Things to Do in Stockholm
33 curated spots from Stockholm itineraries
Activities & Attractions
13 curated experiences
Vasa Museum
Admire the massive preserved 1628 warship and maritime exhibits.
1h 30m · $18
ABBA The Museum
Interactive exhibits, costumes, and dance floor recreating ABBA hits.
1h 30m · $30
ABBA The Museum or Nordiska Museet
Choose between the interactive ABBA museum for music fun or the Nordic Museum for Swedish culture, fashion, and interiors.
2h · $20-30 per person
Djurgården Island
Rent bikes, visit Rosendals Trädgård greenhouse, and enjoy green spaces.
2h · $10-20
Drottninggatan & Sergels Torg Shopping
Walk the main pedestrian shopping street for clothing, bookstores, and design shops, and detour to nearby side streets.
2h · Free (shopping extra)
Fotografiska Museum
Contemporary photography museum in a converted industrial building with rotating exhibitions and a top-floor café overlooking the water.
2h · $20-25 per person
Gamla Stan
Explore narrow cobblestone streets, Nobel Museum, and Stortorget square.
2h · Free
Nationalmuseum
Sweden’s main art museum with paintings, sculpture, and design in a beautifully restored building overlooking the harbor.
2h · $15-20 per person
Östermalm & Strandvägen Waterfront Walk
Browse nearby boutiques for light shopping, then stroll along Strandvägen’s grand waterfront buildings and moored boats.
1h 30m · Free (shopping extra)
Skansen Open-Air Museum
Historic buildings, zoo, and traditional Swedish crafts demonstrations.
2h · $22
SoFo (South of Folkungagatan) Boutiques and Street Art
Browse independent shops, vintage stores, and small galleries along streets like Skånegatan and Nytorgsgatan, spotting murals and colorful corners.
2h · Free (shopping extra)
Stockholm Archipelago Ferry
Public ferry to Vaxholm or Fjäderholmarna for island views and cafes.
2h · $15-25
Stockholm City Hall (Stadshuset) Exterior & Waterfront
Walk from Gamla Stan over the bridge to admire the red-brick City Hall from outside and enjoy views back over the water to the Old Town.
1h · Free (outside area)Restaurants & Food
20 local favorites
Adam & Albin
Modern Swedish tasting menu with local ingredients; try the five-course dinner.
2h · $100-150 per person
Bröd & Salt City
Local bakery chain with fresh bread, pastries, and coffee, ideal for a quick but quality breakfast near many hotels.
30m · $8-14 per person
Cafe Saturnus
Famous for enormous cinnamon buns and solid coffee in a relaxed, slightly bohemian setting.
45m · $10-18 per person
Café Schweizer
Cozy, vaulted café in Old Town; order a cappuccino and a cinnamon bun or sandwich to start your first day slowly.
45m · $10-18 per person
Café Sten Sture
Atmospheric underground café in a historic cellar, serving coffee, pastries, and simple breakfast plates.
45m · $10-16 per person
Djurgårdsbrons Sjöcafé
Casual café by the bridge to Djurgården serving light lunches, burgers, and pastries with outdoor seating by the water.
1h · $15-22 per person
Frantzén
Three Michelin-star immersion; full tasting menu with wine pairing.
3h · $300-450 per person
Hötorgshallen Food Hall
Underground food hall with international and Swedish vendors; pick up simple hot dishes or snacks between sights.
1h · $12-22 per person
Johan & Nyström Södermalm
Specialty coffee bar with pastries and a few light bites, great for a focused fika start.
45m · $8-14 per person
K25 Food Court
Compact indoor food court with a variety of casual stalls, including Asian and Scandinavian-inspired options.
45m · $10-20 per person
Kafé Gildas Rum
Casual café in SoFo serving salads, sandwiches, and light dishes with a cozy, artsy atmosphere.
1h · $12-20 per person
Kaffebaren på Hornstull
Small local café with quality coffee and simple pastries or sandwiches, a nice neighborhood start on Södermalm.
45m · $8-14 per person
Kvarnen
Historic beer hall-style restaurant with hearty Swedish dishes like herring, meatballs, and schnitzel.
1h 30m · $25-40 per person
Lilla Ego
Small-plates European fusion; share inventive dishes from the open kitchen.
1h 30m · $70-110 per person
Nisch
Contemporary European tasting menu; savor the six-course delights.
2h 30m · $120-160 per person
Oaxen Slip
Waterfront bistro with Scandinavian comfort dishes and stylish but relaxed decor; reserve a table for an early, unhurried dinner.
1h 45m · $40-55 per person
Östermalms Saluhall
Elegant indoor food hall; pick from seafood, meatballs, and classic Swedish dishes at various counters and casual restaurants.
1h 15m · $18-30 per person
Pelikan
Classic beer hall-style restaurant with traditional Swedish dishes served in a historic dining room.
1h 45m · $30-45 per person
Restaurang Ekstedt
Fire-cooked Nordic tasting menu using only local, seasonal produce.
2h 30m · $150-250 per person
Restaurant AG’s Bakficka (Bar/Grill Section)
Casual side of a popular meat-focused restaurant; share a steak or burgers with a relaxed neighborhood feel.
1h 30m · $30-45 per person