Stockholm

5-day itinerary

The Perfect 5 Days in Stockholm

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A balanced 5-day plan for Stockholm, built around its top-rated sights and ordered so each day flows without backtracking — with a bite to eat and travel times between every stop. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.

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DAY 1

The Big Highlights

  1. Police Helicopter

    Morning

    Police Helicopter

    A real retired police helicopter on display—an unexpected slice of Stockholm's aviation history waiting to be explored.

    14 min walk · 1.1 km to the next stop
  2. Skansen

    Afternoon

    Skansen

    Explore Sweden's oldest open-air museum, blending Nordic wildlife with historic villages on a scenic Stockholm island.

    8 min walk · 0.6 km to the next stop
  3. Gröna Lund

    Evening

    Gröna Lund

    Stockholm's beloved waterfront amusement park thrills with classic rides, live concerts, and stunning archipelago views.

Where to eat: Den Gyldene Freden — Swedish — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 2

Sights & Experiences

  1. Sankt Göran och draken

    Morning

    Sankt Göran och draken

    A dramatic bronze sculpture depicting Saint George slaying the dragon, a beloved Stockholm landmark.

    1 min walk · 0.1 km to the next stop
  2. Iron Boy

    Afternoon

    Iron Boy

    Stockholm's tiniest iron boy sits alone under the moon, a magical miniature sculpture locals love to adorn.

    2 min walk · 0.1 km to the next stop
  3. Great Church

    Evening

    Great Church

    Stockholm's stunning Gothic-Baroque cathedral where royals wed, rising proudly at the heart of the old town.

Where to eat: Fem små hus — Swedish — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 3

Culture & Icons

  1. Gamla stan

    Morning

    Gamla stan

    Wander cobblestone alleys and medieval streets in Stockholm's enchanting 13th-century old town near the Royal Palace.

    3 min walk · 0.2 km to the next stop
  2. Royal Palace

    Afternoon

    Royal Palace

    Explore Sweden's magnificent baroque royal palace, home to grand courtyards, dazzling museums, and the Swedish monarch.

    3 min walk · 0.2 km to the next stop
  3. Riksdagshuset

    Evening

    Riksdagshuset

    Step inside Sweden's democratic heart, a grand 19th-century building on a picturesque island in Stockholm.

Where to eat: Sturehof — Seafood — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 4

Culture & Icons

  1. Sager House

    Morning

    Sager House

    The elegant beige palace where Sweden's prime minister calls home—a slice of living political history.

    6 min walk · 0.5 km to the next stop
  2. Riddarholm Church

    Afternoon

    Riddarholm Church

    Sweden's medieval royal mausoleum crowned with a stunning copper-green spire—a hauntingly beautiful piece of history.

    8 min walk · 0.6 km to the next stop
  3. Stockholm City Hall

    Evening

    Stockholm City Hall

    Marvel at this iconic brick masterpiece where Nobel Prize banquets unfold beneath a glittering golden hall.

Where to eat: Hamburger Börs — A well-loved local spot.

DAY 5

Culture & Icons

  1. Swedish Army Museum

    Morning

    Swedish Army Museum

    Explore centuries of Swedish military history through vivid exhibits at this flagship army museum.

    21 min drive · 5.6 km to the next stop
  2. Ling's grave

    Afternoon

    Ling's grave

    A historic memorial in Stockholm.

    33 min drive · 9.6 km to the next stop
  3. Drottningholm Palace

    Evening

    Drottningholm Palace

    Sweden's stunning UNESCO-listed royal summer palace, a baroque gem set on a tranquil island near Stockholm.

Where to eat: Frantzén — A well-loved local spot.

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