Tourist Attractions & Monuments Stockholm

It is a temple of cultures and traditions, of peoples and their rites of the 19th and 20th centuries. You will discover the ways of life through instruments, weapons, clothes, means of transport and other usual and ritual objects. You will see Indonesian masks, Chinese carnival costumes, an Inuit child's kayak, arrows and headdresses from Indian tribes, Beninese engravings... The sound and visual atmosphere allows you to immerse yourself in the different contexts.

A very beautiful museum, located in the bowels of Helgeandsholmen, under the old bridge (Norrbro), which will fascinate adults and children alike because it takes a playful look at history, from the ^13th century - when the city was founded on Stadsholmen - to the beginning of the ^16th century and Gustav Vasa's accession to the throne in 1523. A must for urban history buffs but also for those who want to discover the secrets of the Swedish capital's past.

This company offers several tours (commentaries are mostly in Swedish and English, ask before you buy the tickets). The historical tour takes you around the large island of Kungsholmen, passing by Långholmen and Reimersholme. The tour "Under Stockholm's Bridges" takes you around the islands of Södermalm, Djugården, Essingen and the Old Town, passing under several bridges that connect different parts of the capital. You can also take a tour along the royal canals or in the archipelago.

Riddarholmskyrkan (Knights' Church) is the only medieval church still visible in Stockholm. It houses the tombs of the kings of Sweden. It is here that Gustav II Adolf, Charles XII, Charles XIV John, Gustav V and their wives are buried. The coats of arms of the knights of the Royal Order of the Seraphim are also displayed here, and cover part of the walls of the building. The church, originally a Franciscan monastery, was built in 1280. Its bell tower overlooks the island of Riddarholmen.

Visit Stockholm is the official tourist office of the city. Although you can't visit them directly, you can contact them by email, phone, Facebook or Instagram. You can contact them for information but also for good plans. The staff is very helpful and pleasant and responds quickly to all requests for information. They speak several languages, including French, so they will be able to inform you easily.

Following in the footsteps of one of four guides draped in black and wearing top hats, this nighttime walk (departure 7pm for English tours) takes you on a tour of the old city through its murders, mysteries, executions, diseases and ghosts... As you explore the dark streets and alleys that make up the old town, you'll get to see, touch and feel history! A one and a half hour tour, for the moment only in Swedish and English... For the exact schedule, please check the website.

Located inside Skansen, this wildlife park, which allows visitors to dive into the wild, has grown steadily since its inception in 1978 and now offers more than 200 species of animals such as monkeys, scorpions, parrots and frogs. The aquarium itself allows you to become familiar with all kinds of tropical species. It also has a breeding center for endangered monkeys.

Villa Waldemarsudde was originally the home of Prince Eugène (1865-1947), son of King Oscar II. Having moved to Paris in the 1880s to study art, the Prince was one of the leading landscape painters of his time, as well as a leading art collector, focusing on Swedish, Nordic and French art. Over the years and during his many travels, he began to acquire dozens of contemporary works, which are now on display in the museum for our enjoyment. The visit is in two parts.

The gallery. A large part of Eugène's personal collection. Here we find a jumble of the Prince's landscape creations, as well as numerous canvases by Swedish artists, the most famous of whom are Anders Zorn(La Frileuse, Sur le port d'Alger) and Carl Larsson(Karin et Biito).

The manor house. Built between 1903 and 1905, it is now almost entirely open to visitors. The rooms are still furnished as they were in Eugène's day, and decorated with works by artists such as André Lothe and Anders Zorn. Enjoy the superb view from the flower room! The other two floors are devoted to temporary exhibitions, featuring both ancient and contemporary artists. What's more, the flower-filled sculpture park that frames the museum offers a magnificent view of the channel that links Stockholm to the sea. An attraction not to be missed.

Located since 1999 near Gustav Adolf Square, next to the Opera House and opposite the Royal Palace, the Dance Museum is easily accessible via the Kungsträdgården or T-Centralen subway stations. It is a unique museum that exhibits collections of costumes and sketches of the Swedish Ballet, but also Chinese, African, Thai, Russian outfits and masks... Temporary exhibitions deal with various themes related to dance.

The prospect of a visit to the Army Museum may seem a little daunting. Yet this museum, near Östermalmstorg, is not just located in a former arsenal built in the ^17th century. It is designed to captivate visitors, taking them on a journey through the ages, from 800 AD to the present day. From the Vikings to the Swedish army's peacekeeping missions, from the Thirty Years' War to the Cold War, the museum offers an exhaustive and captivating exploration of military history. For greater visibility, each zone corresponds to a century, providing a clear and accessible chronology. Far from being a mere display of weapons and uniforms, the large permanent exhibition showcases the actors of warfare over the centuries, thanks to some very fine reconstructions (the mannequins are sometimes frighteningly realistic!) and a highly polished sound system, immersing visitors in the atmosphere of the different eras. Medieval warriors, lords, nobles, dragon soldiers, cavalrymen of the Northern War, executioners, artillerymen... all come to life in the museum. In a separate room, the trophies and flags of the armies defeated by Sweden are on display. Among them, an imposing Danish flag measuring no less than seventeen meters by seven! On the first level, you'll find the temporary exhibitions. An audioguide is available in English, enabling you to listen to the history of the museum's various objects.

The Östasiatiska Museet is the museum of Far Eastern antiquities. The museum specializes in Far Eastern cultures, and has about 100,000 objects from Asian cultures. The history of the museum dates back to the early 20th century, when prehistoric Chinese pottery was discovered. Spread over several rooms, the permanent collection contains weapons, tableware, sculptures, and furniture, tracing the cultural and religious evolution of the cultures in question. You can also see temporary exhibitions.

Waxholms Bolaget is a public water transport to the islands of the Baltic archipelago of Stockholm. Whether you are a visitor or a local, you can experience the beautiful scenery of the Stockholm archipelago. The services are part of the public transport system and run all year round, giving residents, businesses and visitors the opportunity to travel between the islands. No need to make a reservation: just turn up at the harbour and board the boat. The timetable changes according to the season.

Given the worldwide success of the thriller and its film adaptation, the City Museum has decided to follow suit and offers a tour that takes the visitor to the various key sites in the novel. It is also possible to obtain the map where these places are indicated and to carry out the walk at one's own pace, mainly in the Södermalm district where the heroes of the novel live, but also on Kungsholmen (central police station, agent Monica Figuerola's apartment...), and in Norrmalm (lawyer Nils Bjurman's office and apartment).

This boat tour company dates back to 1809, on comfortable, vintage boats. Their top 5: a dinner on the water, a Christmas cruise, fresh shrimp cruises, brunch cruises, or the famous Royal Canal Tour with fika on board! The Christmas cruises are available in winter, and offer sailing around the Stockholm archipelago with an all-you-can-eat buffet. This tour is a classic because you can see the whole city lit up for the festivities! It is magical.

The façade, in the shape of a Greek cross, evokes ancient temples. Inaugurated in 1906, this church has a quiet and spacious interior. The dome, decorated with a fresco depicting the transfiguration of Christ, provides a vast shaft of light. The four evangelists are represented at the intersection of the transepts. The altar was originally created to adorn the cathedral in Uppsala, but was finally installed here after a long stay at the Nordic Museum in Skansen.

At the bottom of the cellars of the Royal Castle, behind doors of remarkable thickness and under the watchful eye of the guards, sleep the treasures of the royal family since the times of Gustave Vasa. The museum is small and often filled. But take a look at the sword of Gustave Vasa and the royal crown of Sweden executed in Stockholm for the coronation of Erik XIV, in 1561.

On the island of Djurgården, roller coasters light up the Baltic. To dedicate an entire island to fun, only Stockholm could do it! At nightfall, passers-by crowd the opposite shore to contemplate the multicolored lights of the park and listen to the cries (of fear or joy) of those who have ventured on the Eclipse or the Insane. Attractions include carousels, raffles, shooting ranges, a haunted house, roller coasters and more to keep young and old alike entertained.

Story Tours offers unique guided tours of the city, taking you on a journey through the history of Stockholm and Sweden in general. All the stories, facts and anecdotes told are related to the charming streets, historical buildings like the Old Town Market Square, the German Church, the narrow streets of Stockholm, the house that was once the home of two members of ABBA, the Royal Palace and the Cathedral. You can even enjoy a tour in French with Lydie. Follow the guide!

Millesgården houses the major works of the renowned Swedish sculptor Carl Milles, who was also a discerning art connoisseur. His personal collections of Greek and Roman antiquities, the Middle Ages and the Renaissance are worthy of the greatest interest. Temporary exhibitions are held throughout the year in this charming residence, whose terraces offer a vast view of Stockholm. A delightful café invites visitors to linger in front of a verdant garden where sculptures are reflected in the waters of the fountains.

Founded in 1792, the Nationalmuseum (then called Konglig Museum - Royal Museum) is one of the oldest museums in Europe dedicated to the fine arts. In 1866, it opened its doors to the public in its current form, housed in a building designed by the German architect Friedrich August Stüler.

Five years of work. Although the museum has undergone many changes over the course of its history, it is from 2013 onwards that the most important rehabilitation work will take place, lasting five years. When the museum reopens in 2018, visitors will discover a beautifully renovated space that is resolutely turned towards the future, with the aim of better preserving the works of the past. The collections have also been considerably enriched, and there are now no less than 700,000 works and objects, ranging from painting to design, drawing and engraving, that you can admire through a chronological display that will take you on a journey from the ^16th to the ^20th century. One of the major additions to the museum's collection is the Treasure Room, a room featuring part of the world's largest collection of miniature portraits (600 works visible out of the 5,700 in the collection). Design lovers will not want to miss a stop in the café and restaurant. Furniture, lighting, tableware... everything here has been created to order by the finest Swedish designers and craftsmen: a shining example of the country's know-how in this field!

This completely human amusement park offers everything that a park of attractions worthy of this name can offer! There are carrousels, raffles, shooting fields, restaurants, haunted house, a "funny" house, a "vampire train", a "lover" train, a papa train, pop-corn, clowns, big wheels, Russian mountains and lots of other things that can attract both children and others. The whole is a combination of pastel colours, light tubes and colorful light bulbs that create an atmosphere dedicated to children! It is even possible to find a small quiet corner close to the water for those who will have enough to queue, alas, before each attraction.

Here, just a stone's throw from Gustav Adolf Square, you can see the remains of several ancient Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures, with collections of objects dating back to 5,000 B.C. Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, the Roman and Greek empires, the Maghreb... The museum takes you into a fascinating past. The most striking points of the visit are undoubtedly the two Egyptian rooms with their magnificent sarcophagi and their human and animal mummies.

Located on the island of Skeppsholmen, ArkDes takes you on a journey of discovery of Swedish architecture and design through the ages. This place hosts a great permanent collection of many models, projections and plans of buildings of all kinds, built in Sweden or abroad by Swedish architects. The visit is not very long but is of real interest for the lovers of Scandinavian architecture, design and urbanism.

The largest private museum in Stockholm and also one of the most important contemporary art galleries in Sweden. It is owned by the powerful media empire of the Bonnier family, and was created on the initiative of Charlotte Bonnier in memory of her late daughter who studied art. The private collection of the family, for whom art has become a character trait, is on display. You will also find exhibitions of contemporary artists from all over the world.

Built on the site of the former convent of St. Clare founded in 1280, the present church dates from the ^18th and ^19th centuries. This beautiful red brick building, located in the heart of the modern center, is adorned with the most impressive (and probably the highest) bell tower in the city. Freshly renovated, it shoots a copper spire into the sky and houses the largest carillon in Stockholm. The southern façade is covered with ivy, giving the garden a poetic touch.

A church built between 1768 and 1774, renovated several times until 1997. It is worth a short stop for its neoclassical interior and its rococo ornaments, the fresco on its dome and the Descartes Monument, a sculpture by the artist Johan Tobias Sergel dedicated to the French philosopher who died in Stockholm after his stay at the Swedish Court during the reign of Queen Christine. In the cemetery surrounding the building lies the assassinated Prime Minister Olof Palme.

On the ground floor of the House of Culture (at the level of the large Sergels Torg fountain), a huge model of the city can be seen, on a scale of 1:10, which allows the visitor to see the amazing topography of the city and to better find his way around the city. The visitor can move around this very realistic, colourful and freely accessible reproduction. Illuminated displays point out the key places in Stockholm.

Drottningatan 85 was the last home of Sweden's most famous author. He moved there in 1908. He also rented a room on the seventh floor of the same building where he installed his library, which contained about 6,800 volumes. It was in the Blue Tower, so called because of the color of the staircase, that he wrote his last play The Great Road in 1909. 1910 and 1911 were the years of the "Strindberg quarrel", a quarrel over some 500 political articles in which he sided with the working class. And it was here that he received, on his 60th birthday, his first massive tribute from the working classes. Later, when it became clear that he would not receive the Nobel Prize, a collection was organized, which raised 45,000 SEK, and constituted a kind of anti-Nobel Prize of the people. This money was given to him on his ^63rd birthday, and on the evening of January 22, 1912, the workers of Stockholm formed a torchlight march from Odenplan to Tegnérslunden, with 20,000 people in attendance. Strindberg appeared on his balcony, lifted his top hat and gave thanks. He died a few months later, on May 14, and 60,000 people accompanied him to his final resting place. Strindberg's apartment has been reconstructed from eyewitness accounts and photographs of the time. For the sake of preservation, a visit to the apartment requires that you put on slippers to protect the original parquet floor.

In the old town, just before the bridge that leads to Riddarholmen. Riddarhuset, or the Palace of the Nobility, was built between 1641 and 1674, in a German baroque style, by the French architect Simon de La Vallée, and later by the German Justus Vingboons. The building, apricot-colored, with white columns and ornate windows, still belongs to the Swedish nobility. It is guarded by the imposing statue of King Gustav Vasa, more than 5 m high!

A huge park that is located southwest of the island of Södermalm. Very lively on sunny days and dominated by large rocks. From the top the view is very beautiful. The Tanto park offers some curiosities like this red wooden house built around a big tree, or the dozens of cottages and their lovely gardens that have been blooming along the slopes of the hill since 1915. A small beach allows you to take a dip... It is the meeting place of Stockholmers who meet in groups to have a good time.

Charlotta Holmgren, nicknamed Lotta, is a certified guide with many years' experience in the Swedish cultural and art world. Today, she offers a variety of Stockholm city tours, all of which focus on feminist issues. Five themes are proposed, from suffragettes to women in art, to great women scholars and heritage. Tours, in English, must be booked in advance with her. A personalized tour, based on the (feminist) themes of your choice, is also available!

Stockholm's subway stations have all been decorated by artists, in an effort to make underground transportation a theater of expression. It is, as the local term goes, "the world's longest art gallery". Konstvandring's certified guides, who are specialists in urban art, make it possible to understand the messages that the decorators wanted to convey and to better grasp their works. For a free visit, there is the app Stockholm Walk Art.

Several of the royal properties are open to the public, including the stables. You will find horses, carriages, the history of the stables, and a café for a fika break in summer. The museum can be visited on a guided tour which lasts between 45 minutes and one hour. The first royal stables were built in 1535 by Gustav Vasa, serving the king's needs for daily and ceremonial transport. Today, there are fewer horses as the majority of transportation is by car, but this tradition remains important.

Discover this brand new museum, opening in June 2023, dedicated to the history of the Holocaust through the lives of seven survivors who came to live in Sweden during the Second World War. The exhibition features a wealth of personal objects, such as suitcases and identity cards. You'll be able to interact with a Holocaust survivor thanks to artificial intelligence, although answers are currently only available in Swedish. By visiting this museum, you will be contributing to the duty of remembrance, by passing on the story of the Holocaust.

In the northern part of Stockholm, hidden in a park, lies the studio of Carl Eldhs, a major sculptor of the first half of the ^20th century. In this singular wooden building, you'll find several hundred sculptures by Carl Eldhs in a bright, peaceful studio that has been kept virtually intact. The museum also houses personal objects. A visit to the museum is a pleasant escape from the city center. You can enjoy the tranquility and meditative contemplation of the art of sculpture.

If you like contemporary art, then this is a great address. Sweden has many world-renowned artists, among whom there are now many young contemporary artists. Björkholmen Gallery represents both international and Swedish artists, and is considered one of the leading art galleries in Stockholm. The gallery is located at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, just across from Gamla Stan and next to the Magnus Karlsson Gallery. A good address for a break on the way.

Present since 1990 and located on the first floor of the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts, Magnus Karlsson Gallery has gained a good reputation over the years as one of the most unique galleries of contemporary art. The gallery specializes in works by new and emerging artists, making it a good place to get acquainted with today's Swedish art world. Why not check it out during a stroll through the city center!

This house with typical Swedish woodwork, painted in turquoise blue, charms everyone! Both the interior and exterior of this small, friendly museum enchant visitors. The history of the artist Olle Olsson Hagalund is linked to the development and cultural heritage of the neighborhood. Indeed, this artist was so proud of his origins that he added Hagalund to the end of his name, and he lived in this traditional house built in 1891. The museum offers a café, ceramics, handicraft and bicycle repair classes.

Hagaparken is a large, popular park on Lake Brunnsviken, containing architecturally remarkable structures and pavilions, part of the city's Royal National Park. Here you'll find a Chinese temple built by Gustav III, or the eco-temple built in 1790 as a dining room for the royal family on fine summer days. The park is extensive and peaceful, and has become an ideal place for outdoor jogging or yoga. You'll also find the Gustav III pavilion.

Visit the fascinating home of Count and Countess Hallwyl, now one of Stockholm's most eccentric museums. Built in 1898 and occupied until 1930, prepare to take a trip back in time. Not just because of the décor, but because absolutely everything in the house has been preserved as it was. Among the objects are personal items such as a piece of the Earl's beard and even a slice of their wedding cake. A museum like no other, well worth a visit!

500 years of weapons and armor, as well as sumptuous royal carriages and period clothing. In this museum, you'll discover the history of Sweden through the monarchy and the people associated with it, from Gustav Vasa to the present day. The permanent exhibition includes interactive approaches with scents, materials and sounds that make you want to immerse yourself in this captivating era. Divided into several sections, you have the Vasa era, the era of Swedish expansion, the wars and more.

If you're looking for student life, or a space run by local youth, head to the Cyklopen cultural center, about 35 minutes by metro from Norrmalm. Built by a group of determined volunteers, Cyklopen is a self-managed space in Högdalen, focusing on education, performing arts, music, literature, crafts, culture, and general community goodwill. From concerts to workshops, you'll have plenty of choice for an afternoon or evening face-to-face with young people on the move.

The early 20th century building was the residence of Ernest Thiel, a great collector of Scandinavian art at the time. Great artists frequented his residence, including Edvard Munch, Carl Larsson, and even Paul Gauguin! You will find the colors of winter as well as the colors of summer, between the cold blue of snowy winters and the bright reds of sunsets. In the Great North, life is a balance between lack of light and infinite light, and you can feel it in the paintings... Café on the second floor where you can take a fika break!

Housed in the city's oldest preserved industrial building, which in turn housed the Crown's great bakery, an arms store and then a wood store, you'll find one of Europe's leading museums dedicated to artistic creation in all its forms. The Museum of Performing Arts (Scenkonstmuseet) introduces you to the world of theater, dance and music, both on stage and behind the scenes. The museum holds a vast collection of 50,000 objects, the oldest dating back to the ^16th century, all on three floors. The collection includes musical instruments, stage models, costumes, objets d'art, theatrical props and puppets. The exhibition space extends over three floors and includes a large area for performances, as well as a studio and showroom. As well as offering a glimpse into the world of the performing arts, the museum's interactive exhibits allow visitors to become part of the experience by taking to the stage with a virtual dance band, trying on imaginative theatrical masks or mixing their own music. There's also a café-restaurant with a pleasant terrace running the length of the building, as well as inside. A living, innovative and interactive museum, a must-see. A moving tribute to one of the most remarkable human characteristics: artistic creativity.