Popularly referred to as the “beauty of the water” by many Stockholmers, the beautiful city takes it all when it comes to talking about ancient items, beauty, serenity, and ancient heritage museums.
Regardless of being an ancient city, it is interesting to learn that the Swedish capital does not lag in modern-day settings.
Entertainment at its finest – Gröna Lund
Located in the Seward part of Djurgården Island, Gröna Lund is one of the most popular Swedish amusement parks.
However, its central location makes it relatively small compared to other parks. At Gröna Lund, you can enjoy different towering rides and roller coasters.
There are also swings and a beautiful waterfront.
It welcomes people who want to spend time enjoying themselves, especially when it is summer. Lastly, Swedish artists can also entertain you while on your visit here.
The Stockholm Medieval City – Gamla Stan
Gamla is where Stockholm was birthed in the 13th century. Here, tourists can enjoy different souvenir shops, bars, restaurants, and more when exploring the ancient town located on the Stadsholmen little island.
The ancient Stockholm town also allows tourists to enjoy a medieval vibe adorned with many beautiful things.
Visiting this place requires seeing the city’s narrowest street – Mårten Trotzigs Gränd.
This place also hosts some of the town’s most historical treasures, such as the Storkyrkan, the Royal Palace, and the Nobel Museum. It is also the site of one of the oldest restaurants in business in the city.
Existing since 1972, ‘Den Glydene Freden’ located in Gamla Stan is still a must-see. Gamla Stan was officially named “Staden mellan broama” in 1980 and is translated as ‘the town between the bridges’.
The Summer Paradise – Djurgarden
Being one of the most popular attractions in Sweden, Djurgarden is home to the ‘Summer Paradise’ for tourists to see when visiting the city of Stockholm.
It is the right place for visitors who want to go out on a picnic together on a beautiful summer day. Djurgarden has lush greenery all over its surroundings where you can lay to spend a good time together.
It provides visitors with a fun time outdoors, so much that they won’t have to stay indoors to watch a movie or login to an online casino and play Big Bass Bonanza and other online games to have a good time.
Visitors can also explore by taking a relaxing walk down the island. Stockholm regards the ‘Summer Paradise’ as one of the most attractive places to visit when in the city.
Vasa Museum: Ruin Turned into A Treasure
This is one of the most iconic Stockholm attractions – the Vasa Museum. It was dedicated to the seventeenth-century warship that sank when it sailed in 1628.
Located at Galärvarvsvägen 14, Djurgården, Sweden, the museum provides visitors with guided tours that can also be accessed in English.
In 1961 the ship saw itself salvaged after about 333 years. Its restoration to its original glory took some years. As of this moment, the ship remains the only preserved ship of that period.
Fortunately, many people turned out every year to look at the museum’s restored treasure dedicated to the ship. Other museums to see include the Viking Museum, the Museum of Spirits, and many others.
Tyresta National Park
Less than a 50-minute drive from the city center, Tyresta National Park remains one of the largest untouched woodlands in the country.
It was turned into a national park about 20 years ago singularly because of the virgin forest located there.
Being a 30-km perimeter landed area, visitors who love to spend time seeing varieties of unique plants and animals can always check in here when on a visit to Stockholm.
You can also take a walk in the park’s magical forest. Here, you can pick berries, and for swimming enthusiasts, there are different lakes to take a dip in during the summer. Naturum – Nationalpakernas Hus is also worth visiting here.
Bonus: Östamalm Saluhall – The Chic District
Food enthusiasts should also pay a visit to Östamalm Saluhall. You can find varieties of food in the nineteenth-century food hall, ranging from freshly produced items to baked kinds of seafood, meat varieties, and other tasty meals.
Conclusion
Stockholm has many beautiful places to see on a trip to the city. However, it could be a difficult decision when deciding which exact place to go and visit when in Stockholm, as it just has so many beautiful places to see.
The places mentioned above in Stockholm remain the most visited places in the capital. Therefore, if you consider visiting Sweden, it might be a good idea to go and check out these places.
Other places to see in the city include Fotografiska, Skyview, the Abba Museum, and the Royal National City Park.
Megan is a travel blogger and writer with a background in digital marketing. Originally from Richmond, VA, she now splits her time between Frankfurt, Germany and Arctic Finland after also living in Norway, Armenia, and Kazakhstan. She has a passion for winter travel, as well as the Nordic countries, but you can also find her eating her way through Italy, perusing perfume stores in Paris, or taking road trips through the USA. Megan has written for or been featured by National Geographic, Forbes, Lonely Planet, the New York Times, and more. She co-authored Fodor’s Travel ‘Essential Norway’ and has visited 45 US states and 100+ countries.