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Experiences and attractions in abundance

Stockholm is a walking city, with so much to offer for people who like to simply stroll around, taking the day as it comes, planning on the go and following their instincts.

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Facing Södermalm from Riddarfjärden

Likewise, for visitors who prefer more structured holidays, packed with cultural and historical experiences, there is a vast selection of sights, attractions and destinations scattered across the entire city centre and its surroundings.

Royal Djurgården park - Stockholm

Kungliga Djurgården (Royal Djurgården) is an island consisting mainly of parkland and forest, with enough to see to keep visitors busy for several days.
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Historic surroundings

Stockholm’s immediate vicinity also offers a great number of interesting destinations.
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10 most visited attractions:

Globen

Sports and entertainment – the Globe Arena with its famous spherical shape.
Skansen
The world’s oldest open-air museum presenting a microcosm of historical Sweden.
Kulturhuset
Centrally located House of Culture that features galleries, stages, shops, cafés and restaurants.
Eriksdalsbadet
Stockholm’s largest aquatic Centre with a 50-metre pool, adventure baths, spa and gym facilities. A large outdoor pool is open during summer.
Gröna Lund
Historic amusement park on Kungliga Djurgården.
Vasamuseet
World-famous museum featuring the warship Vasa, which sank on her maiden voyage in 1628 and has been restored to her original glory.
Moderna museet
One of Europe’s foremost museums for 20th century art.
Naturhistoriska Riksmuseet
Museum of Natural History, with Cosmonova, Sweden’s only IMAX theatre with the world’s largest film format.
Storkyrkan
Stockholm’s cathedral, located in Gamla Stan.
Tom Tits Experiment
Science centre with hands-on experiences for all ages, located in Södertälje, south of Stockholm. More than 400 experiments relating to water, air, light, motion and the human body.

Sightseeing

Jumping on a sightseeing bus or boat is an excellent way to get to know Stockholm. Bus tours, guided in several languages, are offered year round by City Sightseeing.

Another option is Open Top, which between March and October runs guided tours on double-decker buses, where you can get on and off at any stop along the route.

Stockholm Sightseeing also organises guided boat trips around the islands in the city centre. Longer guided boat trips to Lake Mälaren or to the archipelago are operated year round by Strömma Kanalbolag. Tickets can be purchased at the Stockholm Tourist Centre. It is also possible to book a private guide, via Guide
Booking, on tel. + 46 8 508 28 508.

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