Things to do in Stockholm County

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Stockholm County Attractions

Flights booked to Stockholm County? Check. Got your bags packed? Check again. But have you left enough space for your comfiest walking shoes? You'll want them. With so many excellent experiences and attractions here, get set for lots of exploring!

If you're ready to explore Stockholm County, join one of the top tours & day trips on offer, and let a local expert show you some of the most popular sights. Offering free cancellations and no added fees, our {318 fun activities in Stockholm County fun activities in Stockholm County} are also worth checking out.

Most popular activities in Stockholm County

Tours & day trips

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Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide

Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
4.4 out of 5 with 19 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $37 per adult
Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide

Private & custom tours

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Private Tour: Swedish Church History Half-Day Tour from Stockholm

Private Tour: Swedish Church History Half-Day Tour from Stockholm

Activity duration is 5 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $148 per adult
Private Tour: Swedish Church History Half-Day Tour from Stockholm

Water activities

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Stockholm: Land and Water Tour by Amphibious Bus

Stockholm: Land and Water Tour by Amphibious Bus

Activity duration is 1 hour
4.6 out of 5 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $37 per adult
Stockholm: Land and Water Tour by Amphibious Bus

Holiday & seasonal tours

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Stockholm: Evening Dining Experience

Stockholm: Evening Dining Experience

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is $125 per adult
Stockholm: Evening Dining Experience

Classes & workshops

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Magical Stockholm by Night Photo Walk

Magical Stockholm by Night Photo Walk

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $85 per adult
Magical Stockholm by Night Photo Walk

What to do in Stockholm County

Free Things to Do in Stockholm County

Leave your purse in the hotel. It's a cinch to entertain yourself in Stockholm County without surrendering a penny.

Vallentuna Church - Do a bit of quiet contemplation and discover a few things about this site's spiritual significance.

Jarlabanke Runestones - Refresh your mind, body and soul by spending some time with Mother Nature.

 

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Frequently asked questions

What is Stockholm County famous for?
Solvalla Loppis is a symbol of Stockholm County, so allow enough time to visit.
What should I not miss in Stockholm County?
If you’d like to explore the best of this place, pencil these attractions into your itinerary:

  • Vasa Museum
  • Skansen
  • Stockholm Palace
  • Drottningholm Palace

Are there cheap things to do in Stockholm County?
There are tons of tours and activities here that are perfect if you’re watching your pennies:


What can you do in Stockholm County for free?
Your time away in Stockholm County doesn’t have to cost a fortune with free things like these to keep you on the go:

  • Stockholm City Hall
  • Taby Centrum
  • Museum of Medieval Stockholm
  • Stockholm Quality Outlet Barkaby

Discover the most popular places to visit in Stockholm County

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Avicii Arena

4/5(27 reviews)

Catch an event at Avicii Arena during your trip to Johanneshov. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art scene.

Avicii Arena
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Stockholm Viking Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Stockholm with a trip to Stockholm Viking Terminal. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its local tours.

Stockholm Viking Terminal
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Värtahamnen Ferry Terminal

4.5/5(16 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Stockholm with a trip to Värtahamnen Ferry Terminal. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its local tours.

Värtahamnen Ferry Terminal
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Gröna Lund

4/5(42 reviews)

See a concert and enjoy exciting rides, including roller coasters and Ferris wheels, at Sweden’s oldest theme park, located on an island.

Gröna Lund
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Skansen

4.5/5(281 reviews)

Experience Sweden’s rural traditions and spot almost 300 animal species at the zoo and aquarium that are part of one of the world’s oldest outdoor museums.

Skansen
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Vasa Museum

5/5(504 reviews)

Visit the wreck of a Swedish warship that sank on its maiden voyage. Learn about the ship’s history and discover artifacts recovered from Stockholm’s harbor.

Vasa Museum
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ABBA The Museum

4.5/5(149 reviews)

Admire costumes and step inside replicas of recording studios to sing alongside holograms of the Dancing Queen icons. If the phone rings, pick it up.

ABBA The Museum
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Stockholm Palace

4.5/5(395 reviews)

Explore banquet halls and reception rooms, find 18th-century art and watch the changing of the guard at the official residence of Sweden’s royal family.

Stockholm Palace
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Tele2 Arena

4/5(19 reviews)

Catch an event at Tele2 Arena during your trip to Johanneshov. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

Tele2 Arena

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Stockholm County

Riddarholmen featuring landscape views, a city and a bay or harbor

Central Stockholm

Few capital cities are as naturally beautiful as Sweden’s. Here historic districts and hipster havens are set on islands amid forests, lakes and sea.

Central Stockholm
Norrmalm which includes a bridge, landscape views and a city

Norrmalm

4.5/5(758 area reviews)

Stockholm Syndrome was first coined in this district graced with architectural grandeur and innovative museums, and peppered with parks, waterways and an island.

Norrmalm
Gamla Stan featuring landscape views, a bridge and a river or creek

Gamla Stan

5/5(181 area reviews)

Duck into narrow, medieval alleys and find yourself happily lost in Sweden’s most famous urban district.

Gamla Stan
Ostermalm which includes a bay or harbor, a sunset and a city

Östermalm

5/5(123 area reviews)

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Östermalm. If sightseeing is on the list, Swedish History Museum is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Karlaplan T-Bana or Styrmansgatan Tram Stop to see more of the area.

Östermalm
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Vasastan

4.5/5(40 area reviews)

Vasastan is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Odenplan Square and Stockholm Public Library while in the area.

Vasastan
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Katarina-Sofia

If you're spending time in Katarina-Sofia, check out sights like The Swedish Museum of Photography or Stockholm Viking Terminal and hop on the metro to see more the city at Medborgarplatsen T-Bana or Skanstull T-Bana.

Katarina-Sofia

Popular day trips from Stockholm County

Stockholm which includes boating, a bay or harbor and a marina

Stockholm

Huddinge

Huddinge

Lidingo

Lidingo

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Saltsjobaden

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Sollentuna

Solna

Solna

Trosa

Trosa

Photo by Jonas Vesterlund

Taby