The Vasa Museum houses the only preserved 17th-century ship in the world, The Vasa. The ship capsized and sunk in 1628, and was recovered from the Stockholm Harbor in 1961. The museum displays the ship in its entirety, along with various exhibits about life on board during this time period.
Gamla Stan, the old town of Stockholm, literally translates to “Old Town”. Spend a couple of hours wandering through the historic streets of the town. Visit quaint cafes, vintage shops, and admire the stunning architecture dating back to the 13th century.
Östermalms Saluhall is Stockholm's premier food market. The market offers a wide range of specialties including fresh seafood, cheeses, cured meats, and local produce. Try a typical Swedish dish such as Meatballs or Toast Skagen.
The Stadshuset or Stockholm City Hall was built in 1923 and is the venue for the Nobel Prize banquet. Take a guided tour that takes you into the council chamber, the Blue Hall, and climb up the tower for views of the city and the harbor.
ABBA The Museum is an interactive museum that lets you experience the story of the famous Swedish group ABBA. The museum offers an audio guide tour as well as restaurants, a gift shop, and a dancefloor where visitors can dance to some famous ABBA songs.
Stockholm has an excellent public transport system consisting of buses, trains, and trams that operate within the city limits. A 1-day travelcard for public transport costs 135 SEK/person.
For a longer stay in Stockholm, consider visiting the Skansen Open-Air Museum or taking a boat trip in the archipelago. If you have less time, consider skipping Stadshuset and adding a visit to the Fotografiska Museum.
The main airport in Stockholm is Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) which is located 40km north of the city center. Another airport popular with budget airlines is Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) which is located around 100km south of Stockholm.