Because there is so much to see and do in Stockholm, it’s one of Europe’s most popular city breaks. Located at the confluence of Lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea, Stockholm is an island city connected by 57 bridges. The world’s oldest open-air museum and the Royal Palace are some of its biggest attractions. In addition to its most famous sights, Stockholm still has a lot of hidden treasures. A list of the 10 best ways to spend an alternative day in Stockholm has been compiled. You can find more information at thoresta.se.
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Relax at L*Langholmen
Despite being so close to the city, L*Langholmen is the ideal place to feel like you’re on vacation. It is just a 10-minute walk to the Hornstull subway station. A former prison island, the island that overlooks Riddarfjärden and Gamla Stan is now a peaceful, car-free place ideal for relaxing and admiring the views. You can rent kayaks, watch stage entertainment, swim in the lake or eat at a café. Stockholmers like to go to this beach in the summer. You can swim from the rocks at the eastern end of the beach instead if the beach is crowded.
A Visit to the Spiritmuseum Immerses you in Swedish Drinking Culture
Visit the quirky Spritmuseum to learn more about Swedish drink culture and taste their unique drinks.
In addition to the exhibition of Absolut vodka art, a quiz, a restaurant, and a bar, the Spritmuseum is situated on Djurg*rden, a short distance from Skansen and Gröna Lund.
In addition, the museum holds an annual championship of Swedish drinking songs, and submissions are archived. We can simulate drunkenness and hungoverness by smelling, tasting, and listening to music. The entrance to the building sells Swedish shots, which will enhance your experience.
Take a City Roof Tour
From above, you have the feeling the whole city is yours, as most tourists wander the cobblestone streets. Takvandring, an unconventional guided tour, shows you Stockholm from the rooftops. Some buildings have rooftop rails for removing winter snow that are used for snow clearing. A helmet and harness are worn by participants. To view the city from a different perspective, it takes about an hour to ascend the rooftops, requiring some climbing.
Tunnelbana Features the World’s Longest Art Exhibit
The Stockholm metro system has a total of 100 stations, many of which are decorated with beautiful art installations, statues, and murals created by more than 250 artists, so you don’t even need to shuffle around a gallery. Go underground instead to see some of the best art in the city. They are all worth seeing, whether they cover the entire ceiling or are hidden on a platform. 1957 was the year the T-Centralen station opened, making it the first to have artwork.
The stations along the red and blue lines are particularly impressive and in particular Kungsträdg*Rden, Solna Centrum, and Stadion look stunning. You can also get off the train and check out more visual appeal along the way. You can learn more about the metro’s artwork and artists by attending a free walking tour.
Sweden is the Perfect Place for a Safari
Outside the city, it’s as if you’ve been transported to some distant land where Viking rune stones dot the landscape and red houses dot the countryside. You can either go it alone or with Stockholm Adventures, so you will be able to spot wildlife.
During the evening, animals, such as moose, deer, wild boar, hares, beavers, and foxes, emerge to find food and water. You can then complete your midsummer celebration by eating a traditional Swedish meal that includes herrings, potatoes, meatballs, sausages, fresh berries, and lingonberry juice in the forest.
