Timeline
11:00
Enter the Swedish History Museum. The Viking Age exhibition is expansive, and the Gold Room holds treasures from the Bronze Age. Arriving at opening ensures you have the space to explore without the midday rush.
12:15
Walk 13 minutes to Chez Jolie for lunch. This stylish French restaurant in Östermalm is open from 11:00, fitting perfectly into your schedule. Enjoy a relaxed meal in a spacious setting before heading back toward the island.
13:00
Return to Djurgården and spend the rest of the afternoon at Skansen. As the world's oldest open-air museum, it offers a leisurely stroll through historic buildings and a zoo with Nordic fauna. The 21-minute walk from the museum area brings you to this iconic spot.
Local tip
Check the museum's opening hours for the specific season, as they shift between 11-17 and 11-18. If you prefer a quicker lunch, Glashuset (10 min walk) is open from 11:30 daily.
Check before you go
- Swedish History Museum: Tue-Sun 11-17 (Winter) or Mon-Sun 11-18 (Summer).
- Chez Jolie: 11:00 to 23:00, closed Sundays.
- Skansen: Check current seasonal opening times.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Stockholm (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).