STOCKHOLM PRIDE
It's one of the biggest parades, and people from all over the country come ...Read more
STOCKHOLM FASHION WEEK
Discover the world of Scandinavian fashion through its innovative young ...Read more
MELODIFESTIVALEN
A televised national music festival, a bit kitsch but fun, determining the ...Read more
PATIN À GLACE
A leisure activity shared by all locals, whether for sport or just for fun: ...Read more
FESTIVAL DE LA BIÈRE ET DU WHISKY
Read moreIn mid-September or early October, one of the world's biggest spirits fairs takes place in Nacka, a northern suburb of Stockholm. Over 1,400 exhibitors... but admission is not free! The festival, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2022, is great fun! It's an original way to get to know the local culture. You'll find breweries and distilleries from all over the world, with tastings, competitions and learning sessions.
ÅF OFFSHORE RACE
Read moreThe Royal Swedish Yacht Club, KSSS, is the largest and oldest yacht club in Sweden and one of the five oldest in the world. It has approximately 5,000 members, half of whom are juniors. It was founded in Stockholm in 1830 under the name Swedish Yacht Club. In 1878, the club received royal status and was renamed Royal Swedish Yacht Club. The company was founded in Skeppsholmen in Stockholm by some of the city's entrepreneurs who wanted to organize regattas in the Stockholm area. ÅF Offshore Race is now a classic.
STOCKHOLM DESIGN WEEK
The best month to discover the specialties of Scandinavian design, with all ...Read more
MIDNATTSLOPPET
Read moreMidnattsloppet Stockholm is an annual 10 km race on the island of Södermalm. The start is usually on Ringvägen (outside the Zinkensdamms IP track) and the finish on Hornsgatan. The course is quite difficult, especially the hill leading to the church of Sofia. If you don't want to participate in the 10 km course, you have the option to do only the 5 km. A festive race accompanies this marathon, called Maskerad, where you run in costume! Visit their website to learn more.
CHRISTMAS MARKETS
Christmas begins long before December 25, with typical Swedish customs and ...Read more
MARCHÉ DE NOËL À SKANSEN
Read moreDating back to 1903, experience a traditional and folkloric Christmas! It starts on the first day of Advent and ends around Christmas Eve. This popular market brings thousands of Stockholmers and tourists to the open-air museum site every year. You can find everything that made Christmas in the past: crafts, traditional costumes, sweets, old-fashioned bread, mulled wine, roasted almonds... In Sweden, Christmas becomes truly magical. This is a highly recommended event for children and families!
FÊTE NATIONALE
Golden crosses and Swedish flags are out in honor of the first king. Don't ...Read more
SKÄRGÅRDSBÅTENS DAG
Read moreArchipelago Boat Day! At the beginning of June, the entire fleet of steamers and other passenger ships leave Strömkajen for the island of Vaxholm, an hour and a half from the capital. A joyful party was held in the small town. The occasion to see the "steam fleet" leave Stockholm! This festivity was first celebrated in 1964 with steam ships. Since then, the event has grown to include several ships from the archipelago and thousands of passengers and spectators!
STOCKHOLM MARATHON
An internationally renowned event, welcoming runners from all over the ...Read more