Take in the breathtaking scenery, or sample the mouthwatering cuisine in the Venice of the North!

Stockholm may have a historical core, but do not underestimate the city’s dynamic nature, with world class design and transport. The birth place of ABBA is an all round city with lots to see and do.

Stockholm’s Old Town sits on a picturesque island, with stunning architecture and winding cobbled streets to explore. Among the attractions in the pedestrianised old town are the Royal Palace and the Swedish Parliament. Stortorget is the central square in Amsterdam from which you can wander to Köpmangatan, the oldest street in Stockholm. From here, try to find Mårten Trotzigs gränd. At just 90cm wide, this is the narrowest street in the Old Town.

Sodermalm, otherwise known as the south side, is one of the coolest neighbourhoods in  Stockholm. Sofo is one of the best known areas of this district, renowned for its creative spaces and coffee shops. Skanstull is one of the biggest areas of Sodermalm and is the place to go for a spot of shopping. Hornstull is perhaps the best up-and-coming area of the region. Here, you’ll find a huge outdoor flea market and a dedicated street food scene.

Many European cities fly into Stockholm Arlanda airport; from here there is an express rail, the Arlanda Express, every 15 minutes into the city centre. If you are arriving into Stockholm by train, services run internationally from Oslo, Copenhagen and Narvik. Stockholm is also well connected to many other Swedish cities including Gothenburg and Malmo.

Getting around:

The best way to get around Stockholm is by using the Subway or bus services. On both of these modes of transport you can buy a SL Access card for 20SEK and load your fares onto this.