Stockholm Attraction Tickets

• Getting Around in Stockholm:

1. Subway: Stockholm has an excellent underground network with over 100 stations and runs every day with trains every 10 minutes. There are three color-coded lines that split into different branches of the city. You can also download the SL app which has all the information about Stockholm’s unified public transport network and plan your journey.

2. Train: You can use the commuter train network in Stockholm which is one of the major transport hubs and is connected to Stockholm central station.

3. Bus: One of the most common ways to travel, the bus service world around the clock even when all the other public transport systems are shut down. You can use the SL public transport app to learn more about the bus timings and know about the delays and bus timings.

4. Trams: There are many tram lines that connect to Stockholm’s outer suburbs. One of the most used tram lines for tourists is line 7 which will take you to Djurgården island. There are two stops in the city, Hamngatan, and Nybrokajan, which are a short walk from Kungsträdgården or Östermalmstorg subway stops.

5. Ferry: You can use the SL network cards to commute from ferries. You can buy ferry tickets on the SL app and the Waxholmsbolaget ferries run to the archipelago.

6. Cycle: Stockholm has 100 km of bike lanes and you can easily visit many tourist attractions on a bicycle. You can easily rent a bicycle or an electric scooter at many rental shops in the city.

• Best Areas to Stay in Stockholm:

1. Gamla Stan (Old Town): Located in the heart of Stockholm waterways, the old town is between Norrmalm and Södermalm and is known to have beautiful views of the harbor. The place is within walking distance of many attractions like the Kungliga Slot, the Nobel Museum, and Stockholm Cathedral.

2. Norrmalm: Located in the center of the mainland, Norrmalm is connected to a lot of metro lines and is within walking distance from attractions like the Royal Opera House, the National Museum of Sweden, Oceanbus, and the Centre of culture.

3. Södermalm: Located in the southern part of the city, this is one of the most popular and trendy areas in the city. The area is very near to attractions like City Museum, Tantolunden Park, and Långholmen Island.

• You can go cashless: Stockholm is nearly a cash-free city and many restaurants, shops, and hotels mostly accept debits and credit cards.

• Visit the museums for Free: Most of the museums in Stockholm do not have an entrance fee and you can witness many temporary exhibitions without taking any entrance ticket.

• Do not forget to Try Fika: Stockholm has many amazing cafes and Fika is the Swedish coffee and cake which is one of the most popular afternoon snacks.

• Use the SL App: You can download the Stockholm public transport app which will help you know about the bus, ferry, tram, and train timings and the app will be updated even if there is a slight delay.

• Visit the Subway: The subway in Stockholm is the longest art exhibit in the world and you can also go on a free guided tour with a subway ticket and look at the work of over 150 artists.

• Weather: Stockholm has average weather all year round. The summers are warm and comfortable. The winters are long and cold and the average temperature varies from 22°F to 72°F

• Language: Swedish and English

• Time Zone: Stockholm follows the Central European Summer Time

• Budget: If you are a backpacker, you can spend 825 SEK per day by living in a hostel dorm and using public transportation. A mid-range budget is around 1600 SEK every day with private hostel rooms, with Stockholm Travel Pass. If you are on a luxury budget you can spend 2,330 SEK, and stay in a good hotel and spend on luxury travel.

• Currency: Stockholm uses krona SEK

• Visa: You can apply for a Schengen visa to visit Stockholm.