STOCKHOLM GUIDE

This short travel guide gives a great feel for the city and a perfect preview of what you’ll experience during the wedding weekend.

Museums

You’ll probably tick off Old Town, the Royal Palace, and a few classic sights — as you should. These are just some extra spots we like and often recommend to friends visiting, if you want to see a bit more of how we actually spend time in Stockholm.

Hallwylska
A quirky old mansion-turned-museum that feels like stepping into someone’s over-the-top grandparents’ house. Centrally located in the city center.

The Abba Museum
Yes, touristy. Yes, still fun. You’ll recognize more songs than you expect. Located on Djurgården.

Thielska
Nice art, calm atmosphere, quaint surroundings far out on Djurgården by the water.

Stockholms Stadsmuseum
Right by Slussen on Södermalm and completely free. A good place to actually understand the city. Fun for kids too!

Drottningholms slott
Just outside Stockholm in Drottningholm. Big, elegant, and very Swedish. Worth the trip if you're into the whole kings-and-queens thing, and the weather is decent.

Liljevalch
On Djurgården with contemporary exhibitions that are sometimes great, sometimes confusing, but always current.

Cool spots & Neighborhoods

Rörstrandsgatan

Annika's old neighborhood. A nice, vibrant street in Vasastan with cafés and restaurants. Easy to like, nothing complicated.

Norrmälarstrand

A long waterfront along Kungsholmen. Great for running or strolling.

Ivar Lo's Park

A tiny park on Södermalm with one of the better views in the city.

Karlbergs Slott

An old palace by the water near Kungsholmen and Vasastan that is now used for military training. Good area for running or walking.

Hornstulls Flea Market

Down by Hornstull on Södermalm, usually on Sundays. Second-hand finds, food nearby, tons of hipsters.

Nytorget

A Södermalm classic. Coffee, people watching, and tons of second hand stores nearby

Götgatsbacken

A busy downhill street through Södermalm with shops, bars, and cyclists.

Activities

Gröna Lund

An amusement park on Djurgården right by the water. Loud, crowded, and fun if you’re in the mood.

Skansen

Fun for kids. Also on Djurgården, with old houses, Nordic animals, and traditional Sweden all in one place.

Rent a canoe

Available in different parts of the city and a fun way to see Stockholm from the water.

Hop on a boat to Fjäderholmarna

Small islands in the archipelago, just a short boat ride from the city. Nice for lunch and wandering around.

Boule Bar

Found on Södermalm and in Rålambshovsparken. Play pétanque, have a drink, feel briefly European.

Kayakomat in Djurgården

Rent SUPs and kayaks in Djurgårdskanalen. Fully digital booking and unlocking system.

Practical info

Get around

The easiest way to get around is by tunnelbana (subway), which connects all central areas quickly. A tram runs from Central Station to Djurgården, stopping near the main museums. Buses are also reliable and cover most areas, and the city center is very walkable.

Tip: One travel card or mobile ticket works across subway, buses, trams, and ferries. Buy it here, in the SL app or by credit card onboard

"Inga Kontanter"

You'll probably see this during your stay in Sweden. NO CASH. Only grocery stores and pharmacies have to accept cash, so bring credit card or phone payment options.

Plugs & Socket

Sweden uses Type C and Type F (Schuko) sockets with a standard voltage of 230V and 50Hz

Laundry Service

There aren’t many classic self-service laundromats around the city, so if you need something easy, hotel laundry services are often the most convenient option.

Another good option is washaway.se, a pickup and delivery laundry service. They collect your laundry, wash it, and bring it back clean and folded.

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