The National Museum of Science and Technology

Inside the National Museum of Science and Technology

The National Museum of Science and Technology (Tekniska museet) in the Djurgården district explores technology and its impact on society. It features several exhibitions, many with interactive displays. A group of engineers and industrialists founded the museum in 1924 to preserve and showcase Sweden’s technological and industrial heritage. They recognized the importance of documenting technological … Read more

The Swedish History Museum

The Swedish History Museum exterior in Stockholm

The exhibitions in the Swedish History Museum (Historiska museet) starts off in prehistoric times, and continues chronologically into modern time. They tell the story of how Sweden became a country throughout history, with many original items from the Vikings period, medieval period and later. The museum has a popular Vikings exhibition, with more than 2,500 … Read more

Prinsen restaurant Stockholm

Meatballs at Restaurant Prinsen

The restaurant Prinsen (or the Prince, in Swedish) blends traditional Swedish cuisine and French cuisines. This is a good place to try some classic Swedish dishes. The restaurant is located in the Östermalm district, near the shopping street Biblioteksgatan, the business area Stureplan, with its lively nightlife, and not far from the theatre Dramaten. It … Read more

Tössebageriet – A traditional bakery in Stockholm

Semla pastries at the counter in the Tösse Bakery

Tössebageriet, or just Tösse as the locals call it, is a traditional Swedish bakery and café that has been open since 1920. The bakery is located at Karlaplan in Östermalm and has a charming, old-world atmosphere. It prides itself on using traditional recipes and high-quality ingredients, ensuring an authentic taste of Swedish baking. They serve … Read more

The Royal Armoury

Armored knight on armored horse in a museum.

Located in the basement of the Royal Palace, the Royal Armoury (Livrustkammaren) showcases the rich history and heritage of the Swedish monarchy through a large collection of armor, swords, firearms, shields and costumes. But it also deisplays portraits, tapestries and carriages that reflect the royal history. The museum got its first items in 1628, when … Read more

Stockholm City Hall

Interior of the Blue Hall in Stockholm's City Hall

Stockholm City Hall is one of the most prominent buildings in Stockholm, with its unique silhouette and the exterior designed in the National Romantic Style. This style emphasizes traditional Scandinavian building techniques and materials, such as brick and granite. The building’s facade has several Venetian Gothic elements, particularly in the arches and colonnades. What Makes … Read more

Skansen

Skansen

Skansen is one of Stockholm’s most popular attractions for visitors. It is the world’s oldest open-air museum and opened in 1891. It is located in Djurdgården and due to its elevated position, has some great views overlooking Djurgården and Lake Saltsjön. Many of the historic buildings are preserved at Skansen and you can see both … Read more

Nordiska museet

Interior of Nordiska Museet in Stockholm

The Nordic museum (Nordiska museet) showcases life in Sweden and the Nordic countries. It covers history from the 16th century to the present day. The museum was founded by Artur Hazelius, who also established Skansen, the world’s first open-air museum. Hazelius aimed to document and preserve the cultural heritage of Sweden and the Nordic countries. … Read more

National Museum

Interior of National Musueum in Stockholm.

A must-see for lovers of art and culture. The National Museum (Nationalmuseum) is one of Sweden’s most important cultural institutions, with a large collection of paintings and sculptures from the 16th century up to the 20th century. King Gustav III founded the museum in 1792, making it one of the oldest art museums in Europe. … Read more