majesty The King.
Stockholm’s Best Museums for Kids
Stockholm loves children as much as we love adults and there are endless things to do that will please the whole family. Why not visit one of the city’s great museums for kids?
Stockholm’s best museums
Stockholm is one of the world’s most museum-packed cities, so you’ll have plenty of excellent choices. Here’s the guide to Stockholm’s best museums.
Museums in Stockholm with free entry
There are so many things you can do when you’re in Stockholm. Why not visit the many museums with free entry that are spread across the city.
Visit the home of Astrid Lindgren on Dalagatan in Stockholm
In her flat on Dalagatan 46 in Stockholm, the Swedish author Astrid Lindgren wrote many of her legendary books. Nowadays, her home has opened up for the public as a museum.
The best museums in Stockholm if you like nature
Isn’t our nature exciting? If you have an interest in animals, plants, and other things in nature Stockholm has many museum well worth a visit.
Your guide to Stockholm’s most beautiful buildings
See & DoMuch of its beauty, Stockholm can thank its beautiful buildings for. And if you are interested in buildings and architecture, the capital of Sweden has a lot to offer. A walk in the city is in many places like a journey through time back to the last...
Visit Djurgården to find some of Stockholm’s best children activities
Djurgården is adored by both Stockholmers and visitors for a good reason: it’s a peaceful place, located just a short stroll from Stockholm city. And for children, Djurgården is filled with fun and delight.
The best art museums and galleries in Stockholm
Do you like art and beautiful things? Then you’ve come to the right place. Stockholm has a lot to offer the art fan, and the city is full of museums and art galleries.
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Your guide to museums and attractions in Stockholm
Stretched over fourteen islands, you’re not likely to run out things to do or see in Stockholm anytime soon. Attractions are plentiful, from old town cobblestones to restored churches and modern art museums – and most castles and parks are free and open to the public. Your first stop is Old Town (Gamla Stan), home to colorful Baroque architecture, niche bookshops, gift stores, and specialty chocolateries. The gorgeous Djurgården is a large, forested area, home to a plethora of family fun: the Gröna Lund Amusement Park, the historic Vasa Museum, Skansen open-air museum and zoo, to name a few.
Stockholm and its surroundings are easily explored, with an accessible subway system, light rail, and commuter train, plus ample space to cycle along the roads. If you have time, drop by the Drottningholm Palace, the 16th-century private residence of the Swedish royal family on the island Lovön. To the north, in the Haga Park, lies Haga Palace, built in the early 19th century and nowadays home of the Swedish crown princess couple.
The city is home to several beautiful churches, from the magnificent Riddarholmen Church to Storkyrkan, where the royal family’s weddings are held, to the German Church with its lavish baroque interior. Take a short trip south of the city center to Skogskyrkogården Cemetery, a peaceful graveyard over extensive grounds, also dubbed a UNESCO World Heritage site.