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Vasa Museum
The 1628 warship, 98% original; Sweden's most-visited museum.
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Things to do in Stockholm: the local short list
Built on 14 islands, Stockholm is a water city: ferries are public transport, and the old town glows at dusk.
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Gamla Stan
Stortorget, the Royal Palace, narrowest alley Mårten Trotzigs Gränd.
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ABBA The Museum
Interactive pop history; book timed entry.
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Skansen
Open-air museum and zoo; Christmas market and Midsummer HQ.
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City Hall (Stadshuset)
Nobel banquet hall; tower views in summer.
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Fotografiska
Photography museum with a top-floor bar view.
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Archipelago ferry
Ride a Waxholmsbolaget boat to Vaxholm like a local.
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Royal Palace
Changing of the guard daily in summer.
Planning the trip?
Primary airport: Stockholm Arlanda (ARN), ~40 km north. Arlanda Express reaches Central Station in 18 min; Flygbussarna coaches are cheaper. Fly into Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) — see the Stockholm Arlanda Airport airport guide for terminals, real transport prices and layover itineraries.
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What airport serves Stockholm?
Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Primary airport: Stockholm Arlanda (ARN), ~40 km north. Arlanda Express reaches Central Station in 18 min; Flygbussarna coaches are cheaper.
What is Stockholm known for?
Built on 14 islands, Stockholm is a water city: ferries are public transport, and the old town glows at dusk.
What sport does Stockholm live for?
Football derbies and ice hockey: Stockholm lives for AIK vs Djurgården vs Hammarby. Football: the Stockholm derby between AIK, Djurgården and Hammarby at Tele2 Arena/Friends Arena. Ice hockey: SHL and Tre Kronor internationals. Bandy finals at Studenternas (Uppsala). Cross-country skiing culture in winter.
Can I cruise from Stockholm?
Yes — Port of Stockholm (Stockholm is a major Baltic cruise port (ships dock at Stadsgården, Frihamnen, Nynäshamn). Turnaround port for Baltic itineraries.). See the cruise guide.
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