Stockholm brings to light the many facets of a city that, in recent years, has managed to carve out a prime spot among European capitals, revealing a much more dynamic face than in the past.
- Where Stockholm is located
- Stockholm Attractions
- 1 The Stockholm Archipelago
- Estocolmo qué visitar
- 2 El centro de Estocolmo: Gamla Stan
- 3 El Ayuntamiento de Estocolmo
- Stockholm what to see
- 4 Royal Palace: Kungliga Slott
- Stockholm Museums: Art Museums in Stockholm
- 5 Modern Art Museum and Swedish Museum of Architecture
- 6 Vasa Museum
- 7 National Museum of Fine Arts
Stockholm things to see. Some tips for visiting Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, on what to see, what to do, how to get around. And also, where to stay and eat in Stockholm capital. Stockholm Weather, Stockholm Sweden, Stockholm points of interest. You will find this and much more in our Stockholm Guide.
Where Stockholm is located
Where Stockholm is located. Stockholm is a unique city mainly because of its layout: it is built on 14 small islands connected by bridges and overlooks the Baltic Sea, in front of a whole series of constellations of even very small islands, visible through a boat tour.
Around, what the locals call the “rock garden”: the Archipelago, a sprinkling of 30,000 islands, atolls, rocky outcrops dotted with wine-colored cottages, where, in the summer season, the coming and going of sails and rigging is nothing short of impressive.
Stockholm Attractions
1 The Stockholm Archipelago
You cannot leave the city without taking a tour of the Stockholm Archipelago which allows you to enjoy charming views among the hundreds of islets and wonderful little houses. Even if your time in Stockholm is quite limited, a trip to one of the thousands of islands that make up the archipelago is highly recommended. The islands, varying in shape and size, are dotted with picturesque houses and some of them are inhabited year-round. The archipelago is commonly divided into northern, central, and southern parts. Vahholm is an island inhabited all year round and is one of the most representative to better understand the other islands. Fjaderholmarna, on the other hand, is the most easily accessible island (about 25 minutes by sea). The ferry docks on the mainland at Nybroplan.
Estocolmo qué visitar
2 El centro de Estocolmo: Gamla Stan
El centro de la ciudad conserva una serie abundante de monumentos notables y bien conservados, a través de los cuales se puede leer fácilmente la historia de Estocolmo, partiendo del corazón medieval de Gamla Stan (la isla más antigua) y Riddaholmen, cuyos asentamientos datan del siglo XIII y representan el núcleo histórico más grande y mejor conservado de Europa, con monumentos como el Palacio Real con sus interiores tan suntuosos y ricos que hacen inmediato el contraste con el austero minimalismo del entorno circundante. y sus salas de exposiciones, entre ellas la del Tesoro, donde se exhiben las Joyas de la Corona, y la Armería Real. Pero en el centro, también están el Museo Nobel; el Riddaruset, Palacio de la Nobleza utilizado antiguamente para sesiones parlamentarias.
El entorno urbano se puede visitar fácilmente simplemente paseando: no hay lugar demasiado distante o demasiado accidentado que no se pueda alcanzar a pie. Gamla Stan (o Stadsholmen) es la más grande de las islas de Estocolmo y se caracteriza por palacios históricos, barrios residenciales y la Catedral.
3 El Ayuntamiento de Estocolmo
El Ayuntamiento de Estocolmo con su torre cuadrada y alta, que domina el skyline de la ciudad, y las famosas Sala Azul y Sala Dorada, donde cada año, el 10 de diciembre, se celebra el banquete de gala para la entrega de los Premios Nobel. Pero el centro de Estocolmo es mágico también por el entramado de callejones, calles pequeñas, subidas y bajadas, plazuelas, pasajes escondidos donde se esconden posadas, pubs, tiendecitas y curiosidades de todo tipo, y donde florecen los mercadillos y las mil luces de la Navidad.
Stockholm what to see
4 Royal Palace: Kungliga Slott
The royal palace of Stockholm, known as Kungliga Slott, was built in the 18th century on another building that was destroyed by a fire. Like many imposing palaces, its construction underwent several phases and it was only settled from 1754 onwards. The Palace is reachable from the Metro stop “Gamla Stan” and is open to visitors, except during State visits which require 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 can lose themselves among the galleries of the Modern Art Museum and the Swedish Museum of Architecture, both housed on the island of Skeppsholmen, while those fascinated by sea stories will find the right satisfaction at the Vasa Museum.
5 Modern Art Museum and Swedish Museum of Architecture
Both museums are located on the island of Skeppsholmen, housed in a military building. They represent the icon of Swedish design. In the Modern Art Museum (Moderna Museet) you can see a Picasso collection, works by Dalí and Matisse and “The Red Model” by Magritte. At the 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
The Vasa Museum collects the history and wreck of the warship “Vasa”, which set sail on a day in 1628 but sank just one mile off the coast. The museum’s path is woven between real and multimedia reconstructions of what was one of the greatest disasters of the time that involved the Swedish Navy. The museum is open every day, from 10:00 to 17:00 with extended hours during the summer. It is reachable by Bus 47 or 69 from the central station.
7 National Museum of Fine Arts
The National Museum of Fine Arts in Stockholm hosts a collection of paintings related to multiple eras. The most important works of Swedish painters Zorn and Larsson are present. Inside there is also an exhibition of Swedish design.
