Visit Stockholm - What to See & Do in Stockholm, Sweden

The Royal Palace is located in the Old Town and offers tours, an armory with suits of armor, and a collection of antiquities to give visitors a feel for the royal family and the history of Sweden.

The Vasa Museum houses the Vasa ship, which sank shortly after launch in 1628 and was recovered in the last 50 years; exhibits detail life on board and the inquest that followed the sinking.

The ABBA Museum is located near the Vasa Museum.

The Nobel Museum, located in the Old Town, is dedicated to Alfred Nobel and the Nobel Prize, with the awards being given at the City Hall.

The City Hall offers tours of its main halls, including the Blue Hall, and is the location where the Nobel Prizes are awarded.

The Stockholm Cathedral, located in the Old Town, features a statue of St. George slaying the dragon and is considered the best church to visit in Stockholm.

The Old Town is known for its history, the Royal Palace, the cathedral, shops, and restaurants, offering a glimpse into old-world Sweden.

Skansen is an open-air museum and zoo with historic buildings from all over Sweden, interpreters in the summer months, and exhibits about Swedish culture.

The Nordiska Museum, located across from the Vasa Museum, showcases Swedish culture, history, and folk traditions, providing insights into how people dressed and lived in the past.

The Photography Museum showcases photography as an art form and has a restaurant on top with good food and a view of the city.

The Museum of Modern Art in Stockholm highlights modern design and is worth visiting for its display of modern art.

Drottningholm Palace is the residence of the Royal Family, featuring Baroque and English gardens, a Chinese Pavilion, a palace church, and the apartments of the King and Queen.