Gamla Stan & Royal Walk
Medieval lanes and the Royal Palace.
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Stockholm
Fourteen islands stitched by 57 bridges — a medieval old town, a salvaged 17th-century warship, and Scandinavia's design capital.
- Metro population
- 2,400,000
- Country
- Sweden
- Region
- Europe
Overview
Why visit Stockholm
Stockholm spreads across 14 islands where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic, stitched together by 57 bridges. Water is everywhere — locals swim off the city quays and take ferries like buses.
Gamla Stan, the medieval old town, hides 13th-century lanes beneath golden gables, while Djurgården island holds the big museums: the Vasa warship (salvaged 333 years after sinking on its maiden voyage), ABBA The Museum, and the open-air Skansen.
Speed's 2024 tour streamed from Stockholm — the Swedish crowds were among the trip's most energetic. Beyond the centre, the archipelago's 30,000 islands stretch to the horizon by boat.
Things to do
Top things to book in Stockholm
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Vasa & Museums
The salvaged warship plus Djurgården.
Archipelago Cruise
Islands, summer houses and seals.
ABBA Museum
Sing along in the pop shrine.
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Fun facts
Things you didn't know about Stockholm
- 01
14 Islands, 57 Bridges
The city is built where lake meets sea across 14 connected islands.
- 02
The Unsinkable That Sank
The Vasa warship sank 20 minutes into its 1628 maiden voyage — raised intact in 1961.
- 03
A City Of Swimmers
Clean water means locals swim off downtown docks all summer.
- 04
Abba Land
ABBA The Museum lets you perform as the fifth member on a hologram stage.
- 05
The Nobel Banquet
The Blue Hall hosts the Nobel dinner each December — and it's actually red-brick-free... it's blue.
- 06
Metro As Art
Stockholm's subway is called the world's longest art gallery — 90+ decorated stations.
- 07
Fica Culture
Swedish fika — coffee and a cinnamon bun — is a daily institution, not a snack.
- 08
A Royal Parade Ground
Drottningholm Palace, the royals' home, is a UNESCO-listed day trip.
- 09
30,000 Islands
The Stockholm archipelago is the Baltic's largest — summer cottages and seals.
- 10
Midsummer Madness
June's Midsummer brings near-24-hour light and maypole dancing.
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FAQ
Quick answers about Stockholm
Where is Stockholm located?
Stockholm is in Sweden, in Europe.
What is the population of Stockholm?
The greater Stockholm area is home to about 2,400,000 people.
What is Stockholm famous for?
Stockholm is famous for a capital built on 14 islands, the Vasa warship museum, Gamla Stan's medieval lanes and Swedish design.
Did IShowSpeed stream from Stockholm?
Yes — IShowSpeed streamed from Stockholm on his 2024 Europe tour. See his full world tour map.
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