Timeline
13:23
Swedish Museum of Natural History
Start at the Swedish Museum of Natural History. It is open until 19:00 on January 15, giving you plenty of time to browse the evolution and nature exhibits before the light changes.
14:13
Walk seven minutes west to the Bergius Botanic Gardens. The open-air gardens are the perfect spot to wait for the sun. In mid-January, the golden light begins around 13:54, but the view remains pleasant and distinct as you approach the sunset at 15:23.
15:38
Swedish Museum of Natural History
Head back east to the Swedish Museum of Natural History. Use the time after sunset to visit the indoor exhibits or simply rest. The museum remains open until 19:00, so you are well within opening hours.
Local tip
The gardens are open to the public, but check if the greenhouse is open if you want shelter from the cold. The walk between the museum and gardens is short and straightforward.
Check before you go
- The museum is open Tu, We, Fr 10:00-19:00; Th 10:00-20:00; Sa, Su 11:00-19:00. Ensure your visit falls within these hours.
- Sunset on 15 January is at 15:23. The golden light starts earlier, around 13:54.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Stockholm (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).