10 TOP Things to Do in Central Sweden March 2026

Stockholm which includes a bay or harbour, boating and heritage architecture

Stockholm which includes a river or creek and tranquil scenes

Stockholm showing central business district and modern architecture as well as a small group of people

Mosebacke Square featuring street scenes

Tivoli Grona Lund which includes rides as well as a large group of people

Places to Visit in Central Sweden

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Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide

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Stockholm: Traditional Sauna & Polar Plunge in Baltic Sea

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Food, drink & nightlife

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Stockholm: The Original Pub Crawl with Shots + VIP Club Access

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Evening Wildlife Safari with Campfire Dinner from Stockholm

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Stockholm: Archipelago Winter/Spring Boat Tour with Guide

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Recommended things to do in Central Sweden

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What to do in Central Sweden

Discover the most popular places to visit in Central Sweden

Avicii Arena

3/5(5 reviews)

Catch an event at Avicii Arena during your trip to Johanneshov. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.

Gröna Lund

4/5(5 reviews)

See a concert and enjoy exciting rides, including roller coasters and Ferris wheels, at Sweden’s oldest theme park, located on an island.

ABBA The Museum

4.5/5(32 reviews)

Admire costumes and step inside replicas of recording studios to sing alongside holograms of the Dancing Queen icons. If the phone rings, pick it up.

Stockholm Blick auf Viking LIne Terminal

Stockholm Viking Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Stockholm with a trip to Stockholm Viking Terminal. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.

Skansen

4.5/5(30 reviews)

With a zoo and an aquarium that are home to nearly 300 species of animals, this museum is a great place to witness Sweden’s rural customs and is one of the oldest outdoor museums in the world.

Stockholm Royal Palace showing a square or plaza

Stockholm Palace

4.5/5(48 reviews)

Wander through grand halls to discover classic 18th-century paintings or roam the grounds of this royal palace to watch the ceremonious changing of the guard.

Vasa Museum

5/5(41 reviews)

This fascinating museum is dedicated to a destroyed Swedish warship and features interesting naval artefacts and stories from Stockholm’s historic harbour.

Värtahamnen Ferry Terminal

4/5(3 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Stockholm with a trip to Värtahamnen Ferry Terminal. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.

Branas Ski Resort

Ski and snowboard in winter. Return in summer to bike, hike and go rafting at this resort set amid the scenic landscapes of Sweden’s Värmland province.

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Riddarholmen featuring landscape views, a city and a bay or harbor

Central Stockholm

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Central Stockholm. Check out top attractions like Royal Swedish Opera and Nordiska Kompaniet, and jump on the metro at Kungsträdgården T-Bana or T-Centralen Spårv Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Norrmalm

4.5/5(84 area reviews)

Stockholm Syndrome was first coined in this district graced with architectural grandeur and innovative museums, and peppered with parks, waterways and an island.

Gamla Stan

5/5(27 area reviews)

Duck into narrow, medieval alleys and find yourself happily lost in Sweden’s most famous urban district.

Ostermalm which includes a bay or harbor, a sunset and a city

Östermalm

5/5(17 area reviews)

This borough of central Stockholm blends upscale residential living and high-end shopping with a vibrant performing arts and nightlife scene.

Vasastan

4/5(7 area reviews)

Vasastan is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Odenplan Square or Rorstrandsgatan.

Katarina-Sofia

While you're in Katarina-Sofia, take in top sights like The Swedish Museum of Photography or Göta Lejon, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Medborgarplatsen T-Bana or Skanstull T-Bana.

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