Location: Gamla Stan & Riddarholmen
Top Things to do in Gamla Stan & Riddarholmen
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Gamla Stan & Riddarholmen, Stockholm County
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20,321 reviews
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. Stortorget
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4.5 based on 1,415 reviews
Reviewed By EileenMtShasta - Mount Shasta, United States
Picturesque little courtyard just near to the Royal Palace and Stockholm Cathedral, with the Nobel Museum and some good eateries (I got very delicious, moist and fresh pastries and sweets at the Grillska Huset, Stockholms Stadsmission). Just parallel is actually a much less crowded, super charming old long street from the 1400s - it can be found in Rick Steves "Gamla Stan (Old Town) Walking tour" which is in his invaluable guidebook, "Scandinavian & Northern European Cruise Ports Guidebook" - highly recommended!
3. Stockholm Entdecken
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Stadtführungen in deutscher Sprache, um die schwedische Hauptstadt mit ganz anderen Augen zu entdecken.
4. Statue of St. George
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By geelongexpat - Chatan-cho, Japan
If I ever have a statue made of me, I want it to look like this! This thing is awesome. A pleasant surprise to stumble on while strolling around Gamla Stan.
5. Storkykan
6. Storkyrkan
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4.0 based on 1,455 reviews
Dating back to the 13th century, this church has a distinct character and history. It is the oldest in the Old Town and is home to several relics as well as an impressive statue of Saint George fighting the Dragon. Storkyrkan can pique almost anyone's curiosity, not just the history buff's.
Reviewed By Xanerin - Alice Springs, Australia
Visited this beautiful Cathedral and loved it although I would have liked to have spent more time. There is an entrance fee of 60 Kroner which goes towards the maintenance of the church. There is a toilet inside! In this Cathedral you will find the seven branched candlestick, the last judgement painting (1696), st George and the Dragon (carved out of oak 1489), the candle globe, the silver altar, the royal pews (1684), the pulpit (1700) the parhelion painting (1535) and the amazing Organ where the facade was made in 1789. This church (st Nicholas) was first mentioned in 1279. As you can see, I loved this visit.
7. Royal Palace
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4.0 based on 5,700 reviews
The changing of the guard ceremony has been a daily tradition since 1523.
Reviewed By geoffreyw203 - Melbourne, Australia
We spent several hours going through the treasury and the royal appartments. Considering the royals still live and entertain within these walls is amazing. The sections that are open to the public, with their elaborate furnishings from bygone eras are truely very elaborate.
8. Riddarhuset
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4.0 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By termar - Hamilton, Canada
Not lucky enough to pass by when it was open but the exterior is striking. It is also known as the House of Nobility. Completed in 1674, it served a parliamentary function in 1688. The manor roof was a new architectural approach in Sweden. It presently tends to the interests of Swedish nobility.
9. Riddarholm Church (Riddarholmskyrkan)
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4.0 based on 458 reviews
Reviewed By finesilver - Denver, United States
The church and the grounds are quite stunning. Across one bridge from old town but visible there from nearly everywhere. There is a massive courtyard there too which makes for some great photo ops also. Worth checking out from the exterior as well as from the interior too. Also worth taking lots of photos with the church in the foreground and old town in the background. You should explore this area and part of the city during any visit to old town.
10. Tyska Kyrkan (Old German Church)
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4.0 based on 378 reviews
Reviewed By fraidofflying
Baroque Gothic to the max. This was a real find. Ebony and alabaster pulpit unique in Sweden. Gorgeous altar. Small and stunning.
