Stockholm, Sweden is quickly becoming a major attraction. Between low-cost flights, a budding foodie scene, and a major academia center, there is something for everyone in Stockholm. From incredibly touristy or to authentically Swedish, these are the 40 things you have to do in Stockholm.
1. Have lunch with a view at Fotografiska
2. Become inspired at The Nobel Museum
3. Do as the Swedes do and have “fika” mid-afternoon at your favorite cafe
4. Eat the world’s best cardamom buns or “kanelbullar” at Valhalla
5. Take a boat tour around Stockholm’s 14 islands
6. Stuff your face at the trendy Nytorget Urban Deli
7. Run, take a stroll or enjoy the view at Rålambshovsparken any time of the year
8. Wander through Gamla Stan and buy all the touristy shit you can
9. Take a day trip to Siljan or head to Skansen Park to celebrate Midsummer
10. Shop around for that Swedish minimalist design at Norrgavel, Asplund, Brandstationen or House of Rym
11. Shop, eat and enjoy the scenery at Woodstockholm
12. Watch some of the world’s best opera at The Royal Opera House
13. Take in the scenery and enjoy happy hour at Nobis Hotel
14. Eat some of the best Swedish meatballs in Stockholm at Österlånggatan 17
15. Pretend you’re a kid at Gröna Lund
16. Eat as much Princess cake as you can
17. Pet and play with cute, Swedish animals at Skansen Open-Air Museum
18. Eat your heart out at one of the oldest food institutions at Östermalm Food Hall
19. Visit Stockholm’s UNESCO site, Drottningholm Palace
20. Witness the “world’s longest art exhibit” in the Stockholm subway
21. Enjoy one of the best views in Stockholm at The City Hall Tower
22. Take in alllll the sights at Skyview
23. Walk around the prettiest museum you ever did see at Prince Eugen’s Waldemarsudde
24. Take in some of the world’s most influential art at Moderna Museet
25. Absorb Swedish heritage at Nordiska Museet
26. Check out one of the world’s oldest ships at the Vasa Museum
27. Throw back a few at one of Stockholm’s many, famous rooftop bars
28. Go local and eat at the fancy/casual Oaxen Krog & Slip
29. Take a boat around Djurgården and have a typical Swedish smörgåsbord
30. Rage at one of Stockholm’s many nightclubs like Hell’s Kitchen, Marie Laveau, Riche or Spy Bar
31. But make sure you go to the Systembolaget and pregame on the cheap
32. Go swimming at Fjäderholmarnas bad
33. Marvel at the beautiful Stockholm Cathedral
34. Get some nature and art in at Artipelag
35. Gaze at the twinkly lights and ice skate at Kungsträdgården
36. Enjoy one of the best, outdoor views of the city at Skinnarviksberget
37. Try some mulled wine or “glögg” around Christmas time
38. Absorb all of the theatre, design, culture and performance at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern
39. Go say hi to the hipsters and indie scene at a boutique shop or cafe in Södermalm
40. Say hi to the royal family at The Royal Palace
