Destination
Stockholm, Sweden
A capital spread over fourteen islands, with a perfectly preserved warship, an old town and an archipelago of 30,000 islets on its doorstep.
Trips to Stockholm from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | avoid |
| February | avoid |
| March | fine |
| April | fine |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | best |
| August | best |
| September | best |
| October | fine |
| November | avoid |
| December | fine |
- June: Midsummer around 21 June: maypoles, herring and the city empties to the countryside
- December: Christmas markets in Gamla Stan and Skansen; Lucia processions on 13 December
November, January, February: Dark, cold days with as little as six hours of daylight
Where to stay in Stockholm
- Gamla Stan: The medieval old town island, atmospheric but small and busy.
- Södermalm: Creative, hilly and full of cafés, vintage shops and viewpoints.
- Norrmalm / City: Central shopping and the main stations, practical for short stays.
- Östermalm: Upscale, quiet and close to Djurgården's museums.
- Djurgården: Park island with the Vasa Museum, ABBA Museum and Skansen.
What to do in Stockholm
- See the 17th-century warship at the Vasa Museum
- Take a ferry into the Stockholm archipelago
- Walk Gamla Stan and the Royal Palace
- Visit the ABBA Museum and Skansen open-air museum
- Fika (coffee and cinnamon buns) in Södermalm
- Tour City Hall where the Nobel banquet is held
Good to know
| Airports | Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | luxury |
| Time zone | Europe/Stockholm |
| Kind of trip | city, island, culture, family, food |
Questions about Stockholm
When is the best time to visit Stockholm?
May, June, July, August and September. November, January, February: Dark, cold days with as little as six hours of daylight
Do US citizens need a passport for Stockholm?
Yes. Stockholm is in Sweden; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Stockholm on the ground?
Stockholm is luxury by US standards: plan about $190 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.