Stockholm: Best Things to Do
SIGHTSEEING
When you visit Stockholm, the first iconic place that you must visit is Gamla Stan. This is the place where you can get sightseeing many pretty cafes, restaurants, and boutique shops. Walking around in the narrow roads of this area will give you the most memorable trip ever.
Gamla Stan
DOWNTOWN
Don’t forget to visit Royal National City Park in downtown Stockholm. In this complex of city park, you can have fun doing various activities. You can just strolling around the amusement park or enjoy picnic. This place is definitely a perfect place to spend your time in Stockholm. This city park is also accessible by ferry boats.
Royal National City Park
SHOPPING
Gallerian, located in downtown Stockholm, is the oldest and largest shopping mall in the city. This mall has up to 80 stores with a variety of fashion items and brands. Another worth-visiting shopping center in Stockholm is MOOD. This indoor-outdoor shopping center has a modern and trendy style that is absolutely a good place to hang out.
Gallerian
MOOD
FOOD & DRINK
Stockholm culinary scene is one of the most famous among other cities from all over world. You can expect the world-class chefs, traditional and local culinary, or even the street food. You must also try the rich taste of Swedish traditional home-made cooking. The term ‘husmanskost’ is used to describe that culinary is one of the prides for Swedish. Indeed, Stockholm's culinary is no exception.
CULTURE
As the capital city, Stockholm has been the center of cultural institutions in Sweden. The traces of Medieval culture are also prominent. You can see it through the classic architecture of the old buildings. Meanwhile, the language spoken by the majority of people in this city is Swedish language.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The best time to visit Stockholm is during the summer season. During the summer season, the weather is the warmest and the day time lasts longer so you can have more time to explore this city.
HOTEL
Elite Hotel Carolina Tower has all the facilities that will make you amaze. Gym, spa, sauna, and relaxation are some facilities you will get. If you are looking for a hotel located in the downtown, At Six hotel is the answer. This hotel is located 10 minutes walk from Stockholm Central Station. This restaurant has bar, hotel’s bakery, lounge, and any other good facilities.
Elite Hotel Carolina Tower
At Six
RESTAURANT
Lilla Ego is one of the best places to try Stockholm cuisines, such as lobster dish, pork, and fast-food with excellent taste. Operakällaren is a very recommended place to taste both Sweden and international culinary.
Lilla Ego
Operakällaren
CAFE
Flickorna Helin, located on the pedestrian path on Djurgården, is a beautiful castle-shaped place to have a coffee break. With a variety of baked foods, you can have the best free time in the city. Another recommended place is Drop Coffee. This cafe serves coffee at its best. The interior is also cozy, will be perfect for you to relax and chill.
Flickorna Helin
Drop Coffee
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Pharmarium is the perfect place to have a good drink. Some cocktails that you can't find anywhere else is available in this bar. The architecture is also unique with its Victorian style. B.A.R. is another place to experience the nightlife of Stockholm while enjoying the good taste of seafood.
Pharmarium
B.A.R.
INTERESTING PLACE
Noted as the oldest open-air museum in the world, Skansen Open-Air Museum is Stockholm's most interesting place. In this place, you can find Skansen Aquarium and Children’s Zoo that are suitable for kids. Meanwhile, in Vasa Museum you can see Swedish Imperial traces that are still carefully preserved. Vasa Museum is also the most visited museum in Sweden.
Skansen
Vasa Museum
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
If you want to have an aesthetic Instagram pictures, Fotografiska can be a good option. This place has various contemporary photography exhibitions. Capturing moments during your visit in Fotografiska can be a very nice idea. The Royal Palace with Baroque-styled architecture is a highly recommended place to make your Instagram more aethetic.
Fotografiska
The Royal Palace
