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8 Days in Stockholm: A Journey Through History and Culture

Ann-Charlotte Lindström

Ann-Charlotte Lindström

21 Dec 2023

Join me on an unforgettable adventure through the enchanting city of Stockholm. Discover ancient marvels, immerse yourself in rich culture, and indulge in delicious Swedish cuisine. Get ready for an experience like no other!

Day 1Capturing Moments at Fotografiska and Exploring the Royal Palace
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$42

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$ 4

Fotografiska
Museum in a brick-built, former customs house with a contemporary photography exhibition program.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$23
12 - 15 min

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The Royal Palace
Baroque-style royal palace with 3 museums & a vast library. Admission fee can include a guided tour.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$19
Day 2Diving into Mediterranean History at Medelhavsmuseet and Enjoying a Night at the Royal Swedish Opera
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$54

Medelhavsmuseet
Ancient Greek & Roman antiquities, plus Egyptian mummies & Islamic artworks in a high-tech museum.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$23
4 - 5 min

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Royal Swedish Opera
National stage for opera & ballet productions in a 19th-century theater with a lavish interior.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$31
Day 3Unveiling the Secrets of Stockholm's Medieval Past at Stockholm Medieval Museum and Discovering Art at Nationalmuseum
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$40

Stockholm Medieval Museum
Multimedia presentations & artifacts of the medieval era including a market, workshops & church.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$15
8 - 12 min

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Nationalmuseum
Museum of painting, sculpture, design, applied & graphic art from the Middle Ages to the present.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$25
Day 4Marveling at the Magnificent Vasa Museum and Reliving Childhood Memories at Junibacken
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$47

Vasa Museum
Museum for well-preserved, 17th-century warship, Vasa, that sank on her maiden voyage in 1628.
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$28
4 - 5 min

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Junibacken
Fun park devoted to young children's literature with a theater, a train & a playhouse, plus parties.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$19
Day 5Immerse Yourself in Nordic Heritage at Nordiska museet and Unravel Swedish History at the Swedish History Museum
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$38

Nordiska museet
Displays on native traditions & trends in home decor & fashion, plus festivals & events.
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$23
9 - 14 min

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Swedish History Museum
Displays including the Viking era & the Middle Ages, including a gold room & ecclesiastical art.
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
$15
Day 6Embark on a Journey through Nature and History at the Museum of Natural History and The Hallwyl Museum
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$42

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$ 4

Museum of Natural History
Natural history exhibits from dinosaur fossils to animal specimens, with interactive climate zone.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$23
13 - 16 min

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The Hallwyl Museum
Art & artifacts collected by Countess Wilhelmina von Hallwyl and displayed in her former home.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$19
Day 7Dancing Queen at ABBA The Museum and Exploring Swedish Traditions at Skansen
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$57

ABBA The Museum
Collection of the pop group's memorabilia & interactive exhibits, including a studio & dance floor.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$31
12 - 17 min

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Skansen
Open-air Swedish history museum, with buildings, people in costume & a zoo with Nordic animals.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$25
Day 8Unleashing Your Inner Tech Geek at the Museum of Technology and Admiring Artistic Beauty at Millesgården Museum
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$42

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$ 4

Museum of Technology
Interactive science & technology museum with family-friendly exhibits, a library & archives.
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$19
15 - 18 min

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Millesgården Museum
Museum with sculpture park showcasing Carl Milles' art, plus antiques-filled house & indoor gallery.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
$23

Budget breakdown: $369 In total

Activities & Food:$358
Transport:$12