Stockholm - Attractions

1. Vasa Museet (The Vasa Museum)
The impressive warship Vasa sank on her maiden voyage in 1628 but were salvaged 333 years later in 1961. She has since been restored and can now be seen with her complete lower rigging at the Vasa Museum – the only museum of its kind in the world.
http://www.vasamuseet.se

2. Skansen (Skansen Open-Air Museum)
Skansen, the world’s oldest open-air museum, was founded in 1891 and features some 150 cultural-historic buildings from all over Sweden. It includes a zoo with wild and domestic Nordic animals and is the venue for traditional annual festivities, markets, folk dance displays and other celebrations. Here, you can learn about traditional Swedish handicraft and folklore.
http://www.skansen.se

3. Gamla Stan (The Old Town)
The historic centre of Stockholm is renowned for its narrow cobblestone alleys, beautiful houses, many shops, restaurants and sights. Explore the Old Town on your own or join one of the many, guided walks.

4. Kungliga Slottet (The Royal Palace)
The Royal Palace is the official residence of His Majesty the King of Sweden. Completed in 1754, it is one of the largest inhabited palaces in Europe. Many parts of the Palace are open to the public, i.e. the State Apartments, the Royal Armoury and the Treasury.
http://www.royalcourt.se

5. Stadshuset (The City Hall)
The City Hall is one of the best-known landmarks of Stockholm and the city’s administrative and representative centre. In the Blue Hall, the world famous Nobel Prize banquet takes place every year, followed by a ball in the Golden Hall. Daily guided tours.
http://www.stockholm.se/stadshuset

6. Moderna Museet (Museum of Modern Art)
Designed by one of the world’s most distinguished contemporary architects, Rafael Moneo, the museum is regarded as one of the most interesting architectural buildings worldwide. The museum houses one of Europe’s finest collections of modern art. Free entrance.
http://www.modernamuseet.se

7. Nationalmuseum (The National Museum of Fine Arts)
Sweden’s largest art gallery with collections of paintings, sculptures, drawings, engravings and handicrafts. Works by Sweden’s foremost painters, as well as Rembrandt, Rubens, Goya, Renoir, Degas and Gauguin.
http://www.nationalmuseum.se

8. Millesgården (The Milles Museum)
The home of sculptor Carl Milles. Some of his best works are on display in a beautiful outdoor setting.
http://www.millesgarden.se

9. Historiska Museet (The Museum of National Antiquities and the Gold Room)
The Museum of National Antiquities in Sweden is responsible for Swedish cultural history and art from the Stone Age to the 16th century and houses a much-appreciated Viking exhibition. Sweden’s finest gold and silver treasures are on display in the magnificent Gold Room.
http://www.historiska.se

10. Junibacken
A house full of stories, laughter and mischief. The story train takes you on an amazing journey through the magical world of Astrid Lindgren. Meet Pippi, Emil, Karlsson on the Roof and many others.
http://www.junibacken.se

11. Drottningholms Slott och Slottsteater (Drottningholm Palace and Court Theatre)
The current residence of the Royal Family. In 1991, Drottningholm became the first Swedish site to be included in UNESCO’s World Heritage List. One may enjoy the Palace, the surrounding Baroque Garden and English Park, the Chinese Pavilion and the Court Theatre. The court theatre is the oldest theatre in the world, preserved in its original state and with the stage machinery still in use. Performances take place during the summer.
http://www.royalcourt.se

12. Nobel Museum (The Nobel Museum)
Cutting edge design and technology present the history of the Nobel Prize. Learn about Alfred Nobel, the Laureates and their groundbreaking discoveries and ideas.
http://www.nobel.se/nobelmuseum