Stockholm
Sweden · StockholmSE
Capital and most populous city of Sweden
Stockholm is the capital and most populous city of Sweden, as well as the largest urban area in the Nordic countries. Approximately 1 million people live in the municipality, with 1.6 million in the urban area, and 2.5 million in the metropolitan area. The city stretches across fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea. Outside the city to the east, and along the coast, is the island chain of the Stockholm archipelago. The area has been settled since the Stone Age, in the 6th millennium BC, and was founded as a city in 1252 by Swedish statesman Birger Jarl. The city serves as the county seat of Stockholm County.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 984,748
- Coordinates
- 59.329, 18.069
- Timezone
- Europe/Stockholm
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Stockholm
In Stockholm, Sweden, Stockholm stands out as a busy regional city. The headcount is close to 984,748. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Travel interests covered here include nature, water sports and culture.
Things to do in Stockholm
Nature in Stockholm
(21)Our data lists Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest as nature options here. In all, 21 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Stockholm's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Stockholm
(19)Stockholm's water sports entries include Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing and Kayaking. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Stockholm. That is 19 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Culture in Stockholm
(18)Stockholm records Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles under culture. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Stockholm. Altogether 18 options are tagged here.
Sports in Stockholm
(15)Looking for sports? Stockholm has Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails. In all, 15 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Stockholm's own activity tags.
Adventure in Stockholm
(13)Stockholm's adventure entries include Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. All of it is drawn from Stockholm's recorded activities. 13 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Nightlife in Stockholm
(10)The nightlife shortlist for Stockholm: Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. All of it is drawn from Stockholm's recorded activities. 10 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Wellness in Stockholm
(7)For wellness, expect Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms. In all, 7 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Stockholm's own activity tags.
Family in Stockholm
(4)On the family side, Stockholm offers Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Everything listed here comes from what Stockholm is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Stockholm
(2)The shopping shortlist for Stockholm: Food and Shopping. All of it is drawn from Stockholm's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Stockholm
(2)Other activities in Stockholm covers Fishing and Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Stockholm's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Stockholm
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Stockholm is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is Europe/Stockholm.
Similar destinations
Places near Stockholm that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stockholm known for?
- Stockholm is mainly a destination for nature, water sports and culture, set in Stockholm, Sweden with around 984,748 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Stockholm?
- You can plan around Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest in Stockholm. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Stockholm?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Stockholm located?
- Administratively, Stockholm sits in Stockholm, Sweden — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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