Summer Trip to Southern Sweden

Stockholm has a lot to offer! My highlights are the beautiful old town centre Gamla Stan with its colourful old houses and crooked alleyways, the photography museum Fotografiska that I visit every single time I’m in Stockholm and never fails to amaze me, the viewpoint over the water and the city from Slussen, and all the pretty metro stations. For the latter, I recommend getting a day ticket (sadly quite pricey) and going to the stops on this list: https://www.visitstockholm.com/see-do/attractions/art-in-the-subway/

If you have enough time, you should also go to the theme park Gröna Lund – I’m not usually one for theme parks but this one stole my heart. Going up the freefall tower during golden hour with a view over the water was breathtaking.

Although the days are long, opening times stay the same. So make sure to do all “city things” during the day and find a chill spot in a park or by the water to hang out for the evening/”night”. There are also a few good swimming spots in the many waters of Stockholm (for example, Langholmen).

The nature around here is one of a kind. You’ll find hundreds of tiny islands in the archipelago. I highly recommend you rent a kayak or boat to explore them. Make sure to take a good book, some picknick, and a nice drink for the evening. There’s not much to do besides enjoy the peace and quiet. But trust me, that’ll take your full attention and you won’t get bored. The islands may all look similar at first, but each has it’s special charm. My family has a nickname for many of the islands based on what is special about it. And don’t miss the long sunsets and sunrises, they’re incredible! In Sweden you’re allowed to camp anywhere, so if you can, bring a tent to set up on one of the little islands. You can also have a bonfire, but please make sure not to light it on one of the big rocks, as those are under protection and may crack under the heat. Also check for any forest fire warnings as the summer months may be very dry!