Location: Stockholm
Top Things to do in Stockholm
What to do and see in Stockholm, Stockholm County: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
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. Hallwyl Museum (Hallwylska Museet)
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4.5 based on 850 reviews
WELCOME TO THE HALLWYL MUSEUMLeave the noise of the city behind you and step 100 years back in time! Walk through the doors of Hallwyl House, located at No.4 Hamngatan in the heart of Stockholm. Find out about Countess Wilhelmina von Hallwyl and her family – their fascinating history and the magnificent home she created at the end of the 19th century. The Countess’s dedicated collecting resulted in one of Sweden’s largest assemblages of art, porcelain and antique furniture. Experience period luxuries and modern conveniences in the Count and Countess’s lavish house, with its dining room, salons, smoking room, weapons room, billiards rooms and porcelain room!ADMISSION- SEK 70/Adult- Guided tour of all floors, including admission: SEK 100- Free entry for children up to 18 years of age.OPENING HOURSJan–Jun, Sep–Dec: Tue, Thu–Sun 12–4pm, Wed 12–7pmJul–Aug: Tue–Sun 10am–4pmAUDIO GUIDE: Swedish and English
Reviewed By alexanderschober - Berlin, Germany
The Hallwylska Museet is a free of charge gem to be explored. If you interested in late 19th century interiors, porcelain, weapons or paintings this is the place for a stroll through the history of a remarkable collectors couple. The combinations of furniture, art and decoration is splendid. There is a nice bar in the ground floor. The museum is mainly situated in the 1st and 2nd floor (bedrooms). Great kids room, lockers, gift shop. Plan at least one hour.
2. Thiel Gallery (Thielska Galleriet)
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4.5 based on 285 reviews
Reviewed By StevenKolsteren - Groningen, The Netherlands
Spectacular, very good! The house was built in a Art Nouveau/ Secession style for a wealthy industrial and collector. His collection is outstanding, very high quality works by Swedish artist friends, by Munch and Danish artist Willumsen, and a sculpture garden. It is near the ferry to Nacka beach. A great place to walk, rest and simply the best museum in town.
3. Medeltidsmuseet
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4.5 based on 829 reviews
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
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4.5 based on 33,298 reviews
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
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4.5 based on 874 reviews
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. The Swedish History Museum
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4.5 based on 1,269 reviews
The Swedish History Museum is one of Sweden's largest museums. Tens of thousands of people come here every year to explore one of the biggest Viking exhibitions in the world, to be amazed by gold and silver treasures in the Gold Room and to marvel at the museum's unique Medieval Art. Free admission Free entry for all visitors.
Reviewed By KirrilyJ - Surfers Paradise, Australia
We visited the Viking Museum just by chance as I was worried that it may not be suitable for teenagers . My 16yr old loved it as did my 10 yr old . Alex the guide was fantastic. He definitely made it fun and real . He engaged all of the crowd and was very informative. alex even had a sword fight with my kids which was fun to watch . Thankyou Alex and the other staff for making our experience so good .Make sure you visit you won’t be disappointed .
7. Stockholm City Hall
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4.5 based on 6,272 reviews
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. Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde
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4.5 based on 716 reviews
Prince Eugen's Waldemarsudde, originally the home of Prince Eugen, is now among the most-visited art museums in Sweden. In the Mansion the Prince's Private Apartments remain mostly unchanged, while the two upper floors and the Gallery building are used for temporary exhibitions or for exhibiting works by the Prince or from his collections. The estate is set in a beautiful parkland, featuring centuries-old oak trees. Its situation by the inlet to Stockholm harbour presents the visitor with stunning views of the water. Welcome to Sweden's most beautiful art museum!
Reviewed By margatemensch2016 - Coconut Creek, United States
A few days ago,I visited this small ,cozy art museum in Stockholm's Djurgarden.This art museum was the home of Prince Eugene,a splendid Swedish painter .It has several fine paintings by Prince Eugene such as;"Winter Morning"and "Old Palace",among others.Swedish painters with delightful paintings in this art museum include Ernest Josephson("Goosegirl"),Anders Zorn("Faleuse"),Per Ekstrom,Nils Kreuger("Cows on the Beach"),Carl Hill("Path With Poplars")and Julius Kronberg("Sappho"),among others..I also saw quality paintings by Norwegian Painters,Lars Jorde and Gerhard Munthe. I also relished their fine temporary exhibit of oil paintings and watercolor paintings by Edward Bourne-Jones,the British Pre-Raphaelite Painter.This art museum is well serviced by Stockholm's Number 7 Tram.Seniors like myself receive a discount on their admission fee.
9. Army Museum
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4.5 based on 709 reviews
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.
10. Junibacken
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4.5 based on 1,709 reviews
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.
