Things to Do in Stockholm

Sightseeing:

Here is a list of our most recommended places to check out in Stockholm!

1. Gamla stan

Visit Stockholm’s old town! Get a view of the palace, visit gift shops, and grab a fika.

Cafe Nova was one of the first cafes we visited together. They have a selection of nice pastries, cakes, and coffees.

Kaffekoppen / Chokladkoppen are sister cafes right in bloodbath square of Gamla Stan. They’re in two of the most iconic buildings in Stockholm.

2. Djurgården

An island in Stockholm with several museums and an amusement park. You can get to Djurgarden by ferry from Slussen. It’s a short boat ride. Visit their website for more information

3. Vasamuseet

Get a look at Sweden’s oldest, intact Viking Ship! This museum is on Djurgarden, Stockholm’s own little “museum island.” Visit their website for more information

4. Skansen

Stockholm’s open air museum. Get a view of life in olden day Sweden, check out some nordic animals, see Stockholm from a completely new angle. This museum is in Djurgården. Visit their website for more information

5. Stadshuset

Stockholm’s town hall, with beautiful rooms and an interesting tour. Visit their website for more information

6. Ivar Los park

A beautiful view of Stockholm at the spot where Gustav proposed! Directions

Restaurant Recommendations:

Paganini (where we ate the night we got engaged!)
Meatballs for the People
Ulla Winbladh (Swedish food)
Soldaten Svejk (GREAT beer!)
Moldau (Austrian restaurant)
Farang (Thai)
Meat on a Stick (kebab)
Sandhäxan (sandwiches)
Günters (famous hotdog stand)
Max (Sweden’s McDonald’s)

Cafe Recommendations:

Bar Recommendations:

Bishops Arms (bar chain that we go to often)
Pharmarium (cocktail bar)
Shotluckan (shots bar with a show!)
Röda Huset (expensive cocktails inspired by Swedish flavors)
Crazy Horse (cheeeeeeeeeap)
RoQ (arcade, billiards, ping pong)
Biljardpalatset (billiards, darts, shuffleboard)