Timeline
11:00
Visit the Swedish Railway Museum. The collection moved here from Stockholm in 1970 and features a large array of old locomotives and rail cars. Arriving at 11:00 lets you beat the crowds and explore the displays while the museum is fresh and quiet.
12:30
Walk 12 minutes to Elsas Coffeeshop for lunch. This popular spot offers salads and pizza with views of the river. It is a relaxed place to sit and recharge after your museum visit. Check if you are visiting on a Wednesday, Friday, Tuesday, Saturday, or Sunday, as these are the days it is open from 11:00 to 18:00 or 21:00.
13:00
Stroll 23 minutes to Boulognern park. This green space is a short walk from your lunch spot and provides a peaceful place to end your morning. It is a nice area to reflect on the history you just saw and enjoy the outdoors before heading home.
Local tip
The museum is closed on week 25 Friday and Saturday, December 24, 25, 31, and January 1. Elsas Coffeeshop is only open Wed, Fri, Tue, Sat, Sun. Plan your day accordingly.
Check before you go
- Swedish Railway Museum: Tu-Su,PH 11:00-17:00; Jun-Aug: Mo-Su,PH 11:00-17:00; week 25 Fr-Sa off; Dec 24 off; Dec 25 off; Dec 31 off; Jan 01 off
- Elsas Coffeeshop: We-Fr 11:00-21:00; Tu,Sa,Su 11:00-18:00
Worth knowing
- Elsas Coffeeshop is open at 12:30 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
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