What to see in Stockholm in 4 days, what to do in the capital of Sweden

Stockholm brings to light the many nuances of a city which, in recent years, has been able to carve out a space of choice among the capital European countries, revealing a much more dynamic face than in the past.

Stockholm what to see. Some tips for visiting Stockholm, the capital Sweden, its what see, what to do, how to move. It's still, where to sleep e eat a Stockholm capital. Stockholm weather, Stockholm Sweden, Stockholm places of interest. You will find this and much more in our Stockholm Guide.

Where is Stockholm located

Where is Stockholm?. Stockholm it is a particular city already due to its shape: in fact it stands on 14 small islands connected to each other by bridges and overlooks the Baltic Sea, in the presence of a whole series of constellations of even very small islands, which can be observed via a boat trip.

Around, what the inhabitants call the "rock garden": the Archipelago, a scattering of 30 thousand islands, atolls, rocky outcrops dotted with wine-coloured cottages, where, in the summer, the comings and goings of sails and rigging is to say the least not very impressive.

Stockholm places of interest

1 The Stockholm archipelago

You can't leave the city without the excursionStockholm archipelago which allows you to delight in enchanting views among the hundreds of islands and wonderful houses. Even if your time in Stockholm is quite short, a trip to one of the thousands of islands that make up the archipelago is highly recommended. The islands, of different shapes and sizes, are dotted with picturesque houses and some of them are inhabited throughout the year. The archipelago is commonly divided into northern, central and southern. Vahholm it is an island inhabited throughout the year and is one of the most representative for better understanding the other islands. Fjaderholmarna, on the other hand, is the most easily accessible island (about 25 minutes by sea). The ferry dock on land is Nybroplan.

Stockholm what to visit

2 The center of Stockholm: Gamla Stan

The city center preserves a large series of notable and well-preserved monuments, through which the history of Stockholm, starting from the medieval heart of Gamla Stan (the oldest islet) e Riddaholmen, whose settlements date back to the XNUMXth century and represent the largest and best preserved historical nucleus in Europe, with monuments such as the Royal Palace with its interiors so sumptuous and rich as to make immediate comparison with the austere minimalism of the surrounding environment. and its exhibition rooms, including that of the Tesoro, where the Crown Jewels, and the 'Royal Armory. But in the center, there are also the Nobel Museum; the Riddaruset, Palace of the Nobility formerly used for parliamentary sessions.

The city environment can be very easily visited simply by walking: there is no place too distant or too inaccessible that cannot be reached on foot. Gamla Stan (or Stadsholmen) is the largest of the Stockholm islands and is characterized by historic buildings, residential neighborhoods and the Cathedral.

3 Stockholm City Hall

Stockholm City Hall with its soaring square tower, which dominates the city skyline, and the famous Blue room e Golden Room, where every year, on 10 December, the gala banquet for the awarding of the Nobel Prizes is held. But the center of Stockholm it is also magical for the interweaving of alleys, streets, ups and downs, little squares, hidden passages where inns, pubs, little shops and curiosities of all kinds are nestled, and where the markets and the thousand Christmas lights flourish.

Stockholm what to see

4 Royal Palace: Kungliga Slott

The Royal Palace in Stockholm, known as Kungliga Slott, was built in the 1754th century on another building that was destroyed by fire. Like many imposing palaces, its construction underwent several phases and was only established in XNUMX. The Palace can be reached from Metro stop "Gamla Stan” and can be visited, except during state visits which involves the closure of some rooms, throughout the year. The palace contains three museums with relics representing the splendor of the Swedish royal house.

Stockholm Museums: art museums in Stockholm

Art lovers will be able to get lost among the galleries of the Museum of Modern Art and Swedish Museum of Architecture, both hosted bySkeppsholmen island, while those fascinated by sea stories will find the right satisfaction at Vasa Museum.

5 Museum of Modern Art and Swedish Museum of Architecture

Both museums are located onSkeppsholmen island, hosted by a military building. They represent the icon of Swedish design. In the Museum of Modern Art (Modern Museet) you can see one Picasso collection, works by Dalì and Matisse and “The Red Model” by Magritte. In Architecture Museum there is a permanent exhibition on the history of Swedish urban planning. The museum also hosts periodic exhibitions in the sector.

6 Vasa Museum

Il Vasa Museum The museum recounts the history and wreck of the warship "Vasa," which set sail one day in 1628 but sank just a mile off the coast. The museum features both real-life and multimedia reconstructions of one of the greatest disasters of the era to affect the Swedish Navy. The museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with extended opening hours during the summer. It can be reached by public transport. Bus 47 or 69 from the central station.

7 National Museum of Fine Arts

Il National Museum of Fine Arts in Stockholm houses a collection of paintings relating to several eras. The most important works of Swedish painters are present Wrath e Larsson. Inside there is also an exhibition of Swedish design.