Book British Airways flights to Stockholm and start discovering the cosmopolitan capital of Sweden.
Marvel at the beautiful handcarved statuettes of famous figures at Gunnarssons Träfigurer. Or pick up high-quality handicrafts and clothing at Castor Konsthantverk. Shop for everything from books to cosmetics at the flagship Åhléns department store. Or browse in the cool and quirky boutiques of SoFo in Södermalm.
Take in the honey-hued medieval buildings of Stockholm’s Old Town, Gamla Stan. Marvel at the staggeringly well-preserved shipwreck at the Vasa Museum, or step into the Sweden of the past at Skansen Open-Air Museum. The breathtakingly beautiful Drottningholm Palace and splendid Stockholm City Hall are must-visits on cultural breaks.
With its laidback counter-style dining set within the grand Royal Opera house, Bakfickan is a charming setting in which to sample superb Swedish dishes. Sip mojitos on the terrace and feast on award-winning cuisine at Fredsgatan 12. Or use your hands to tuck into the mouth-watering Ethiopian fare at Abyssinia.
On balmy summer nights, boogey to the beats on the outdoor terrace of pumping party house Mosebacke Etablissement. Sip cocktails while grooving to eclectic sounds in the intimate ambience of chic Nada. Or if classical music is your preference, book tickets for a concert at the renowned Berwaldhallen.
See more of Stockholm and pay less with a Stockholm Card. The card is your short cut to a wealth of activities; visit a museum in the morning, a palace at lunch and go sightseeing in the afternoon. Choose the validity period to suit your own itinerary and enjoy unlimited use of public transport. The Stockhold Card includes free admission to 80 museums and attractions; a choice of free sightseeing tours; discounted IMAX theatre tickets and more.
If you’re short of time to explore the beautiful Swedish capital, then this is the tour for you. See the highlights of Stockholm on this 1.5 hour sightseeing tour. As well as taking in all of its most famous monuments, you’ll get to enjoy breathtaking panoramic vistas across the city from Fjallgatan. This really is the quickest and easiest way to discover the best that Stockholm has to offer.
Explore the picturesque waterways of stunning Stockholm on this scenic tour. Relax while chugging gently along meandering azure canals and taking in the city’s famous sights. You’ll start with a trip along the pleasantly shady canal of Djurgarden. As the canal spills into the sea, you’ll return towards the city and pass Fjäderholmarna, Prince Eugen’s Waldemarsudde, the Vasa Museum, Södermalm and Slussen.
One of the best ways to appreciate the beauty of Stockholm is from its meandering waterways. On this leisurely two-hour cruise around the scenic Swedish capital, you’ll glide beneath Stockholm’s elegant bridges while enjoying magnificent views of the city. Take in some of the city’s highlights as you drift along, including the Old Town, Djurgården and the island of Södermalm.
Take a fascinating journey through Sweden’s Viking history on this full-day trip from Stockholm. At your first stop, admire the runic stones of the ancient Jarlabankes bro bridge. Next you’ll travel to the old Viking parliament, Arkils Tingplats and the historic church at Vallentuna. You’ll then continue to the Granby ruins and Lunda before visiting the 10th-century shopping centre at Sigtuna. Finally, marvel at the mounds and archaic Viking parliament at the remarkable archaeological site of Old Uppsala.
