Nobel Prize Museum

Human sized doll of a girl flying at the Nobel Prize Museum in Stockholm

At the Nobel Prize Museum you will learn a lot about Alfred Nobel, the Nobel Prize and many of the discoveries and people who have received the Nobel Prize through the years. You’ll find the museum right on the central square Stortorget in the Old Town (Gamla stan). The historic building was originally a stock … Read more

The National Museum of Science and Technology

Inside the National Museum of Science and Technology

The National Museum of Science and Technology (Tekniska museet) is dedicated to technology and its impact on society. It has several exhibitions and many of them have interactive displays. The museum was founded in 1924 with the aim of preserving and showcasing Sweden’s technological and industrial heritage. It was initiated by a group of engineers … 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

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 theater Dramaten. It … Read more

Tössebageriet

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 has a charming, old-world atmosphere and it prides itself on using traditional recipes and high-quality ingredients, ensuring an authentic taste of Swedish baking. They serve a wide variety of Swedish pastries, … 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. The design … 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) is a showcase of the life of people in Sweden and the Nordic countries starting from the 16th century and all the way 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 … Read more