Stockholmの観光スポット

A UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for its architecture. The two architects Gunnar Asplund (who later also would design the Stockholm Public Library) and Sigurd Lewerentz were 30 years old when they won the architecture competition in 1915.…

Founded in 1891, Skansen is the world's oldest open-air museum, containing a zoological garden specializing in Nordic fauna, such as moose, reindeer, bear, wolf, lynx and wolverine. It features over 150 historic buildings from previous centuries, from all parts of Sweden.…

This museum displays the Vasa, an original warship which sank in Stockholm Harbour on its maiden voyage in 1628, during the heyday of Swedish Empire. Retrieved from the water in 1961, the ship is almost wholly preserved, and is the only one of its kind and quality in the world.…

At times referred to by Swedes at the "Royal Castle". Built between 1697 and 1754, dominating the north-eastern part of the Old Town, the Royal Palace is the official residence of the king of Sweden. However, the Royal family lives at Drottningholm in Ekerö, using the Royal Palace only for official ceremonies. It is open to the public unless being used for a state ceremony.…

Close to the Sergels Torg square, and one of the few buildings in the district to survive the 1960s redevelopment, this large redbrick church was built in the 16th century, following the demolition of a 13th-century nunnery. The 116-metre steeple is the second tallest in Scandinavia and one of the ten tallest buildings in Sweden, making it a significant landmark.…

Katarina kyrka ("Church of Catherine"), named after Princess Catherine, mother of King Charles X of Sweden, can be seen from many parts of central Stockholm from its location on a Södermalm hill. The church was built 1656–1695 and has been rebuilt twice after being destroyed by fires. After the first fire in 1723, the church was given a larger, octagonal tower.…

Officially named Sankta Gertrud, this Gamla stan church is the home of the first German-speaking parish outside Germany, giving some clue to the importance of German merchants in the history of Stockholm. On the site of the church, a German merchants' guild was founded in the 14th century. In the 16th century, the headquarters was converted into a church, which was later expanded.…

Stockholm's museum of modern art is headed by Lars Nittve, formerly of London's Tate Modern. These museums have several works by famous artists - Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Salvador Dalí and Irving Penn, an American photographer. Although its Stockholm counterpart might not have as vast a collection, there is still enough to satisfy both the modern art buff as well as the curious amateur.…

The "glass house" in Hammarby Sjöstad showcases the innovative technologies and solutions in use in the neighbourhood and is itself a very innovative building, heated and provided with energy by a selection of "green" technologies. Inside, you will find various exhibits and presentations about Hammarby Sjöstad.…

Adolf Fredrik's church, named by King Adolf Fredrik, was built in 1768-1774. The exterior is quite intact, while the interior was radically changed in the 1890s. In the church, there is a monument to the philosopher René Descartes, who spent his last years in Stockholm tutoring Queen Christina, until dying of pneumonia.…

Storkyrkan is the oldest church in Gamla stan. Originating as a 13th century Gothic structure, the exterior was remodelled in Baroque style around 1740. The church is the seat of the Church of Sweden bishop of Stockholm.…

The city hall, where the Nobel Prize Banquet takes place every year, is an imposing brick building in the city centre. Guided tours are held daily, and allow you to see the impressive halls used for the Nobel festivities, the Blue Hall and the Golden Hall. The tower offers a great view of the Old Town and can be climbed (optionally, a lift can take you half the way).…

Built in 1928 and designed by the famous Swedish architect Erik Gunnar Asplund, the interior of the cylinder-shaped main hall is spectacular, with three floors of bookshelves covering 360 degrees of circular wall. Books (both fiction and non-fiction) are available in many languages, including English and German.…

This large museum tells the tale of Sweden's rich tradition of engineering, with objects from past centuries, as well as one of the server racks from a 2008 police raid against The Pirate Bay. It is also suitable for small children, with the possibility to carry out your own experiments in the Teknorama section. Admission 160 SEK Children 7-18, students 19+ 95 SEK.…

Scandinavian and Arctic dioramas with stuffed Scandinavian animals, lit only by daylight (limiting the opening hours; the museum closes at 15:00 in October-March, and 16:00 in April-September). When built in 1893, the diorama technique was revolutionary, and inspired similar museums worldwide.…

If you're interested in older Scandinavian history, from the Stone Age to the Vikings, you will want to visit the Swedish History Museum. In the Gold Room, you'll find gold treasures from the Bronze Age to the 16th century.…

Tegelviksgatan 22 (Bus 2 from Slussen). Maybe not for everyone, but still entertaining, Spårvägsmuseet is a museum of Stockholm's public transportation. Walking through historical buses and metro cars is quite fun but not enough text is in English.…

Located in the Royal Palace, still an independent museum. In 1628, King Gustavus II Adolphus declared that his uniform from the Thirty Years War campaign in Poland should be put on display for eternity.…

Kulturhuset, a 1970s concrete building in the middle of the modernist city centre, is operated by the city, and a venue for art exhibitions and performances. The building also houses the Stockholm City Theatre, a library (with a comic book department) and a teen activity centre.…

Stockholm's busiest city square. The black-and-wine Harlequin concrete floor was laid in the 1960s, and while the design remains controversial, and the place used to have bad reputation for drug-dealing and violence, it attracts thousands of people daily for meet-ups, political demonstrations, flash mobs and retailing.

A hill further west, close to the Zinkensdamm metro station, is a good option if you prefer cliffs to streets. When exiting the station turn back and head to the north. Walk up a small street to the right and climb the hill. Look for the "Kattenvägen" sign. A great alternative to watch the sun set in summertime.

The 155-metre TV tower, east of central Stockholm, offers a different kind of panorama from its viewing gallery. There is a restaurant at the top as well - when booking a table in advance for a specific meal (lunch, brunch or dinner, offered as set menus) one does not have to pay the entry fee to the tower.

Etnografiska museet, with artifacts from all around the world, mostly from indigenous people. Outside the museum stands a totem pole, crafted in the 2000s by the Haisla tribe in British Columbia, in exchange for a 19th century pole previously held in the museum, now repossessed to the Haisla.

An exhibition hall in Liljeholmen housed in an old paint factory from 1889 (the name translates to "the paint factory"), calling itself "laboratory of the contemporary". It is perhaps one of Sweden's most interesting scenes for contemporary art. Unfortunately, it is closed for most of the summer.

A plaque in the pavement marks Sweden's most infamous crime scene. On February 28, 1986, Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme was shot down here. Though thirty years of investigation, no one has been convicted for the murder. The street nearby was renamed Olof Palmes gata to commemorate the victim.

Riddarholmskyrkan is one of Stockholm's most beautiful churches, and the only remaining Medieval abbey. The structure dates back to the late 14th century. In the church, many Swedish regents are buried, including Gustavus Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) and Charles XII (Karl XII).

Located in the old Stock Exchange house in the middle of Gamla stan, this museum has lots of material on the Nobel Prize, including videotaped speeches by laureates. Gift shop sells "Nobel medals" that are big chocolate coins in stamped gold foil, great souvenir/gift.

Displays the history of alcoholic beverages in Sweden with heavy drinking, heavy government control, and heavy taxation. The museum also contains the Absolut Art Collection, containing advertising for Absolut Vodka by Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and others.

Free entrance. Currently holds several works from Nationalmuseum. At the same address you can find [http://www.gallerimagnuskarlsson.com/ Galleri Magnus Karlsson] (Mon-Fri 12:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 12:00-16:00), a small, local gallery showcasing local artworks.

Exhibits Sweden's long history as a seafaring nation. Remnants of the Amphion, an 18th century Royal yacht, and a broad collection of scale models. Hosts photo exhibition of sailors' tattoos, from the time before this art became mainstream fashion.

Built in 1892 for the Church of Sweden. Since 1953, it serves as a cathedral for the Stockholm Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church (including all of Sweden). Most Catholics in Sweden are recent immigrants from countries such as Poland and Chile.

Stockholm's oldest preserved building. It has also been voted the city's most beautiful church. The oldest part was built as a round church in the second half of the 12th century. The church contains medieval paintings from the late 15th century.

The Nordic Museum A museum of cultural history from 1520 to our days, having celebrated its own 100-year anniversary, in an impressive cathedral-like building on Djurgården. Exhibitions focus on Swedish handicraft, customs and traditions.

Displays Sweden's history as one of Europe's major military powers during the 16th to 18th century, followed by two centuries of peace. The museum makes a great effort of putting warfare into a broader social context.

One of Scandinavia's largest cemeteries. Among famous Swedes buried here are Prime Minister Per Albin Hansson, actress Ingrid Bergman, humanitarian Folke Bernadotte, and fin-de-siècle writer August Strindberg.

Contains the memorial of the M/S Estonia (a Baltic Sea cruise ferry lost in 1994), as well as graves of prominent Swedes such as Stikkan Anderson (co-founder of ABBA, and founder of the Polar Music Award).

The museum's displays animals, plants, fungi, minerals and fossils from all continents, some acquired during the voyages of James Cook. Feature exhibits of evolution, the polar areas, and Scandinavian nature.

A scale model where the Globe Arena (Söderort) represents the Sun. The Earth and Moon are located at Naturhistoriska. The Globe is visible from the museum's dome, with the same apparent size as the Sun.

Prince Eugen (1865-1947), son of King Oscar II, was a revered artistic painter, and an avid art collector. His palace is now a museum housing his enormous art collection spanning the 1880-1940 period.

Founded in 1987 and located in a former warehouse in the old Freeport district, the large exhibition space of Magasin 3 houses major exhibitions by international artists, often presenting new works.

Opened in 1991. The tanks simulate a rainforest, a coral reef, a Swedish lake, as well as a sewage pipe (!) Not as reputed as the Skansen Aquarium, still providing some warmth during winter.

A royal palace park in Solna with a rich history, open to the public, and great for picnics. The palace, Haga slott, is currently the residence of Crown Princess Victoria and her family.

Built around 1750 by the merchant R. Schröder, with a beautiful park. Today used partially as a school and partially as dwelling, though you can still watch it from the outside.

An exhibition hall in the multicultural western suburb of Tensta, opened in 1998 and has been met with much interest from critics for its contemporary art exhibitions.

Presents Swedish history from the perspective of the noble estate. Though most land in Sweden has been held by peasants, the nobility dominated the Swedish military.

A museum of Swedish popular music, featuring [http://www.abbathemuseum.com/ ABBA the Museum] as a main exhibition. Opened in 2013, with an extensive gift shop.

Often overlooked, behind all other attraction. As this museum allows visitors to play all kinds of instruments, it is very suitable for children, even the youngest.

The library is a national archive and does not lend books. However, the equally beautiful Stockholm Public Library, Stockholms stadsbibliotek (Vasastan), does.

Inaugurated in 1870. Nearby is the Raoul Wallenberg Monument dedicated to the Swedish diplomat who saved some 10.000 Jews in Budapest during World War II.

This new exhibition hall, opened in 2005 by the Bonnier family, owners of Sweden's largest media empire, showcases Swedish and international contemporary art.

The courthouse from the turn of the century with its massive tower is regarded as one of the foremost examples of Swedish national romanticism architecture.

Displays tropical animals such as lemurs, monkeys, snakes, spiders, fish and Cuban crocodiles. The aquarium requires an extra cover charge: Adults 100 SEK.

a walking path that you reach from Bastugatan (north of T Mariatorget) offers a similar view from the west. Benches and tables offer picnic possibilities.

This 1902 Romanesque parish church is on the top of a hill, which is a great viewpoint in its own right. Vita Bergen is a calm park, sloping southwards.

Displays the history of Stockholm, with special attention to construction, architecture and interior design. Closed for renovation until autumn 2017.

Contains ancient artefacts of the Mediterranean and the Middle East, with a distinguished collection from Cyprus, and an Egyptian mummy exhibition.

A studio complex for the Swedish cinema, closed down and converted into a museum in 1999. Ingmar Bergman has directed several films at the studios.

Walking eastwards from Slussen up Katarinavägen you will reach the picturesque street Fjällgatan, with a view of Gamla Stan from the east.

This beautiful building is closed down for repairs, expected to open in 2017. The museum has a temporary exhibition at Fredsgatan 12.

The park gives an astounding view of Brunnsviken, a brackish bay. The Carl Eldh Studio Museum contains early 20th century sculptures.