ABBA The Museum – visitor guide and impressions
ABBA The Museum is located on Djurgården in Stockholm, and draws visitors of all ages. It’s one of the city’s most popular attractions, so booking in advance is strongly recommended, especially during weekends and holidays. The museum is part of Pop House Stockholm and offers a mix of music history, nostalgia, and interactive experiences celebrating … Read more
Where to celebrate Valborg in Stockholm
Valborg (Walpurgis Night) falls on April 30th, and by evening, most of Stockholm is outdoors. There is no single central event; instead, the city glows with neighborhood bonfires (majbrasor), echoes with traditional choir singing, and hums with the energy of a city marking the end of winter. While celebrations happen across every corner of the … Read more
Walpurgis Night in Stockholm: bonfires, spring, and where to go
On the evening of April 30, the smell of woodsmoke drifts across Stockholm. This is Walpurgis Night (Valborg in Swedish), the unofficial threshold between the Swedish winter and spring. In parks from Skansen to Riddarholmen, thousands gather around massive bonfires to watch the sun set and listen to traditional choral music. It is a centuries-old … Read more
Things to do in Stockholm in summer – top activities and tips
Stockholm comes alive in summer. By late June, the sun barely sets, and by 8 pm it’s still light. On summer days you’ll see families picnicking in Tantolunden, ferries departing for the archipelago, and café and restaurant terraces filled with people lingering over fika and dinner. The city’s relationship with water becomes its defining feature, … Read more
Gröna Lund visitor guide: Rides, tickets & best time to visit
While most amusement parks require a bit of a drive to the suburbs, Gröna Lund sits right in the heart of Stockholm on the Djurgården waterfront. It is a dense, high-energy urban funfair where 19th-century wooden buildings are squeezed between towering modern roller coasters and iconic concert stages. Founded in 1883, the park wears its … Read more
Fotografiska
Fotografiska in Stockholm is a contemporary center for photography and visual art, offering continuously changing exhibitions rather than a traditional museum’s fixed collection. Housed in the historic Art Nouveau–style Stora Tullhuset building on Stadsgårdkajen in Södermalm, it combines world‑class photo art with panoramic views over Djurgården. The space spans four levels filled with gallery rooms, … Read more
Stockholm winter Instagram photo spots
Stockholm’s winter light creates conditions that work unusually well for photography. The low sun angle means extended golden and blue hours, with soft, directional light. Mid-winter this last from 2 pm until dark around 3:30 pm. Snow reflects city lights, moody skies replace flat blue backgrounds, and the seasonal contrasts stand out more clearly. Frozen … Read more
Valentine’s Day in Stockholm: ideas for cosy, active, and spa dates
Valentine’s Day in Stockholm falls right in the heart of winter, when the city has settled into its quietest, darkest weeks. But February here has its own kind of romance; long evenings that make candlelit dinners feel even more intimate, empty streets that turn a simple walk into something almost private, and a cold that … Read more
Things to do in Stockholm in spring – top activities and tips
Spring in Stockholm means that the days get noticeably longer, the city starts to feel alive again, and people grab any bit of sunshine they can find. Early spring can still feel like winter (yes, even snow), but it usually doesn’t last for long. March can swing from -2°C with snow flurries to 8°C and … Read more
Things to do in Stockholm in winter – top activities and tips
Visiting Stockholm in the winter months, you’ll notice something interesting: the city leans into its short days, long nights, and cold weather. From mid-november the city switches on the Christmas lights and the streets feel cozy. From there it’s just under a month to Lucia on December 13 (a candlelit tradition with choirs and saffron … Read more
