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.
Palace in Stockholm
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. The changing of the guard ceremony happens daily at midday. The interior museums (Royal Apartments, Treasury, Tre Kronor Museum) are paid. Budget travelers watch the guard ceremony for free, admire the palace from the bridge over Norrstream, and save the interior ticket for a rainy day.
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Before you go
- Address
- Slottsbacken 1, 111 31 Stockholm
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More in Stockholm
Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
Fotografiska
Fotografiska is a photography museum on the Sodermalm waterfront, housed in a converted customs house. Entry is paid.
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.
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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