2 days in Stockholm: must-see museums and unique experiences

This living-history museum showcases five centuries of Swedish tradition, innovation and craftsmanship across 75 acres.Set on Stockholm’s Djurgården island, Skansen boasts over 150 buildings that have been collected from all over Sweden, dismantled and reassembled here. Step back in time to meet the people who would have lived and worked in them in centuries past. There’s even a full-scale replica of a 19th-century Swedish town to explore, where traditional craftspeople ply their trades and demonstrate their skills as cobblers, tanners, glass-blowers and more, in full period costume.Stroll through pretty gardens, visit the old-fashioned fairground with its charming swings and carousels and head to the open-air zoo to spot Nordic wildlife including brown bears, moose and otters.Children will adore the kids’ zoo, where there’s a range of domestic animals including rabbits and guinea pigs, as well as a classic car track.Skansen also plays host to a huge number of seasonal events and activities. Visit in summer for traditional folk dancing, plus jazz concerts every Monday through August. There's a traditional 18th-century-style Autumn harvest festival on the last weekend in September. In winter, the central square twinkles with fairy lights and the air is filled with the delicious smell of mulled wine and roast chestnuts as the popular annual Christmas market gets into full swing. Expect unique local handicrafts, festive church concerts and much dancing and merry-making around the Christmas tree.Skansen's annual program of events is subject to change. Check their website for the most up-to-date information.

10 exhibitions on four floorsNordiska museet's exhibitions explore Nordic life and traditions from the 16th century through to present day. Nordiska museet is home to over one and a half million pieces, each giving an insight into Nordic culture and everyday life. Younger visitors will enjoy a visit to The Children’s playhouse or The Time vault for a journey through time.The Nordic Museum runs various permanent and temporary exhibitions. See the current exhibitions on Nordiska museet's website.Download the free audio guide The audio guide gives you a private guided tour, mixing dramatized scenes with engaging storytelling.The building itself is worth a visit A trip to the Nordiska museet is well worth it even just to enjoy the building itself. Designed in Danish Renaissance style by Isak Gustaf Clason, the imposing exterior and vast Great hall gives it an almost cathedralesque look, which will impress history hunters and architecture addicts alike!

Step back into the Viking Age at The Viking Museum in Stockholm. This immersive attraction brings history to life with guided tours, live craft demonstrations, detailed reconstructions of Viking life and a narrated story ride.Explore fascinating archaeological objects and discover the myths, legends and everyday realities of this remarkable era. A must-visit for history lovers and curious explorers alike.

스톡홀름의 그림같이 아름다운 중세 구시가지에 위치한 스톡홀름 대성당 스토르키르칸은 스톡홀름의 모(母) 교회로, 그 역사는 1300년대로 거슬러 올라갑니다. 이 대성당은 스웨덴의 종교적·정치적 삶의 중심지였으며, 수많은 사건과 인물들이 내부와 외부에 흔적을 남겼고, 지금도 매년 가을 열리는 국회 개회식과 왕실 결혼식 등의 형태로 그 역할을 이어가고 있습니다.이 대성당에는 성 게오르기우스와 용 목조 조각상과 파헬리온(환일) 회화 등 잘 알려진 많은 예술 작품이 소장되어 있습니다. 또한 다양한 아티스트와 음악이 함께하는 콘서트나 공연 등 대성당에서 열리는 다른 이벤트를 경험할 기회도 있습니다.볼거리 이 대성당에는 성 게오르기우스와 용 목조 조각상과 파헬리온(환일) 회화 등 잘 알려진 많은 예술 작품이 소장되어 있습니다. 또한 다양한 아티스트와 음악이 함께하는 콘서트나 공연 등 대성당에서 열리는 다른 이벤트를 경험할 기회도 있습니다. 오디오 가이드(20크로나)도 이용할 수 있습니다.

이 보트 투어는 물 위에서 스톡홀름의 아름다움을 만끽할 수 있는 완벽한 관광 코스입니다. 잊지 못할 추억을 선사하는 이 특별한 크루즈에서, 스톡홀름의 또 다른 매력을 경험해보세요.도시의 다리 아래를 지나며 스톡홀름을 수상에서 둘러보는 종합 관광 투어로, 멜라렌 호수와 발트해를 연결하는 수문을 통과하는 특별한 경험도 할 수 있습니다.투어 중에는 스톡홀름의 다양한 지역과 명소들을 지나게 됩니다. 쇠데르말름 섬을 비롯해 스토라 에싱엔과 릴라 에싱엔, 신흥 지역인 함마르비 셰스타드, 그리고 유르고르덴의 자연 풍경까지—보트 창밖으로 펼쳐지는 도심과 구시가지의 전경을 감상할 수 있습니다.투어 일정 및 출발 시간에 대한 자세한 정보는 스트롬마(Strömma) 공식 웹사이트를 참고해 주세요.

Get the North Pole experience in the heart of Stockholm at this unique bar that's carved entirely out of ice. Every year ICEBAR Stockholm is rebuilt with a new theme using over 40 tons of natural ice from the Torne River.You'll be given a cosy cape and gloves to use during your 45-minute visit. Enjoy the cool crisp air and take in the gorgeous, carefully-carved interiors as you sip a drink from a genuine ice glass.Step Into an Icy Archipelago at ICEBAR Stockholm Each year, ICEBAR Stockholm unveils a brand-new theme, transforming its frozen interior into a stunning work of icy art. For 2025, designers Wouter Biegelaar and Viktor Tsarski have drawn inspiration from the Stockholm Archipelago, creating a breathtaking world where land meets sea and myths come to life. Titled “Archipelago”, this year’s theme blends nature, architecture, and urban legends into a shimmering, ice-cold tribute to Stockholm’s waterscapes. Towering lighthouses stand watch over jagged cliffs, jellyfish drift across frozen walls, and sea monsters battle ships in dramatic frozen scenes straight out of maritime folklore. It’s an immersive, one-of-a-kind experience that captures the spirit of Stockholm’s iconic waterways—carved entirely from ice.

Fotografiska is the internationally renowned destination for photography, founded in Stockholm in 2010 and expanding globally – first to Tallinn and New York City, and in 2023 to Berlin and Shanghai.a0It is also known as the Museum of photography in Stockholm.Guided by the principle of inspiring a more conscious world through the power of photography, Fotografiska has built a safe haven of innovation, inclusivity and self-expression.The museum showcases the greatest photographers, whether they’re emerging artists or already established internationally. The presentation of photography is powerful and unparalleled, with over 220 exhibitions to date globally, including Annie Leibovitz, Zanele Muholi, Albert Watson, Ren Hang, Sebastião Salgado, Bettina Rheims, Sally Mann, David LaChapelle, and Robert Mapplethorpe.The Veranda (open June to August from 11AM-11PM)At Fotografiska's outdoor restaurant The Veranda, you can enjoy delicious dishes, a summery drinks menu, and last but not least, beautiful views over the water, the Royal Palacea0Djurgården and Gröna Lund.

The prestigious Nobel Prize is a world event and, since 1901, has been awarded to more than 950 people (and organizations) for their achievements in medicine, literature, physics, chemistry, economics and peace.Learn about the Nobel Laureates and the founder, Alfred Nobel, on a guided tour of the museum, or if you want to go at your own pace, opt for a self-guided tour with audio commentary available on your phone.