Stockholm

Avicii Experience

An interactive exhibition dedicated to the Swedish music producer Avicii, also known as Tim Bergling.

Brunnsviken

[ˈbrɵnsˈviːkən]

A brackish bay, adjacent to the National City Park. There are several fine beaches, particularly on the eastern side (T Universitetet). Popular with students as it is less than a kilometre from the university's main campus.

Centralbadet

A classical bath-house in one of Stockholm's most beautiful art nouveau buildings, this is a place where you can go for a swim, have a beer in the sauna bar or enjoy a full spa treatment. Rather expensive and sometimes crowded on weekends. Adults 130 kr (F after 15:00 and all day Sa 180 kr), includes entrance to pool, jacuzzi, gym and saunas. University students and seniors 70 kr Su–F until 15:00. Most spa treatments 350–700 kr.

Mon-Fri 06:00-20:00, Sat 08:00-20:00, Sun 08:00-17:00

Cirkus

Among Stockholm's largest playhouses, with 1,650 seats. Features musicals and pop concerts.

Dieselverkstaden

The Diesel Workshop

A community centre with several attractions, including a theatre, a climbing gym and a cinema.

Eric Ericsonhallen

Formerly a naval church, this is today a concert hall, mainly used by the many choirs in Stockholm.

Eriksdalsbadet

A public gym and swimming facility with both indoor and outdoor Olympic-size swimming pools.

Folkoperan

Stockholm's second opera house, usually staging classics sung in Swedish, to a modernized arrangement.

Globen

Avicii Arena

Located just south of Södermalm, and claiming to be the world's largest hemispheric building with 110 metres across, the Globe has been one of the most eye-catching features of the Stockholm skyline since its inauguration in 1989. It was officially renamed in memory of late Swedish superstar DJ Avicii in 2021, but locals still generally call it Globen. It is frequently used for ice hockey games but also for other sporting events, as well as concerts and galas. The Globe also represents the Sun in the Sweden Solar System; Mercury is at Stockholms Stadsmuseum, Venus and Earth on Östermalm, and the outer planets are north of Stockholm.

Gröna Lund

[grønaˈlɵnd]

Djurgården has Stockholm's only amusement park, with more or less standard attractions and games. The restaurants in the park are expensive and generally far from a culinary experience. No rides are included in the entrance fee. Adults 80 kr (90 kr from mid-June to mid-August, 150 kr from 18:00 on concert nights), ages 0-7 and over 65 for free. Rides 20-60 kr with single tickets, day pass 289 kr.

Open at least noon-23:00 most days June-August, shorter hours in May and early September

Hamburger Börs

A 200-year-old stage restaurant which has hosted world-renowned artists such as Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli and Rod Stewart.

Hammarbybacken

Hosts alpine skiing in case of freezing weather (usually January-February). The view from the summit is great around the year.

Hellasgården

In Nacka, a centre for sports and adventure, including football golf, mountainbiking, canoeing, ice swimming and yoga.

Hornsbergs strand

An artificial beach, acclaimed for its design. Crowded at summer.

Junibacken

[ˈjʉːniˈbakən]

Astrid Lindgren, author of Pippi Longstocking, Karlsson-on-the-Roof and numerous other children's books, is by far Sweden's most popular writer of children's books. Located on the island Djurgården, like many other child-friendly attractions, Junibacken could be described as an indoor theme-park dedicated to the world of her (and a few other Swedish authors') stories. Story train is a destination in itself here. The place also features several large playrooms; claims to have largest bookshop for kids in the country; has a restaurant. See Astrid Lindgren tourism for related destinations.

Jan-May: Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00, June: daily 10:00-17:00, July: daily 09:00-18:00, 1-15 Aug daily 09:00-18:00, 16-31 Aug daily 10:00-17:00, Sep-Dec: Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00

Kistamässan

A convention center opened in 2008, hosting a broad set of events, many of them about information technology.

Kungsträdgården

A park with frequent stage performances, and ice skating during winter.

Långholmen

An island with several good spots for swimming, including a small sandy beach.

Magic Bar

This restaurant brands itself as Europe's only stage dedicated to the art of illusion. Close-up magic on weekday nights, stage shows on weekends.

Musikvalvet Baggen

A cellar for intimate cross-genre concerts. The bar serves alcoholic beverages.

Oscarsteatern

An art nouveau playhouse opened in 1906, which usually stages Swedish and international musicals.

Rio

Amidst the bars of the Hornstull district, this charming independent theatre, neighbouring the LGBT-friendly café Copacabana, arranges screenings of films of all sorts - from 3D-features to festivals of low-budget shorts.

Rooftop Tour

Look at Stockholm from the roofs of Riddarholmen island. An exciting experience if you're not afraid of heights.

1 hour 30 min tour, April–September only·595 kr

Sickla Ovan och Under

An experimental mine, dug out by mining equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco. Guided tours are available.

Skandia cinema

This 1850s building houses a 1920s cinema designed by the Stockholm Public Library architect Erik Gunnar Asplund. A beautiful and intimate setting.

Solvalla

For a day at the races, you can go to Stockholm's hippodrome Solvalla, watch trotters compete in harness racing, and place some bets. Races are held Wednesday nights and many weekends. The biggest event is the prestigious Elitloppet race at the end of May every year.

Stockholm Concert Hall

Stockholms konserthus

The home stage of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the place of the annual Nobel Prize ceremony.

Stockholm International Fairs

Stockholmsmässan, in Älvsjö, an exhibition centre for business and hobby events, with its own commuter train station.

Stockholm Open

A tennis event on the ATP Tour, held in the Royal Tennis Hall in Östermalm in October, attracting many of the world's finest tennis players.

Stockholm Stadium

Stockholms Stadion

A red brick stadium with just above 14,000 seats, built for the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. For decades the home of Djurgårdens IF men's soccer team, but in 2013, the women's team of the same club. Also hosts track and field, the Stockholm Marathon, concerts and other events.