Stockholm Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia

Gamla Stan is the medieval old town of Stockholm, founded in 1252, with narrow cobblestone streets and well-preserved treasures.

The Nobel Museum showcases legendary minds and celebrates visionaries from across the globe.

Stortorget is Gamla Stan's historic central square, where visitors can partake in 'Fika', the Swedish ritual of enjoying coffee and baked treats.

The Royal Palace is the official residence of the King of Sweden, featuring a commanding baroque-style structure with 600 rooms.

Drottningholm Palace, a regal oasis on Lake Mälaren, served as a summer retreat and is now where the royal family spends most of their time.

Norrmalm is a downtown area brimming with historic and modern attractions, indulgent shopping options, and some of Stockholm’s culinary favorites.

The Medieval Museum showcases how Sweden’s first inhabitants laid the foundations of one of Scandinavia’s finest cities.

The National Museum takes visitors through an era when art and creativity began to flow through Stockholm’s unique identity.

Djurgarden is Stockholm’s greenest island, once the King’s private hunting grounds, now sprinkled with historical attractions and some of the city’s best museums.

The Vasa Museum displays the most powerfully armed warship of the 17th century, which capsized minutes into its maiden voyage and vanished into Stockholm harbor for 333 years.

Gröna Lund is Sweden’s oldest theme park, a magical waterfront attraction that has delighted thrill seekers of all ages since 1883.

ABBA: The Museum is a celebration of the super troupers who took the world by storm, showcasing costumes, memorabilia, and concert footage of the 70’s pop sensations.

Sodermalm offers a contemporary look at Swedish pop culture, overflowing with eclectic cafés, bars, and vintage shops.

Kungsholmen is a residential quarter, home to one of the most striking pieces of architecture in the city skyline, the Stockholm City Hall.

Stockholm City Hall, topped with three golden crowns, houses the grand Blue Hall which hosts the Nobel Banquet dinner each year.

Hornstulls Market in Sodermalm offers opportunities to shop for fashion and food.

Fotografiska in Sodermalm offers ever-changing exhibits for inspiration.

King's Garden is the city’s living room where locals have a bite to eat.

The Blue Hall is in Stockholm City Hall and hosts the Nobel Banquet dinner each year.

In the Golden Hall, admire the shimmering Queen of Lake Mälaren, a beloved symbol of Sweden.

Stockholm is located where the Baltic Sea meets Lake Mälaren and Drottningholm Palace is located on the edge of it.