The Swedish capital is located on the edge of the peaceful Baltic Sea. But what gives Stockholm this inimitable charm is undoubtedly the multiple islands that make up this agglomeration. And all around Stockholm many lakes, green spaces, and forests end up completing this idyllic picture. To make the most of this city, here is a list of ten things to do in Stockholm.

1. Visit the Old Town, one of the must-do things to do in Stockholm

The bowels of the Swedish capital

To do, get lost in the alleys of the old city of Stockholm

To visit Gamla Stan, you have to go to the tiny island of Stadsholmen to admire one of the most beautiful areas of the city. Dating from the 13th century, the alleys of Gamla Stan form a maze of alleys. The historic center is sometimes called “the city of bridges.” Moreover, since Gamla Stan, you can enjoy excellent prospects.

Stockholm’s historic center is home to the Royal Palace and Storkyrkan Cathedral. Many souvenir shops and restaurants line the narrow streets of Gamla Stan. In the tourist hubbub of the city center, do not hesitate to rush into the small covered passages to discover small courtyards.

This part of the city is mostly pedestrian, and it is nevertheless possible to find some parking spaces in front of the royal palace.

In the ultra center of Stockholm, one of the things to do is to visit:

The small alleys of Gamla Stan

And the Royal Palace – Kungliga Slottet

Or Visit the official residence of the Swedish monarchs

The Royal Palace of Stockholm

If you want to visit a building in Stockholm, the ideal is to start with the Royal Palace. The building dates from the late seventeenth century; it was built in a Baroque style. There are 1430 rooms in the palace, but only 660 have windows.

The highlight of the visit is in the basement. The discovery of the treasure room and the jewels of the crown is always a somewhat surprising moment.

Note that the royal palace is still the official residence of the royal family. But the building belongs to the Swedish state. As this building still has a formal role, about two hundred employees are working in the Stockholm Palace.

2. Walk on the docks of Katarina-Sofia

The view from the docks of Katarina-Sofia Island is magical and unmistakable. A colossal panorama, many boats, and some floating bars.

The Söder Mälarstand docks are great for a quiet drink or walk along this vast stretch of sea. Still on the docks, at number 22 in Stadsgardshammen, is the Museum of Photography. A museum better known as Fotografiska was established in a former red-brick customs office.

After the discovery of this museum, you can go to the development of the Södermalm district. A place in Stockholm that was recently renamed Sofo in reference to Soho, a world-famous New York neighborhood. The formerly famous Sofo district is now the place of residence of artists and creators. An ultra-trendy area where there is a concentration of very well-designed bars, but also many designer boutiques.

This city is often compared to Venice. Indeed Stockholm is a city of water built on islands of the Baltic

3. Discover the German Church of Stockholm, one of the things to do in Stockholm

The unmissable steeple of the German Church of Stockholm

Initially, this place was the hotel of German corporations, a kind of hotel for detached workers. But in the sixteenth century, the Stockholm City Council decided to entrust the building to the Finnish community. This is how the building became a church. This religious building will be recovered by the German community a few years later.

If we speak to you about the German Church, it is merely because it is one of the most emblematic buildings in the city. The colossal bell tower is one of the icons of the city, easily recognizable thanks to its green bell tower.

If you are looking for a Church in the city, it will be noted that the name of this Church in Swedish is Tyska Kyrkan. This Church built in the 15th century mixes Baroque and Neo-Gothic styles.

Address of the German Church: Svartmangatan, Stockholm. The Church is open all year on weekends from noon to 4 pm.

4. Taste Swedish gastronomy

The stalls offer traditional dishes of smoked salmon, reindeer roast, or marinated herrings but also cheeses and jams of all kinds. The whole is located in a magnificent art deco hall. There you can even find some restaurants. This market is open every day except Sunday. The halls of Östermalm are known for being one of the chicest places in the capital. As you can see, this indoor market is the meeting point for gourmands in the Swedish capital — a delightful atmosphere and a free show that remains overpriced.

4 bis. The modernity of Norrmalm, Stockholm on the front side

North of the very conservative district of Gamla Stan is Norrmalm. This area is considered to be the modern city center of Stockholm. Moreover, if you think of Norrmalm as the new city center of Stockholm, it is also because this place is simply at the crossroad between the various subways. From the city. The central railway station is also located in Norrmalm. Welcome to the T-Centralen station, the rallying point of all the inhabitants. If you stop at T-Centralen, do not forget to check out Drottinggatan. This avenue is one of the most important arteries in the city.

5. The island of Skeppsholmen

The other name of this island might be Museum Island. Everything usually starts with the Museum of Modern Art. A museum where there are paintings by masters of Picasso, and Matisse, but also works by Marcel Duchamps or Léger. A few cables from the Museum of Modern Art in the Far East Museum. An ideal place, better known as Östasiatiska Museet. You can discover works of art from China, India, or Japan. Do not miss this unusual accommodation. On the docks, there is a big sailing boat with three white masts. It is a youth hostel. This old rig has been repackaged and offers a few rooms at relatively reasonable rates for Stockholm.

6. Visit the Stockholm area

Are you in transit for a few days in the Swedish capital? This is a unique opportunity to enjoy a getaway to explore Swedish nature. Because around Stockholm, nature is absolutely beautiful.

7. Walk around the world’s most unusual subway

Strangely enough, Stockholm’s metro is one of the most unique in the world. It looks like a mix of Antonio Gaudi’s works with the pictorial forms of Miro. To see the most beautiful metro stations in Stockholm, I recommend you, first of all, to go to the colorful Solna station (on the blue line). Then you can go to Kungsträdgaren (always on the blue line) it is this station that can make think about some aspects of the work of Gaudi in Barcelona’s Gruel Park. But there are also some archaeological traces of the old palace of Malakös in this station. The stations of Stadion (red line), Radhuset (blue line), or T-central (blue line) are also exciting to discover. Are Stockholm’s stations original? In the space of fifty years or so, in the second half of the twentieth century, more than 90 metro stations were designed and decorated by contemporary artists. The result is sometimes confusing but often very successful. With only one subway ticket, you can walk around the world’s most extensive art gallery.

8. Drottningholm, one of the most beautiful castles in Europe

With its symmetrical French gardens, this little Versailles is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The palace of Drottningholm is similar to the royal residences of the Baltic. It could be compared, for example, to Petergoff in Russia.

9. The Vasa Museum

The city of Stockholm is full of museums, but there is one particularly special. Lovers of sailing and old rigging can admire in this museum a splendid ship of the seventeenth century. This ship sank on August 10, 1628, in the port of Stockholm when he had just been baptized. But in 1961, after 333 years underwater, this schooner was out of the water. It is the oldest sailing ship in the world. It is completely original. 

The Alternative to the Vasa museum 

If this dive through the maritime history of Sweden does not enchant you more than that, you can always visit the ABBA museum. This group, which has sold nearly 400 million albums, has its museum. The official opening of the ABBA Museum dates May 7, 2013. It traces the history of a world-famous group. We can see the group’s costumes, gold and platinum records, and some musical instruments.

10. Discover Stockholm’s parks

The MillesgardenOne of Stockholm’s most famous parks is the “Milles Garden”, a garden with sculptures by Carl Milles. This artist of the first half of the twentieth century is therefore celebrated on the island of Lidingö. Note that in addition to the statues of Carl Milles, there are some sculptures from his collection. These are works that date back to the Middle Ages and the Renaissance and are truly remarkable. It takes about two hours to discover the two hundred statues exhibited on four different levels. It is also an opportunity to enjoy a panoramic view of the entire city of Stockholm. 

Address Millesgarden, Herserudsvägen 32, Lidingö, Stockholm.