Stockholm, Sweden 3 Day Itinerary

Stockholm, Sweden: 3-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Exploring Central Stockholm

Morning:

  • Check-in at your hotel (Recommended: Hotel Rival or Hotel Kung Carl)
  • Start your day with a hearty Swedish breakfast at Fabrique (multiple locations around the city)
  • Visit Gamla Stan (Old Town), walk through its narrow, winding streets and explore Stortorget square
  • Climb up to Stortorgs Klocklund (the clock tower in Stortorget) for a panoramic view of the city

Afternoon:

  • Head to the Royal Palace (Kungliga Slottet), the official residence of the Swedish monarchy
  • Take a stroll along Strömparallellen, a beautiful waterfront promenade with many restaurants and cafes
  • Visit the Vasa Museum (Vasamuseet) to see the world’s best-preserved 17th-century ship

Evening:

  • Dine at Esperanto (Gamla Stan), a popular restaurant known for its creative Nordic cuisine
  • End your day with a drink at Fotografiska, a modern photography museum that also serves as a bar and restaurant

Day 2: Modern Stockholm & Skärgården

Morning:

  • Visit Djurgården Island and start your day at Gröna Lund, the largest amusement park in Sweden
  • Explore the open-air museum Skansen, where you can experience Swedish history, culture, and wildlife
  • Take a dip in Baltic Sea at Sandhamn beach (seasonal) or Sturebadet Stadshuset if it’s not summer

Afternoon:

  • Head to ABBA The Museum or the Vikingaliv Museum for an insight into Sweden’s pop culture and history
  • Grab lunch at Mälarpaviljongen, a floating restaurant on Djurgården Island

Evening:

  • Return to the city center and dine at Oaxen Krog (Djurgården) or Ostermalms Saluhall for local Swedish food
  • Enjoy a drink at Bar Broken or Bar Counter Stockholm

Day 3: Nature & Relaxation

Morning:

  • Visit Millesgården, an art museum set in a beautiful park with stunning views of Stockholm’s archipelago
  • Alternatively, visit Kungsträdgården, a city park perfect for a leisurely stroll or picnic

Afternoon:

  • Take a ferry to the nearby island of Djurö (seasonal) and enjoy nature, beaches, and hiking trails
  • Relax at one of Stockholm’s many wellness centers such as Sturebadet or Spa Retreat

Evening:

  • Dine at Mathias Dahlgren Matbaren for contemporary Swedish cuisine with a focus on sustainability
  • End your trip with a drink at Kafé 44, a cozy bar known for its extensive whiskey menu

Transportation:

  • Stockholm has an excellent public transportation system, including buses, trams, subways (T-bana), and ferries. Purchase a Stockholm Pass if you plan to visit multiple attractions

Things to Know:

  • Swedes are known for their punctuality, so try to be on time for reservations and appointments
  • English is widely spoken in Stockholm, but it’s always helpful to learn a few Swedish phrases
  • The currency used in Sweden is the Swedish krona (SEK)

Tips:

  • Avoid visiting during Midsummer or Christmas if possible, as these are popular times for Swedes to take vacations
  • Stock up on snacks and drinks at systembolaget, a government-owned monopoly on alcohol sales in Sweden