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Stockholm

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Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, stretches across 14 islands where Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea, and is often called the "Venice of the North".

by Felix Gillen

Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, stretches across 14 islands where Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea, and is often called the "Venice of the North". The city combines the medieval alleyways of Gamla Stan with modern architecture, a rich museum landscape on Djurgården, and plenty of greenery by the water. Directly in front of the city, the archipelago begins, which can be easily explored by ferry as a day trip.

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Djurgården

The island of Djurgården in Stockholm, once a royal hunting ground, is now a large green space and one of the city's most important cultural centers.

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Gamla Stan

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Norrmalm

Norrmalm is Stockholm's central business district. Around Sergels torg, created during Nedre Norrmalm's 20th-century redesign, are shopping streets, department stores, restaurants, and cultural institutions.

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Södermalm

Södermalm is known as the hub of Stockholm's alternative and creative scene. From the island's hills, you'll enjoy sweeping skyline views, plus independent boutiques, cafés, and a vibrant nightlife.

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Vasastan

Vasastan is a sought-after residential district north of the city center, built mostly between the 1880s and 1920s. Besides Neo-Renaissance apartment buildings, Art Nouveau buildings, especially in Birkastaden, and National Romantic blocks shape the scene. Parks such as Vasaparken and Observatorielunden and numerous cafés make the district a quiet counterpoint to the center.

Sights in Stockholm

Discover the most important sights and attractions

Vasa-Museum

Museum für das gut erhaltene Kriegsschiff Vasa aus dem 17. Jahrhundert, das auf der Jungfernfahrt 1628 sank.

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Stockholms stadshus

Completed in 1923, this City Hall on Kungsholmen by Lake Mälaren, built from some eight million red bricks, features a 106-meter tower. It annually hosts the Nobel Banquet.

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Stockholmer Schloss

Baroque Royal Palace in Gamla Stan, rebuilt after the 1697 fire of Tre Kronor Castle. Highlights include the State Apartments, the Treasury, Gustav III's Museum of Antiquities, and the Tre Kronor Museum.

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Skansen

Schwedisches Freilichtmuseum mit Gebäuden, Schauspielern in Kostümen und einem Zoo mit nordischen Tieren.

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Kungsträdgården

Central park in Norrmalm, originally a royal kitchen garden, with spring-blooming cherry trees, concerts and events in summer, and an ice rink in winter.

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Museum

Millesgården Museum

Millesgården is located on the island of Lidingö northeast of Stockholm city centre. Here, sculptor Carl Milles (1875 to 1955) and artist Olga Milles (1874 to 1967) lived and worked, purchasing the property in 1906. In 1936, the estate was donated as a foundation to the Swedish people and has since been a museum with sculptures by Carl Milles in the house and in the terraced gardens above the water. Our tip: On a weekday morning, the gardens are quietest.

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Essen & Trinken

Hermans

Veganes All-you-can-eat-Buffet in einem Restaurant am Wasser mit Gartenterrasse.

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Vegan-Vegetarian Restaurant Hermitage

Buffets mit internationalen, veganen und vegetarischen Gerichten in einem Café mit Selbstbedienung.

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Vasahuset

Geräumige, minimalistische Zimmer in einem modernen Hotel mit stilvollem Restaurant mit Bar.

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Round trips through this region

Stockholm Archipelago

From Stockholm, take a ferry to Vaxholm and Sandhamn in the central archipelago, then south to Utö and Nåttarö, before the route ends in Nynäshamn. The islands are largely car-free; Waxholmsbolaget ferries run most frequently in summer. Check the timetables in advance, as not all islands are directly connected.

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Gamla Stan

Gamla Stan, Stockholm's historic Old Town, is located on the island of Stadsholmen and represents the city's medieval heart. Here you'll discover narrow cobblestone streets, colorful merchant houses, and historic squares that define the urban landscape. The Royal Palace, Storkyrkan (Stockholm Cathedral), and the Nobel Museum on central Stortorget are key attractions. Particularly characteristic are the narrowest alley, Mårten Trotzigs Gränd, as well as the many small boutiques and traditional cafés. Founded in the 13th century, the district preserves its charm with buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries. To experience the special atmosphere undisturbed, a visit in the early morning hours is recommended. Also, plan time for a traditional Fika in one of the cozy cafés.

Norrmalm

Djurgården

The island of Djurgården in Stockholm, once a royal hunting ground, is now a large green space and one of the city's most important cultural centers. Highlights include the Vasa Museum, home to the almost completely preserved 17th-century warship, and the open-air museum Skansen. Also on Djurgården are the Nordic Museum, the Gröna Lund amusement park, and Prince Eugen's Waldemarsudde, the former residence of the painting prince, with its park. You can reach the island by ferry from Slussen or by tram line 7. Spring and autumn are ideal for a relaxed exploration of the parks and museums, when there are fewer visitors.