- Must visit
Vasa Museum
Stockholm’s most famous museum, built around the remarkably preserved 17th-century warship Vasa. A standout introduction to Swedish maritime history and one of the city’s essential visits.
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Popular ferries to and from Stockholm
Popular ferries to Stockholm
Turku to Stockholm ferry
from $2
Direct ferries available
10h35 average duration
3ferries per day
Served by
- TALLINK
- VIKING LINE
- Tallink Silja
- FINNLINES
Tallinn to Stockholm ferry
from $5
Direct ferries available
10h00 average duration
2ferries per day
Served by
- VIKING LINE
- Tallink Silja
- DFDS
- TALLINK
Helsinki to Stockholm ferry
from $6
Direct ferries available
17h45 average duration
2ferries per day
Served by
- VIKING LINE
- TALLINK
- Tallink Silja
Mariehamn to Stockholm ferry
from $18
Direct ferries available
5h30 average duration
4ferries per day
Served by
- VIKING LINE
- FINNLINES
- TALLINK
Ventspils to Stockholm ferry
from $25
Direct ferries available
8h30 average duration
1ferry per day
Served by
- Stena Line
Popular ferries from Stockholm
Stockholm to Mariehamn ferry
from $1
Direct ferries available
5h25 average duration
4ferries per day
Served by
- Tallink Silja
- VIKING LINE
- FINNLINES
- TALLINK
Stockholm to Turku ferry
from $5
Direct ferries available
10h30 average duration
3ferries per day
Served by
- VIKING LINE
- Tallink Silja
- TALLINK
- FINNLINES
Stockholm to Tallinn ferry
from $5
Direct ferries available
10h30 average duration
2ferries per day
Served by
- VIKING LINE
- TALLINK
- DFDS
- Tallink Silja
Stockholm to Helsinki ferry
from $6
Direct ferries available
16h00 average duration
2ferries per day
Served by
- Tallink Silja
- VIKING LINE
- TALLINK
Stockholm to Ventspils ferry
from $25
Direct ferries available
9h00 average duration
1ferry per day
Served by
- Stena Line
Complete guide to Stockholm
Things to do in Stockholm
Discover the best of Stockholm — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stockholm trip today.
- Must visit
Skansen
The world’s oldest open-air museum, combining historic Swedish buildings, craft demonstrations, and a Nordic animal park. Excellent for understanding Swedish culture in one place.
- Recommended
ABBA The Museum
An interactive museum dedicated to ABBA, with costumes, memorabilia, and music experiences. Very popular with international visitors and especially strong for pop-culture fans.
- Must visit
Gamla Stan
Stockholm’s medieval old town, filled with narrow lanes, historic squares, and colorful buildings. It is the city’s classic walk and an essential first stop.
- Must visit
Djurgården
A green island district packed with museums, waterfront paths, and royal parkland. Ideal for relaxed walking and one of the city’s most visited leisure areas.
- Recommended
Monteliusvägen
A scenic walking path on Södermalm with one of Stockholm’s best panoramic viewpoints over City Hall, Riddarfjärden, and the old town skyline.
Köttbullar
Swedish meatballs, usually served with creamy sauce, mashed potatoes, lingonberries, and pickled cucumber. It is one of Sweden’s most iconic comfort dishes.
- Gluten-free
Gravlax
Cured salmon seasoned with salt, sugar, and dill, often served with hovmästarsås. A classic Nordic preparation strongly associated with Swedish festive tables.
Toast Skagen
A popular Swedish starter of prawns mixed with mayonnaise and dill, served on toasted bread and often topped with roe. It is especially common in Stockholm restaurants.
Operakällaren
Prestigious fine dining restaurant with deep culinary history, known for refined Swedish and French-influenced cuisine in an elegant setting.
Pelikan
Historic Södermalm beer hall known for classic Swedish dishes such as meatballs, herring, and other traditional fare in a grand old-fashioned setting.
Den Gyldene Freden
One of Stockholm’s most famous traditional restaurants, serving classic Swedish cuisine in an atmospheric historic interior in Gamla Stan.
Swedish Krona
Stockholm is pricey for hotels, dining, and drinks, though transit and lunch specials can help control costs.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- SEK 120-180 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- SEK 220-400 per person at a casual restaurant.
- Fine dining
- SEK 800+ per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- SEK 40-60 for a cappuccino or latte.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated in restaurants. Small taxi round-ups are common.
Official public transport app
Prices
- Single ticket
- 42 SEK
- Day pass
- 180 SEK
To the city center
Stockholm Värtahamnen -> Stockholm Centralstation
- Distance
- 5 km
- Travel time
- 20 min
- You can tap a contactless card to buy a single ticket on SL-operated gates and readers, but onboard card payment is not available on most buses and trams.
- Use the SL app to buy tickets and check live departures; a single ticket is valid for 75 min across SL services.
Ferries to Stockholm
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