Guidebook for Solna/Stockholm
Sightseeing
South of Folkungagatan
Gamla stan
Old town, Stroll around, but look out for all the touristic stores!
Vasa Museum
14 GalärvarvsvägenVasa is a Swedish warship built between 1626 and 1628.
Drottningholms Slottsteater
Drottningens paviljongWhere the royal family lives. Park and castle etc.
Old Town
Tre Kronor
StorkyrkobrinkenTake a walk from Luma tram station down to the water and walk along the lake/channel towards Sickla Kaj tram station. Maybe stop by Restaurant Göteborg (see above). "Hemma hos kaj" is also nice stop by for a drink on their outdoor seating, located at Mårtensdal tram station by the water (see above).
24 locals recommend
Hammarby Sjöstad
Take a walk from Luma tram station down to the water and walk along the lake/channel towards Sickla Kaj tram station. Maybe stop by Restaurant Göteborg (see above). "Hemma hos kaj" is also nice stop by for a drink on their outdoor seating, located at Mårtensdal tram station by the water (see above).
http://www.vaxholm.se/turistwebb-startsida/en/touristweb-startpage.html
"Vaxholm - just one hour away from Stockholm - is often referred to as the capital of the archipelago. Vaxholm consists of 70 islands and has about 11 000 inhabitants. Already in 1548 King Gustav Vasa ordered to build a fortress at the islet and a village started to grow. Beside the military activities Vaxholm also had a large fleet of fishingboats .The Baltic herring from Vaxholm, locally named "strömming", is still famous throughout the country. Why not come here and try it yourself? At the same time you can enjoy the bustling boat life and wander among the beautiful old buildings which are decorated with...."
145 locals recommend
Vaxholm
http://www.vaxholm.se/turistwebb-startsida/en/touristweb-startpage.html
"Vaxholm - just one hour away from Stockholm - is often referred to as the capital of the archipelago. Vaxholm consists of 70 islands and has about 11 000 inhabitants. Already in 1548 King Gustav Vasa ordered to build a fortress at the islet and a village started to grow. Beside the military activities Vaxholm also had a large fleet of fishingboats .The Baltic herring from Vaxholm, locally named "strömming", is still famous throughout the country. Why not come here and try it yourself? At the same time you can enjoy the bustling boat life and wander among the beautiful old buildings which are decorated with...."
The Royal Palace
Södermalm
Nice place. Check out SOFO
SoFo
Shopping
Mall of Scandinavia
13 C StjärntorgetRestaurants, Shopping etc
Systembolaget
12 KlädesvägenThe Swedish state runs the liquor stores called Systembolaget.
Systembolaget
12 KlädesvägenThe Swedish state runs the liquor stores called Systembolaget.
Essentials
ICA Maxi
18 SvetsarvägenLidl
158 BromstensvägenICA Kvantum Solna
22A PostgångenICA Nära Furuviks
115 RåsundavägenGetting Around
Tram, Subway. Use the entrance close to Ekensbergsvägen/Frösundaleden
41 locals recommend
Solna centrum
13 SOLNA TORGTram, Subway. Use the entrance close to Ekensbergsvägen/Frösundaleden
Solna station
Train
Centralen station
Fridhemsplan
FridhemsplanAlvik
Entertainment & Activities
Grona Lund Amusement Park
9 Lilla Allmänna GrändTry latino dance!
Go to a drop-in class and try Salsa Cubana/LA, Bachata or Kizomba. They have everything from beginners (like if you have never danced Salsa or anything at all before) to advanced classes. Great teachers! More info: http://www.stockholmsalsadance.com/2drop-in-2/
7 locals recommend
Stockholm Salsa Dance AB
13 Adolf Fredriks kyrkogataTry latino dance!
Go to a drop-in class and try Salsa Cubana/LA, Bachata or Kizomba. They have everything from beginners (like if you have never danced Salsa or anything at all before) to advanced classes. Great teachers! More info: http://www.stockholmsalsadance.com/2drop-in-2/
http://www.skansen.se/en/kategori/english
Historical Sweden/Swedish "Zoo" with both domestic and wild animals
Skansen was founded by Artur Hazelius in 1891. It is the world’s oldest open-air museum and is situated on the island of Djurgården within the city limits of Stockholm. The founder’s aims live on in the museum today. He wanted to bring the traditional rural culture to life by exhibiting furnished houses and farmsteads, cultivated plots and gardens and both domestic and wild animals. When Skansen started, its focus was on farming and Sami culture.
70 locals recommend
Skansen station
http://www.skansen.se/en/kategori/english
Historical Sweden/Swedish "Zoo" with both domestic and wild animals
Skansen was founded by Artur Hazelius in 1891. It is the world’s oldest open-air museum and is situated on the island of Djurgården within the city limits of Stockholm. The founder’s aims live on in the museum today. He wanted to bring the traditional rural culture to life by exhibiting furnished houses and farmsteads, cultivated plots and gardens and both domestic and wild animals. When Skansen started, its focus was on farming and Sami culture.
Filmstaden Scandinavia
2 Stjärntorgethttp://fjarilshuset.se/
A RAINFOREST IN STOCKHOLM
The Butterfly House Haga Ocean includes one of Scandinavia’s largest shark aquariums. Large and small reef sharks as well as numerous exotic, colourful fish swim together in the 30 meter long aquarium.
New exhibition – Dangerous animals
The new exhibition Dangerous Animals is now open. Come and learn about some of the world’s most dangerous animals. You will for example learn about large animals such as hippopotamuses and crocodiles as well as small animals such as mosquitoes and parasites. You can follow us down under the ocean surface where some of the world’s most venomous creatures live. You will for example meet pufferfish and sharks.
30 locals recommend
Butterfly House
http://fjarilshuset.se/
A RAINFOREST IN STOCKHOLM
The Butterfly House Haga Ocean includes one of Scandinavia’s largest shark aquariums. Large and small reef sharks as well as numerous exotic, colourful fish swim together in the 30 meter long aquarium.
New exhibition – Dangerous animals
The new exhibition Dangerous Animals is now open. Come and learn about some of the world’s most dangerous animals. You will for example learn about large animals such as hippopotamuses and crocodiles as well as small animals such as mosquitoes and parasites. You can follow us down under the ocean surface where some of the world’s most venomous creatures live. You will for example meet pufferfish and sharks.
Stockholm Salsa Dance AB
13 Adolf Fredriks kyrkogataParks & Nature
Hagaparken
Nice royal park were this crown-princess lives
Nice walk or run around the Råstalake(Råstasjön) and the Lötlake(Lötsjön). Close to Mall of scandinavia
27 locals recommend
Råstasjön
Nice walk or run around the Råstalake(Råstasjön) and the Lötlake(Lötsjön). Close to Mall of scandinavia
Djurgården
Nice park
Nice park in the middle of central stockholm, Have a look at the cherry trees blossoms in May?
98 locals recommend
Kungsträdgården
Jussi Björlings alléNice park in the middle of central stockholm, Have a look at the cherry trees blossoms in May?
Archipelago with restaurants and nice environment. Swedish archipelago island only 25 minutes with boat from city and 8 minutes from Nacka Strand station. Don't forget to check out the pottery workshop. Check availability for the pottery class on instagram or facebook www.facebook.com/fjaderholmarnaskrukmakeri/
21 locals recommend
Fjäderholmen
FjäderholmenArchipelago with restaurants and nice environment. Swedish archipelago island only 25 minutes with boat from city and 8 minutes from Nacka Strand station. Don't forget to check out the pottery workshop. Check availability for the pottery class on instagram or facebook www.facebook.com/fjaderholmarnaskrukmakeri/
Check out:
The beach: Ålö storsand, Utö stora sand
http://www.uto.se/en/
2Utö is situated farthest out in the southern part of the Stockholm archipelago and is renowned for its many hours of sunshine. The island offers a lot of diverse activities. You can, for example, rent a bike, paddle a canoe, play tennis, minigolf, beachvolley or boule. Pack a picnic basket an discover on your own the cliffs, beaches and beautiful nature of Utö or join a guided tour. Also discover the unique geology of the island. From the windmill, built in 1791, you’ll have the best view of Utö."
15 locals recommend
Utö
Check out:
The beach: Ålö storsand, Utö stora sand
http://www.uto.se/en/
2Utö is situated farthest out in the southern part of the Stockholm archipelago and is renowned for its many hours of sunshine. The island offers a lot of diverse activities. You can, for example, rent a bike, paddle a canoe, play tennis, minigolf, beachvolley or boule. Pack a picnic basket an discover on your own the cliffs, beaches and beautiful nature of Utö or join a guided tour. Also discover the unique geology of the island. From the windmill, built in 1791, you’ll have the best view of Utö."
Hellasgårdens Parkering
101 ÄltavägenNice for taking a swim or walk in the nature
Sörmlandsleden etapp 4 - Tyresta by
TyrestavägenKungsleden
KungsledenSo beautiful trekking here.
Kebnekaise
So beautiful trekking here.
Drinks & Nightlife
Teaterbaren
3 SERGELS TORGOne stair up they do Pisco Sour, ask for Cristian, he's the best.
Himlen
78 GötgatanSKYBAR
http://www.restauranghimlen.se/in-english/
La Isla
51 Sankt EriksgatanLatino night club, Also known as Club Caribe https://www.facebook.com/ClubCaribeEstocolmo/
Bar/Club/Restaurant https://www.facebook.com/cucarachasweden/
6 locals recommend
Restaurang La Cucaracha
2 BondegatanBar/Club/Restaurant https://www.facebook.com/cucarachasweden/
Clandestino Latin Club https://www.facebook.com/ClandestinoStockholm/
http://www.fiestatotal.se/
Bamboo Palace
17 KungsgatanClandestino Latin Club https://www.facebook.com/ClandestinoStockholm/
http://www.fiestatotal.se/