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Stockholm Old Town

Stockholm Old Town

Stockholm Old Town
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The Old Town, unsurprisingly, is the oldest part of Stockholm. It's certainly the tourist's go-to destination, but that doesn’t detract from its architectural and otherwise urban beauty.
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The area
Neighbourhood: Gamla Stan & Riddarholmen
Gamla Stan is Stockholm’s historic old town and home to the Swedish Royal Palace. It’s the most central island of Stockholm and accompanied by the small island of Riddarholmen, mainly known for its famous Riddarholm Church. Gamla Stan tends to be a bit touristy at times but is definitely worth visiting: take a stroll past the well-preserved buildings and through the small (and also Sweden’s narrowest) alleys, which will make you feel like you’ve travelled back in time. This neighborhood offers a great combination of historical buildings and traditional Swedish restaurants.
How to get there
  • Gamla stan • 4 min walk
  • Slussen • 8 min walk
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  • Alexander W
    Bishops Stortford, United Kingdom1,167 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely place to wander around
    Most of what’s in the old town is down one street, though it’s worth wandering about a little to explore. The old town is just about big enough to get lost in, though you can soon figure out where you are after a little wandering around. This area isn’t visited by locals, so you’ll likely only bump into other tourists. We spent a few hours here, and after that we felt like we’d seen enough.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 21 January 2024
  • Joanna E
    Hinckley, United Kingdom101 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great to explore
    Great area to walk around, scenic and lots of little shops / streets to explore. Various squares and places to hang out. Easy to navigate and makes you feel like you are seeing the real part of the city
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 18 February 2024
  • Fabrice L
    Binche, Belgium256 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The ideal postcard during a visit to Stockholm: “pirate” atmosphere guaranteed! Very pretty !
    A very pretty postcard from Stockholm: the most authentic district with its tall houses with facades colored red, yellow or ocher, the old town is charming from every point of view. A port atmosphere with pirate accents 🏴‍☠️, old cobblestones, some nice pubs and, on the edge, the sea towards the Slüssen district! Small downside, however, concerning the shopping street which borders the old town: you will not find any handicraft objects on the program, Made in China key rings, poorly made charms and not very original “Stockholm” stickers… Too bad because it is for us the place where Swedish craftsmanship should have its showcase… The square and its streets are nevertheless worth the detour, the Nobel Museum, very interesting, the typical pastries and the kindness of the inhabitants: for that alone, Stockholm and its old town are worth the detour!
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 3 March 2024
  • Kostas Spyridis
    Athens, Greece74 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Old city!
    Nice area for walk and photos! Get lost inside the small roads with a hot chocolate on your hand! Take photos of the colourful houses and be prepared to travel back in time during the night!
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 23 March 2024
  • Where2next
    Hobart, Australia567 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stockholm Old Town easy to do self guided tour
    We visited Stockholm Old Town on self guided tour - getting around Stockholm and to Old Town is very easy. The Christmas markets were on when we visited so added additional charm. We travelled in late November when snow had fallen and some areas very icy underfoot - make sure you have the right foot wear!
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 24 March 2024
  • IgorLPS
    Sao Caetano do Sul, SP2,129 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mandatory visit.
    Old Town or Gamla Stan, is the historic center of Stockholm, and can be reached by metro at Gamla Stan station on the green line. The center is well maintained, clean, safe, with many shops, restaurants, cafes and historic buildings that are worth a visit. I recommend going there.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 25 March 2024
  • Cristina G
    Santiago, Chile8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stockholm Old Town, Amazing City!
    Visiting Stockolm in 2017 and 2018 was an experience I'd never forget. Sweden has been an interesting country for me, I love Its language & culture. I definetely would come back. Tack sa mycket... Vi ses snart!
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 15 April 2024
  • viaceslavas g
    Vilnius, Lithuania58 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    True Nordic beauty - with history and vibe
    Beautiful Nordic stone town on the island, water is all around. Narrow streets have a specific vibe and old small cafes are the place one wants to visit again and again. Not too large - all walkable distances, exceptional panoramic views to both coasts.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 24 April 2024
  • 89MARTINA21
    Santa Maria a Monte, Italy238 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A small colorful square
    The old part of the city of Stockholm is the one I liked most of all, with those little streets full of clubs and shops, almost all with incredible views. The most famous area of the Old Town is certainly the square with the Nobel Prize Museum and the typical colorful houses, which are also the symbol of the city. Also in the old part is the royal palace.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 14 May 2024
  • Michael Hill 87
    Uckfield, United Kingdom112 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A step back in time.
    This place was amazing. It was lovely how the streets had been left the same they have been for hundreds of years. It truly was like stepping back in time. There are plenty of amazing restaurants, museums and gift shops as well as many old staues and shop signs.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 14 May 2024
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Jason E
London, UK98 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Couples
We caught the metro to gamla stan and started making our way into old town which was very good to see as there was lots of souvenir shops and pubs and restaurants and cafe and coffee shops. We then decided to go and see the royal palace. When we got there the guards was doing a passing out parade and then at the end the king and Queen and there family came out onto the balcony and waved at the crowd. The crowd was singing there native traditional song which was so great to hear even though we didn’t know the words to the song it was great that we was there to see this. We then afterwards decided to walk around and just take in more pictures of this beautiful city. We then decided to go and have lunch we found a great pub and restaurant called The Meat I would highly recommend this restaurant the alcohol wasn’t expensive and neither was the meal in total it cost us £40 and that was for two people. The lady who served us was very friendly and so helpful and she spoke English too.
Written 30 April 2023
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AmarillaArvika
Arvika, Sweden520 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2020 • Solo
If you like small independant shops, small cafes and restaurants, in a historical setting, then this is the place to go. The only setback in this time of Corona, is that not everything is open, but it’s still good. I recommend going in the afternoon when it is almost dark, and walk up and down the little alleys, and looking into the shops that interest you. A must see and do for Stockholm.
Written 10 December 2020
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Ocam R
Czech Republic65 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
Flew in to Arlanda Airport. Very long walk to trains from T2. Bought 72 hr travel card and airport supplement at station, service excellent, transport superb. Metro from Airport to hotel 40 mins, then 5 mins to Old Town, also walked it in 15 mins. Easy to access. Quaint cobbled streets, very clean, lots of small shops, many cafes and bars that have live bands. Also upmarket restaurants like Vapiano Italian. You can get round the whole place easily on foot. Palace 500 m from centre. Note: most places do not take cash, have your money in sek on a preloaded currency card. Prices are very high be prepared for a shock.... One beer, one double JD& coke, one plate of chips no change from £30 at bar, prices published. Overall a good time but would not go again as once seen is enough.
Written 19 January 2020
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Marilyn M
Stockholm, Sweden59 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
Is this the most attractive city centre in the world? It would certainly come in any list of finalists. Compressed onto a tiny island (the 'holm' in Stockholm means island), it's crammed full of tiny cobbled alleys, historic buildings, shops, restaurants, music spots... and fabulous waterside views. Any time you tire of its urbanity, you can walk to the quayside at Slussen and take a ferry. Just across the water, or to the lovely nearby Fjäderholmarna, or way out into the archipelago.
Written 12 February 2020
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Diana Varga
Bucharest, Romania233 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Business
Lovely city centre and with acces to bars,shops and a bunch of museums.
Check the opening hours for museum online as in the winter a few are closed and open later than usual and for short time... 11am-4pm
Written 12 January 2020
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Krissy W
Moerkoev, Denmark192 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Solo
Old part of the city is a really nice place to go - even during winter time where you can warm up with hot soup or chocolate in little cafe's. Have a nice lunch at the square or enjoy a delicious Swedish Fika (coffee and cake) or do both. Remember to look up during your walk as many of the old buildings are very beautiful.
Written 5 March 2020
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Cailin1969
Cork, Ireland39 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
Spent a day walking about the old streets - very accessible from the city centre and worth just exploring on your own with an app or a map. lots of lovely restaurants and bars to choose from. Unfortunately the Nobel museum was closed on the day we visited (Dec 31).
Written 11 January 2020
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Barkan Ç
Ankara, Türkiye4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019
This old town feels like you are in medieval times where once Vikings lived! Successfully preserved, wisely being restored.. A bit expensive what is actually usual in Nordic countries. Yes, the reason is they are rich ! :) In this city, a hard copy paper map (yes, beautiful tech. GPS is confused due to narrow streets and tall buildings) would be super useful to find the way around. Otherwise, you might have hard times.
Go to Nobel Museum and surely the Royal Palace! Most of the museums are on another island called Djurgården.
Written 8 January 2020
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Johan
8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2019
When in Stockholm, you can't miss the Old Town. Here you find small alleys, shops, restaurants (take a visit to restaurant 'Gyllene Freden' from 1722 or the nearby pub 'Zum Franziskaner' from 1869) and even the royal castle.
Even thou a lot of the buildings has been torned down it's still the coolest place in Stockholm
Written 3 January 2020
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Do a little advance reading on Gamla Stan. Look at some pictures and familiarize yourself a bit ahead of time. Evening is the time to go to avoid crowds and take it all in undisturbed. Good time to make photos, too.

Most fun is to "get lost," look all around you as you wander then refer to your guidebook for details on points of interest you uncover.
Written 7 March 2020
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