Stockholm Attractions
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Riddarholm Church
Riddarholm Church is most easily recognized by its large, mid 19th C, cast-iron steeple. This landmark building has long been the burial place of Swedish monarchs.
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Wasa Museum (Vasa Museum)
The Wasa Museum displays the 17th C "Wasa" warship, the only preserved vessel of its kind in the world. The ship sank in 1628 on its maiden voyage, but was raised in the late 1950s.
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Djurgården
The site of a former royal hunting preserve, this park is today home to several museums, including the Skansen Open-Air Museum.
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Kaknäs Tower
Kaknäs Tower stands 155 m high, offering spectacular views from the viewing platform which is open during the summer months.
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Knights' House
Located on the shores of Lake Mälar, Knights' House is one of the loveliest buildings in Stockholm. It is a mix of Baroque and Neo-Classical styles, with gilded figures standing on the copper roof.
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Nordic Museum
The Nordic Museum, with displays focusing on the last 500 years of Swedish life, is located in a huge Renaissance style building.
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Royal Palace
Stockholm's Royal Palace is a Renaissance building which contains 500 room done in Baroque and Rococo style.
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Skansen Open-Air Museum
The Skansen Open-Air Museum preserves some of Stockholm's old buildings, including a church, houses, cottages, and workshops.
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Stockholm Cathedral
The Stockholm Cathedral is the site of coronations and royal weddings. It dates to the early 14th C, with construction lasting approximately 200 years.
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Stockholm Town Hall
The Town Hall is one of the city's famous landmark buildings, with the "Spectacle of St George", featuring mechanical figures which perform twice each day.
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Swedish National Museum
The Swedish National Museum holds the country's finest art collection, with pieces by well known Dutch and Flemish artists, as well as works by modern Swedish painters.
Stockholm Surroundings
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Birch Island
Birch Island, known locally as Björkö, lies in Lake Mälar. The island was used as a trading station during the time of the Vikings.
More Sweden Resources
- Stockholm tours and things to do by Viator
- Stockholm Travel Guide by iExplore