Discover what Stockholm has to offer

“A Day In Stockholm” is your ultimate guide to exploring this beautiful city. Whether it’s your first visit or one of many, we aim to both inform and inspire you. Use this guide to plan your journey through Stockholm and discover its attractions, events, and hidden gems that make this city truly special.

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View of Riddarholmen from Monteliusvägen

Welcome to Stockholm

Welcome to this beautiful capital. We’re here to guide you around and show you all of what this city has to offer. Read on for tips on visiting the city for the first time, get an overview of the districts, and tips on the best time to visit.

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Summer in Stockholm

With daylight stretching past 10 PM and evenings that seem to pause time, summer in Stockholm has a way of pulling you in. There’s something unhurried about it all – the light, the pace, the way people linger outside just a little longer. This is the season when the city feels wide open, generous, quietly glowing.

The archipelago turns into a summer playground, with countless islands just a ferry ride away. You’ll find rocky outcrops, quiet beaches, and swimming waters that are warmer than you’d expect. In the city, parks fill with people sharing long fika breaks, listening to live music, or just soaking up the sun. And when Midsummer arrives, flower crowns and dancing make it feel like something out of a storybook.

Café tables spill out onto sidewalks, rooftop bars open up to views over the old city, and the summer energy makes it hard to call it a night. It’s easy to see why Stockholmers hold on to these months like something rare.

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People around a Maypole (Midsommarstång) at Skansen in Stockholm Sweden.