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What to do in Stockholm
16 vlogs from 15 channels mention 97 places in Stockholm; 7 of them appear in at least half of the vlogs. Places are ranked by how often the vlogs mention them. Press the play button on any place to watch that exact moment.
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97 places · most mentioned first
Gamla Stan
Stockholm's island old town, where the whole city once stood, with a busy shopping street and tranquil 17th-century lanes.
5:58· Three Star Vagabondin 15 vlogsRoyal Palace (Kungliga slottet)
One of Europe's biggest palaces and the royal family's official residence, overlooking the waterfront in the old town and housing several museums.
10:48· Exotic Vacationin 11 vlogsVasa Museum
Museum housing the Vasa, a 1628 warship that sank on its maiden voyage and was raised in 1961. It is the best-preserved ship of its kind.
0:42· Adventures of Matt and Natin 10 vlogsDjurgården
Lush island that was once the king's hunting ground, now a protected park and home to several of the city's top museums.
18:22· Exotic Vacationin 9 vlogsNobel Prize Museum
Museum telling the story of Alfred Nobel and the Nobel Prize, with video clips about the work of the laureates.
30:18· Adventures of Matt and Natin 8 vlogsSkansen
The first open-air folk museum, founded in 1891, with 150 historic buildings moved from all over Sweden and artisans demonstrating crafts.
5:54· Adventures of Matt and Natin 8 vlogsABBA The Museum
Museum celebrating ABBA with costumes, memorabilia and concert footage of the 1970s pop group.
8:51· Travel Manin 8 vlogsStockholm City Hall
Red-brick city hall from 1923 that hosts the Nobel banquet in its Blue Hall and has a Golden Hall with 19 million gold mosaic pieces.
10:51· Rick Steves' Europein 7 vlogsFotografiska
Photography museum on Södermalm with constantly changing exhibitions and a well-regarded, fairly affordable restaurant.
29:38· Exotic Vacationin 7 vlogsStortorget
The old town's main square, once an important commercial centre and now a favourite place to relax and enjoy fika, the Swedish coffee-and-pastry break.
19:57· Mark Wiensin 6 vlogsStockholm Archipelago
Thousands of islands stretching 80 miles from the city, reached by ferries that serve over a hundred islands.
16:57· Rick Steves' Europein 6 vlogsSödermalm
Island neighbourhood full of eclectic cafes, bars and vintage shops, showcasing contemporary Swedish style.
16:38· Taylor Bellin 6 vlogsStockholm Cathedral (Storkyrkan)
Grand Lutheran cathedral wedged into the old town, with a floor of old tombstones, royal pews and a carved pulpit.
7:20· Rick Steves' Europein 5 vlogsDrottningholm Palace
Royal palace and the royal family's actual home, often called Sweden's Versailles, with 18th-century interiors, a lavish library, a ballroom and a baroque theatre.
4:27· Rick Steves' Europein 5 vlogsVaxholm
Popular archipelago town about an hour from downtown, with a busy harbour front and a quiet old town of shops and restaurants.
15:11· Adventures of Matt and Natin 5 vlogsNordic Museum (Nordiska museet)
Museum next to the Vasa Museum celebrating the cultural heritage of Sweden and the Nordic region through artifacts and interactive displays.
22:06· Exotic Vacationin 5 vlogsKungsträdgården
Once the king's private garden, this square and park is now called Stockholm's living room.
13:51· Worthy Travelsin 4 vlogsRoyal Armoury (Livrustkammaren)
Museum inside the Royal Palace showing ornate royal armour, horse gear and four centuries of coronation and wedding clothing.
3:23· Rick Steves' Europein 4 vlogsNorrmalm
Stockholm's downtown district, mixing historic and modern attractions with shopping and well-designed cafes and restaurants.
24:16· Exotic Vacationin 4 vlogsGröna Lund
Sweden's oldest amusement park, a waterfront attraction entertaining visitors since 1883.
4:34· Noah Travel Guidesin 4 vlogsMårten Trotzigs gränd
One of the narrowest alleys in Europe, a tight stepped lane between old buildings in Gamla Stan.
17:40· Travel Manin 4 vlogsNationalmuseum
Sweden's national museum of art and design, exploring the era when art and creativity shaped Stockholm's identity.
3:56· Expediain 3 vlogsÖstermalm
Upscale, pricey district and one of the main areas where visitors stay.
10:40· Worthy Travelsin 3 vlogsMonteliusvägen
Scenic clifftop pathway on Södermalm with sweeping views over the water and the city's buildings, popular at sunset.
6:56· Camden Davidin 3 vlogsGerman Church (Tyska kyrkan)
Church with a soaring spire built for the German merchants who held power in medieval Stockholm.
19:19· Mark Wiensin 2 vlogsHötorget
Vibrant outdoor produce market on the old haymarket, overlooked by a statue by Carl Milles.
5:02· Mark Wiensin 2 vlogsSergels torg
Square built in the 1960s at the heart of modern Stockholm's commercial district, surrounded by pedestrian shopping streets.
15:14· Rick Steves' Europein 2 vlogsIcebar Stockholm
Touristy bar built entirely of ice, where vodka drinks are served in glasses made of ice.
18:04· Travel Manin 2 vlogsÖstermalms Saluhall
Stockholm's historic food hall, with gourmet stalls selling meat, fish, produce and cured game, plus seafood restaurants and cafés.
12:32· Mark Wiensin 2 vlogsKungsholmen
Residential island with apartments and coffee shops, a good place to experience the local pace of life.
5:50· Camden Davidin 2 vlogsMedieval Museum (Medeltidsmuseet)
Museum tracing how Stockholm grew from a medieval defensive outpost into Sweden's capital.
3:35· Expediain 2 vlogsLucy's Flower Shop
Speakeasy cocktail bar once ranked among the world's top 50 bars.
12:08· Worthy Travelsin 2 vlogsRosendals Trädgård
Expansive gardens on Djurgården with greenhouses that hold food options and small shops.
20:54· Exotic Vacationin 2 vlogsDrop Coffee
Local specialty roaster with a lively atmosphere, known for its filter coffee and pastries.
8:34· Camden Davidin 2 vlogsSkinnarviksberget
Rocky hilltop on Södermalm overlooking the water, a popular spot to hike up for sunset.
6:38· Camden Davidin 2 vlogsVikingaliv
A Viking Age museum using sound, light and moving settings, with an interactive exhibition on how the Vikings traded and raided.
7:27· Worthy Travelsin 2 vlogsSpy Bar
A well-known nightclub, said to be one of the hottest party spots in Stockholm.
13:17· Birta Hlinin 2 vlogsHornsgatan
Bustling Södermalm street with a vibrant atmosphere and an eclectic mix of shops, cafes and restaurants.
13:29· Worthy Travelsin 2 vlogsMeatballs for the People
Restaurant with one of the most diverse meatball menus anywhere, including reindeer, moose, seasonal bear and vegan options.
15:44· Travel Manin 2 vlogsStockholm Metro Art
Many Stockholm subway stations are decorated as works of art, each in its own style, such as Kungsträdgården and T-Centralen.
18:52· Dots on a Mapin 2 vlogsSlingerbulten
Restaurant in the old town serving traditional Swedish dinners, starting with homemade bread fresh from the oven.
10:47· Sammy and Tommyin 2 vlogsIron Boy (Järnpojke)
Tiny statue of a boy tucked away in Gamla Stan, one of Stockholm's smallest public statues.
8:44· Three Star Vagabondin 2 vlogsDrottninggatan
A busy shopping street with restaurants, bars and Swedish design and fashion stores.
24:30· Exotic Vacationin 2 vlogsChanging of the Royal Guard
A free, roughly 40-minute guard ceremony held in the Royal Palace courtyard.
27:22· Adventures of Matt and Natin 2 vlogsModerna Museet
Stockholm's museum of modern art, a showcase for the modern design Sweden is known for.
6:07· Wolters Worldin 2 vlogsSkyView (Avicii Arena)
Glass gondolas that ride up the outside of the world's largest hemispherical building, formerly the Ericsson Globe, for views over Stockholm.
3:43· Three Star Vagabondin 2 vlogsPelikan
A classic Swedish restaurant open since 1904, known for traditional Swedish home cooking and especially its meatballs.
49:33· Adventures of Matt and Natin 2 vlogs
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50 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.
Millesgården
Sculptor Carl Milles's villa and sculpture garden, where his mythological figures stand on pedestals against the sky.
Vaxholm Fortress
Well-preserved fortress just off Vaxholm's harbour, built to defend Stockholm from attack by sea.
Vaxholm Hembygdsgård Café
Café at Vaxholm's homestead museum and a scenic lookout spot for the Swedish coffee-and-pastry break.
Svartsö
Peaceful, remote archipelago island about two hours past Vaxholm, with farmland, unspoiled nature and a small grocery.
Melanders Fisk
A seafood bar and deli in Hötorgshallen with bar stools, serving cured salmon, poached salmon and toast skagen, to eat in or take away.
5:56· Mark Wiens1 vlogLilla Ego
Acclaimed Nordic restaurant offering fine-dining-quality dishes at relatively reasonable prices, and one of the city's hardest reservations to get.
32:38· Taylor Bell1 vlogHornstulls strand
Trendy waterfront street on Södermalm with plenty going on, a fun place to hang out.
5:39· Camden David1 vlogCafé Pascal
Café with a couple of locations serving very good coffee and pastries.
9:02· Camden David1 vlogLillebrors Bageri
Small bakery in Vasastan with buttery croissants and pastries.
9:26· Camden David1 vlogVasastan
Safe, residential neighbourhood a little north of the centre with good public transit.
11:53· Camden David1 vlogRoyal Canal Tour
A canal boat tour from the Royal Palace through the hand-built 1830 Djurgården Canal, passing under many of Stockholm's bridges.
1:42· Noah Travel Guides1 vlogTantolunden
One of Stockholm's largest and most varied parks, with allotments, open lawns, an outdoor gym, a playground and waterside walks.
2:52· Noah Travel Guides1 vlogJunibacken
Astrid Lindgren's fairytale world for children, with a story train, playful exhibitions and daily live shows.
3:16· Noah Travel Guides1 vlogStockholm Brunch Club
A popular brunch spot in central Stockholm, known for its weekend brunch menu.
8:26· Birta Hlin1 vlogRiche
A classic Swedish restaurant serving traditional dishes such as Swedish meatballs.
8:51· Birta Hlin1 vlogRose Club
A nightclub with two separate dance floors playing different styles of music.
15:12· Birta Hlin1 vlogFlippin' Burgers
A busy burger joint serving smash-style burgers, a popular choice for a hearty late breakfast.
14:42· Birta Hlin1 vlogGondolen
Restaurant at Slussen offering some of the best views of the city.
5:20· Worthy Travels1 vlogNational Library of Sweden (Kungliga biblioteket)
Beautiful library building holding centuries-old books, including the 800-year-old Codex Gigas, known as the Devil's Bible.
10:50· Worthy Travels1 vlogAvicii Experience
Interactive tribute to the late artist Tim Bergling (Avicii), his talent and the many lives he touched.
14:28· Worthy Travels1 vlogLumaparken
Neighbourhood park beside the tram line, lined with cherry trees that turn bright pink in spring.
0:07· Sammy and Tommy1 vlogMagnus Johansson Bageri & Konditori
Bakery and patisserie whose founder has made the Nobel Prize dinner dessert 11 times, known for its standout pastries.
1:18· Sammy and Tommy1 vlogChokladkoppen
A cosy café on Stortorget, good for warming up while exploring the old town.
5:43· Exotic Vacation1 vlogRestaurang Tradition
An old-town restaurant serving traditional Swedish cuisine with authentic flavours.
8:45· Exotic Vacation1 vlogKryp In
A traditional Swedish restaurant in the old town known for its fish stew.
9:05· Exotic Vacation1 vlogNordic Food Walk
A 4-hour food walking tour through Östermalm, Norrmalm and Gamla Stan with about 16 Swedish tastings across six stops.
15:15· Exotic Vacation1 vlogKungsgatan
A bustling central street lined with restaurants, bars and fashion boutiques.
24:26· Exotic Vacation1 vlogRoyal Swedish Opera
Sweden's national opera house, known for its striking architecture.
24:38· Exotic Vacation1 vlogMedelhavsmuseet
The Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, presenting ancient cultures from around the Mediterranean.
24:43· Exotic Vacation1 vlogSturehof
A classic Stockholm brasserie with white-tablecloth elegance, known for Swedish seafood and seasonal takes on local favourites.
25:34· Exotic Vacation1 vlogHernö Gin Bar
The flagship bar of award-winning Hernö Gin, serving meticulously crafted gin cocktails.
30:30· Exotic Vacation1 vlogStockholm Ghost Walk
A lantern-lit evening tour of Gamla Stan's hidden corners, telling ghost legends and true tales such as the 1520 Stockholm Bloodbath.
32:34· Exotic Vacation1 vlogPharmarium
A craft cocktail bar in the old town set in a beautifully restored former pharmacy.
33:33· Exotic Vacation1 vlogStockholm Rooftop Tour (Takvandring)
Stockholm's only rooftop tour: a harnessed walk across the roof of the old parliament building on Riddarholmen, with sweeping views over the city.
4:16· Travel Man1 vlogRiddarholmen Church (Riddarholmskyrkan)
Historic church on Riddarholmen island, its distinctive spire a landmark of the Stockholm skyline.
5:23· Travel Man1 vlogColour by Numbers (Telefonplan Tower)
A 72 m former telephone-company tower in south Stockholm hosting an interactive light installation whose window colours visitors control via an app.
11:46· Travel Man1 vlogSwedish Maritime Museum (Sjöhistoriska museet)
Museum of Sweden's naval and seafaring history, set on the shore of Djurgårdsbrunnsviken.
14:47· Travel Man1 vlogKaknäs Tower (Kaknästornet)
Stockholm's tall TV tower, a prominent landmark on the city skyline.
14:52· Travel Man1 vlogJenny Lind Statue
Statue inaugurated in 1924 honouring the 19th-century opera star Jenny Lind, famed for giving away her fortune.
14:56· Travel Man1 vlogIngmar Bergmans gata
Very short street beside the Royal Dramatic Theatre, named in 2008 after film director Ingmar Bergman, who hailed his cabs there.
20:38· Travel Man1 vlogRoyal Dramatic Theatre (Dramaten)
Sweden's national stage, where Ingmar Bergman worked from 1963 to 1966.
20:43· Travel Man1 vlogSolna Centrum Station
A metro station painted bright red and green in 1975, with scenes reflecting the environmental and social issues of that era in Sweden.
20:47· Dots on a Map1 vlogSturecompagniet's Soap Bar
Popular nightclub in the Stureplan area known for strict door policies and long queues.
Stureplan
Upscale square and nightlife hub in Östermalm packed with trendy clubs and bars.
Nalen
Historic concert and party venue in central Stockholm hosting live music and club nights.
Slaktkyrkan
Club and live-music venue in a former slaughterhouse-district church building south of the city centre.
Debaser
Well-known Stockholm rock club and concert venue with an alternative crowd.
Sundbergs Konditori
Sweden's oldest café, founded in 1785, serving fika with matching china in the heart of the old town.
Swedish History Museum (Historiska museet)
National museum covering Swedish history and culture.
3:25· Wolters World1 vlog