Old Town

Gamla Stan, the oldest part of Stockholm, with its archaic buildings, medieval alleyways and cobbled streets.

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It includes the Royal Palace, with museums like Livrustkammaren (the Royal Armoury) and Skattkammaren (the Royal Treasury) and the Changing of the Guards in the Outer Courtyard.

History lovers can take a guided city tour, offered in many different languages. Gamla Stan is also home to Nobelmuseet (the Nobel Museum) and Riddarhuset (the House of Nobility). From Gamla Stan, it’s a beautiful walk to the picturesque street, Fjällgatan, over in the Södermalm district, with stunning views across the city, perhaps rounded off with a coffee at Fåfängan, a historical café and lookout point.