Stockholm Overview

The city of Stockholm experiences a fairly mixed climate which on the whole errs towards the cool side. Summers are mild to warm at best while winters can be cold with subzero temperatures. The volume of rainfall is fairly constant throughout the year. This is certainly not the city to visit if you are a sun lover as the summer months (June to August) see highs of 17oC at best while the winter months (December to February) see temperatures dip regularly to -2 or -3oC. Snowfall is also common during the winter months. more...

Stockholm Activities

Situated in the Södra Stadshuset at Slussen on Södermalm, the Stockholm City Museum is the largest municipal museum in the country. The building, which dates back to the late 17th century, is home to a vast collection that is comprised of around 300,000 historical artefacts, 20,000 artworks and three million photographs. The collection attempts to give visitors an in-depth insight into the city’s history from early times, right up to the modern day. more...

Stockholm Events and Festivals

Swedish Sport Gala: held annually at the city’s Globe Arena, the Swedish Sport Gala has been called the ‘Oscars of the sporting world’. Those achieving significant successes in their respective sporting fields are presented with these much coveted awards at a ceremony attended by thousands and also screened live on national television. more...

Stockholm Sightseeing

As the city of Stockholm is by the sea and is comprised of 14 different islands, take the time to enjoy one of the numerous cruises that are available. The popular 'Under the Bridges of Stockholm' cruise is one such tour which takes in Skeppsholmen, Gamla Stan, Riddarholmen, Kungsholmen, Langholmen, Lilla Essingen, Stora Essingen, Reimersholme, and Soedermalm and lasts about 2 hours. Headsets are provided on the boat, giving visitors the chance to hear dialogue (choose from eight different languages) relating to the various places visited. Viking tours on an authentic longboat leave from Skeppsbron and take in a variety of Viking related sights. The tours last 1 hour, 45 minutes, during which time a lunch of Swedish meatball is served by fully clad Viking warriors. more...

Stockholm Transport

Visitors arriving in Stockholm by air will arrive in the city via the Stockholm-Arlanda Airport which is located 42kms north of the city. The airport, which has four passenger terminals, offers plentiful facilities which include essentials such as ATMs, banks and bureaux de change, as well as ample dining and shopping outlets. more...

Stockholm Travel Tips

EU residents are permitted to enter the country on nothing more than a valid passport and may stay for up to three months, after which a resident permit is required for an extension of stay. For US, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and South African citizens, the same applies. Visitors from Asia and Africa invariably require a visa and should contact the Swedish embassy in their respective country for more information. more...