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Old Town History and Golden Light

Start at the ancient core of Stockholm, explore the oldest building, and catch the late afternoon light before heading to a historic café.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 11:55

    Riddarholmen Church

    Visit Riddarholmen Church, the city's oldest building. Explore the interior where many Swedish monarchs are buried.

  2. 13:10

    Sundbergs konditori

    Walk 8 minutes to Sundbergs konditori, Stockholm's oldest café. Enjoy a coffee or pastry in this historic setting established in 1785.

  3. 13:55

    Järnpojke

    Stand near Järnpojke, a 1967 statue said to bring good luck. Toss a coin for good fortune as the golden light begins around you.

  4. 14:40

    Grillska huset

    Head to Grillska huset, a medieval building owned by the wealthy Grill family. Have a light meal or drink at the café run by the Stockholm City Mission.

Local tip

Sundbergs konditori is open from 09:00 to 20:00 on weekdays. Grillska huset is open from 10:00 to 21:00 on weekdays. Check opening hours for Sundays as they differ.

Check before you go

  • Sundbergs konditori: Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa-Su 10:00-20:00
  • Grillska huset: Mo 10:00-20:00; Tu-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
  • Riddarholmen Church: Mo-Su 10:00-17:00

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Stockholm (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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