How to Spend 3 Days in STOCKHOLM Sweden 🇸🇪 | Travel Itinerary
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Östermalm
Neighborhood · Östermalm
Gamla Stan
Neighborhood · Gamla Stan
Expect a few souvenir shops; it is also recommended as the best base for first-time visitors.
Stortorget
Historic site · Gamla Stan
Look for the plaque marking the 1520 Stockholm Bloodbath; at Christmas the square holds a market with over 40 stalls and glögg for about 5 USD.
Nobel Prize Museum
Museum · Gamla Stan
Entry is about 15 USD and worth skipping on a short trip unless you love science; the café chairs are signed by Nobel laureates.
Stockholm Cathedral (Storkyrkan)
Temple · Gamla Stan
Entry is 10 USD per adult, or free with the Stockholm Pass.
Restaurang Tradition
Restaurant · Gamla Stan
Try the Swedish meatballs with lingonberries; dishes run about 20–30 USD.
Kryp In
Restaurant · Gamla Stan · brief mention
The fish stew is a local favourite; expect 25–35 USD for a meal.
Slingerbulten
Restaurant · Gamla Stan · brief mention
Dishes cost around 15–25 USD; dine early or reserve to avoid the tourist rush.
Royal Palace (Kungliga slottet)
Palace · Gamla Stan
Tickets cost 17–19 USD and cover four museums, including Gustav III's Museum of Antiquities; entry is free with the Stockholm Pass.
Royal Armoury (Livrustkammaren)
Museum · Gamla Stan
Not covered by the palace ticket; about 14 USD, free under 18, and 7 USD on Thursdays from 5–8 pm.
Changing of the Royal Guard
Activity · Gamla Stan
It starts at 12:15 pm on weekdays and 1:15 pm on Sundays; arrive 10–15 minutes early for a good spot.
Stockholm City Hall
Landmark · Kungsholmen
Tours cost about 14 USD and fill fast; the courtyard and waterfront garden are free and have great bay views.
Nordic Food Walk
Activity · Norrmalm
Tastings include meatballs, game meats like smoked moose, and fish soup; 95–120 USD, and it sells out May–September.
Vaxholm
Day trip · Vaxholm
Winter kayaking tours (90–120 USD) start here; the scenic ferry costs about 7–10 USD each way.
Djurgården
Park · Djurgården
Renting a bike for a couple of hours costs about 15–20 USD and is the best way to explore.
ABBA The Museum
Museum · Djurgården · brief mention
Gröna Lund
Activity · Djurgården · brief mention
Nationalmuseum
Museum · Blasieholmen · brief mention
Vasa Museum
Museum · Djurgården
Tickets are 18 USD and free under 18; arrive early and watch the short film on the ship's history.
Rosendals Trädgård
Park · Djurgården
The café is open daily 11 am–3 pm; lunch costs about 15–30 USD and is best outdoors on sunny days.
Nordic Museum (Nordiska museet)
Museum · Djurgården
The Nordic life and table-setting exhibits are highlights; about 16 USD and free under 18.
Skansen
Museum · Djurgården
Adults pay 18–24 USD, kids 4–15 pay 7 USD and under-4s are free; great for families.
Norrmalm
Neighborhood · Norrmalm
Kungsgatan
Shopping · Norrmalm · brief mention
Drottninggatan
Shopping · Norrmalm · brief mention
Drottningholm Palace
Palace · Drottningholm
In summer, take the boat from City Hall quay; entry is about 15 USD (7 USD for ages 7–17), and you can bring a picnic.
Södermalm
Neighborhood · Södermalm
Also recommended as a base for young travellers who want nightlife.
Hornsgatan
Shopping · Södermalm · brief mention
Fotografiska
Museum · Södermalm
Open until 11 pm nightly; tickets are about 16–18 USD, or free with the Stockholm Pass.
Hernö Gin Bar
Bar · Södermalm
Try 'The Smoke' (pink gin, coconut, gooseberry, lime leaf) or the spiced Navy gin; bartenders will improvise to your taste.
Stockholm Ghost Walk
Activity · Gamla Stan
A mix of spooky fun and history, and a great way to end a trip.
