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Stockholm sightseeing Hop on Hop off bus ticket

Stockholm sightseeing Hop on Hop off bus ticket

$35
per adult
Stockholm sightseeing Hop on Hop off bus ticket
Picture 7 for Activity Stockholm: The Viking Museum Exhibition and Viking Ride

Stockholm: The Viking Museum Exhibition and Viking Ride

$21
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Stockholm: The Viking Museum Exhibition and Viking Ride
Stockholm: The Original Pub Crawl

Stockholm: The Original Pub Crawl

$34
per adult
Stockholm: The Original Pub Crawl
Stockholm: Avicii Experience Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket

Stockholm: Avicii Experience Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket

$22
per adult
Stockholm: Avicii Experience Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket
Vasa Museum Guided Tour, Including Ticket & Guide

Vasa Museum Guided Tour, Including Ticket & Guide

$57
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Vasa Museum Guided Tour, Including Ticket & Guide
Stockholm: Nobel Prize Museum and Exhibition Entry Ticket

Stockholm: Nobel Prize Museum and Exhibition Entry Ticket

$16
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Stockholm: Nobel Prize Museum and Exhibition Entry Ticket
Stockholm: The Original Pub Crawl with Shots + VIP Club Access

Stockholm: The Original Pub Crawl VIP Club Access

$26
per adult
Stockholm: The Original Pub Crawl VIP Club Access
Stockholm: Food Tour

Stockholm: Food Tour

$113
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Stockholm: Food Tour
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Södermalm must see attractions

1. Maria Square

Maria Square is a beautifully maintained city park in the middle of bustling Södermalm, one of Stockholm’s trendiest neighborhoods. Take a seat on a bench and read a book or just enjoy the warmth of a sunny day and admire the flowers blooming around you. In winter, take a walk through the park when its grounds are covered in a picturesque layer of snow.
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2. Sodra Teatern

Visit Södra Teatern to experience exceptional music and fine cuisine in a beautiful setting. See a performance on one of the theater’s seven stages, which host events ranging from readings to club-scene entertainment. Savor a drink or a meal at one of the theater’s bars or its restaurant, many of which offer great vistas over the neighborhood.
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3. Mosebacke Square

Mosebacke Square is a lovely city square and the perfect place to take a break when exploring the trendy Mosebacke Torg area. Go for a walk, bring a picnic or take a seat on a bench and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere.
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4. Tantolunden Park

There is definitely a community feeling in Tantolunden Park, a beloved destination for locals, tourists and Stockholmers who take advantage of the green space between visits to hip nearby neighborhoods. The park is known especially for its allotment gardens, more than 100 plots outfitted with neat, bright wooden cottages. Visit Tantolunden for some guaranteed fun, no matter the season, and a rotating schedule of activities.
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5. The Swedish Museum of Photography

At Stockholm’s Fotografiska enjoy rotating exhibitions of contemporary photography, learn how to use a camera and enjoy panoramic city views from a top-floor restaurant. Set in a refurbished art noveau building, this photography museum opened in 2010 and provides a stage for internationally renowned photographers to display their work.
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Stockholm Viking Terminal

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Central Stockholm

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Central Stockholm. Check out top attractions like Royal Swedish Opera and Museum of Medieval Stockholm, and jump on the metro at Kungsträdgården T-Bana or T-Centralen Spårv Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Norrmalm

Enjoy the popular shops in Norrmalm. Drottninggatan is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Hotorget T-Bana or Sergels Torg Tram Stop to see more of Stockholm.

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Gamla Stan

Visitors often come to Gamla Stan for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Stortorget and Nobel Prize Museum. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Gamla stan T-Bana.

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Östermalm

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

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Kungsholmen

Hop over to “King’s Islet” to take in epic city views from under the Swedish national coat of arms on top of the iconic City Hall tower.

 

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