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.
Museum in Stockholm
Fotografiska
Fotografiska is a photography museum on the Sodermalm waterfront, housed in a converted customs house. Entry is paid. The exhibitions rotate and feature world-class photographers. The top-floor cafe has free views over the harbor. Budget travelers who love photography pay the ticket for world-class exhibitions. Those who are on a tighter budget visit the cafe for the view and skip the galleries.
Practical
Before you go
- Address
- Stadsgårdshamnen 22, 11645 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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