Things to Do in Stockholm
Discover 66 activities and experiences in Stockholm, Sweden — from outdoor adventures to cultural events. Curated from real traveler recommendations.
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Trekanten
One of the main features of the Liljeholmen borough is this lake, which allows swimming at summertime and ice-skating in the winter. The 2½ km walk around the lake is magnificent. At the half-grass half-sand beach, the water temperatures are quite high in the summers, when many are bathing in the safe, clear water. If you are visiting in winter, don't miss the hill about half way through the walk which allows sledding, when the snow is thick. At summer, you can also do some fishing with the locals, if you ask the fishing club for permission. There are two ice-cream shops, one at the beach and one at the entrance of the lake. A small café serving hot food is located about a quarter of the way round the lake.
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Vinterviken
A popular swimming/sunbathing area close to the old Nobel dynamite factories, old explosion test caves can be seen when walking around the seaside area. The old factory building is a Café/Museum. Good place to have a good time when the sun is making the mountion rock hot, bring something to sit on, otherwise its too hot to sit on the bare rock. Beware that it may be packed in summertime during warm evenings due to the beautiful sunset view. Closest metro is Axelsberg, walk north-east towards the water. Fun fact: Alfred Nobel was forced out of Vinterviken by the city council, due to several fatal accidents related to explosive experiments.
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Centralbadet
A classical bath-house in one of Stockholm's most beautiful ''art nouveau'' buildings, this is a place where you can go for a swim, have a beer in the sauna bar or enjoy a full spa treatment. Rather expensive and sometimes crowded on weekends. Adults 130 SEK (Friday after 15:00 and all day Saturday 180 SEK), includes entrance to pool, jacuzzi, gym and saunas. University students and seniors 70 SEK Sun-Fri until 15:00. Most spa treatments 350-700 SEK.
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- Drottninggatan 88
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- Open Mon-Fri 06:00-20:00, Sat 08:00-20:00, Sun 08:00-17:00
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Junibacken
Astrid Lindgren, author of Pippi Longstocking, Karlsson-on-the-Roof and numerous other children's books, is by far Sweden's most popular writer of children's books. Located on the island Djurgården, like many other child-friendly attractions, Junibacken could be described as an indoor theme-park dedicated to the world of her (and a few other Swedish authors') stories. There is also a restaurant. See Astrid Lindgren tourism for related destinations.
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- Galärvarvsvägen
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- Open Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00 Jan-May, daily 10:00-17:00 June, daily 09:00-18:00 July, daily 09:00-18:00 1-15 Aug, daily 10:00-17:00 16-31 Aug, Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00 September-December.
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Gröna Lund
Djurgården has Stockholm's only amusement park, with more or less standard attractions and games. The restaurants in the park are expensive and generally far from a culinary experience. Note that no rides are included in the entrance fee. Adults 80 SEK (90 SEK from mid June to mid August, 150 SEK from 18:00 on concert nights), ages 0-7 and over 65 for free. Rides 20-60 SEK with single tickets, day pass 289 SEK.
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- Lilla Allmänna Gränd 9
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- Open at least noon-23:00 most days June-August, shorter hours in May and early September.
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Sturebadet
The costliest, and possibly the most beautiful, spa in central Stockholm. For those who can afford it, this place offers luxury in a listed 1880s building (faithfully reconstructed after a fire in 1985). Entrance costs 495 SEK (Fri-Sun 595). It includes rented towel, robe and slippers, and entrance to pool, spa-section, gym and saunas. Most spa treatments 540 SEK and upwards.
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- Sturegallerian 36
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- Open Mon-Fri 06:30-22:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-19:00.
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The Royal Swedish Opera
This institution was founded in 1773, in an 1898 building, stages classical operas in original language or Swedish, as well as classical ballets and concerts. They offer daily guided tours in English. Strömterrassen is a café with an astounding view of the Royal Palace. Within the same building is ''Operakällaren'' and ''Café Opera'' (see below).
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Globen
Located just south of Södermalm, and claiming to be the world's largest hemispheric building with 110 metres across, the Globe has been one of the most eye-catching features of the Stockholm skyline since its inauguration in 1989. It is frequently used for ice hockey games but also for other sporting events, as well as concerts and galas.
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- Globentorget
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Friends Arena
A 50,000-seat stadium for association football games and other events, opened in October, 2012. The arena hosts the men's national football team, as well as '''AIK'''. As of 2015, parking and roads are undeveloped, and traffic tends to be very congested before and after events. Get to the stadium early, preferrably without a car.
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Solvalla
For a day at the races, you can go to Stockholm's hippodrome Solvalla, watch trotters compete in harness racing, and place some bets. Races are held Wednesday nights and many weekends. The biggest event is the prestigious [http://www.elitloppet.se/default-uk.asp Elitloppet race] at the end of May every year.
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Under the bridges of Stockholm
Is one of the most popular. Departing from Strömkajen by Grand Hôtel and opposite the Royal Castle (''T Kungsträdgården''), this tour on both the sea and on lake Mälaren passes under 15 bridges and through two locks. Several departures every day, depending on the time of year. 1 hour 50 min, 250 SEK.
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Casino Cosmopol
Minimum 20 years of age, photo ID required. Dress code recommended. If you find yourself longing for an international casino, the Swedish state has heard your needs. In 2003 Stockholm's first and only casino was opened, drawing a rather diverse crowd. There is a restaurant in the casino as well.
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- Kungsgatan 65
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- Open daily 13:00-05:00
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- Entrance 30 SEK
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Stockholm Stadium
A red brick stadium with just above 14.000 seats, built for the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. For decades the home of Djurgårdens IF men's soccer team, but in 2013, the women's team of the same club. Also hosts track and field, the Stockholm Marathon, concerts and other events.
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- Lidingövägen/Vallhallavägen
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Brunnsviken
A brackish bay, adjacent to the National City Park. There are several fine beaches, particularly on the eastern side (''T Universitetet''). Popular with students as it is less than a kilometre from the university's main campus.
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Midnattsloppet
A 10 km night-time running event held annually in mid-August on the streets of Södermalm. There is plenty of live music and other entertainment along the course, creating a party vibe that draws huge numbers of spectators.
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Rio
Amidst the bars of the Hornstull district, this charming independent theatre, neighbouring the LGBT-friendly café Copacabana, arranges screenings of films of all sorts - from 3D-features to festivals of low-budget shorts.
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- Hornstulls strand 3 (''T Hornstull'')
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Talk of the town
Memory card for your mobile phone can be rented at several bike rentals in Stockholm. Load your mobile phone with audioguides at 56 of the best sights in Stockholm. Rent by hour, 30 SEK or day 125 SEK.
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Tele2 Arena
(''T Globen/Skärmarbrink'') A 30,000-seat stadium opened in July, 2013, featuring football (soccer) rivals '''Djurgårdens IF''' and '''Hammarby''', as well as concerts and other sport events.
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Stockholm Skyview
An elevator at the outside of the arena, to the very top, with a panoramic view of Stockholm. The ride lasts 20 minutes, and costs 130 SEK for adults, and 100 SEK for children and seniors.
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Victoria
On the lively Götgatan street, this beautiful 1930s theatre screens a broad variety of Hollywood blockbusters as well as old classic movies ranging from the birth of cinema and onwards.
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- Götgatan 67 (''T Medborgarplatsen'')
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Stockholm International Horse Show
A major international indoor equestrian event, held annually in the Stockholm Globe Arena, featuring the World Cup in dressage, show jumping and World Cup Four in Hand driving.
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Storkyrkobadet
A small secret hidden in what once was a wine cellar in the old town, where you can take a bath beneath 18th century vaults. Men and women cannot visit the bath together.
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- Svartmangatan 20-22
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- Open for men Tue, Fri, Sun 05:00-20:30, for women Mon, Thu 05:00-20:30 (closed during summer).
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- Adults 40 SEK, includes entrance to pool and sauna. Students and seniors 30 SEK.
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DN-galan
The leading track and field event in Sweden, and a part of the IAAF World Athletic Tour, held annually in July in the beautiful Stockholm Olympic Stadium.
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Tantolunden
A big park, known for its quaint allotment gardens, and its beach. Crowded during summer. Good for outdoor games. Also contains a miniature golf course.
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Historical Canal Tour
Departs from Stadshusbron next to the City Hall (''T T-Centralen''), and passes Kungsholmen and other western islands of the city. 50 min, 190 SEK.
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Skandia cinema
This 1850s building houses a 1920s cinema designed by the Stockholm Public Library architect Erik Gunnar Asplund. A beautiful and intimate setting.
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- Drottninggatan 82 (''T Hötorget'')
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Stockholm Open
A tennis event on the ATP Tour, held in the '''Royal Tennis Hall''' in Östermalm in October, attracting many of the world's finest tennis players.
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- Lidingövägen 75
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Magic Bar
This restaurant brands itself as Europe's only stage dedicated to the art of illusion. Close-up magic on weekday nights, stage shows on weekends.
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- Karlaplan 6
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Rooftop Tour
Look at Stockholm from the roofs of Riddarholmen island. An exciting experience if you're not afraid of heights. April–September. 1 hour 30 min
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Hellasgården
In Nacka, a centre for sports and adventure, including but not limited to football golf, mountainbiking, canoeing, ice swimming and yoga.
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Royal Canal Tour
Departs from Strömkajen and takes you around the eastern parts of the city, passing through the lush Djurgården canal. 50 min, 190 SEK.
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Zinkensdamms IP
A soccer pitch, frozen for Hammarby's bandy games during winter. Home ground of Stockholm Mean Machines, an American football team.
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- Ringvägen 16 (''T Zinkensdamm'')
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Östermalms IP
An open-air sport park, usually open for the public. Ice skating at winter. In July-August, it hosts the Stockholm Pride festival.
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- Fiskartorpsvägen 2
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Stockholm International Fairs
''Stockholmsmässan'', in '''Älvsjö''', an exhibition centre for business and hobby events, with its own commuter train station.
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Hammarbybacken
Hosts alpine skiing in case of freezing weather (usually January-February). The view from the summit is great around the year.
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- at Hammarby Sjöstad
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Hamburger Börs
A 200-year old stage restaurant which has hosted world-renowned artists such as Frank Sinatra, Liza Minelli and Rod Stewart.
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- Jakobsgatan 6
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Stockholm Panorama
Is a tour of some major tourist sights that departs from Gustaf Adolf Torg (''T T-Centralen''). 1 hour 30 min, 300 SEK.
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Kistamässan
A convention center opened in 2008, hosting a broad set of events, many of them about information technology.
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Sickla Ovan och Under
Is an experimental mine, dug out by mining equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco. Guided tours are available.
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Folkoperan
Stockholm's second opera house, usually staging classics sung in Swedish, to a modernized arrangement.
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Stockholm Concert Hall
The home stage of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the place of the annual Nobel Prize ceremony.
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Oscarsteatern
An ''art nouveau'' playhouse opened in 1906, which usually stages Swedish and international musicals.
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- Kungsgatan 63
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Eric Ericsonhallen
Formerly a naval church, this is today a concert hall, mainly used by the many choirs in Stockholm.
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Dieselverkstaden
A community centre with several attractions, including a theatre, a climbing gym and a cinema.
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Eriksdalsbadet
A public gym and swimming facility with both indoor and outdoor Olympic-size swimming pools.
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- Hammarby Slussväg 20 (''T Skanstull'')
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Cirkus
Among Stockholm's largest playhouses, with 1,650 seats. Features musicals and pop concerts.
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Solna Bowling
Welcome to Solna Bowling where you can bowl with you family, friends and work colleagues.
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- Gåvägen 23, Solna
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Musikvalvet Baggen
A cellar for intimate cross-genre concerts. The bar serves alcoholic beverages.
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- Svartmangatan 27
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Långholmen
An island with several good spots for swimming, including a small sandy beach.
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Vanadisbadet
An outdoor bath with a swimming pool, an exercise pool, and a toddlers' pool.
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- Sveavägen 142
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- 07:00-20:00, May 1-Sept 15
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- 90 SEK for adults, 70 SEK for children, students and seniors
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Kampementsbadet
An outdoor swimming pool with a gym, open during summers.
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- Sandhamnsgatan 64
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Spaghettioperan Regina
Combines dining with opera-inspired stage shows.
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- Drottninggatan 71 A
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Bodyflight Stockholm
Indoor skydiving facility for all ages.
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- Bryggerivagen 16 B, Bromma Sweden
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Exploring Stockholm: A Traveler's Guide to Activities
Stockholm rewards curious travelers with an exceptional range of experiences. Whether you have a weekend or several weeks, the city's 66 documented activities cover the full spectrum — architectural landmarks and world-class museums at one end, local neighborhood festivals and underground cultural scenes at the other. The activities listed on this page come from Wikivoyage contributors who have personally explored Stockholm and written detailed, practical descriptions to help you plan your visit.
The most rewarding way to experience Stockholm's activities is with company. Solo travelers who arrive without plans often find that meeting a fellow traveler at a hostel, cafe, or through the Nomax app opens up entirely new itineraries — a museum visit becomes a half-day exploration, a street food crawl turns into an evening of discovery, a day trip to a nearby site becomes an adventure. Stockholm has an active traveler community, and the city is designed to reward those who explore it with open curiosity.
When planning what to do in Stockholm, consider mixing well-known attractions with neighborhood-level experiences. The city's most photographed sights are popular for good reason, but Stockholm's character lives in its quieter corners too — the local markets, the parks where residents spend their weekends, the small performance venues where the next generation of artists and musicians are finding their voice. The 66 activities on this page include both categories, ordered by the richness of their traveler-written descriptions.
How to Get the Most from Stockholm's Activities
Timing matters in Stockholm. Many of the city's best attractions have shorter queues and better atmospheres on weekday mornings. Major cultural sites — museums, galleries, historic monuments — often run free admission windows on certain days or evenings; check before booking. Outdoor activities and walking tours are best enjoyed in the morning before the city heats up or fills with tour groups.
Budget-conscious travelers will find that Stockholm has a strong free-to-access layer. Public parks, open-air markets, architectural walking routes, and many community events cost nothing. The price information included with activities on this page (where available) helps you plan a realistic daily budget. A mix of free and paid activities across a week in Stockholm is entirely feasible for most traveler budgets.
For travelers who want to do more than just sightseeing, Stockholm offers organized activities through local guides, tour companies, and traveler apps like Nomax. Group activities — cooking classes, cycling tours, kayaking excursions, photography walks — are a natural way to meet people while experiencing the city. Many travelers who use Nomax in Stockholm coordinate these types of group experiences together, splitting costs and building memories that last beyond the trip itself.
Activities for Different Travel Styles
Not every traveler wants the same experience. History enthusiasts will gravitate toward Stockholm's museums, heritage sites, and guided historical walks that reveal the layers of the city's past. Outdoor and adventure travelers will focus on the parks, cycling routes, climbing areas, and day trips to surrounding natural areas. Food travelers will treat Stockholm's markets, restaurants, and food tours as the primary activities of each day. Culture seekers will fill evenings with concerts, theater, gallery openings, and street performances.
The 66 activities documented on this page span all these categories. Use the numbered list above to browse in order of description quality — longer descriptions generally mean more detailed, firsthand traveler knowledge. For each activity, the address and opening hours (where available) give you everything you need to plan your visit without needing to search elsewhere.
Connecting with Travelers in Stockholm
One of the best things about traveling to Stockholm is the community of international travelers already there. Backpackers, digital nomads, long-term expats, and short-trip tourists all share the same city at any given moment. Nomax makes it easy to find who is in Stockholm right now, see what activities they are joining, and coordinate plans. Whether you want a hiking companion, someone to split museum entry with, or a group for an evening out — the app connects you to people with the same itinerary in minutes.
Download Nomax before your trip to Stockholm to set your travel dates and start discovering who else will be there at the same time. The app is free, requires no subscription, and works across all the major traveler destinations worldwide — meaning the community you build in Stockholm often extends to your next destination too.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best things to do in Stockholm?
Stockholm offers 66+ activities and experiences for travelers. Top highlights include Trekanten, Vinterviken, Centralbadet, and much more. This page lists every documented activity in order of description quality, so you can find both the major attractions and the hidden gems.
Are there free things to do in Stockholm?
Yes — Stockholm has a strong selection of free activities. Public parks, open-air markets, walking routes through historic neighborhoods, and many cultural institutions offer free admission on specific days. Scroll through the list above and look for activities marked with free or no price information — these are often the city's most authentic experiences.
How do I meet other travelers while exploring Stockholm?
Download Nomax — a free travel companion app that shows you other solo travelers currently in Stockholm. You can join group activities, chat with travelers at the same spots, and plan outings together. Many travelers in Stockholm use Nomax to find companions for day trips, museum visits, and evening activities.
What activities can I do with travel companions I meet in Stockholm?
Stockholm has activities for every interest — guided tours, food experiences, outdoor adventures, cultural events, and nightlife. Use Nomax to coordinate with other travelers: join a group for a walking tour, split a day-trip cost, or simply explore the city together. The app makes spontaneous plans easy.
Explore Stockholm with fellow travelers
Download Nomax — find travel companions, join group activities, and chat with solo travelers in Stockholm right now. Free forever.
Travel tips by Wikivoyage contributors (CC BY-SA 3.0). Content may have been updated since publication.
