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Stockholm’s pleasures are legion, from abundant waterways and elegant green spaces to neighborhoods that brim with character to fascinating museums that showcase art, explore the past and celebrate Sweden’s culture.
Even if you only have a few days here, you can see and do plenty. Whether you’re looking for history, culture or nature (or all three), here are our suggestions for places and activities that should be at the top of your list.
Topped with three golden crowns, Stockholm’s red-brick City Hall has been a symbol of the city since its completion in 1923. Visits are by guided tour only, with highlights including the Blue Hall, where the Nobel Prize banquet is held every year, and the opulent Golden Hall, covered in mosaics depicting key events and people in Swedish history.
Across the courtyard, the 348ft(106m)-high tower has spectacular 360-degree views of central Stockholm. An elevator takes you halfway up, after which there are stairs and sloping walkways to the cupola.
Stretching along the Östermalm waterfront from Nybroplan to the Djurgården bridge, Strandvägen is Stockholm’s grandest boulevard. Turreted apartment buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries line the northern side of the street; on the southern side, a gracious waterfront promenade follows a quay dotted with cafés and restaurants.
Passenger ferries and sightseeing boats bound for the archipelago load at the avenue’s western end. Come summer, when crowds linger into light late evenings, Strandvägen is Stockholm at its liveliest and most beautiful.
Visitors are often surprised that Stockholm’s core consists of islands and canals – which means you haven’t really seen the city until you’ve seen it from the water (or jumped into it!). At the very least, hop on the Djurgården passenger ferry for the 7-minute trip between Slussen and Djurgården.
For something more informative, take a Harbor Boat Tour around the islands of Kungsholmen and Långholmen, circle Djurgården on the Royal Canal Tour or travel Under the Bridges of Stockholm to visit both the Baltic and the Lake Mälaren sides of the city. Alternatively, choose one of the hop-on-hop-off boats that travel between key attractions on the Stockholm’s Baltic side.
Known for its many museums, the island of Djurgården is also a fine destination for nature and outdoor recreation. Once a royal deer park, the 689-acre oasis on the eastern edge of the city has extensive woodlands and meadows crisscrossed by walking and cycling paths. You can rent bicycles next to the bridge at the Djurgården Visitor Center and at Sjöcaféet, which also rents kayaks, canoes and pedal boats.
For a beautiful walk or ride, follow the path along the bay and canal on Djurgården’s north
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