This is the Westminster Abbey of Swedish monarchs: may they rest in peace! The Riddarholm church is the only medieval monastery to have stood the test of time. It was consecrated around 1300. Over the centuries, several chapels have been added to the..

The "Main Square" is the highest point of the island. In the Middle Ages, the market place and stocks were here, and it was the site of the tragic "blood bath" of 1520 when 82 heads were cut off and displayed by order of the Danis..

Outside the city walls, the street of Österlånggatan (and Västerlånggatan) formed the heart-shaped limits of the city. Today it's a pleasant shopping street, lined with potteries, clothes shops and galleries. At n° 51, Den Gyldene Freden (Golden Pe..

The city council gave the German Guild Hall to the Finnish community in 1565. It was enlarged and transformed into a church, which they shared with the Germans. But in 1601, the Finns were told to leave, and the building took on the name of the Germa..

King Gustav VI Adolph was a great amateur of oriental art, and he left a large collection to the museum's already impressive exhibition of works brought from the Far East by the Swedish India Company. The museum occupies a long narrow building (the f..

This theme park doesn't feature Mickey Mouse or the Smurfs, but Fifi Longstocking, Emil from Lonneberga and all the other characters from Astrid Lindgren's children's books. Children enter into this world of make-believe through the pages of a giant ..

Much of the southwest of Södermalm, especially around Tantolunden Hill , is occupied by charming workers' gardens, a legacy of the island's past. As soon as spring arrives, the landscape is awash with colours and the air filled with scents. Some of ..

The very lively fruit, vegetable and flower market on the Hötorget (Hay Market) is complemented by the underground food market halls of Hötorgshallen, where you can find a wide variety of Swedish and international food products. The square is preside..

To the north of the old town and part of the modern centre, Norrmalm was once an island, whose highest point was a rocky outcrop, the Brunkeberg . While the rest of the city is proud of its beauty, this district lost many old buildings as a result o..

A 17C vegetable garden was transformed in the 18C into the Baroque-style Kungsträdgården, which were enclosed by walls and reserved for the royal family. After the death of Gustav III the gardens were opened to the public. Today people gather here to..

The Spirit Island has one building, which was originally double, and today houses the Swedish Parliament . To the west is the former Bank of Sweden, a semi-circular building raised up one storey at the back, with a copper façade. It is linked by f..

The Palace Slope, which runs steeply down to the water's edge, affords fabulous views over the imposing museums situated on the other side of the channel. The royal architect Tessin the Younger built the elegant Tessinska Palatset, opposite the Royal..

The museum provides information about all the Nobel prizes awarded in Sweden (physics, chemistry, medicine, literature) and pays homage to the laureates, whose portraits run along the ceiling. The economics prize is a “false Nobel” since it is awarde..

Knights' Island only has a few inhabitants left today, important people living in the few remaining palaces and mansions that have not been taken over by the Administration. So it empties in the evenings, leaving passers-by to enjoy the view over t..

For centuries, Skeppsbron was Stockholm's window on the world and the first glimpse of the city for those arriving by boat. Nowadays it is one of the city's busiest streets, linking up the northern and southern districts. The imposing rows of buildin..

Boat Island

which was the tradesmen's district in the 17 C, today is a mixture of residential and administrative buildings, including City Hall. Enjoy the magnificent walks along the north bank of lake Mälar, Noor Mälarstrand . Boat tours around the lake leave ..

Lying to the east, this district has a chic conservative ambience. Smart but not flashy buildings house large apartments. This is the most prestigious and expensive property in the capital, and the local shops match the profile.

Located on the ridge of Stigberget, this street is lined with wooden houses and stone buildings, all with different forms and colours (18C). The site affords magnificent panoramic views. From left to right, you can see Skeppsbron and its rows of buil..

This richly contrasting quarter offers fine views, and charming wooden houses blending with modern structures like Bofill’s Soder Crescent. Its laid-back ambience, boutiques and bars make this Stockholm’s bohemian district. A working quarter in the 1..