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City guide · Sweden

Stockholm

A capital spread across fourteen islands.

See the year in Stockholm ↓

Island city · Scandinavian design · Old town · Archipelago

When to visit.

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What to see

Start with the sights.

01What to seeStockholm PalaceExplore →
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Stockholm Palace

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Stockholm Palace, or the Royal Palace, is the official residence and major royal palace of the Swedish monarch.

02What to seeVasa MuseumExplore →
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Vasa Museum

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The Vasa Museum is a maritime museum in Stockholm, Sweden.

03What to seeStockholm Public LibraryExplore →
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Stockholm Public Library

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Asplund's 1928 rotunda, a perfect drum of curved shelves rising in tiers to a bright cylinder.

04What to seeStockholm Olympic StadiumExplore →
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Stockholm Olympic Stadium

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Stockholm Olympic Stadium, most often called Stockholms stadion or simply Stadion, is a stadium in Stockholm, Sweden.

05What to seeDjurgårdenExplore →
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Djurgården

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Djurgården or, more officially, Kungliga Djurgården, is an island in central Stockholm, Sweden.

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Stockholm: snowy Gamla Stan lane with bicycles and warm lit windows
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Stockholm

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Stockholm: Hamngatan glowing at blue hour with light trails
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Stockholm

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snowy Gamla Stan lane with bicycles and warm lit windows

Hamngatan glowing at blue hour with light trails

Month by month

Stockholm, month by month.

What to plan a trip around, month by month.

May in Stockholm

Stockholm in May. One of the best months to visit Stockholm. Typical daytime highs around 61°F (16°C).

June in Stockholm

What’s on in Stockholm in June. One of the best months to visit Stockholm. Typical daytime highs around 72°F (22°C).

  • Dalhalla, June to early September, 2026 season

July in Stockholm

What’s on in Stockholm in July. One of the best months to visit Stockholm. Typical daytime highs around 72°F (22°C).

  • Dalhalla, June to early September, 2026 season

August in Stockholm

What’s on in Stockholm in August. One of the best months to visit Stockholm. Typical daytime highs around 70°F (21°C).

  • Dalhalla, June to early September, 2026 season

September in Stockholm

What’s on in Stockholm in September. Typical daytime highs around 63°F (17°C).

  • Dalhalla, June to early September, 2026 season

Make a plan

Before you go.

Transport, fares & local advice

Getting there

Fly into Stockholm Arlanda (ARN).

Know before you go

  • Ferry into the archipelago for a day among the islands.
  • Take a fika, the sacred coffee-and-cake break.
  • Summer light is endless, while winter days are very short.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Stockholm?

The best time to visit Stockholm is May–Aug, in Sweden.

Where is Stockholm?

Stockholm is in Sweden. The nearest major airport is Stockholm Arlanda (ARN).

What is Stockholm known for?

A capital spread across fourteen islands.

More places to explore

Explore these places for a longer trip. Distances are straight line; check the route and travel time before planning an outing.

Stockholm: colourful Gamla Stan facades and church spire across the water
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colourful Gamla Stan facades and church spire across the water