10 Days in Stockholm: A Journey Through History and Culture

hakan balpetek

7 Jan 2024

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Stockholm, Sweden, and immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of this captivating city. From world-class museums to stunning palaces, each day offers a new and exciting experience. Discover ancient marvels, indulge in authentic cuisine, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Trip to Stockholm

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Swedish History: Swedish History Museum & Vasa Museum

$85

Displays including the Viking era & the Middle Ages, including a gold room & ecclesiastical art.

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$30

11 - 16 min

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Museum for well-preserved, 17th-century warship, Vasa, that sank on her maiden voyage in 1628.

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

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$55

Day 2Gardens, Music, and Nobel: Rosendals Trädgård, ABBA The Museum, Kungsträdgården & Nobel Prize Museum

$93

$ 16

Garden showcasing biodynamic cultivation of vegetables, fruit & flowers, with a greenhouse cafe.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Collection of the pop group's memorabilia & interactive exhibits, including a studio & dance floor.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$63

11 - 14 min

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City-center park with a winter ice rink, concerts & events, art galleries, restaurants & cafes.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Exhibits about the history of the Nobel Prize & the significant contributions made by its winners.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$30

Day 3A Journey Through Time: Skansen & Museum of Technology

$88

$ 8

Open-air Swedish history museum, with buildings, people in costume & a zoo with Nordic animals.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

8 - 10 min

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Interactive science & technology museum with family-friendly exhibits, a library & archives.

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

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$38

Day 4Artistic Wonders: Thielska Galleriet, Junibacken & Storkyrkan

$100

$ 16

Major gallery of 20th-century Scandinavian & French art in a wealthy art patron's former residence.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

11 - 14 min

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Fun park devoted to young children's literature with a theater, a train & a playhouse, plus parties.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$38

13 - 16 min

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Brick Gothic cathedral known as the Great Church, with artifacts & an iconic statue of St. George.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$25

Day 5Mediterranean Delights and Thrilling Rides: Medelhavsmuseet & Gröna Lund

$120

$ 8

Ancient Greek & Roman antiquities, plus Egyptian mummies & Islamic artworks in a high-tech museum.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$45

11 - 14 min

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Seasonal amusement park with roller coasters & thrill rides, competitive games & live concerts.

10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$75

Day 6Nordic Treasures: Nordiska museet, Fotografiska & The Hallwyl Museum

$128

$ 16

Displays on native traditions & trends in home decor & fashion, plus festivals & events.

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$45

16 - 20 min

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Museum in a brick-built, former customs house with a contemporary photography exhibition program.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$45

13 - 16 min

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Art & artifacts collected by Countess Wilhelmina von Hallwyl and displayed in her former home.

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$38

Day 7Regal Grandeur and Medieval Marvels: Drottningholm Palace & Stockholm Medieval Museum

$93

$ 8

Well-preserved 1600s royal residence, with a Chinese Pavilion pleasure palace, theater & gardens.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$63

22 - 27 min

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Multimedia presentations & artifacts of the medieval era including a market, workshops & church.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$30

Day 8Masterpieces and Military History: Nationalmuseum & Army Museum

$95

Museum of painting, sculpture, design, applied & graphic art from the Middle Ages to the present.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

12 - 18 min

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Army museum exhibiting Swedish military uniforms & weapons from the 16th century to the present day.

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

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$45

Day 9Royal Splendors and Scenic Beauty: The Royal Palace, Royal Swedish Opera & Hagaparken

$100

$ 8

Baroque-style royal palace with 3 museums & a vast library. Admission fee can include a guided tour.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

7 - 10 min

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National stage for opera & ballet productions in a 19th-century theater with a lavish interior.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$63

19 - 23 min

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Large, popular park on a lake with architecturally significant structures & pavilions.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 10Nature's Wonders and Artistic Inspirations: Museum of Natural History & Millesgården Museum

$90

$ 8

Natural history exhibits from dinosaur fossils to animal specimens, with interactive climate zone.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$45

13 - 16 min

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Museum with sculpture park showcasing Carl Milles' art, plus antiques-filled house & indoor gallery.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$45

Budget breakdown: $1074 In total

Activities & Food:$990

Transport:$84