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The Treasury (Kungliga Slottet, Stockholm) — The Swedish state regalia are used for royal weddings, christenings and funerals.  Among the priceless treasures are King Gustav Vasa’s sword of state, King Erik XIV’s crown, orb, sceptre and key, as well as a galaxy of princely crowns.  Admission:  SEK 150 (adult), SEK 75 (children 7-18 years)

Skokloster Castle (Skoklosters Slott, Stockholm) – this is one of the world’s greatest baroque castles in Sweden – located within a beautiful natural setting by Mälaren’s shore near Arlanda.  This castle was built from the Swedish Empire era in the 17th century, and also happens to be the country’s largest private palace.  Visitors have the […]

Skansen Open Air Museum (Djurgårdsslätten 49-51, Stockholm) – this is an unusual museum.  Along with it being the oldest open-air museum in the world, it also has a zoo (the Stockholm Zoo) – located on Royal Djurgården, with a view over all of Stockholm. Skansen is a favorite both among Stockholmers and visitors passing through, and […]

Royal Palace (Gamla Stan, Stockholm) – this has been, and still is the official residence of His Majesty the King of Sweden (which has over 600 rooms).  The Palace is open to the public and offers no less than five museums. The Palace was largely built during the eighteenth century in the Italian Baroque style, […]

Parque Nacional Real Citadino (Estocolmo) — el primer parque urbano nacional del mundo es un pulmón verde que forma un arco de más de seis millas de largo, que se extiende alrededor y a través de la ciudad. El parque colinda con los bosques adyacentes alrededor de la ciudad, asegurando una riqueza excepcional de especies. […]

Royal Dramatic Theatre (Nybrogatan 2, Stockholm) – this is Sweden’s National theater (founded in1788) and has been at this waterfront Nybrogatan bay) location since 1908.  Visitors can participate in guided tours of this theater, seeing the fine marble foyer, the main stage, and even its vintage wardrobe.  See their website for more details:   www.dramaten.se

Riddarholmen Church (Riddarholmen, Stockholm) – built in the late 1200s, this church is Stockholm’s only remaining medieval abbey.  This is also the last resting place of Swedish monarchs and aristocracy, including Gustav II Adolf, Karl XII, Gustav V and their consorts.  Admission:  SEK 40 (adult), SEK 20 (children 7-18 years).

National Historical Museum (Narvavägen 13-17, Srockholm) — explore Sweden’s history from the ancient past to the present. See the world’s largest Viking exhibition, with more than 4,000 original artifacts, and the Gold Room, where you will find the country’s foremost gold and silver hoard.  Admission:  SEK 80 (adult), free for children up to 18 years.

Nordiska Museet (Djurgårdsvägen 6-16, Stockholm) – this is Sweden’s largest museum of cultural history (home to over one and a half million exhibits, including exclusive items and everyday objects, all with their own unique history).  Visitors here can see exhibitions on Swedish trends and traditions in areas such as home interiors, fashion, celebrations and festivals […]

Moderna Museet (Exercisplan 2, Stockholm) – located on beautiful Skeppsholmen island, this museum has one of Europe’s more interesting collections of fine art from the more recent artistic eras, including works by Picasso, Dalí, Matisse, and Derkert.  The museum has a first-class program of temporary exhibitions, a children’s workshop, a store and an enjoyable restaurant […]