Stockholm’s best indoor adventures: 4 days of fun

Up the iconic Avicii Arena, you can get unparalleled views over the beautiful city from this glass cabin that scales the side of this impressive building. A trip up SkyView one of the best ways to see the city - definitely don't forget your camera for this one!The Avicii Arena is situated in the southern part of Stockholm so as you ascend on your 20 minute ride up the SkyView, you can get views over the southern suburbs. It’s a great way to experience Stockholm and one for your bucket list of things to do in the city.

From the inventions and discoveries that have shaped our society, to visions of the future, Tekniska explores science and technology through fun and interactive exhibits that'll keep you (and the kids!) entertained for hours.See for yourself how technology and innovation can be the key to creating a sustainable future by visiting the museum's fossil-free city of tomorrow or exploring the worlds of gaming, AI, and math at the museum's other fascinating exhibitions.Check out all the current exhibitions on Tekniska's website.

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.

Södermalm's creative and eclectic atmosphere makes it a great place to people-watch over lunch. With your pass, you can enjoy the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere of Fern & Fika and tuck into one of their delicious vegan sandwiches. You'll also get a hot drink of your choice included!This popular Stockholm café offers only 100% vegan, primarily organic, naturally gluten-free, refined sugar-free and highly nutritious food. So not only is it super tasty, but it's also good for you and the planet!

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!

Discover Sweden’s spirited side at Spritmuseum, dedicated to the nation’s drinking culture and traditions. From centuries-old customs to modern craft beverages, this fascinating museum uncorks the stories behind what, why, and how Swedes drink. Explore interactive exhibitions, then sample a wide range of Swedish drinks at the bar and restaurant for a true taste of the culture.Looking to enhance your experience? Tastings are also available in the museum for an additional fee.

Visit the Vasa Museum and experience one of the biggest cultural attractions in Stockholm, Sweden - the warship Vasa - which sank in 1628 on its maiden voyage from Stockholm. Learn about the history of the ship through fascinating exhibitions and see the restored wreck that was salvaged from beneath the water.Along with incredibly detailed exhibitions, you can join a guided tour and learn about the sinking of this magnificent ship, the years it took to salvage it, and then the long restoration process to turn Vasa into what we see today.While you're here, stop off at the museum's cool café and enjoy Fika (the Swedish concept of unwinding with a coffee and cake) afterwards.

The Butterfly House Haga Ocean has a lot of exciting sights to offer. See hundreds of free-flying exotic butterflies in our magical rainforest. It is always warm and humid, over 25 degrees, with beautiful plants such as banana plants and hibiscus. You can see turtles, quails (small birds), fish and stingrays. We also have a designated spot for all our butterfly pupae. If you are lucky you might see a butterfly hatch and leave its pupae for the first time.Inside Haga Ocean you get to experience life under the surface. Gaze into one of Scandinavia’s largest shark aquariums. Here you can see blacktip reef sharks, sandbar sharks, colorful fish and shark rays. There are several smaller salt water aquariums with clownfish, tangs, sea stars and much more. Learn about the mythical Great White shark in our exhibition “The Great White”. There is also a small movie theatre and casts of “ the giants of the sea”.In the two other parts of the exhibition you can see animals such as poison dart frogs, lizards, koi-carps, giant snails and various types of tortoises.

Located in the picturesque medieval Old Town, Storkyrkan Stockholm Cathedral is the mother church in Stockholm and dates back to the 1300s. The Cathedral has been at the heart of religious and political life in Sweden. Events and personalities have left their mark, inside and out, and still do in the form of royal weddings and the opening ceremony of the parliament every autumn.The Cathedral is the home for many well-known artifacts as the wooden sculpture St George and the Dragon and the Parhelion painting, amongst a few. There is also the opportunity to experience other events in the cathedral, like concerts and performances with various artists and music.Things to seeThe Cathedral is the home for many well-known artifacts as the wooden sculpture St George and the Dragon and the Parhelion painting, amongst a few.There is also the opportunity to experience other events in the cathedral, like concerts and performances with various artists and music.Audioguide is also available for 20 SEK.

Visit one of the most impressive palaces in the world, the Royal Palace of Stockholm. The palace dates back to the 18th century and is one of the most interesting historic buildings in Stockholm. Uncover the rich past of the Swedish royal family and learn about the day-to-day lives of the modern monarchy.See how the Swedish Royals live and the secrets of this stunning royal residence and marvel at the beautiful baroque architecture of the palace's 600 rooms and 11 floors.

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. 

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.

If you love art – particularly European art – you’re in for an absolute treat at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, where masterpieces spanning six centuries are displayed in roughly chronological order through a series of suitably grand rooms, halls and corridors.Stars of the show in the Nationalmuseum are fine French Impressionist and Dutch Golden Age pieces by the likes of Rembrandt, Renoir, Rubens, Cézanne and Degas. There’s also a quite marvelous collection of around half a million prints and drawings that date from the Middle Ages to the early 20th Century. Explore the best in Swedish sculpture in the tranquil Sculpture Courtyard and admire the striking Scandinavian designs of thousands of ceramics sourced from the historic Gustavsberg Porcelain Factory.Exhibitions in 2023 include ‘The Garden’, featuring garden-inspired pieces by Carl Larsson, Monet, Renoir and more. Then there’s ‘Beauty and the Unexpected’, a journey through American arts and crafts from the 1950s to the present day, and ‘The Joy of Giving – Silver Donations’, with baroque, rococo and modern examples of silverwork tankards, jewelry, candlesticks, goblets and more.Among the dozens of must-see pieces in the gallery, make time to visit Carl Gustaf Qvarnström’s 19th-century bust of Swedish author Fredrika Bremer, Rembrandt’s The Kitchen Maid, and Gauguin’s Fields by the Sea.