A One-Day Itinerary to Explore Stockholm

  • 9:00AM: ABBA The Museum
    30 minutes (3.3 km) from Stockholm City Centre

    Start your day by visiting the ABBA The Museum, a must-visit attraction for all music lovers. Discover the museum's interactive exhibits and memorabilia, including costumes, gold records, and more.

  • 11:30AM: Vasa Museum
    15 minutes (1.8 km) from ABBA The Museum

    Next, head to the Vasa Museum to see the impressive warship Vasa that sank on its maiden voyage in 1628 and was salvaged 333 years later. Explore the well-preserved ship and learn about its history and restoration process.

  • 1:30PM: Skansen Open-Air Museum
    14 minutes (2.2 km) from Vasa Museum

    After a quick lunch, walk to the Skansen Open-Air Museum, one of the oldest and most visited open-air museums in the world. Explore the 75-acre park and see how the Swedes used to live in various parts of the country. You can also spot some Nordic animals, such as reindeer and moose, in the zoo.

  • 4:00PM: Fotografiska
    30 minutes (3.3 km) from Skansen Open-Air Museum

    End your day at Fotografiska, the Swedish Museum of Photography. Admire the stunning contemporary exhibitions and attend some workshops and events if available. Don't miss the rooftop café with a view of Stockholm.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • ABBA The Museum (2 hours, 295 SEK)
  • Vasa Museum (2 hours, 170 SEK)
  • Skansen Open-Air Museum (3 hours, 185 SEK)
  • Fotografiska (2 hours, 185 SEK)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 1000 SEK

Transportation

You can travel between attractions by walking, by public transportation, or by taxi. The estimated daily cost for public transportation is 125 SEK.

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, consider visiting the Royal Palace, the City Hall, or taking a boat tour around Stockholm's archipelago. If you have less time, skip Skansen and Fotografiska, and spend more time exploring the Old Town (Gamla Stan) and its narrow streets and cozy cafes.

Airports

Stockholm is served by four airports, with the Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) being the largest one and located 40 km north of the city center. Other airports include the Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA), the Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO), and the Stockholm Västerås Airport (VST).

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