Gamla stan
The medieval old town, with cobbled lanes, the Royal Palace and the Storkyrkan cathedral.
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Stockholm: airports, things to do and where to stay
Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, spreads across fourteen islands between Lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea, with a medieval old town, major museums and water everywhere.
Stockholm airports
From the airport to central Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda (ARN)
Stockholm Arlanda airport is about 37 km from central Stockholm.
Arlanda Express
A direct, non-stop train to Stockholm Central Station, about 20 min. The fastest option.
Pendeltåg och regionaltåg
Commuter and regional trains from Arlanda C station towards Stockholm and Uppsala. They are usually cheaper than the Arlanda Express, though a little slower.
Flygbussarna
Airport coaches to Cityterminalen, next to the Central Station, about 40 min depending on traffic.
Taxi
Official ranks outside the terminals. It is wise to ask the fare before getting in; the ride to the centre takes about 35 min.
From the airport to central Stockholm
Stockholm Bromma (BMA)
Stockholm Bromma airport is about 8 km from central Stockholm.
Flygbussarna
Airport coaches to Cityterminalen, next to Stockholm Central Station, about 20 min depending on traffic.
Tvärbanan
The Tvärbanan tram has a Bromma flygplats stop near the terminal, with connections to other Stockholm public transport lines.
Taxi
Official rank in front of the terminal. It is about 20 min to central Stockholm depending on traffic; ask the fare before getting in.
Stockholm
Things to do in Stockholm
Museo Vasa
A museum on Djurgården housing the Vasa, an almost intact 17th-century warship that sank on its maiden voyage in 1628.
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Stadshuset
The red-brick City Hall by the water, with its unmistakable tower and the venue of the Nobel Prize banquet.
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Skansen
The world's oldest open-air museum, on Djurgården, with historic buildings from all over Sweden and a zoo of Nordic wildlife.
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Which airport serves Stockholm?
Stockholm is served by Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) and Stockholm Bromma (BMA).
How far is the airport from central Stockholm?
Stockholm Arlanda airport is about 37 km from central Stockholm.
How do I get from the airport to central Stockholm?
From Stockholm Arlanda airport you can take Arlanda Express (train), Pendeltåg och regionaltåg (train), Flygbussarna (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Stockholm?
Highlights of Stockholm include Gamla stan, Museo Vasa, Stadshuset, and Skansen.
Photo credits
- Gamla stan: Julian Herzog (Website), CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Museo Vasa: John Samuel, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Stadshuset: Julian Herzog (Website), CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Skansen: Pudelek, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons