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Best Things to do in Stockholm (2026)

Some of the best experiences in Stockholm cost little or nothing. Walking through Gamla Stan early in the morning, before the shops open and the day trippers arrive, shows the medieval lanes at their best, and from there it is a short walk across Slussen to Södermalm and the clifftop path of Monteliusvägen, with its view over City Hall and Riddarholmen. Underground, the art in the metro stations turns an ordinary ticket into a gallery visit, and it is a good plan for a wet or cold day.

Food is another way into the city. Östermalms Saluhall, the restored 19th-century market hall on Östermalmstorg, is the place to see Swedish produce and eat lunch at the counters, but note that it is closed on Sundays. In summer and during the autumn half-term, Gröna Lund on Djurgården adds rides, concerts and views across the water; it is closed for much of the year, so check its calendar first. Combine these with the museums nearby: Gröna Lund sits next to ABBA The Museum and the Vasa Museum, and the market hall is a few minutes from the boats at Nybroplan. Comfortable shoes are essential, as cobbles, hills and steps are part of the experience.

5 places · Updated November 12, 2026

Our top 3 things to do in Stockholm

  1. Gamla Stan Historic old town walk, Gamla StanStockholm's medieval old town on its own island, a tangle of narrow lanes around Stortorget with the Royal Palace, the cathedral and colourful merchant houses.
  2. Östermalms Saluhall Historic food market hall, ÖstermalmStockholm's grand food hall on Östermalmstorg, opened in 1888 and restored in 2020, with fishmongers, delis, bakeries and sit-down restaurants under one roof.
  3. Monteliusvägen Viewpoint walking path, SödermalmA 500-metre clifftop footpath on Södermalm with wide views over Lake Mälaren, Stockholm City Hall and Riddarholmen, best at sunrise and sunset.

Thing to do

1. Gamla Stan

Historic old town walkGamla Stan

Stockholm's medieval old town on its own island, a tangle of narrow lanes around Stortorget with the Royal Palace, the cathedral and colourful merchant houses.

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Thing to do

3. Monteliusvägen

Viewpoint walking pathSödermalm

A 500-metre clifftop footpath on Södermalm with wide views over Lake Mälaren, Stockholm City Hall and Riddarholmen, best at sunrise and sunset.

View details — Monteliusvägen

Thing to do

5. Gröna Lund

Amusement parkDjurgården

Sweden's oldest amusement park, on the Djurgården waterfront since 1883, with 27 rides, summer concerts and views across the water to the city.

View details — Gröna Lund