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Popular things to do in Gamla Stan
Stockholm Palace
4.5/5(355 reviews)
Explore banquet halls and reception rooms, find 18th-century art and watch the changing of the guard at the official residence of Sweden’s royal family.
Museum of Medieval Stockholm
4.5/5(36 reviews)
Museum of Medieval Stockholm is a popular museum in Central Stockholm with a story of its own. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Nobel Museum
4.5/5(31 reviews)
Visit a museum dedicated to the Nobel Prize. Learn about the life of the prize’s pioneer, the winners and their creativity.
Stockholm Cathedral
4/5(2 reviews)
See the oldest known image of Stockholm, find interesting sculptures and attend live music events at this historic cathedral.
Stortorget
This colorful square marking the center of the city has been an important meeting place for centuries.
House of Nobility
Step back in time and learn more about local history with a stop at House of Nobility in Central Stockholm. Discover the area's fascinating museums, or seek out its local tours.
Top activities in Gamla Stan
Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Explore Stockholm at your own pace with an unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour for the chosen time period. Start in Stockholm's well-preserved medieval center, discovering the cobbled streets to the grand brick façade of the Royal Palace, home to Sweden's royal family.
Stockholm Must Sees
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Gamla Stan, the authentic heart of Stockholm, oozes character. Walk the cobbled alleys with a guide; then hop on a ferry to see the Vasa Museum, housing a jaw-dropping display of a 17th-century warship.
Red Buses Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Boat Option
￥3,748
Get to know Stockholm at your own pace with a double-decker bus ride that takes you to some of the best sights around the beautiful city. Hop on and off as often as you want on your way to more than 20 convenient destinations that put you right next to some of the best attractions in town.
Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Open Top Bus Tour
￥3,636
Discover the charming Swedish capital at your own pace with a 24- or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass. You can upgrade your ticket to include a boat pass for a hassle-free commute among sites such as ABBA The Museum , City Hall, Vasa Museum, and the Royal Palace.
Red Buses Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Boat
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See the sights of Stockholm on a relaxing cruise around the city's waterways that takes you to some favorite spots along the shore. With the freedom to hop on or off at 8 stops along the route, this tour lets you get an up-close look at the beautiful waterfront of Sweden's capital city.
Stockholm Old Town Walk
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A glorious labyrinth of narrow streets that date as far back as the 13th century, Stockholm's Gamla Stan is the authentic heart of the city. Walk with a local guide to see some of the most important sights in a truly charming district.
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Stockholm Vacation Ideas for Planning an Itinerary
Stockholm is a true Nordic gem and although it is often overlooked in favor of other Scandinavian cities, this “Beauty on Water” has plenty to offer.
Other neighborhoods in Stockholm
Norrmalm
Known for Shopping, Dining, Museums
4.5/5(684 reviews)
Norrmalm is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Royal Swedish Opera and Museum of Medieval Stockholm. See more of Central Stockholm by jumping on the metro at Hotorget T-Bana or Sergels Torg Tram Stop.
Sodermalm
Known for Museums, Shopping, Cafes
4.5/5(119 reviews)
Travelers choose Sodermalm for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Mariatorget T-Bana or Medborgarplatsen T-Bana and check out top sights like The Swedish Museum of Photography.
Maria
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If you're spending time in Maria, check out sights like Tantolunden Park or Zinkensdamms IP and hop on the metro to see more the city at Mariatorget T-Bana or Zinkensdamm T-Bana.
SoFo
Known for Shopping, Bars, Dining
If you're spending time in SoFo, you might enjoy attractions like Vitabergsparken Park and MLG gallery. You might also enjoy the neighborhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Medborgarplatsen T-Bana to see more of the city.
Ostermalm
Known for Shopping, Dining, Romantic
5/5(105 reviews)
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Ostermalm. Spend some time visiting top spots like Stureplan, and catch the metro at Karlaplan T-Bana or Stadium T-Bana to see more of the area.
Katarina-Sofia
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While you're in Katarina-Sofia, take in top sights like The Swedish Museum of Photography or Stockholm Viking Terminal, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Medborgarplatsen T-Bana or Skanstull T-Bana.