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Stockholm City Hall, Stockholm Royal Palace, Kaknäs Tower

Stockholm’s Most Iconic Landmarks: City Hall, the Royal Palace & Beyond

Stockholm is a city where history and modernity coexist, offering a rich tapestry of architectural styles. In this article, we’ll focus on landmarks that hold historical and iconic significance, showcasing the city’s enduring architectural heritage. This is the first of eight articles about Stockholm’s architecture.Go to this page for a list of all articles in … Read more
Combination of three photos of Stockholm's architecture split into three vertical columns: The Parliament House, Vasa Museum, and Forskaren

Stockholm’s iconic architecture: A tour of the city’s landmark buildings

This series takes you on a tour of Stockholm’s architecture, the buildings and landmarks that give Stockholm its unique charm. Stockholm is full of fascinating buildings, blending historic buildings with modern architecture. From the dramatic Gothic and Baroque styles of centuries past to sleek, contemporary landmarks, the city’s architecture offers plenty to explore. Divided into … Read more
Bust statue in Stockholm Royal Palace

Best Stockholm Museums

Stockholm is a great place for visiting museums. There are plenty of different options to choose from whether you want to experience art, history, or science and technology. These are some of our favorite museums, which all are a great choice during your visit to Stockholm. Vasa museum You should definitely plan a visit to … Read more
Paintings in window display at art gallery Gallery Grip, in Stockholm Sweden.

Galleri Grip art gallery in Kungsholmen

Galleri Grip is a small art gallery located in the Kungsholmen district. It showcases a diverse range of artworks from both established and emerging artists, representing various styles and techniques. The gallery frequently changes its exhibits, with a wide variety of traditional and contemporary art forms. Additionally, Galleri Grip hosts special events such as private … Read more
Outdoor art installation of a human shape sitting down looking out at the water. Statue at art museum Artipelag outside of Stockholm Sweden.

Artipelag

You’ll find Artipelag about 25 km (15 miles) east of Stockholm city center, in a beautiful part of Stockholm’s archipelago on the island Värmdö. Artipelag is an art museum and gallery with a surface area covering an impressive 10,000 square meters (107,600 square feet), and showcases both contemporary and classical art. The site includes a … Read more
A room of white statues in Skokloster Castle. Stockholm, Sweden.

Skokloster Castle

Skokloster Castle (Skoklosters slott) is a baroque castle between Stockholm and Uppsala. The name comes from the village located here called Sko, and the former nearby monastery (“kloster” in Swedish). The castle was built on land once belonging to the medieval Sko Abbey, which is how it got its name which translates to the Castle … Read more
Top down miniature model of Stockholm Sweden. At Stockholm City Museum.

Stockholm City Museum

The Stockholm City Museum (Stadsmuseet) gives a glimpse into Stockholm’s history, culture, and urban development, and is one of the few Stockholm museums with free admission. It has several exhibitions covering various aspects of Stockholm’s history, from medieval times to the present day. You will discover how Stockholm’s architecture has evolved and transformed its urban … Read more

Hallwyl Museum

The Hallwyl Museum (Hallwylska museet) offers a glimpse into the life of Swedish aristocracy from the turn of the 20th century. The museum itself is the former private residence of Count and Countess Walther and Wilhelmina von Hallwyl. The building, which was constructed between 1893 and 1898, offers a rare and well-preserved look into the … Read more
Ceramics art at Liljevalchs. Two humorous models of deep water fishes with cartoonish looking faces.

Liljevalchs Stockholm gallery

Liljevalchs is an art gallery showcasing contemporary art. It’s located on Djurgården close to other major attractions, making it convenient to include in a day of sightseeing. If you have an interest in contemporary art and culture it’s definitely worth a visit. The art gallery is renowned for its exhibitions of contemporary art, featuring works … Read more
Human sized doll of a girl flying at the Nobel Prize Museum in Stockholm

Nobel Prize Museum

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 Gamla stan (the Old Town). The historic building was originally a stock … Read more