Timeline
11:00
Arrive at the Stockholm City Museum as it opens at 11:00. Spend the morning exploring the history of Stockholm from 1523 to the present day, paying attention to the architecture of the building that has served as a courthouse, jail, and school.
12:15
Walk seven minutes to Den Gyldene Freden for lunch. This historic restaurant, operating since 1722, is where the Swedish Academy members dine every Thursday. Enjoy a traditional Swedish meal in a setting steeped in old traditions.
13:15
Take a short six-minute walk to Sundbergs konditori. Opened in 1785, this is Stockholm's oldest café. Stay for a coffee and a slice of cake in a space that has been serving customers since the late 18th century.
Local tip
The Stockholm City Museum is free to enter. Den Gyldene Freden is closed in July and early August on Mondays, so check the date if you are visiting then. Sundbergs konditori closes at 20:00 on weekdays and 20:00 on weekends, so plan your visit during the day.
Check before you go
- Stockholm City Museum opens at 11:00 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
- Den Gyldene Freden is open Monday to Friday from 17:00 to 23:00 and Saturday from 13:00 to 23:00.
- Sundbergs konditori is open Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 20:00 and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Stockholm (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).