Stockholm, the top 10 activities not to be missed

You won't be bored in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden which is full of activities to keep you busy all year round. This dynamic and bustling city all day long is ideal for an active week of relaxation, indulgence and pleasure!

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Stockholm is an archipelago made up of many small islands, islets and rocks that are pleasant to visit. There are multiple possibilities for exploring the capital of Sweden without getting bored, here are some ideas:

1 Walking around Gamla Stan

It is the historic center of Stockholm. Pastel houses, narrow streets and tall churches make the old town a postcard setting that stretches across the islands of Stadsholmen, Riddarholmen and Helgeandsholmen.

2 Take a boat trip on the Baltic Sea

You can choose to be on board a sailboat or on a cruise to discover a sublime landscape with the 14 islands of the archipelago.

3 Visit the Rosendal Garden

With multiple discoveries between the plant shed, the garden café and the farm store, a combination of pleasures for a day in the calm of nature.

4 Enjoy Hellasgärden Park

In winter as in summer with activities around the lake adapted to the seasons, a restaurant area with Swedish recipes and chalets for a stay close to nature.

5 Explore the Östermalm covered market

To find local products and specialties from Stockholm, where restaurants and stalls set up for a gourmet Swedish pleasure.

6 Discover the Hornstull Marknad

An ideal open-air market to wander around in the summer to look for souvenirs like clothes, jewelry or works of art.

Strolling, visiting, strolling through the colorful streets of Stockholm is a holiday pleasure. It's up to you to choose the activity you like!

7 Walk around the Vasa Museum

On the island of Djurgärden, an exceptional maritime museum which houses the only almost intact 17th century ship with most of the original parts. Open every day and all year round, you can't miss it.

8 Explore the Royal Palace in Stockholm

It is one of the largest Royal Palaces in Europe with 600 rooms. A visit to this majestic castle, official residence of the kings of Sweden, is essential.

9 Relax at the Spiritmuseum

while enjoying a cold beer on the sunny terrace. Once you have quenched your thirst, set off to discover the typical Swedish alcohols and temporary exhibitions on spirits such as vodka. Tasting is recommended to immerse yourself in the place.

10 Take the Stockholm Metro

A 110 km art gallery with 7 lines and 100 stations. It has extended since 1944 to cover the entire city, decorated with surprising works of art in the metro, a real tourist attraction not to be missed.

Stockholm is the city to visit if you go to Sweden. You'll never run out of ideas to keep you busy with these top 10 activities not to be missed.

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