- For other places with the same name, see Stockholm (details page).
Stockholm (Stockholm) is Swedish capital. The city itself has about 765,000 inhabitants and the Greater Stockholm area has about 1.9 million inhabitants, making it the largest city in the Nordic countries.
Understand
Stockholm has become familiar to many Finnish tourists thanks to cheap cruises. However, few people spend even one day in the city, leaving them without experiencing most of what Stockholm has to offer.
Come
By plane
Arlanda Airport[1] (DATE: ARN) is the largest in Sweden. Flight From Helsinki takes less than an hour. From Helsinki Finnair flies to Arlanda [2], Norwegian [3] and SAS [4]. In addition, many Western Finland the city has direct SAS or NextJet [5] flights to Arlanda.
There is an older Bromma airport in the city center and to the south of the city is Skavsta airport, which is mainly used by low-cost airlines. Finnair flies to Bromma from Helsinki with its smaller propeller aircraft; There are no flights from Skavsta to Finland.
Arlanda Field is not right in the center, but the distance is over 40 kilometers. By taxi is a fixed fare to downtown: currently ride prices range from SEK 395 to SEK 445 depending on the company. At its fastest, more than two hundred kilometers per hour Arlanda Express -train [6] runs directly from the terminal to the city center to the train station half a taxi faster - travel time is only 20 minutes. The ticket costs SEK 280 (SEK 150 for children under 25 and SEK 300 for a weekend offer for 2 adults) and trains leave during the day every quarter. At the cheapest however, can be reached by local bus and train: take bus 583 to the suburbs of Märsta and from there take the local train to the city center. The trip takes about an hour, but only costs SEK 40.
By train
Stockholm can be reached by train [7] elsewhere in Sweden, and From Oslo and From Copenhagen. Central Station (Stockholms Centralstation) is located west of the city center and is the largest travel center in the Nordic countries with 250,000 daily tourists.
By boat
There are daily ferry connections from Stockholm To Turku, To Mariehamn and To Helsinki and Silja Line [8] the Viking Line [9]. Tallinksilja's ships arrive at Värtan Harbor, located in the northeast of the city, and Viking Line's ships arrive at Stadsgården Harbor, near Slussen and the Old Town. There is a metro station near both ports (Värtan: Gärdet, Stadsgården: Slussen) for connections to the city center or elsewhere in Stockholm. There is a bus service from the Viking Terminal to Cityterminalen, opposite Central Station. The buses are operated by Flygbussarna [10] and an adult ticket costs SEK 55 (one way) or SEK 90 (round trip). Those buses also stop at Slussen, but you also have to pay the same 55 kr (even more expensive than a taxi!) For a journey of less than a kilometer! If you are not going to the city center go by local bus (driver does not sell tickets), or walk 15 min to Slussen metro station.
By bus
Tapanis Buss operates from Tornio to Stockholm along the coastal road E4.
Move
By public transport
Stockholm has a comprehensive metro, local train and bus network [11] with good mobility both in the city center and in the suburbs. Stockholm's public transport uses an SL Access card to which trips can be loaded. [12] The city is divided into three zones. Travel within one zone costs SEK 36, travel within two zones SEK 54 and travel within three zones SEK 72. [13] The ticket has the right to exchange for an hour. Bus drivers do not sell tickets but the ticket must be purchased in advance. If you plan to travel more, you should buy a one (SEK 115), three (SEK 230) or seven day (SEK 300) ticket.
By road
In Stockholm on weekdays from 06:30 to 18:29, the congestion charge applies to cars registered in Sweden and elsewhere. Finding a parking space in the center is often difficult.
Walking
Stockholm is a relatively pedestrian-friendly city, and the Old Town can only be reached on foot or by bicycle in some places.
By taxi
There are several taxi companies in Stockholm, but there are also unauthorized taxis where it is not always safe to travel. The "right" taxi is identified by a yellow license plate.
See
- Old Town (Gamla Stan). The old town is located on the island of Riddarfjärden, which divides Stockholm.
- Town hall (Stockholms stadshus), Hantverkargatan 1. The town hall is a symbol of the city. Every year, the Nobel Festival is held at Stockholm City Hall, during which the Nobel Prizes are awarded.
- Sergelin tori (Sergels torg). The market square in the center is considered by many to be the heart of the city.
- Globen, Globentorget 2, ☎ 46 8 508 353 00. A large ball-like arena in the south of Stockholm where concerts and hockey matches are played. Finland won the 1995 World Hockey Championship in Globen.
Museums
There are more than 70 museums in Stockholm [14].
- Vasa Museum (Vasamuseet), ☎ 46 8 519 548 00, e-mail: [email protected]. A museum on the island of Djurgården with a 17th-century warship of the same name on display. adults SEK 130, students SEK 80, under 18 free.
- Royal Castle, Slottsbacken, ☎ 46 8 402 61 3. In the northern part of the old town.
- Historical museums, Narvavägen 13-17, ☎ 46 8 519 556 00, e-mail: [email protected]. Prehistory, Viking and Medieval Museum
- National Museum, Södra Blasieholmshamnen, ☎ 46 8 5195 4410, e-mail: [email protected]. National Museum. adults SEK 100, under 19 free.
- Naturhistoriska riksmuseet, Frescativägen 40, ☎ 46 8 519 540 00, e-mail: [email protected]. National Museum of Natural History.
- Technical museums, Museum People 7, ☎ 46 8 450 56 00, e-mail: [email protected]. Technical Museum adults SEK 70, 6-19 years SEK 40.
- Stockholms läns museum, Sickla Industriväg 5 A, ☎ 46 8 586 194 00, e-mail: [email protected]. Stockholm County Museum, which focuses on the history of the city.
- Stockholms medeltidsmuseum, Kulturhuset, Sergels Torg, ☎ 46 8 508 31 790, e-mail: [email protected]. Stockholm Medieval Museum. free entry.
- Stockholms stadsmuseum, Ryssgården, Slussen, ☎ 46 8 508 31 620. City Museum. free entry.
- Nordic museums, Linnégatan 89 C, ☎ 46 8 519 546 06. The Nordic Museum exhibits Swedish culture from the Middle Ages to the present day. adults SEK 70, under 18 free.
Tea
- Skansen, ☎ 46 8 442 80 00, e-mail: [email protected]. Open-air museum, zoo and aquarium on the island of Djurgården.
- Gröna Lund, Purple Allmänna Gränd 9, ☎ 46 8 587 501 00, e-mail: [email protected]. Sweden's oldest amusement park.
- Drottningholm Castle, ☎ 46 8 402 62 80. 1.5-31.8 daily 10: 00-15: 30, 1.9-30.9 daily 12: 00-16: 30, 1.10-30.4 12: 00-15: 30 on weekends. Apartment for the Swedish royal family about 20 km from the center. Drottningholm Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. adults: SEK 70, 7-18 years old, students: SEK 35, children under 7 free.
- Two towers, Mörka Kroken 3, Ladugårdsgärdet, ☎ 46 8 667 21 05, e-mail: [email protected]. 155 meter high TV tower which can also be accessed by tourists. The tower houses the city's tallest restaurant [15] from which you can see the whole of Stockholm with its surroundings. adults SEK 45, 7-15 years SEK 20, children under 7 years free.
- By water bus to Djurgården. On the island of Djurgården is e.g. Skansen Open-Air Museum and Gröna Lund Amusement Park. Today it can be reached via several bridges but the traditional water bus still operates all year round. 40 kr.
Buy
In Stockholm, as elsewhere in Sweden, the official currency is the krona (SEK). Euros are accepted in the old town and the largest department stores, but the exchange rate is really weak in some places, so it is worthwhile for the tourist to exchange the money for crowns. Of course, cash can also be withdrawn from ATMs (Bankomats) at least with Visa and Visa Electron cards. Stockholm is a bad shopping city because of people’s low incomes.
Department stores
- Nordiska Kompaniet, Hamngatan 18-20. Stockholm's most famous department store.
- Åhlens, Klarabergsgatan 50. Another department store in the center.
There are also several smaller clothing and specialty stores in the city center. Souvenirs are sold mainly in the Old Town. The most expensive branded boutiques can be found in the sophisticated Östermalm district.
Södermalm
There are many second-hand boutiques and companies by lesser-known designers in the bohemian Södermalm district:
- SoFo. South of Folkungagatan is the longer name of the area and encompasses a shopping area several blocks in size. Walking through the zigzag streets you will find many really cozy little boutiques and also cafes.
- Götgatan. Södermalm shopping street from Slussen to Medborgarplatsen. In addition to H&M and Gina Tricot, there are also stores that are not yet found in Finland, such as 10 Gruppen bags.
- Street, Hornstulls Strand 4. Sat-Sun 11-17. This cannot be glowed enough. Every weekend, Street gathers one of Sweden's most innovative designers to sell its own products. You should check the website for opening hours and a possible theme: jewelry or even a high fashion outlet.
Shopping halls
There are also three interesting market halls right next to central Stockholm. There is also a market next to all the market halls, which are fully operational at least in the mornings.
- Söderhallarna, Medborgarplatsen, Södermalm.
- Östermalms Saluhall, Östermalmstorg. The oldest and most valuable
- Hötorgshallen, Hötorg. Very close to Sergelstorg.
Eat
Stockholm has a wide selection of restaurants to suit all tastes, but the price level is higher than in Finland.
Cheap
If you want to eat cheap (emm) below you should head to fast food or ethnic restaurants or alternatively buy something to eat at the grocery store. Many restaurants and cafés offer a daily portion for lunch (Dagens rätt) for less than SEK 100.
Mid-priced
The Rörstrandsgatan region in the northwest of the city has a good selection of mid-priced restaurants.
- Zum Franziskaner, Skeppsbron 44, ☎ 46 8 411 83 30. A cozy beer and food restaurant on the south shore of the Old Town, which has been operating since 1421.
- Kouzina, Skånekatan 47. Lunch with drinks, bread and coffee is available for less than 10 euros. Other food portions more expensive.
Price methods
- Gondolen, Stadsgården 6, ☎ 46 8 641 70 90, e-mail: [email protected]. Next to Slussen, near Stadsgården Harbor.
- Värdshuset Clas på Hörnet, Surbrunnsgatan 20, ☎ 46 8 16 51 36, e-mail: [email protected]. Old Luxury Restaurant.
Juo
Cafes
Bars & pubs
- Bishops Arms, mm. Vasagatan 7, ☎ 46 8 202325, e-mail: [email protected]. A chain with several British-style pubs all over Sweden. There are 4 of them in Stockholm.
- Oliver Twist, Replicas 6, ☎ 46 (0) 8-640 05 66, e-mail: [email protected].
Nightclubs
Sleep
Hotels in central Stockholm have high prices. In the city center, hotel rooms practically always cost more than SEK 1,000 per night. For example, the Scandic Hotels chain also has hotels in the suburbs [16] where prices are lower. It can be reached by car or public transport (see Move).
Cheap
- STF Vandrarhem af Chapman & Skeppsholmen, ☎ 46 8 463 22 66, e-mail: [email protected].
- STF Långholmen, Långholmsmuren 20, ☎ 46 8 720 85 00, e-mail: [email protected]. Part of a former prison that has been converted into a hostel.
Mid-priced
- Hotel Bakfickan, Rådmansgatan 69, ☎ 46 8 506 215 00, e-mail: [email protected]. Two star clean basic hotel. The hotel is 400 meters from the nearest metro station and 2 km from the old town.
- Hotell Långholmen, Långholmsmuren 20, ☎ 46 8 720 85 00, e-mail: [email protected]. Part of a former prison that has been converted into a hotel.
- Scandic Hotel Continental, Klara Vattugränd 4, ☎ 46 (0)8 517 342 00, e-mail: [email protected]. Mid-range hotel near Central Station.
- Scandic Hotel Järva Krog, Vallgatan 2, ☎ 46 8 517 345 00, e-mail: [email protected]. At the intersection of the E18 and E4 roads, less than 10 kilometers north of the city center, this mid-range hotel is especially suitable for car travelers. Ulriksdal Local Train Station is a 5-minute walk away.
Price methods
- Värdshuset Clas på Hörnet, see Eat-Prices
- Grand Hôtel, ☎ 46 8 679 35 60, e-mail: [email protected]. London has the Ritz, Helsinki has the Kämp and Stockholm has the Grand Hôtel. Double room 3390 kr.
- Scandic Hotel Ariadne, Södra Kajen 37, ☎ 46 (0)8 517 386 0, e-mail: [email protected]. In connection with the port of Värtan.
Stay safe
Risks in Stockholm
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Stockholm is mainly a safe city. Pocket thefts occur where it is crowded. At night, there is some petty crime in the city center, and then you should be vigilant in the area of the central train station, Stureplan and Sergel square.
Stay healthy
There are no significant health risks in Stockholm. Tap water is potable.
Take contact
Finnish mobile phones operate in Sweden.
- Finnish Embassy, Gärdesgatan 11, ☎ 46 8 676 6700, e-mail: [email protected].
Continue your journey
- Waxholmsbolagetin [17] by boat you can explore the Stockholm archipelago.
- Uppsala - Sweden's fourth largest city and major university town less than an hour away by train or car.
- By car you can continue your journey from Stockholm to other places To Sweden, To Norway and To Denmark. You can continue from Denmark To Western Europe
- From Stockholm there are train connections to the rest of Sweden as well Oslo.
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