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Written by Kajani Shivam on June 6, 2023 Share on

Top 10 Attractions in Stockholm (Sweden)- Visit the Venice of North

Venice of North – ever heard about that? Well, if you are wondering about that, here is something you should be read on. Stockholm, the biggest city of Sweden is quite a charming city with islands, museums, monuments, unique buildings, music and also loved for its style. Stockholm, the capital of Sweden has added more beauty to this country and is definitely a beautiful place to visit. Interestingly, it is a city built around water with 12 islands and 42 bridges. That’s cool, huh? No wonders that Stockholm’s known as the Venice of North, right? You will find enormous attractions in Stockholm. Excited to know about the attractions? All you need to do is to keep reading to find out the top ten attractions in Stockholm.

A beautiful view of Sweden
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Top 10 Attractions in Stockholm

To choose ten attractions might be really hard when the complete city itself is an attraction in itself. But we here at Pickyourtrail have curated a list of top 10 attractions in Stockholm which you definitely should give a read. Give it a read and find out your favourite attractions. Travelling around this city is like living in a dream.

1. Gamla Stan

Gamla Stan
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A walk around this old town is something you can’t miss doing in Stockholm. Gamla Stan is one of the largest and well preserved medieval city centres in Europe. You will love it for its narrow medieval lanes which will lead you to the roadside cafe and bars. As you stroll down the street you will be amazed. You can spend a perfect day here by having a lovely chat at the local cafes, having a look at the handicrafts, also buy some souvenirs and just enjoy the beauty of this old town. Never miss adding Gamla Stan in your itinerary which stands as one of the top attractions in Stockholm.

2. Royal Palace

Royal Palace is one of the attractions in Stockholm
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Its time to give a royal touch to your Stockholm vacation. The Royal Palace was built in the 18th century and it has a massive amount of 600 rooms. Fascinating right? It is also the official residence of the King of Sweden. Some of the must-visits include the Rikssalen – Hall of State and the Ordenssalarna – Halls of the Orders of Chivalry.

3. Vasa Museum

Ship in the Vasa Museum
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Heard stories about the sunken ships? Ever wanted to witness one? Well, Vasa Museum is a must-visit place for you people. The Vasa was a huge 64-gun warship that went down on its first voyage in 1628. It remained in the deep until 1961 and was lifted to the surface and slowly restored. It is the only 17th-century ship which you will find in the present days. A visit to the Vasa Museum is a unique experience and is one of the top attractions in Stockholm. Get ready to hear some great stories on your visit to the Vasa Museum.

4. Junibacken

Junibacken is one of the attractions in Stockholm
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Travelling with kids to Stockholm? You can’t miss visiting Junibacken. Based on the stories of children’s author Astrid Lindgren, Junibacken is a theme park for young readers. The park is designed to kindle children’s natural curiosity and abounds with niches, tunnels and miniature houses. Interestingly, Junibacken also has the largest children’s bookshop in the country.

5. Grona Lund

Grona Lund is one of the attractions in Stockholm
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If you think Stockholm is only about old fashion, a visit to the Grona Lund will prove you that you were wrong. Even though Grona Lund was opened in 1883, you will find some new cool rides here. The roller coaster ride is insane, you will spend half of the ride upside down. Thrilling, right? Another amazing ride in Grona Lund is the Eclipse swing ride which will take you more than 120 metres in height. You can also find some classic rides such as the teacups and bumper cars rides.

6. Canal Trip

Canal Trip is Stockholm
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The real charm of Stockholm lies in the waterways. One of the best things to do in Stockholm is to take a Canal Trip. Travel through the beautiful Djurgården canal and see some of Stockholm’s well-known places. Also, you will be able to see some breathtaking views on your Canal Trip. Make sure you capture the beautiful views.

7. Stockholm Public Library

Stockholm Public Library
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Here comes heaven! The Stockholm Public Library is one of the most beautiful libraries in the world. The city has got an amazing relationship with books due to this library. You will find a gigantic hall encircled with bookshelves. Gunnar Asplund designed the library and it is known as a shining example of the Swedish Classicism movement. The library does not collect any entry fee and you will find many books in English. You can spend a day in Stockholm by peacefully reading at the majestic Stockholm Public Library. Never miss visiting this beautiful library which is one of the top attractions in Stockholm.

8. Drottningholm Palace

Drottningholm Palace
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Another beautiful palace which has made to the top ten attractions in Stockholm is the Drottningholm Palace. Drottningholm Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Make a visit to the palace and experience a historic milieu of the highest international standards. One of the major attractions in the palace is the massive garden. So, ensure you spend some peaceful time in the garden too.

9. Boating

Boating in Stockholm
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Well, how can you miss boating in a city which has numerous water bodies? Stockholm offers multiple ways to explore the rivers. You can take a hop-on-hop-off boat ride to explore the canals or hire a rowing boat and enjoy it in your own style. Get your loved ones and have a pleasant boating experience in Stockholm.

10. ABBA – The Museum

The final one to enter into the top ten things to do in Stockholm is a visit to ABBA The Museum. Your trip to Stockholm is incomplete without visiting this amazing museum. Love pop bands? Well, then you should have heard about the famous ABBA band. ABBA – The Museum is a Swedish exhibition about the pop band ABBA. As soon as you enter the museum you will turn into a rockstar. One of the best things to do in the museum is to virtually try on ABBA’s costumes, sing, play, mix original music and become the fifth member of ABBA. Sounds very cool, right? Never miss this lovely experience in Stockholm.

Hope that was an amazing top 10 attractions in Stockholm. Loving it already? Well, nothing can match the excitement and experience of visiting Stockholm for real. Willing to? That’s great. All you need to do is to make a simple click on the Pickyourtrail to start your travel plans. Find out amazing Europe Tour Packages and customize your own travel itinerary. Still unsure about a vacation to Stockholm? We have our own Customer executive ninjas to guide you throughout your trip through our App. Also, follow our page for more interesting travel contents. Get ready for your journey with Pickyourtrail and we can’t wait to hear your own travel stories. Let’s unwrap the world together. Happy Exploring!!

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