Information about the city of Stockholm

Tourist Information

Please visit the official guide to Stockholm for information what to do and see in Stockholm. Click here for more information. 

Sightseeing tours

Strömma Kanalbolag offers boat tours as well as guides bus tours. Click here for more information.

City of Stockholm

Stockholm is built on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges, with close proximity to water and green spaces throughout the city. Its urban environment is characterised by a mix of historic architecture, modern development, and accessible natural areas.

The Royal National City Park, the world’s first national city park, extends through central parts of Stockholm and provides a continuous green corridor within the city. With a history spanning more than 750 years, Stockholm has a well-established cultural scene, including a wide range of museums and cultural institutions.

Many of the city’s main attractions are located within walking distance, making it possible to experience both the urban environment and nearby natural settings in a short time.

Visit Stockholm City Hall. Climb the City Hall tower for a fantastic view of Stockholm. Don’t miss Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s oldest attraction and one of the best-preserved medieval city centers in the world. Walk through small winding streets lined with stores full of handicrafts, antiques, art galleries, and cafés. The Royal Palace and Stockholm Cathedral are also located in Gamla Stan.

The green island of Djurgården is home to some of the city’s most popular attractions. Visit the world-famous warship the Vasa, the world’s oldest open-air museum Skansen, or Astrid Lindgren’s Junibacken. And don’t miss the chance to see Stockholm from the water. Naturally, a city built on fourteen islands offers marvelous views over the water. There are many different sightseeing tours to choose from. And if fourteen islands aren’t enough, Stockholm offers a wonderful archipelago with 30,000 islands, islet rocks, and skerries.

There are many reasons why Stockholm is the natural Capital of Scandinavia. One is that Stockholm is positioned at the heart of the region, and enjoys the benefits of a world-class transport infrastructure. Another is that Stockholm is the largest city in the largest country in Scandinavia. It is also where you find the most multinational companies, the largest stock market, and, not least, the most visitors. People come to Stockholm for the food, the design, and the music. Stockholm also offers a unique range of galleries and museums, and every year the eyes of the world are on Stockholm when the Nobel Prizes are awarded.

We look forward to welcoming you to the beautiful city of Stockholm!