"Get lost in the Old Town. There's no need ..."
About Me
My name is Joel Rapi, and I am an event and travel specialist and a freelance Stockholm tour guide. I love living in Stockholm because it's clean, beautiful and a vibrant city with lot's of exciting things going on. I'm a city type of person and love visiting megacities, like more/lessSponsored
You have to go to
Yes, it's in all the guide books, but for a very good reason: the 17th-century Warship Vasa that sank in 1628 in Stockholm harbor. It was raised in 1961 and has been on display ever since—it's a world sensation, and 98% of the ship is original. Go see it for yourself!
Here's one fun activity you can do
In summer, rent a bike and make use of the ferries that connect the islands that make up inner Stockholm.
Don't forget to check out one of my favorite places
The 18th-century Court Theatre at Drottningholm. The last theatre in the world from this period where the original stage machinery is still in use during performances. Visit with a tour or get a ticket for one of popular performances during the summer season!
Enjoy a meal at my favorite restaurant
Enjoy a meal at the beer hall and restaurant Pelikan, where traditional Swedish food is served in a unique environment. It's a Stockholm landmark that should be preserved for the future benefit of all humanity.
Here's a doable bucket list for you to do in one day
For 10 hours in Stockholm:
1. Have breakfast
2. Visit the Stockholm City Hall
3. Walk through the Old Town
4. Take the ferry to the island of Djurgården and visit the Vasamuseum.
5. Enjoy a late lunch in Rosendals Trädgård before walking back to the city center along the opulent boulevard Strandvägen, admiring the Royal Theatre of Dramatic Art.
6. Taking a ferry to Hammarby Sjöstad and have a beer or two at the micro brewery Nya Carnegiebryggeriet by the water before another short ferry ride to Södermalm.
7. Take a short walk to Pelikan restaurant for dinner.
1. Have breakfast
2. Visit the Stockholm City Hall
3. Walk through the Old Town
4. Take the ferry to the island of Djurgården and visit the Vasamuseum.
5. Enjoy a late lunch in Rosendals Trädgård before walking back to the city center along the opulent boulevard Strandvägen, admiring the Royal Theatre of Dramatic Art.
6. Taking a ferry to Hammarby Sjöstad and have a beer or two at the micro brewery Nya Carnegiebryggeriet by the water before another short ferry ride to Södermalm.
7. Take a short walk to Pelikan restaurant for dinner.
My extra insider tip for you is
Get lost in the Old Town. There's no need for a map—just explore the side streets and winding alleys; it's one of the best examples of a medieval, historic city center in Europe.
My favorite places to be
