Outdoor Activities in Stockholm

From sunrise to sunset, let's discover the best spots for outdoor activities in Stockholm:

1. Djurgarden Bridge And Island

   

   View Point, Bridge, Neighborhoods

   This bridge is to Stockholm, what the Pont Alexander is to Paris. Ornate and made of iron, the bridge was made to impress visitors to the Arts and Crafts Exhibition of 1897. Statues of Nordic gods, reliefs of sea monsters, and a shield with the relief of St. Erik, all came together to provide what today is a marvelous photo opportunity. There’s a beautiful park nearby, with some fantasti...Read more

2. Monteliusvagen

   

   View Point, Walking Area, Lake

   There are a lot of great views of Stockholm but none are more romantic than the enchanting sunset and sunrise views of Lake Malaren, Old Town, and Riddarfjarden through this quarter mile cobblestoned walk to the west of Slussen Metro Station. With the water on one side and cute houses on the other, it feels like a little secret spot away evoking Stockholm as it may have been centuries before. ...Read more

3. Rosendals Tradgard

   4.4 (480 Votes)
   

   Garden, Green House

   Not many public gardens are famous for biodynamic agriculture, a form of organic farming popularised by Rudolf Steiner in the early 20th century. Find out what it is about over here where fruits, vegetables and flowers are cultivated. It’s a charming collection of greenhouses, rose beds, a vineyard, an orchard and vegetable fields. That’s not all. Remember to check out the terrific...Read more

4. Kaknastornet

   4.1 (285 Votes)
   

   Landmark, View Point, Tower, Skyscrapper

   It doesn't matter how ugly a skyscraper (and this is one of the ugly ones) might look like so long you can climb to the top for the views. And even though you do have to pay a small fee for the elevator the panorama above this totally worth it. The tower is 155 meters tall, and is one of Sweden's major broadcast centers. You can come here for more than a few though. There is a nice upscale rest...Read more

5. Strandvagen

   

   Walking Area, Cafe, Boulevard

   This opulent boulevard is the nicest walk in the city. There’s not much to do here, but stare, green with envy, at the grand residences of Stockholm’s rich on one side and the beautiful river on the other. The esplanade is a wonderful spot from where to check out a fleet of yacht. As you stroll, there are some cafes you might like to rest at a little bit and people watch. Small but ...Read more

6. Fjallgatan

   

   Waterfront, Walking Area

   They call this slender street up high along a cliff top ‘Stockholm’s Balcony.’ 18th century wooden homes lining one side, the broad spread of Stockholm’s lake and islands (Gamla Stan, Skeppsholmen, Djurgardenon) on the other, it’s one of the nicest places in the city to chill out. There is a popular café known as Fjällgatan’s Kaffestuga to the nor...Read more

7. Fjaderholmarna

   

   Geological Formation, Island

   This collection of tiny islands right in the middle of the waters of Stockholm’s archipelago has been settled since at least the 14th century. Make sure to visit the craftsmen on the island - potters, weavers, printers and glassblowers. They are superbly charming. It’s a great place for stroll and it does not take all that long to cover all the possible paths of the islands. Sunbath...Read more

8. Stadshuset

   4.6 (3151 Votes)
   

   Art And Culture, View Point, Historical Site, Tower

   If you didn’t know why, you’d think that the locals overhype the place. Their love for the bulding is derived from it’s deep ties to the Swedish National Romaticism. It’s also the location for the yearly Nobel Prize festivities. In other words, htye view it as a tangible proof of love for country. Most of it’s 8 million bricks were handcrafted. It’s decorated...Read more

9. Langholmen

   

   Museum, Outdoors, Beach, Island

   Until 1975, this forested island used to be a prison island. Today the prison complex has been turned into a hotel, restaurant and pub. And the rest of the island’s lands are an extremely popular place for straightforward outdoor activities such as hiking, picnics and swimming on the small beaches. The Malarvarvet on the island is one of Stockholm’s oldest shipyards. There is a smal...Read more

10. King's Garden

    4.5 (3143 Votes)
    

    Garden, Fountain

    Stockholm’s most popular hangout was once a vegetable garden patronized by the royals. A much vaunted sight here is Molin’s Fountain, decorated with figures and scenes from Nordic mythology. The park really comes alive in winter, when it’s a favorite spot for ice skating. The lights and the snow and the crowd in the evenings almost makes the place seem festive. The lazy ones i...Read more

11. Sergels Torg

    3.8 (2833 Votes)
    

    Square, Tower

    The spiritual opposite to old Stockholm, this square represents the city’s strides into the future. It’s comparatively less souldful and more commercial. The prime attractions here are the Kristallvertikalaccent, a beautiful 37.5 metre glass tower, and the Kulturhuset, which is Stockholm’s shopping destination, a place that also hosts musical, dance and theatre performances. D...Read more

12. Hellasgarden

    

    Outdoors, Entertainment, Games

    This natural preserve southeast of Stockholm borders the Källtorpssjön Lake. It is a lot more than a mere park though. There are tonnes of activities. Sauna, minigolf, beach volleyball, gym, canoeing, spa cycling, hiking and yoga are only some of the ways to spend time here. The sauna is actually located on the lake shore. This place is also technically a hotel, so you can stay overni...Read more

13. Ericsson Globe

    4.2 (118 Votes)
    121 77 Stockholm, Sweden
    Stadium

14. Tele2 Arena

    4.2 (1 Vote)
    Arenaslingan 14, 121 77 Johanneshov, Sweden
    Stadium