Stockholm Travel Guide
Gamla Stan, Djurgården and Vasa Museum and Recommendations to visit for Södermalm.
When to visit
Summer for long island walks, spring and autumn center, winter short day and museum.
Places to visit
Gamla Stan
You can visit the old city squares and the Royal Palace surroundings on foot. Set your tempo on the rocked streets.
Djurgården and Vasa Museum
You can take time to Vasa Museum and walk on the island if weather is appropriate.
Södermal
Take the streets of Mahalle and a half-day of the city-facing points.
Suggested itinerary
Three days Gamla Stan gives Djurgården and Södermalm separately.
How much time should you allow?
In a short visit Gamla Stan with Djurgården and Vasa Museum can be a priority. You can also plan a day if you want to separate the time for ukdermalm.
Where to stay
Norrmalm train and transportation, Gamla Stan old street, Södermalm neighborhood evening.
For Norrmalm transportation connections, Gamla Stan is suitable for closeness to the old city. You can leave time to switch between islands.
Trip photos
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Additional photo credits and licences
Photos were resized for the web and previews were cropped.
- Stockholm · Municipal Building · Micael Widell · CC BY 3.0
Things to do
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Gamla Stan walk
Vasa Museum Guided visit
ABBA Museum ticket at Djurgården
Frequently asked questions
How many days should the trip to Stockholm?
Three days Gamla Stan gives Djurgården and Södermalm separately.
How to choose accommodation zone for Stockholm?
Norrmalm train and transportation, Gamla Stan old street, Södermalm neighborhood evening.
Which season is more convenient for Stockholm trip?
Summer for long island walks, spring and autumn center, winter short day and museum.
Does Vasa and Gamla Stan be the same day?
The two of them are in different islands as well as the time of transportation and museums is part of the day.
Is there a trip to Stockholm without leaving the islands?
Yes, the city center is already nested with water. It is meaningful in a longer trip on the island.
Photo credits and licences
- Sweden, Stockholm, Gamla Stan (Old Town), Dusk 150628-69 · Richardmaackphotography CC BY 4.0
Photos were cropped, resized and converted to WebP. Each image is provided under its own licence.


