Central Stockholm Travel Guide
Visit Central Stockholm
Popular places to visit
Skansen
Leave modern Stockholm behind while observing old Nordic traditions brought to life at one of the oldest outdoor museums in the world.
Gröna Lund
See a concert and enjoy exciting rides, including roller coasters and Ferris wheels, at Sweden’s oldest theme park, located on an island.
Vasa Museum
Stockholm’s harbour was the resting site for a Swedish warship that capsized just after launch. Now history and artefacts reveal its story in great detail.
ABBA The Museum
Admire costumes and step inside replicas of recording studios to sing alongside holograms of the Dancing Queen icons. If the phone rings, pick it up.
Odenplan Square
You can learn about the history of Stockholm with a trip to Odenplan Square. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Stockholm City Hall
Join a guided tour of the resplendent halls of this fortress-like municipal building, which is the host venue for the annual Nobel Prize banquet.
Activities
Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide
Stockholm: 2-Hour Djurgården Sightseeing Tour
Stockholm: Avicii Experience Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Stockholm
Gamla Stan
If you're spending time in Gamla Stan, you might enjoy attractions like Nobel Prize Museum and Stockholm Cathedral. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Gamla stan T-Bana to see more of the city.
Norrmalm
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Drottninggatan to Hotorget Square – discover Norrmalm, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Skeppsholmen
Skeppsholmen is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Museum of Modern Art and Svensk Form while you're in town.
Östermalm
Travellers choose Östermalm for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Karlaplan T-Bana or Styrmansgatan Tram Stop and check out top sights like Swedish History Museum.
Söder Mälarstrand
Söder Mälarstrand is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Långholmen and Skinnarvik Park.
Maria
While you're in Maria, take in top sights like Maria Square or Medborgarplatsen, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mariatorget T-Bana or Zinkensdamm T-Bana.
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