Skansen

Travel back in time at this authentic showcase of pre-industrial Sweden. Visit houses and homesteads from all over the country and experience traditional rural life firsthand. Experience the different social conditions in which people lived between the 16th and the first half of the 20th century. Discover the history of Sweden. Find out how the Swedes once lived through the changing seasons, traditions, work, celebrations, and everyday life of times past. Encounter animal life, including Nordic wild animals, rare breeds, domestic animals, and exotic creatures.  Enjoy a delicious meal (not included) at one of the restaurants that offer breathtaking views over Stockholm. Be sure to visit the museum shop as well, where you’ll find traditional handicrafts and Swedish-designed items. Let your children enjoy a Zoo featuring domestic animals such as cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs. Skansen is also home to 75 different species of animals, including wild animals such as lynx, elk, and brown bears, and several breeds of domestic animals. The museum changes decorations seasonally with different themes. This season, experience a historic Christmas market, dating back to 1903. Buy handicrafts, sweets, homemade candles, and Christmas presents. The Christmas Market is open from Friday to Sunday from 26 November until 19 December.

See Stockholm’s most famous sights from along its streets and waterways with this hop-on hop-off tour. Choose to stay on the bus line or take the tour to the water with regular service between Stockholm's islands and city streets. Listen to commentary about Stockholm in your choice of 10 languages. Discover how pleasant and effortless a city trip can be. Choose a 24-hour ticket for the bus tour or the boat tour. A combination ticket gives you full access to both the bus and boat tours. See all the attractions in Stockholm at your own pace and hop on and off at any of the stops throughout the city. Please not the boat option will not be available during Winter due to the frozen rivers and canals. Go directly to the sights without any out of the way routes, stopping at attractions such as Skansen, the Royal Palace, Gröna Lund, the Vasa Museum, Fjällgatan, City Hall, the Abba Museum, the Ice Bar, Old Town, and several popular shopping districts.

Explore Stockholm hassle-free with Go City's all-inclusive sightseeing pass. Choose a 1 to 5 day pass and visit as many attractions as you like. Visit the stunning Royal Palace in the heart of the old town. Step back in time at the Vasa Museum and explore the 19th century replica town complete with craftspeople demonstrating their skills. Relax on a cruise or boat tour exploring the archipelago's many islands. With over 50 museums, historical sites, boat tours, and other iconic sites to choose from, there's something for everyone. The Stockholm Pass includes entry to top activities including the most popular things to do in Stockholm: • The Vasa Museum • The Royal Palace • Gröna Lund Amusement Park (June to September) • Skansen • The Viking Museum • Royal Canal Tour (1 hour) (April to December) • Nobel Prize Museum • Drink at ICEBAR Stockholm • Stockholm Hop On-Hop Off Bus (April to October) • Nordiska museet • SkyView Stockholm • Traditional Swedish Fika at Systrarna Andersson • Drottningholm Palace • Storkyrkan - Stockholm Cathedral • Fotografiska - The Photographic Museum And more! Attractions and tours are subject to change. Check the Go City app or digital guide for the full list of inclusions, opening times, and reservation instructions (where applicable). *Savings based on sample itineraries on the Go City website. 

Take an electric boat trip through Stockholm and relax in comfort as you get to know the city from the water. Listen to commentary about each location and travel from the harbors to iconic attractions. See the outside of the Vasa Museum, Stockholm Palace, and Skansen. Make your way to the front of Stockholm Palace to meet your friendly guide and group for the day. Climb aboard your boat and settle down as you start to drift further into the city. Cruise along the Djurgården Well Canal and admire the lush greenery as you sail under low bridges. Enjoy your own food and drinks as you listen to live commentary about each location. Immerse yourself in the story of Stockholm and feel the wonder of drifting by the spires of the Nordic Museum. Act out a little scene on the boat passing by the Royal Dramatic Theatre and sing a song outside ABBA The Museum.

Explore the Swedish capital with an open-top hop-on hop-off bus tour valid for either 24 or 72-hours. With regular departures at all stops, you can hop-on and hop-off as much as you like, exploring the sights and attractions that interest you the most. With 700 years of history, Stockholm boasts grand public buildings and palaces, and on the tour you'll be taken to discover the renowned Royal Opera, which has hosted operatic performances since the 18th century. For those ABBA fans, why not visit the Abba Museum? here you'll be able to feel what it's like to be onstage with ABBA, sing at the famous Polar Studio or test your knowledge in an ABBA quiz. Once you've had your ABBA fix, hop-on the bus and enjoy the ultimate museum experience when you visit Skansen - the world's first open-air museum! You'll learn so many fascinating facts about the history of Sweden. If you like to experience the fast-paced lifestyle, then hop-off and take a walk around Stureplan, a high-end square in the heart of Stockholm. If all of this exploring has got you working up a sweat, then make sure you stop off at the Ice Bar for a very cold drink! Experience all of this and more when you book your City Sightseeing ticket today! Tour Stops: 1. Strömgatan/The Royal Opera 2. The Royal Palace 3. Old Town 4. Kungsträdgården 5. Strandvägen 6. The Vasa museum/Nordiska Museum 7. ABBA the museum/Gröna Lund Tivoli 8. Skansen 9. ABBA the museum/Gröna Lund Tivoli 10. The Vasa museum/Nordiska Museum 11. Karlaplan 12. Stureplan Entertainment District 13. Kungsgatan/Hötorget Market 14. Ice Bar 15. City Hall

Discover Stockholm in the most comfortable and eco-friendly way – aboard a private golf cart! This exclusive tour lets you explore the city's top attractions while enjoying a smooth and effortless ride. Whether you're short on time or prefer an intimate sightseeing experience, this is the perfect way to see Stockholm without the hassle of walking long distances. What Makes This Tour Special? ✔ Private experience – No strangers, just you and your group! ✔ Live guide in English + Audio guide in 5 languages:     English | German | Spanish | Polish | Swedish ✔ Flexible durations – Choose from 60, 90, or 150 minutes! ✔ See more, walk less! Cover more ground effortlessly while enjoying Stockholm's beauty. What You’ll See (Destinations vary depending on tour duration.) The Royal Palace – One of Europe’s largest royal residences, home to the daily Changing of the Guard. The Parliament – Sweden’s political heart, housed in a stunning neoclassical building. ⛪ Stockholm Cathedral – The city’s oldest church and site of royal coronations. Södermalm District Highlights: Monteliusvägen – A breathtaking viewpoint overlooking Stockholm City Hall & Riddarholmen Island. Per Anders Fogelströms Terrass – A hidden gem offering panoramic city views. Djurgården Island Must-Sees: The Vasa Museum – See the world’s best-preserved 17th-century warship. ABBA The Museum – An interactive tribute to Sweden’s most legendary pop group. Skansen – The world’s oldest open-air museum, featuring Nordic wildlife and historic buildings. Norrmalmstorg – The birthplace of the term "Stockholm Syndrome." ⛵ Djurgårdsvarvet – A historic shipyard with stunning bay views. ⏳ Choose Your Perfect Tour Duration: ✅ 60-Minute Tour – A quick but comprehensive overview of Stockholm’s main attractions. ✅ 90-Minute Tour – More photo stops + deeper dive into the city’s history. ✅ 150-Minute Tour – The ultimate experience, covering more neighborhoods, viewpoints, and hidden gems! Book now for an unforgettable, comfortable, and unique journey through Stockholm!

Experience Stockholm by land or water or both. See the different options offered. Decide where you want to go and create your own itinerary in the Swedish capital.  Enjoy unlimited travel for the duration of your ticket's validity and jump on and off at any of the stops along the route. Discover famous attractions such as the Gröna Lund amusement park, the world’s oldest open-air museum at Skansen and the scenic district of Fjällgatan. Cool down at the Ice Bar, or admire historic monuments, such as City Hall, the Royal Palace, Vasa Museum and the enchanting buildings of Old Town. Experience Stockholm with maximum flexibility and minimum fuss! The bus stops at the following attractions: 1. Strömgatan/The Royal Opera 2. The Royal Palace/Old Town 3. Viking line/Stadsgården cruise berth 4. Fjällgatan/Tjärhovsplan 5. Slussen 6. The Royal Palace/Old Town 7. Kungsträdgården 8. Strandvägen/Nybrokajen 9. Vasa Museum 10. Abba: The Museum/Gröna Lund Tivoli 11. Skansen 10. Abba: The Museum/Gröna Lund Tivoli1 13. Vasa Museum 14. Historiska Museum 15. Karlaplan 16. Stureplan 17. Sveavägen 18. Icebar/Vasagatan 19. Stadshuset/City Hall 20. Rådhuset/Court House 21. Central station/Cityterminalen The boat stops at the following attractions: 1. The Royal Palace 2. Nybroplan (bus and boat connecting stop) 3. Vasa Museum (bus and boat connecting stop) 4. Skeppsholmen / Modern Museum (bus and boat connecting stop) 5. Gröna Lund Tivoli / ABBA the museum (bus and boat connecting stop) 6. Viking line/Stadsgården cruise berth (bus and boat connecting stop) 7. Fotografiska 8. Slussen All hop-on-hop-off buses pass through the cruise terminal as long as the ship is in port. This applies to the terminals at Stadsgården and Frihamnen.

Welcome to join Stockholm's Best Bike Tour as we pedal through the hidden (and not-so-hidden) gems of our Capital, floating on 14 islands. After years of experience we have developed the ultimate Bike Tour for you, where we cover all Stockholm Highlights in a few hours time. You will feel well informed about "the Venice of the North" afterwards and ready to continue exploring Stockholm! Your local guide tells you about Stockholm's past and present, as we enjoy the breathtaking water surroundings. By showing you pictures at every stop, the stories come more to life. We mix active biking with plenty of stops along the way, making time for pictures and questions. A small speaker playing music from Sweden (old classics & modern hits) from your guide's bike at the front is included, to make your time even more memorable. We take 1-2 breaks (excl. stops along the way): 1x Rosendal Garden 1x Östermalm Food Hall from 1888 (on Sundays we just stop outside, as it is closed on Sundays). Naturally our tour is not complete without a mini "Fika" (Swedish sweet snack). After the tour, you also receive a WhatsApp message to the telephone number in your booking with your guide's local recommendations in town - don't miss it! This tour can be booked in: English, German, Spanish, Swedish. For large groups and/or if you can not find a suitable day or time, please contact Stockholm Summer Tours and we will work it out! If you are also looking for a historic tour, we recommend our Walking Tour in the Old Tour where we dig deeper in the historic Stockholm and one of Europe's best preserved medieval Old Towns.

Here you will not only find fish and coral reefs, but also monkeys, lizards, snakes, spiders, crocodiles, parrots, turtles, scorpions, sloths and many others. Over the years, Skansen-Akvariet has become more of an ark than an aquarium. For over 40 years, we have expanded with new animals and new experiences. Walk through our cozy facility and view over 30 different species of animals. At Skansen-Akvariet you get close contact with animals and nature. However, no cuddling with baboons and cobras, of course. Note: You need a separate entry ticket to Skansen to access the Skansen-Akvariet On weekends and school holidays (according to Stockholms school holidays) you can pet a snake and a tarantula in our petting corner. On sunny days from May to September you can walk amongst our charming ring-tailed lemur inside their enclosure.

Voted one of the most beautiful city parks in the world, the island of Djurgården has been in the possession of the royal family since the 15th century. A unique green space in Stockholm, it holds many of the city’s most famous museums and cultural attractions including the Vasa Museum, Gröna Lund, Abba Museum, and Skansen, to name a few. Part of the Royal National City Park, Djurgården boasts its own amusement park, an open-air museum as well as extensive stretches of forest and meadows. Dive into its 400-year tradition as a paradise for recreation and entertainment and discover why over 10 million visitors come to discover this park each year.