What to do in Stockholm? Our selection of the best activities to do in Stockholm

1. Winter kayaking in Stockholm

Category: €€€/Unusual/Sport

Description: Here's a rather original activity that won't leave anyone indifferent! We've already seen city discovery on foot, by bike, or even by boat, but never by kayak. Yet that's what we're offering you. Climb aboard this charming boat similar to a dugout canoe and set off to explore the beautiful city of Stockholm on waters that are both calm and slightly choppy. A true winter adventure, this is an activity that families particularly love: it allows them to spend quality time together, helping each other. You'll discover Stockholm in a new light, or rather from a new angle, while sailing along the shores of Kungsholmen and other neighborhoods. Thanks to the guide who will accompany you, the history and culture of the city will hold no secrets for you. This winter setting will give you the opportunity to take wonderful photos of the city. A sensational activity!

2. The Royal Palace

Category: €€/Cultural

Description: After crossing the capital aboard your little ship, why not opt this time for a less "eventful" and more relaxed activity? We suggest visiting the royal palace for an afternoon, which is none other than His Majesty the King's main residence: a mythical place with a magnetic aura. This is one of the largest and most impressive castles in Europe. What can you see there? Visitors love to visit the treasure room to discover the royal insignia; but also the Three Crowns museum which presents the great medieval history of the palace. This is typically the kind of place you remember for life. The royal palace is undoubtedly the most important element of the city of Stockholm: because it's also the workplace of the royal couple as well as the people working for the Royal Court of Sweden. Let's just say you'll feel privileged to enter! Located at "Kungliga Slottet", it's open every day except Tuesday, from 10am to 4pm.

3. Discovering the old town and eating a local specialty

Category: €€/Cultural/Gastronomic

Description: The old town, or rather "Gamla Stan", is the historic center of Stockholm. As far back as historians have been able to go, the city dates back at least to the 13th century, although some buildings date from the 17th century. It's a completely charming place where about 3000 people live. Visitors or tourists love to stroll there, with family or as a couple. If you want to bring back a souvenir from your stay, or simply stroll for an afternoon, you're in the right place! This lively neighborhood mixes: restaurants; cafes; souvenir shops; museums; workshops... You won't see time pass! We recommend visiting the Royal Coin Cabinet, an atypical place that will make you dream. Then, why not settle on the terrace of a pretty restaurant with poetic tones? There, taste a delicious Swedish specialty, why not some meatballs?

4. The Skansen Museum

Category: €€/Cultural

Description: If there's one "special" activity that exists in Stockholm, it's the visit to the Skansen museum. Located on a hill on Djurgården island (original, isn't it?), it's actually an immense park covering nearly 300,000m². Described as "an open-air museum", visitors love to stroll there, and it takes several hours to complete the entire visit. What is there to see? Well, it's difficult to explain as the idea is so original and uncommon. It's actually a sort of "reconstruction" of Sweden from the past, with buildings dating from the 16th or 17th century. Thus, you'll have the vague impression of going back in time, and finding yourself immersed in a Swedish city street, discovering and understanding how the city was organized in the past. You can attend all sorts of somewhat unusual activities, such as the glass blower, or visit the "Sami" village, an amusement park, not forgetting to stop at the Nordic zoo to meet the animals! Visit "Djurgårdsslätten 49-51", from 10am to 3pm every day.

5. The Östermalm covered market

Category: €€/Cultural/Gastronomic

Description: Located at Östermalmstorg, and open every day except Sunday from 9:30am to 7pm, the Östermalm covered market will allow you, during a visit, to take a little gourmet escape. Well before entering, your nostrils won't take long to smell the delicious odors from the various stands emanating from the windows of this huge historic market. Ready for an explosion of tastes and flavors? This is where you can discover, buy, taste, the best Swedish dishes of your life: carefully prepared, straight from the oven. Described as "paradise for gourmets", this place is the ideal spot for lovers of cuisine and good things to eat. With its stunning architecture and authentic design, the Östermalm covered market contains within its walls the best culinary products in all of Sweden!

6. Visiting the Vasa museum

Category: €€/Cultural

Description: Located on Djurgården island east of the city center and the historic center of Stockholm, and open every day from 10am to 5pm, the Vasa museum preserves the only almost intact ship dating from the 17th century that we've been able to recover. Discover its history during a guided tour: that of the warship Vasa, where once, 64 cannons capsized and sank when leaving port during its maiden voyage in 1628. If you like stories of maritime adventures and discoveries, mixed with a dramatic touch, you're in the right place! Around the ship, you'll have the opportunity to admire beautiful exhibitions that relate the tumultuous history of the Vasa. This important vessel has much to teach us: starting from the 17th century and extending to our days. Not to mention that you'll have the opportunity to visit the souvenir shop located nearby, to buy an object symbolizing this event. An interesting activity for young and old that will help you better understand history.