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
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. The park also has a zoo of Nordic animals (bears, wolves, moose, seals). Budget travelers pay the ticket and spend half a day in a living museum that shows how Sweden lived before industrialization.
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Before you go
- Address
- Djurgårdsslätten 49-51, 115 21 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.
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.
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