Drottningholm Palace is the private residence of the royal family, and parts of the palace is open for public visits and tours. The palace was built in the late 16th century and has been the residence for several generations of the royal families and dynasties. The palace showcases Baroque and Rococo architectural styles and features … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Vasa Museum displays the Swedish warship Vasa, which tragically sank on its maiden voyage in 1628, due to a flawed design. The sheer size of the ship is the first thing that strikes you as you enter the enormous indoor open area where the ship is displayed. It’s impressive, especially considering that the ship … Read more
