Fotografiska
Fotografiska is a photography museum on the Sodermalm waterfront, housed in a converted customs house. Entry is paid.
Park in Stockholm
Djurgarden Island
Djurgarden is a green island in central Stockholm, reachable by foot, ferry, or bus. The island itself is free to walk, with wooded trails, waterfront paths, and meadows. The Vasa Museum, Skansen, and ABBA Museum are here (all paid). Budget travelers take the free walking route around the island, picnic on the lawns, and pick one museum if the budget allows. The island delivers a full day of free outdoor time surrounded by water.
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Before you go
- Address
- Djurgården, Stockholm
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More in Stockholm
Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
Gamla Stan
Gamla Stan is Stockholm's old town, a medieval island of narrow cobblestone streets, colorful merchant houses, and the Royal Palace. Free to walk.
Kungstradgarden
Kungstradgarden (King's Garden) is a central park between Gamla Stan and the Norrmalm shopping district. Free.
Stockholm Parliament House
The Riksdag building sits on its own island (Helgeandsholmen) between Gamla Stan and the modern city. The exterior and waterfront surroundings are free to enjoy.
Royal Palace Stockholm
The Royal Palace in Gamla Stan is one of the largest palaces in Europe, with over 600 rooms. The exterior and courtyard are free.
Skansen
Skansen is the world's first open-air museum (founded 1891), a hilltop park on Djurgarden with 150 historic buildings relocated from across Sweden, populated by staff in period costume demonstrating traditional crafts. Entry is paid.
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