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Best Things to do in Sweden (2026)

Activities and experiences, from markets and classes to outdoor trips and evening entertainment, for filling your time in a destination.

5 places · Updated November 12, 2026

Our top 3 things to do in Sweden

  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.

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