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Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide
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Day-Trip- to-Uppsala
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Stockholm: Sunset Hike in Tyresta National Park with Meal
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Stockholm: Evening Dining Experience
What to do in Central Sweden
Popular places to visit
Avicii Arena
Catch an event at Avicii Arena during your trip to Johanneshov. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art scene.
Gröna Lund
See a concert and enjoy exciting rides, including roller coasters and Ferris wheels, at Sweden’s oldest theme park, located on an island.
Skansen
Experience Sweden’s rural traditions and spot almost 300 animal species at the zoo and aquarium that are part of one of the world’s oldest outdoor museums.
ABBA The Museum
Admire costumes and step inside replicas of recording studios to sing alongside holograms of the Dancing Queen icons. If the phone rings, pick it up.
Värtahamnen Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Stockholm with a trip to Värtahamnen Ferry Terminal. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its local tours.
Stockholm Viking Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Stockholm with a trip to Stockholm Viking Terminal. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its local tours.
Vasa Museum
Visit the wreck of a Swedish warship that sank on its maiden voyage. Learn about the ship’s history and discover artifacts recovered from Stockholm’s harbor.
Stockholm Palace
Explore banquet halls and reception rooms, find 18th-century art and watch the changing of the guard at the official residence of Sweden’s royal family.
3Arena
You can take time to visit 3Arena during your travels to Johanneshov. Discover the area's acclaimed art scene and shops.
Areas of Central Sweden
Central Stockholm
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Central Stockholm. Check out top attractions like Royal Swedish Opera and Museum of Medieval Stockholm, and jump on the metro at Kungsträdgården T-Bana or T-Centralen Spårv Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Norrmalm
Enjoy the popular shops in Norrmalm. Drottninggatan is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Hotorget T-Bana or Sergels Torg Tram Stop to see more of Stockholm.
Gamla Stan
Visitors often come to Gamla Stan for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Stortorget and Nobel Prize Museum. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Gamla stan T-Bana.
Östermalm
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Östermalm. If sightseeing is on the list, Swedish History Museum is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Karlaplan T-Bana or Styrmansgatan Tram Stop to see more of the area.
Vasastan
Vasastan is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Odenplan Square and Gustav Vasa Church while in the area.
Maria
While you're in Maria, take in top sights like Medborgarplatsen or Zinkensdamms IP, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Mariatorget T-Bana or Zinkensdamm T-Bana.
