10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Stockholm That You Shouldn't Miss

December 15, 2021 Weston Hennigan

The capital city of Sweden combines modern attractions with historic charm. Kick off your stay with visits to Stockholm’s two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Royal Palace Drottningholm (the residence of the royal family) and the magical Skogskyrkogården, or Woodland Cemetery. Stroll the cobblestone streets of Old Town and over the picturesque bridges that span the city’s canals. The 19th-century Skansen was the world’s first open-air museum and is still a premier place to learn about Swedish history.
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1. Stockholm Old Town

Stockholm Sweden +46 8 411 11 88 http://www.stockholmgamlastan.se
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Stockholm Old Town

The Old Town, unsurprisingly, is the oldest part of Stockholm. It's certainly the tourist's go-to destination, but that doesn’t detract from its architectural and otherwise urban beauty.

Reviewed By Ambassador762967 - Leamington Spa, United Kingdom

Cobble streets, quirky nooks and crannies, good mix of shops bars, cafes and beautiful buildings and museums, we stayed within Gamla Stan and very glad we did, easy access from there to everywhere and lots of museums worth walking to nearby. Definitely worth trying to stay within Gamla Stan area. We stayed in small scandic hotel which was located just at one end of Gamla Stan.

2. Kungliga Djurgarden

Stockholm Sweden +46 8 402 60 00 http://kungligadjurgarden.com
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4.5 based on 3,672 reviews

Kungliga Djurgarden

Reviewed By Sorellina - Lytham St Anne's, United Kingdom

Beautiful park with lots of activities, walkways and woodland. Cafés, restaurants and museums are available if you tire of the wonderful scenery!

3. Medeltidsmuseet

Stromparrterren 3 Norrbro, Stockholm 111 30 Sweden +46 8 508 316 20 [email protected] http://medeltidsmuseet.stockholm.se
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Medeltidsmuseet

The Medieval Museum is temporarily closed until until further notice due to the situation with Covid-19. All events are canceled until December 31. History comes alive again! Visit the medieval Stockholm, meet the people and hear stories from the everyday life, explore reconstructed brick buildings, warehouses and workshops. The museum is built around the around the findings from the largest excavation in Stockholm. Our underground exhibition features 55 meters of the original 16th century town wall, a medieval graveyard and a war ship. During the summer we are open Tuesday-Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Free admission!

Reviewed By accidentalsunshine - Adelaide, Australia

This excellent free museum is located under the Stockholm Parliament & is accessible via steps & a lift off Norrbro, one of the bridges to Gamla Stan. It tells the story of early Stockholm amongst the ruins found when a proposed car park was excavated. It's very well thought out with both the history & day to day life of the cities residents explained in both Swedish & English. Given the early sunset at this time of year, combined with the cold, we found this a wonderful place to spend an hour late in the day. It's wonderful that it's completely free as this is one of the more interesting museums I have visited.

4. Vasa Museum

Galarvarvsvagen 14, Stockholm 115 21 Sweden +46 8 519 548 80 [email protected] http://www.vasamuseet.se/en/
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Vasa Museum

The Vasa ship capsized and sank in Stockholm 1628. After 333 years on the seabed the mighty warship was salvaged and the voyage could continue. Today Vasa is the world's only preserved 17th century ship.

Reviewed By Ringletstiny

The museography is spectacular, you feel the power of such migthy war ship from the 1600's - you will be amazed the moment you enter the museum and see the Vasa for the first time - Unforgettable. And also if you are traveling with kids DO NOT MISS THIS MUSEUM

5. Royal Armory

Slottsbacken 3 Kungliga Slottet, Stockholm 111 30 Sweden +46 8 402 30 30 [email protected] http://www.livrustkammaren.se
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Royal Armory

The Royal Armoury (Livrustkammaren) is a popular family museum located in the cellars of the Royal Palace in Stockholm. The Royal Armoury shows the history of Sweden’s kings and queens. The museum boasts a wide range of historical artefacts depicting the royal history of Sweden from the 16th Century until the present day. Weapons, armour, suits and carriages tell of events and people during 500 years of Swedish and international history.

Reviewed By okeedoke

We only had a short time to visit this wondrous site and next time we certainly will not be so thrifty with our time. It's magnificent and free! If you're visiting the Royal Palace and parliament building you'll just have to head to the basement and look upon these wondrous exhibits. The suits of armor for men and horses are spectacular! The finer of King and Queen robes and gowns is unworldly and there is even the actually tunic worn by King Gustavus Adolphus when he was killed at the Battle of Lützen! Oh, and the handkerchief that held the King's bloody heart long after death....wow! Splendid costumes and glittering carriages tell stories of magnificent royal coronations, weddings, and funerals. Learn about Streiff, the horse belonging to Gustav II Adolf. See Karl XII’s muddy blue uniform from 1718 and the clothing Gustav III wore to the masquerade ball of 1792.

6. Skansen

Djurgarden 49-51, Stockholm 115 93 Sweden +46 8 442 80 00 [email protected] http://www.skansen.se/en/kategori/english
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Skansen

Skansen is the world's first open-air museum, founded in 1891. Here you can stroll through five centuries of Swedish history, from north to south, with a real sense of the past all around the historical buildings and dwellings, peopled by characters in period dress. Living history over 150 dwellings and other buildings from all over Sweden have been dismantled and reassembled in an area of 300 000 m2 at Skansen. You can travel back in time and meet people from the past. On summer evenings you can also come along and watch traditional Swedish folk dancing! Skansen Zoo at Skansen you will find both domestic and wild Nordic animals such as bears, wolves and lynx. Don't miss our guided tours in English during the summer and in December. Our newly-opened Children's Zoo gives youngsters the opportunity to meet a variety of interesting animals.Added attractions Skansen hold a traditional celebrations to mark occasions such as Walpurg is Night, Midsummer and Christmas. Enjoy a delicious meal in one of the restaurants with breathtaking views over Stockholm. And don't miss our Museum shop, selling traditional handicrafts and Swedish design products.

Reviewed By AnnaBanana72

With limited daylight and limited hours in November, Skansen was nevertheless a great experience. We were told at the beginning which areas were "open" but in fact all of it was open as far as we could tell. The "open" areas were the ones with period correct persons that you could speak with and get a better sense of the times. Make sure to go to those - was fun and informative and gave depth. We spent a few hours and didn't see half of what was available, even though most areas didn't have persons to talk to. In the zoo area we enjoyed the playful otters and wolves the most.

7. Stockholm City Hall

Hantverkargatan 1, Stockholm 11152 Sweden +46 8 508 290 58 [email protected] http://www.stockholm.se/cityhall
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Stockholm City Hall

The Stockholm City Hall is one of Sweden's most famous buildings, and one of the capital's most visited tourist attractions. It houses offices for 200 people including the Municipal Council, and is also famous for its grand ceremonial halls and unique art pieces. The Stockholm City Hall is the venue of the Nobel Prize banquet held on 10 December each year. Between May and September, the City Hall Tower offers a breathtaking view of Stockholm.

Reviewed By 31HomeGames - Charlotte, United States

There are two separate tours you can take at Stockholm City Hall (Stadshuset). They have separate entrances and separate prices. The tower tour entrance is on the left when inside the vilify hall courtyard and facing the lake. The city hall tour entrance is on the right. Both tours are worth taking but we enjoyed the tour of the tower the most. There are 365 steps to the tower viewing area. It is a very interesting and enjoyable climb, mostly up ramps that go up in a square shape, through brick walled corridors with triangular brick ceilings, around the perimeter walls of the tower. There are also some stairs and the option of an elevator to take you part of the way up. The 360 degree views from the viewing platform are spectacular. You get fantastic views of Gamla Stan and Riddarholmen. Tours are timed and one group must leave the platform before the next comes up. The main part of city hall is only accessible via paid guided tour. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and interesting. It is best to avoid Saturdays for tours as some areas are closed for multiple weddings on that day. The highlights are the huge Blue Room (which isn’t blue), the council chambers, the Prince’s Gallery (with beautiful frescoes) and the over-the-top Golden Hall with its elaborate gold mosaics depicting Swedish history.

8. Army Museum

Riddargatan 13 Östermalm, Stockholm 114 51 Sweden +46 8 519 563 00 [email protected] http://www.armemuseum.se
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Army Museum

Welcome to Armémuseum – one of Sweden’s best historical museums, with exhibitions on three spacious floors. Accompany men, women and children on their journey through wartime and peacetime. Take a walk through Swedish history, from 1500 to the present day, among fascinating historical objects and realistic scenes. Experience living conditions for soldiers, their families and the general population. In the “children’s trail” activity, children can search for clues that lead them to the spoils of war.

Reviewed By JensN585 - Lerum, Sweden

Tells the story about Swedens war history and shows a lot of stuff and weapons from 1600th to now. Free admission and signage in both Swedish and English. Recommended.

9. Junibacken

Galarvarvsvagen, Stockholm 115 21 Sweden +46 8 587 230 00 [email protected] http://www.junibacken.se/en
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Junibacken

Experience a magical, delightful day together at Junibacken - children’s cultural centre! Here you discover the world of the book through amazing exhibitions. Come and enjoy the spectacular peculiarities of Villa Villekulla or take a ride on Pippi’s horse. Watch theatre performances, take a ride on the Story Train - a fabulous journey through Astrid Lindgren's stories, or snuggle up together in the Cosy Corner of the bookshop where you will find a variety of titles in languages other than Swedish. Finish your visit with a home-made cinnamon bun from Junibackens own restaurant. Junibacken was built in 1996 on the initiative of Astrid Lindgren and is a perfect excursion for families with children in the age of 2-10 years old.

Reviewed By nicusorr965

The place is magnificent. The kids will love it. There are lots of rooms with crazy / innovative ways of keeping the children busy and entertained. They also have a restaurant with really good food. Cons: A little bit expensive.

10. The Royal Swedish Opera

Gustav Adolf square 2, Stockholm 103 22 Sweden +46 8 791 44 00 [email protected] http://www.operan.se/
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The Royal Swedish Opera

Reviewed By Flower53_10 - Tbilisi, Georgia

The Royal Swedish Opera is a fantastic building and is definitely worth visiting not only for ballet and opera lovers but also for the architecture lovers. It is as stunning as you can expect from the classical European opera house. We attending the “ Nutcracker “ ballet by Tschaikovsky and the performance was beautiful. The staff at the opera is friendly and there much to discover during the break, the old costumes, beautiful corridors and bars. Well worth visiting many many times.

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