Welcome to Stockholm

Stockholm

The official visitors guide: www.stockholmtown.com On this site you will find more information about the below highlights.

The Stockholm archipelago

The Stockholm archipelago is one of the world’s most spectacular. Stretching 80 kilometres east of the city, the archipelago comprises 24 000 islands, islets and rocks. Explore islands with restaurants, youth hostels and country stores, or entirely deserted islands - no matter what, the experience will be entirely unique. A trip to the archipelago in the typical white ferry boats makes the journey an attraction in itself. By steamer, fast ferry, kayak or bike - find out about the best way to travel between and on the islands in the archipelago.


Shopping Areas

The biggest shopping areas stretch from Hötorget to Gamla Stan, via Drottninggatan, and from Hamngatan, Kungsgatan, and Biblioteksgatan down to Stureplan. Normal business hours are 10 AM to 6 PM M-F and aound 10 AM to 3 PM on Saturdays. Many stores are also open on Sundays. If you want to buy a lot and are short on time, go NK, Åhléns, PUB, Debenhams, Gallerian or Sturegallerian. They stay open 7 days a week, with longer hours during the week than on weekends.


Restaurants & Nightlife

Like all big cities, the Swedish capital offers a huge variety of food and drink. Stockholmers’ increased interest in the culinary delights over the course of one generation is dramatically evident in the current abundance of eating establishments. No matter what kind of cuisine you prefer, be it Asian or North American, Mediterranean or Swedish, you will never go hungry in Stockholm.


Culture & Attractions

The Museum City of Stockholm parades around 100 museums. From large well known museums like the National Museum and The Museum of History to smaller cultural pearls like the Hallwyl Palace, the Museum of the Post Office and Ulriksdal´s Orangery.


Adventure close at hand

Sample Stockholm’s glorious surroundings. Just an hour from the city you’ll find unspoiled nature, exciting ancient sights, walking paths and fairy-tale palaces. There’s a lot to do; walking, cycling, paddling, fishing or just enjoying the gentle lap of waves against the hull of an old steamer. Visit Stockholm’s world-famous archipelago for recreation and adventure, either on a daytrip or overnight.


The Stockholm Card

Stockholm is a vibrant place. There are adventures to be had at every corner. Experience the beauty of Stockholm from the water or the many faces of the city ashore. The Stockholm Card is your short cut to a wealth of activities; visit a museum in the morning, a palace at lunch and go sightseeing in the afternoon. The card is also your ticket to the public transport, which will carry you all over the city both above and under ground. Everything’s easy with the Stockholm Card.