10 Days in Stockholm: A Journey Through History and Culture

Flemming Scholz

3 Jan 2024

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Stockholm, the vibrant capital of Sweden. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this stunning city as you explore fascinating museums, majestic palaces, and iconic landmarks. From ancient marvels to contemporary art, Stockholm has it all. Join us on this unforgettable journey!

Trip to Stockholm

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Swedish History: Swedish History Museum & Thielska Galleriet

$34

$ 12

Stockholm Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$15

12 - 15 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$19

Day 2The Vasa Saga: Vasa Museum & Stockholm City Museum

$43

$ 12

Stockholm Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$28

15 - 18 min

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Artifacts, art & photo exhibitions in an elegant museum documenting the city's history & people.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$15

Day 3Step Back in Time: Skansen & House of Nobility

$25

$ 12

Stockholm Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

Directions

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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$25

13 - 16 min

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Grand 17th-century house & great hall for meetings of the nobility, featuring 2,330 coats of arms.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Technological Wonders: Museum of Technology & The Hallwyl Museum

$38

$ 12

Stockholm Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$19

7 - 9 min

Directions

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$19

Day 5Royal Splendor: The Royal Palace & Nordiska museet

$42

$ 12

Stockholm Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

Directions

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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$19

9 - 11 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$23

Day 6Artistic Delights: Millesgården Museum & Nobel Prize Museum

$38

$ 12

Stockholm Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$23

19 - 23 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$15

Day 7Medieval Marvels: Stockholm Medieval Museum & Royal Swedish Opera

$47

$ 8

Stockholm Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

4 - 5 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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$31

Day 8Aesthetic Treasures: Nationalmuseum & Storkyrkan

$38

$ 8

Stockholm Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

Directions

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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$25

12 - 18 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$13

Day 9Journey to Drottningholm: Medelhavsmuseet & Drottningholm Palace

$54

$ 12

Stockholm Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$23

21 - 26 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$31

Day 10Nature's Wonders: Museum of Natural History & Sven-Harry Art Museum

$42

$ 8

Stockholm Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$23

12 - 15 min

Directions

Art gallery with modern & classical exhibits, plus tours of the owner's home & rooftop terrace.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$19

Budget breakdown: $499 In total

Activities & Food:$397

Transport:$103