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5 Days in Stockholm: A Journey Through History and Culture

Maurice Sarpong

Maurice Sarpong

3 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling adventure through Stockholm's rich history and vibrant culture. Discover ancient marvels, immerse yourself in world-class museums, and explore picturesque gardens. Join us on this unforgettable journey!

Day 1Unveiling the Past: Swedish History Museum, Vasa Museum, ABBA The Museum, and Rosendals Trädgård
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$148

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$ 8

Swedish History Museum
Displays including the Viking era & the Middle Ages, including a gold room & ecclesiastical art.
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$30
11 - 16 min

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Vasa Museum
Museum for well-preserved, 17th-century warship, Vasa, that sank on her maiden voyage in 1628.
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
$55
6 - 9 min

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ABBA The Museum
Collection of the pop group's memorabilia & interactive exhibits, including a studio & dance floor.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$63
5 - 6 min

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Rosendals Trädgård
Garden showcasing biodynamic cultivation of vegetables, fruit & flowers, with a greenhouse cafe.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Free
Day 2From Military Glory to Children's Delight: Army Museum, Junibacken, Skansen, and Museum of Technology
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$170

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$ 8

Army Museum
Army museum exhibiting Swedish military uniforms & weapons from the 16th century to the present day.
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$45
16 - 24 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
$38
15 - 22 min

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Skansen
Open-air Swedish history museum, with buildings, people in costume & a zoo with Nordic animals.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
$50
8 - 10 min

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Museum of Technology
Interactive science & technology museum with family-friendly exhibits, a library & archives.
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
$38
Day 3Nordic Treasures and Thrilling Rides: Nordiska museet, Gröna Lund, and Fotografiska
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$165

Nordiska museet
Displays on native traditions & trends in home decor & fashion, plus festivals & events.
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$45
8 - 11 min

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Gröna Lund
Seasonal amusement park with roller coasters & thrill rides, competitive games & live concerts.
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$75
28 - 41 min

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Fotografiska
Museum in a brick-built, former customs house with a contemporary photography exhibition program.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
$45
Day 4Royal Splendor and Artistic Wonders: Nobel Prize Museum, The Royal Palace, Royal Swedish Opera, Kungsträdgården, and Nationalmuseum
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$180

Nobel Prize Museum
Exhibits about the history of the Nobel Prize & the significant contributions made by its winners.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$30
3 - 4 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.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$38
7 - 10 min

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Royal Swedish Opera
National stage for opera & ballet productions in a 19th-century theater with a lavish interior.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
$63
4 - 5 min

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Kungsträdgården
City-center park with a winter ice rink, concerts & events, art galleries, restaurants & cafes.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
7 - 10 min

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Nationalmuseum
Museum of painting, sculpture, design, applied & graphic art from the Middle Ages to the present.
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
$50
Day 5Majestic Palaces and Natural Wonders: Drottningholm Palace, Hagaparken, Museum of Natural History, and Stockholm Medieval Museum
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$138

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$ 23

Drottningholm Palace
Well-preserved 1600s royal residence, with a Chinese Pavilion pleasure palace, theater & gardens.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$63
21 - 26 min

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Hagaparken
Large, popular park on a lake with architecturally significant structures & pavilions.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Free
11 - 14 min

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Museum of Natural History
Natural history exhibits from dinosaur fossils to animal specimens, with interactive climate zone.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
$45
14 - 17 min

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Stockholm Medieval Museum
Multimedia presentations & artifacts of the medieval era including a market, workshops & church.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
$30

Budget breakdown: $838 In total

Activities & Food:$800
Transport:$38