The Vikings are never far from mind when you think about Scandinavia, and Stockholm is a good place to dive into their history. From museums and archaeological sites to rune stones hidden in the city streets, there are plenty of ways to explore this part of Sweden’s past. The Viking Museum The Viking Museum on … Read more
Stockholm has no shortage of major museums, but if you’re looking for something a bit different, there are plenty of smaller or more unusual options worth exploring. These places often focus on a single theme, person, or slice of history, and visiting them can give you a fresh perspective on Swedish culture. 1 Small and … Read more
Autumn in Stockholm means shorter days, crisp air, and a city glowing with colorful leaves. As the season shifts toward winter, the parks and waterfronts are painted in warm shades of red, orange, and yellow. It’s one of the best times of year to experience the city at a slower, cozier pace. If you’re looking … Read more
The Swedish Museum of Natural History is one of the largest museums in Sweden. The museum is in a grand early 20th-century building next to Stockholm University. It’s a popular destination for families and offers two floors of permanent and temporary exhibitions. The main attractions are the impressive dinosaur skeletons and fossils. The museum also … Read more
With a population of about 1.5 million, Stockholm’s roughly 70 museums, is a significant number relative to its size. In fact, the Swedish capital is one of the most museum-dense cities per capita in the world, and welcomes over 9 million museum visitors per year. The concentration of cultural institutions, including notable ones like the … Read more
War is one of humanity’s oldest and most profound forces of change. It has shaped borders, societies, and cultures, leaving a lasting imprint on history. At the Swedish Army Museum (Armémuseum), you can explore this complex and often brutal legacy from a distinctly Swedish perspective. The museum’s permanent exhibition traces the story of conflict from … Read more
If you only have time for one museum in Stockholm, make it the Vasa Museum, where a 17th-century warship stands salvaged almost whole in a purpose-built hall. If you have a weekend, the ten below will fill it. These are the ten museums we send people to, from the salvaged warship on Djurgården to the … Read more
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
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
