Stockholm walking route: Gamla Stan to ABBA: The Museum
Explore Stockholm across 26.2 km through Sweden's capital city built on 14 islands. This route connects the medieval old town of Gamla Stan with modern neighborhoods, royal palaces, and cultural museums that showcase Stockholm's blend of historical significance and contemporary design.
- Distance
- 26.2 km
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Stockholm
- End
- Stockholm City Hall
- Stops
- 9
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Stockholm — Capital of Sweden built across 14 islands, blending medieval Old Town architecture with modern Scandinavian design and vibrant cultural institutions.
- Gamla Stan — Medieval old town founded in 1252, featuring narrow cobblestone streets that have remained virtually unchanged for 750 years.
- Nobel Museum — Museum celebrating legendary minds and visionaries who put Stockholm on the global map through their achievements.
- Drottningholm Palace — Royal residence and UNESCO World Heritage site featuring Baroque architecture, manicured gardens, and a historic Chinese Pavilion on an island west of Stockholm.
- National Museum — Art museum showcasing creative heritage spanning centuries, revealing Stockholm's unique artistic and cultural identity.
- Vasa Museum — Museum housing the 17th-century warship Vasa, a richly decorated symbol of King Gustavus's power, recovered after 333 years.
- Grona Lund — Historic amusement park on Djurgården island offering classic and modern rides with views of Stockholm's archipelago and waterfront.
- ABBA: The Museum — Museum celebrating the iconic 1970s pop sensation through costumes, memorabilia, and concert footage.
- Stockholm City Hall — Iconic building topped with three golden crowns, featuring the grand Blue Hall and shimmering Golden Hall with Queen of Lake Mälaren.
Video on this route
Stockholm Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia