Boat tour and sightseeing of Stockholm
Guided boat tours and sightseeing
Planning a visit to Stockholm, the beautiful capital of Sweden? Whether you’re here for a few hours, a day, or longer, the city offers a wide range of experiences. From historic landmarks and world-class museums to scenic boat tours and vibrant neighborhoods. Here’s your guide and map to the top things to do in Stockholm – perfect if you’re wondering what to do in Stockholm during your visit.
Top 5 Things to See and Do in Stockholm
Here are our top five picks of things to do in Stockholm – must-see highlights for first-time visitors or anyone planning what to do in Stockholm. For your convenience, all spots are marked on the map further down the page.
- Royal Djurgården – a national city park with beautiful nature, museums, and restaurants.
- Old Town - one of Europe's largest and best-preserved medieval city centers. A popular attraction with a lot of history, shopping, and restaurants.
- Stockholm archipelago – a unique archipelago with 30,000 islands and islets.
- Stockholm City Hall – municipal hall and exclusive banquet halls where the Nobel Prize Banquet is held. Tower spire with golden three crowns.
- Södermalm & SOFO – hipster neighborhood with a relaxed and artistic touch. Art, second-hand, cafés, and restaurants.
Short of Time? Join a Sightseeing Tour by Bus or Boat!
Do you want to experience as much of Stockholm as possible for a limited time? A sightseeing tour by bus and/or boat with Stromma is the best way to see the most famous places and sights around the city.
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What More To Do in Stockholm? Enjoy an Excursion by Boat
When you’re exploring what to do in Stockholm, don’t miss the chance to visit its fantastic archipelago! Stockholm is surrounded by the Baltic Sea and Lake Mälaren. Here are three tips on excursions you can do in the archipelago and Lake Mälaren, depending on how much time you have.
Visit Fjäderholmarna – the closest Archipelago Island
Duration: 30 minutes (one way)
Departure point: Strandvägen, berth 13
Stroll around the island, and visit the island's small genuine shops with crafts and art. Here you can also eat Swedish archipelago-inspired food.
Visit Drottningholm Palace
Duration: 1 hour (one way)
Departure point: Klara Mälarstrand, berth 4-5
This tour takes you across Lake Mälaren to one of Sweden’s most iconic royal sites.
Visit Birka - The Viking City
Duration: Full day excursion (7 hours 45 minutes)
Departure point: Klara Mälarstrand, berth 3
Enjoy a boat tour to the historic Birka - The Viking City, located on the island of Björkö in Lake Mälaren.
Where to Find Stockholm’s Best Museums?
With so many museums to choose from in Stockholm, we’ve highlighted a few you shouldn’t miss – all easily accessible with Stromma's Hop On-Hop Off buses and Hop On-Hop Off boats.
ABBA The Museum
Address: Djurgårdsvägen 68, The Royal Djurgården
ABBA The Museum is an interactive museum where you get to try on clothes, sing, mix original songs and take part in the history, gold records, and much more.
Skansen – Open-Air Museum
Address: Djurgårdsslätten 49-51, The Royal Djurgården
Skansen is an outdoor museum where there is a lot to experience. You will learn more about Sweden's history, culture, wildlife, traditions, and trends.
Nobel Prize Museum
Address: Stortorget, 2, Old Town
At the Nobel Prize Museum you will get to know everything about the Nobel Prize, the founder Alfred Nobel and the Nobel Laureates and their visions.
Fotografiska – World-Class Photographic Art
Address: Stadsgårdshamnen 12
One of the most popular things to do in Stockholm for art lovers is a visit to Fotografiska. Enjoy the world's largest gathering place for modern photos and photo art. Don’t miss their award-winning restaurant overlooking the water.
Nationalmuseum
Address: Södra Blasieholmshamnen 2
Sweden's leading art and design museum are Nationalmuseum, located on Blaiserholmen in the middle of the city.
Read more about Stockholms museums and attractions.
Enjoy a Dining Cruise in the Archipelago or on Lake Mälaren
Are you looking for a special restaurant to have lunch? Or do you stay in Stockholm overnight and want to have a great dinner? A dining cruise is one of the most unique things to do in Stockholm – combining sightseeing with top-quality food.
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Tips of The Perfect Walk Along Stockholm’s Quays
Wondering what to do in Stockholm without booking a tour? A scenic walk along the city’s waterfront is one of the easiest and most rewarding things to do in Stockholm.
- Stadsgårdshamnen & Skeppsbron
A walk along Stadsgårdshamnen offers beautiful views of the harbor entrance to Stockholm. Along the way, you pass Fotografiska and Slussen before you get out on Skeppsbron, which ends with you passing the Royal Palace. - Strandvägen & The Royal Djurgården
Along Strandvägen, you stroll and look at the exclusive houses with apartments beyond the ordinary. Take Djurgårdsbron over to The Royal Djurgården and continue your walk through the national city park. - Norr Mälarstrand
Norr Mälarstrand is the internationally renowned parkway that runs along Kungsholmen's shoreline between Rålambshovsparken in the west and Kungsholms Torg in the east. You look out over the northern part of Riddarfjärden.
Plan Your Visit with Stromma
If you’re looking for the best things to do in Stockholm, Stromma offers a variety of tours and experiences. Whether you're interested in sightseeing, cultural excursions, or dining cruises, there's something for every traveler.
Stromma Tours & Departure Points in Stockholm
Multi Destination Ticket - The Perfect Option for Cruise Guests
Are you visiting Stockholm and planning shore excursions at multiple Nordic cities? Then you should choose our affordable Multi Destination Ticket – you will save both time and money. It is a unique ticket that gives you unlimited rides for 12 days with Stromma Hop On-Hop Off products in all our destinations in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
Map of Things To Do in Stockholm
On this map, we’ve marked all our top recommendations – making it easy for you to plan your visit to Stockholm
