Share this page:

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.

A walk along Djurgårdskanalen in Stockholm

A walk along Djurgårdskanalen in Stockholm

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.

Rosendals trädgård, garden and café at Djurgården

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.

Drottningholm Castle, where the Royal Family lives

Historic surroundings

Stockholm’s immediate vicinity also offers a great number of interesting destinations. These include three sites on UNESCO’s World Heritage List: the beautiful Skogskyrkogården (the Woodland Cemetery), Drottningholm Palace, and the remains of the Viking settlement, Birka on Björkö island in Lake Mälaren.

One of many narrow allies in Gamla Stan (Old Town)

Old Town

The oldest part of Stockholm is Gamla Stan (the Old Town) and the tiny adjacent island, of Riddarholmen. It is a place filled with stunning views, picturesque streets and historical sites.

Skeppsholmen in Stockholm

Skeppsholmen island

Skeppsholmen is another centrally located island that is rich in art and culture.

Marabouparken - Sweden’s most beautiful park 2008

Schwedens schönster Park

Der Maraboupark in Sundbyberg, einer Gemeinde unweit der schwedischen Hauptstadt Stockholm, darf sich schönster Park Schwedens 2008 nennen

Book online via VisitSweden's partners

Book accommodation
Stockholm

Advertising:

A part of the official gateway to Sweden