Travel guide · Sweden
Stockholm: what to see and when to go
Stockholm is built on 14 islands where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic, with a medieval old town, royal palaces and water everywhere you look. It is green, stylish and the gateway to an archipelago of some 30,000 islands.
What to see and do in Stockholm
Gamla Stan
The medieval old town of narrow lanes, the Royal Palace and the Nobel Prize Museum.
Vasa Museum
A 17th-century warship that sank on its maiden voyage and was raised almost intact.
Djurgården
A park island with the Skansen open-air museum, the ABBA Museum and the Nordic Museum.
Södermalm
Vintage shops, cafés and the Monteliusvägen viewpoint over the old town.
The archipelago
Take a ferry to Vaxholm or Sandhamn for a day among the islands.
Best time to go
The most pleasant months: May – Jun.
Getting there
| From | Flight time | Return flight |
|---|---|---|
| London | 2 hr, 30 min | ≈ €150 · See flights |
| New York | 8 hr, 45 min | ≈ €500 · See flights |
| Los Angeles | 12 hr | ≈ €580 · See flights |
| Dubai | 6 hr, 45 min | ≈ €400 · See flights |
| Singapore | 13 hr | ≈ €600 · See flights |
| Sydney | 20 hr, 30 min | ≈ €780 · See flights |
3 nights from London: ≈ €490 per person, flight and stay included.
Per person. Estimates from distance and local prices; real fares depend on your dates.
Essentials
- Country
- Sweden
- Currency
- Swedish Krona
- Good for
- city · culture · food · calm
- How long to stay
- 2–4 days
- Where to stay
- Norrmalm or Gamla Stan for the sights; Södermalm for cafés, bars and the best views.Find a place to stay in Stockholm
Plan your trip
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Frequently asked questions
What's the weather like in Stockholm and when should you go?
The most pleasant months: May – Jun. Average highs range from 1° in January to 22° in July.
How many days do you need in Stockholm?
2 to 4 days is enough to see the essentials without rushing.
What does a few days in Stockholm cost?
Accommodation runs at around €110 per person per night. 3 nights from London: ≈ €490 per person, flight and stay included. The flight from London takes about 2 hr, 30 min.
Where should you stay in Stockholm?
Norrmalm or Gamla Stan for the sights; Södermalm for cafés, bars and the best views.
