Frequently asked questions and answers

  • Call 112 for ambulance, fire brigade, police, sea rescue

  • 📍 Example of toilets in Gamla Stan

    • Kornhamnstorg - Close to Slussen and the metro.

    • Stortorget - By the Nobel Museum, in the middle of Gamla Stan.

    • Mälartorget - At Riddarholmen, close to public transportation.

    You can also check out the City of Stockholm's map of public toilets for more options!

    Many toilets are accessible and equipped for people with special needs.

  • Always call 112 if a crime is in progress. Call 114 14 to get in touch with the police.

    Bollhusgränd 5, 111 31, Gamla Stan, Stockholm. Sweden's smallest "police station" (or collaboration room as the police say).

    The police office in Gamla stan is staffed at irregular times. Often open on Tuesdays at 10-11 and 13-14 - in high season more and low season less.

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    Kontakt -Contact (svar inom en vecka - reply within one week) info@visitgamlastan.se

    Visiting address : Svartmangatan 6H, 11131 Stockholm

  • SL card - Frequently asked questions for tourists

    1. What is the SL card?

    The SL card is a ticket card used to travel on Stockholm's public transport, including the metro, bus, commuter train, tram and some boats.

    2. What types of tickets are available?

    Single ticket - Valid for one journey within 75 minutes.

    24-hour ticket - Unlimited travel for 24 hours.

    72-hour ticket - Unlimited travel for 72 hours.

    30-day ticket - For longer stays.

    3. Where can I buy the SL card?

    You can buy tickets:

    Via the SL app - Digital ticket directly in your mobile.

    At metro stations - At ticket kiosks and ticket machines

    At agents - Shops and kiosks that sell SL tickets.

    4. How do I use the SL card?

    Swipe the card at the barrier in the metro or on the bus.

    Mobile tickets are shown to the driver or barrier guard.

    5. Can I use contactless payment cards instead?

    Yes, you can. You can swipe your payment card directly on the SL ticket reader to buy a single ticket.

    6. Are there discounts for children and students?

    Yes! Children under 7 travel free with an adult. Young people aged 7-19 and students have discounted fares.

    7. Can I travel to Arlanda with my SL card?

    Yes, but there is an additional charge for travel by commuter train to Arlanda.

    8. What happens if I lose my SL card?

    If you have registered your card, you can get a replacement ticket via SL customer service.

    Want more information? You can read more on the official SL website!

  • The Go City Stockholm Pass is a digital sightseeing pass that gives you free entry to over 60 different attractions in Stockholm, including museums, sights, boat trips and guided tours. You buy the pass for a fixed price and can visit as many places as you can in a given time period.

    For whom is it worthwhile?

    Go City Stockholm Pass is most profitable for those who:

    • Want to see a lot of sights in a short time - the more attractions you visit, the more you save.

    • Planning to take guided tours by bus or boat - these are included in the pass and can be expensive separately.

    • Want flexibility - you don't have to book every activity in advance.

    • Are a tourist and want to experience Stockholm intensively - perfect for a weekend or longer stay.

    If you only plan to visit one or two museums, it may be cheaper to buy tickets separately

  • How do you buy tickets for tours in the archipelago and who are the operators?

    Online - Most operators offer booking through their websites.

    Ticket offices - Some tours have sales points at the quays.

    On board - On some boats you can buy tickets directly on board.

    SL card - Some shuttles are part of SL public transport and can be paid for with an SL card.

    Popular operators for archipelago tours

    • Waxholmsbolaget - Offers regular tours to islands such as Vaxholm, Grinda, Sandhamn and Möja.

    • Strömma Kanalbolaget - Offers guided tours such as the Thousand Islands Cruise and the Canal Tour to Sandhamn.

    • Fjäderholmslinjen - Perfect for a short day trip to Fjäderholmarna.

    • Open Sea - Offers fast RIB boat trips and helicopter tours for a spectacular archipelago experience.

    • RED Sightseeing - Features a 2-hour boat tour with English-speaking guide from Skeppsbron.

    • Tours & Tickets - Offers a similar 2-hour archipelago tour departing from the Royal Palace.

  • Traveling by taxi in Stockholm is a comfortable and safe way to get around - especially if you want to avoid public transport congestion or have a lot of luggage. Here's what you should know as a visitor:

    📍 Taxi in Gamla stan

    Gamla stan is a historic district with narrow cobbled streets and limited car traffic. Many streets are pedestrianized or have temporary traffic bans, which means that taxis cannot always drive all the way to your destination. Expect to walk a short distance from the nearest permitted pick-up point, for example:

    • Mälartorget

    • The castle hill

    • Kornhamnstorg

    • Knight's House Square

    🚖 How to book a taxi

    You can easily book a taxi via apps, phone or directly on the street. Some of the biggest and most reliable companies are:

    • Taxi Stockholm - 08-15 00 00

    • TaxiKurir - 08-30 00 00

    • Sweden Taxi - 020-20 20 20

    • Uber - via the app

    All of them offer fixed prices to/from airports and the possibility to book in advance.

    💳 Payment & prices

    • All taxis accept cards and contactless payments.

    • Prices are not regulated, so always check the price list on the car window before getting in.

    💡 Tips for a smooth journey

    • Ask for a fixed price before the trip if possible.

    • Avoid unlicensed cars - choose cars with yellow license plates and a clear company logo.

    • Use apps to get price estimates in advance.

  • 🚗 S treet parking is very limited The narrow alleys of Old Town mean that there are few parking spaces directly in the area. Most streets are pedestrianized or have limited access for car traffic.

    🅿️ Nearby parking garages are the best option Several parking garages are within walking distance, for example:

    • Parkaden (Regeringsgatan)

    • Gallerian parking garage

    • The Sheraton Garage

    • Skeppsbron Parking

    💰 Hours Many garages are open around the clock.

    📱 Easy payment Use apps like Aimo Park, EasyPark or Parkster to find and pay for parking. Some garages also offer ticketless entry and exit via license plate.

    ⚡ Electric car? Several garages have charging points - for example via Aimo Charge.

    💡 Tip: If you want to save money, park a little further away (e.g. Södermalm or Norrmalm) and walk or take the metro into Gamla stan.

  • 🧳 Luggage storage in Gamla stan

    1. Radical Storage - Gamla stan

    • Location: Västerlånggatan 15

    • Open: Varies, often 12:00-17:30

    • Info: Stocked at local stores

    • Read more at Radical Storage

    2. bounce luggage storage

    • Location: Västerlånggatan 37 and 54

    • Info: Easy booking via app or website, insurance included

    • See Bounce alternatives near Gamla stan

    🧳 Luggage storage in central Stockholm

    3. Stockholm Central Station - Storage boxes

    • Location: On several levels of the Central Station

    • Payment: Card, receipt with code required to open the box

    • Info: Easy to find, instructions in English

    • Guide to the Central Station lockers

    4. LuggageHero

    • Location: Several central addresses, including near Centralen and Norra Bantorget

    • Advantage: Flexible prices, no size restrictions

    • LuggageHero in Stockholm

    5. Stasher

    • Location: Hotels and shops near Gamla stan and Central Station

    • Info: Easy booking, insurance included

    • Stasher - Gamla stan

    💡 Tip: Many hotels offer free luggage storage even after check-out - ask at reception! Item description

  • In Sweden - including Stockholm - tipping is not compulsory, but it is customary to leave a little extra if you are satisfied with the service.

    Here are some guidelines that usually apply:

    💸 How much?
    A rule of thumb is to leave 5-10% of the bill.

    🍽️ When?
    Tipping is most common at table service in restaurants. It is less common for lunch buffets or self-service.

    💳 How?
    Often you can add tips directly to the card terminal, but it is also possible to leave cash.

    🧾 Is it included in the bill?
    No, tips are not included in the bill. There used to be a service charge, but it was removed in 1993.

    🧍‍♂️ Personal contact:
    If you receive exceptional service, it is appreciated to show it with a tip - but it is entirely up to you.

    Sweden generally has a fairly relaxed approach to tipping, as service staff are on a fixed salary and are not dependent on tips in the same way as in some other countries.

  • 🚲 B ike rental in Gamla stan

    Old Town Bicycle

    • Address: Lilla Nygatan 10

    • Type of bikes: Classic 3-speed women's bikes with basket

    • Equipment: Helmet and lock included

    • Open: Weekdays 10-18, Saturday 11-16, Sunday closed

    • Booking: Recommended in advance via gamlastanscykel.se

    • NOTE: No electric bikes

    🚴‍♀️ Bike rental in central Stockholm

    Rent a Bike - Strandvägen

    • Location: Kajplats 18, near Dramaten

    • Bikes: Standard, electric bikes, children's bikes, tandems

    • Booking: On site or via rentabike.se

    Stockholm Adventures

    • Location: Kungsbro Strand 21 (near Central Station)

    • Specialty: Guided bike tour or own rental bike

    • Web:stockholmadventures.com

    Cykelstallet - Kungsholmen

    • Location: Scheelegatan 15

    • Equipment: From city bikes to mountain bikes and electric bikes

    • Web:cykelstallet.se

    🛴 Electric scooters in Stockholm

    How does it work?

    • Rental via apps: Download e.g. . Voi, Tier, Bolt or Lime

    • Payment: Card or Swish via the app

    • Parking: Only in designated spaces (indicated in the app)

    • Age limit: 18 years, helmet recommended

    • Speed: Maximum 20 km/h

    Tips for electric scooter riders

    • Ride on bike lanes, not sidewalks

    • Follow traffic rules - electric scooters count as bikes

    • Avoid parking in the middle of walkways or in the way of others

  • Swedish 'husmanskost' is traditional everyday food with roots in the farming community. It is characterized by simple but tasty dishes based on potatoes, meat, fish, root vegetables and sauces. Some classics:

    • Meatballs with mashed potatoes and lingonberries

    • Fried herring with potatoes and dill

    • Raggmunk with pork and lingonberries

    • Wallenbergians

    • Pea soup and pancakes (Thursday tradition!)

    🍽️ Where can you eat Swedish home cooking in Gamla stan?

    Here are some excellent restaurants where you can enjoy classic Swedish cuisine:

    1. Restaurant Tradition

    • 📍 Österlånggatan 1

    • 🥘 Focus on genuine home cooking with high-quality ingredients

    • 🍴 Examples: Kalops, herring plate, meatballs

    • ⭐ Very popular with both tourists and locals

    2. Slinger bolt

    • 📍 Stora Nygatan 24

    • 🏠 Charming little tavern with homemade Swedish food

    • 🍲 Classic dishes in a rustic setting

    • ⭐ Recommended for its genuine feel

    3. Mårten Trotzig

    • 📍 Västerlånggatan 79

    • 🍽️ Swedish and international menu

    • 🧆 Serving meatballs, gravlax and other Swedish favorites

    • 🕯️ Cozy atmosphere in medieval vaults

    4. restaurant C&C

    • 📍 Skräddargränd 2B

    • 🍖 Home cooking and game meat in a relaxed environment

    • 🌿 Many gluten-free options

    • ☀️ Large outdoor seating area in summer

    5. restaurant Kryp In

    • 📍 Prästgatan 17

    • 🍴 Small and intimate restaurant with a focus on Swedish flavors

    • 🐟 Try their gravlax or venison fillet

    • ⭐ High marks for both food and service

    💡 Tips for food lovers

    • Lunch menus are often affordable and include classic dishes.

    • Ask for the chef of the day - many restaurants vary their dishes according to the season.

    • Combine with a Swedish schnapps or a glass of lingonberry drink for a complete experience!

    • Many restaurants in Gamla stan offer gluten-free options, but it's always good to check:

      • Ask staff about contents and risk of cross-contamination.

      • Look for symbols like "GF" or "Gluten Free" on the menu.

      • Inform about any celiac disease or sensitivity - most people are used to adapting dishes.

    🌟 Recommended gluten-free restaurants in Gamla stan

    1. Under the chestnut tree

    • 📍 Kindstugatan 1

    • 🥖 Own gluten-free bakery!

    • 🍰 Amazing pastries, sandwiches and lunch dishes

    • 🕰️ Cozy courtyard - a real gem for the gluten intolerant

    2. restaurant Mårten Trotzig

    • 📍 Västerlånggatan 79

    • 🍽️ Swedish home cooking with gluten-free options

    • 🌾 Informed staff - good at customizing dishes

    3. Portofino

    • 📍 Stora Nygatan 46

    • 🍕 Italian menu with gluten-free pasta and pizza

    • ⭐ High customer satisfaction and pleasant atmosphere

    4. coffee guild

    • 📍 Trångsund 4

    • ☕ Classic Swedish fika with gluten-free options

    • 🏰 Near the Great Church - perfect break during sightseeing

    5. Paganini

    • 📍 Västerlånggatan 75

    • 🍝 Italian restaurant with gluten-free pasta dishes

    • 🍷 Cozy environment with high level of service

    💡 Tips for gluten-free visitors

    • TheFork.se and Tripadvisor have filters for 'gluten-free' - perfect for finding up-to-date menus and reviews2.

    • Many restaurants in the Gamla stan are small - book a table in advance, especially if you have special dietary requirements.

    • Feel free to ask for gluten-free beer - several places have it in their range!

  • A total of 94 of the 100 metro stations in Stockholm have been decorated with art in various ways, by around 250 different artists. In addition, there are seven metro stations where the art varies in different temporary exhibitions: Fridhemsplan, Gärdet, Mariatorget, Odenplan, Skanstull, Slussen and Zinkensdamm.

    Östermalmstorg (red line)

    Östermalmstorg metro station, located in the more exclusive parts of the capital, features several works of art. The most prominent is Siri Derkert's inked sketches, which can be seen on the walls of the platform. They include the word "peace" written in several languages and portraits of people in the environmental and women's rights movements.

    Artist: Siri Derkert

    • Art theme: Peace, women's rights movement and more

    • Inauguration: 1965

    Stadium (red line)

    Stadion is one of the so-called 'cave stations' and in the 1970s there was concern that these would be associated with the underworld and hell. Therefore, bright colors were chosen and a rainbow was painted on Stadion's station. The artists also wanted to highlight the significance of the site for Swedish sporting history - right next door is the Stockholm Olympic Stadium, host of the 1912 Summer Olympics.

    • Artist: Åke Pallarp and Enno Hallek

    • Theme of the art: The sky and the importance of the place for Swedish sports history.

    • Inauguration: 1973

    School of Engineering (red line)

    Located next to the university of the same name, the University of Technology metro station has a science and technology theme. There is some really cool art here. Among other things, large figures hang from the ceiling, symbolizing Plato's five bodies: fire, water, air, earth and ether. Perhaps one of our favorite places to see art in the Stockholm metro!

    • Artist: Lennart Mörk

    • Theme for the arts: Science and Technology

    • Inauguration: 1973

    University (red line)

    When you arrive at the University's metro station, you can feel the presence of scholars and higher education in the walls. Here, the art focuses on the UN Declaration of Human Rights and Linnaeus' travels.

    • Artist: Françoise Schein

    • Art theme: UN Declaration of Human Rights and Linnaeus' travels

    • Inauguration: 1975

    Mörby center (red line)

    The metro station in Mörby centrum is brightly colored: white, light grey and pink. What is exciting here is that the colors form an optical illusion. If you look from one direction, you see the shades of gray, and if you look from another direction, it is the pink colors that appear. The illusion is meant to illustrate the changing landscape of a journey.

    • Artist: Gösta Wessel and Karin Ek

    • Art theme: The changing landscape of a journey

    • Inauguration: 1978

    Hötorget (green line)

    Hötorget is one of the earliest metro stations and looks essentially as stations did then - simple and covered with square bathroom tiles. Initially, there was no art at all, but in 1998 neon loops were installed in the ceiling, signed Gun Cordillo. Otherwise, much of the 1950s atmosphere has been preserved, which can be considered a bit cool in itself.

    • Artist: Gun Gordillo

    • Theme of the art: Unclear

    • Opening: 1952 (The neon loops are from 1998)

    Rådmansgatan (green line)

    At Rådmansgatan station you have to go outside, past the barriers, to see the art. At the southern entrance you will find a number of works focusing on Strindberg, made by the artist Sture V Nilsson.

    • Artist: Sture V Nilsson

    • Art theme: August Strindberg

    • Inauguration: 1952 (The art is from 1983)

    Odenplan (green line/city rail)

    At the station in Odenplan there is a glass stand where various art exhibitions are displayed, through Konstväxlingar. As we passed, a man was working hard to hang up or down an exhibition of textiles.

    It is also interesting to continue downstairs to the Citybanan, which is a relatively new commuter train station. There is some art here, and the most eye-catching is a light installation on the ceiling above an escalator, with fluorescent lights and 400 LED lamps.

    • Artist: Various, at Citybanan: David Svensson

    • Theme of the art: Life Line - inspired by the heartbeat of the artist's son.

    • Inauguration: 1952 (Citybanan 2017)

    Thorildsplan (green line)

    Thorildsplans metro station dates from 1952, but the art is much newer. When Lars Arrhenius was commissioned in 2008, the material had to be tile. The artist was inspired by the surroundings of Thorildsplans and by video game tracks, and the result is pixelated clouds, hearts and other figures.

    • Artist: Lars Arrhenius

    • Theme for the art: Thorildsplans surroundings / video game tracks

    • Inauguration: 1952 (The art is from 2008)

    Kungsträdgården (blue line)

    Kungsträdgården is a station that feels almost magical. The artist, Ulrik Samuelsson, was inspired by the Baroque garden that Kungsträdgården once was and by the Makalös palace that stood here until it burned down in 1825. There are many details to check out!

    • Artist: Ulrik Samuelson (b. 1935)

    • Theme of the art: Underground garden with traces and history from the park above.

    • Inauguration: 1977

    T-Centralen (blue line)

    The T-Central's blue line is painted in calm blue colors that can bring peace, and the arches can remind you of old medieval church arches. A little higher up, by the elevators, you can see the silhouettes of those who once built the station.

    • Artist: Per Olof Ultvedt (1935 - 2006)

    • Theme of the art: Calm blue colors and the workers who built the station.

    • Inauguration: 1975

    Stadshagen (blue line)

    Stadshagen station shares its name with the sports ground above, and the art on the platform is reminiscent of this. The fun thing about these pictures is that the subject changes depending on whether you look from one side or the other. One part of the platform shows summer sports, the other winter sports.

    • Artist: Lasse Lindqvist (1924-1998). At the ticket halls there is also concrete art by Mikael Göransson, from 2003.

    • Theme for the art: Sports images with a connection to Stadshagen's sports ground.

    • Inauguration: 1975

    Solna city center (blue line)

    The Solna Centrum station is located at the indoor center of the same name and is a popular station to photograph, perhaps partly because of its intense colors of red and green. The artists are Anders Åberg (who is behind Mannaminne in Nordingrå) and Karl-Olov Björk, and the art unusually has a political theme, focusing on social issues.

    • Artist: Anders Åberg and Karl-Olov Björk

    • Theme for the art: Social issues in 1970s Sweden: the environment, deforestation and rural depopulation.

    • Inauguration: 1975

    Hallonbergen (blue line)

    Hallonbergen, located in Sundbyberg, is a fairly young area. It was only in the late 1960s that the first tenants moved into the Million Program buildings here. Perhaps this is why the station has a theme related to childhood and the unbridled imagination of children.

    • Artist: Elis Eriksson and Gösta Wallmark

    • Art theme: Childhood

    • Inauguration: 1975

    Solna Strand (blue line)

    Solna Strand is a metro station in Solna, which is decorated with art by Japanese artist Takashi Naraha. This artist likes to use a yin and yang theme, and here the bright cloud cubes make a strong contrast against the dark walls.

    • Artist: Takashi Naraha

    • Art theme: Yin and yang

    • Inauguration: 1985

    Tensta (blue line)

    There is much to discover at Tensta metro station! Artist Helga Henschen saw animals appearing in the shapes of the mountain and painted them. There is also a sun, green leaves and Helga Henschen's self-portrait. At the artist's request, the school children of Tensta also contribute pictures every year.

    • Artist: Helga Henschen (1917-2002), together with her brother Lasse and friend Arne Sedell

    • Theme for the art: "A rose for the immigrants. Solidarity. Siblinghood"

    • Inauguration: 1975

    For more information and more stations (including commuter train stations) visit : Art in the Stockholm Metro - FREEDOMtravel.

  • How to get to Drottningholm

    🚇 Metro + Bus (about 38 min)

    1. Take the metro green line (17, 18 or 19) from Gamla Stan to Brommaplan.

    2. Change to bus 176 or 177 towards Ekerö/Drottningholm.

    3. Get off at Drottningholm Palace.

    🚢 Boat (about 1 hour)

    • During the summer, you can take a Strömma boat from Stadshuskajen directly to Drottningholm.

    • A beautiful and relaxing trip on Lake Mälaren!

    🚗 Car or Taxi (about 17 min)

    • Drive via E4/E18 and follow the signs to Drottningholm.

    How to get to the Abba Museum

    🚢 Ferry (10 min)

    • Take SL's ferry line 82 from Slussen quay to Allmänna gränd pier.

    • The ferry runs every 20 minutes.

    🚇 Metro + Tram (15 min)

    1. Take the red line (13 or 14) from Gamla Stan to T-Centralen.

    2. Change to tram line 7 towards Djurgården and get off at Liljevalchs/Gröna Lund.

    🚶 Walk (34 min)

    • A nice walk through Skeppsholmen and over the bridge to Djurgården.

    🚗 Taxi (5 min)

    How to get to the Vasa Museum

    🚢 Ferry (15 min)

    • Take SL's ferry line 82 from Slussen quay to Allmänna gränd pier.

    • The ferry runs every 20 minutes.

    🚶 Walk (32 min)

    • A nice walk through Skeppsholmen and over the bridge to Djurgården.

    🚗 Taxi (4 min)

    How to get to the archipelago

    🚢 Ferry from Strömkajen

    • Waxholmsbolaget offers regular tours to islands such as Vaxholm, Grinda, Sandhamn and Möja.

    • Strömma Kanalbolaget offers guided tours such as the Thousand Islands Cruise and the Canal Tour to Sandhamn.

    🚤 Boat Charter & Taxi Boat

    • Archipelago Runner offers taxi boat and private boat charters for a more flexible trip.

    🌊 Fast RIB boats

    • Open Sea has fast-paced RIB boat tours for those who want to experience the archipelago at high speed.

    How to get to the Paradox Museum

    Paradox Museum is known for its optical illusions and interactive exhibitions - perfect for a unique experience in Stockholm.

    🚇 Metro (5 min)

    • Take the metro green line (17, 18 or 19) from Gamla Stan to Hötorget.

    • The museum is located at Sergelgatan 20, near the south exit of the metro.

    🚶 Walk (12 min)

    • Walk via Västerlånggatan, across Sergels torg, and on to Sergelgatan 20.

    🚗 Taxi (3 min)

    How to get to Östermalmshallen

    One of Stockholm's most historic market halls, known for its high-quality produce and exclusive delicacies.

    🚇 Metro (5 min)

    • Take the red line (13 or 14) from Gamla Stan to Östermalmstorg.

    • The market hall is located right next to the metro exit.

    🚶 Walk (20 min)

    • Walk via Kungsträdgården and on to Östermalmstorg.

    🚗 Taxi (5 min)

    🚢 Ferry + Walk (15 min)

    • Take SL's ferry line 80 from Slussen to Nybroplan.

    • Walk about 5 minutes to Östermalmshallen.

    How to get to Söderhallarna

    Located at Medborgarplatsen, this market hall offers fresh fish, cheese, bread and other delicacies.

    🚇 Subway (3 min)

    • Take the green line (17, 18 or 19) from Gamla Stan to Medborgarplatsen.

    • Söderhallarna is located right next to the metro exit.

    🚶 Walk (12 min)

    • Walk via Götgatan and on to Medborgarplatsen.

    🚗 Taxi (4 min)

    How to get to Hötorgshallen

    An international food market with a wide range of fresh produce, cheeses, meats and exotic products.

    🚇 Metro (5 min)

    • Take the red line (13 or 14) from Gamla Stan to T-Centralen.

    • Walk about 5 minutes to Hötorgshallen at Sergelgatan 33.

    🚶 Walk (15 min)

    • Walk via Västerlånggatan, across Sergels torg, and on to Sergelgatan.

    🚗 Taxi (5 min)

    ● How to get to Radici

    A small but exclusive food market on Kungsholmen with a focus on Italian and Swedish delicacies.

    🚇 Metro (7 min)

    • Take the red line (13 or 14) from Gamla Stan to Fridhemsplan.

    • Walk about 5 minutes to Radici on Kungsholmen.

    🚶 Walk (25 min)

    • Walk via Vasagatan and on to Kungsholmen.

    🚗 Taxi (6 min)

    How to get to Södermalm

    🚇 Subway (3 min)

    • Take the green line (17, 18 or 19) from Gamla Stan to Medborgarplatsen.

    🚌 Bus (7 min)

    • Take bus 3 from Mälartorget to Tjärhovsplan.

    • The bus runs every 15 minutes.

    🚶 Walk (21 min)

    • Go via Götgatan and further into Södermalm.

    🚗 Taxi (6 min)

    How to get to Drottninggatan (Longest shopping street in Stockholm)

    🚇 Subway (3 min)

    • Take the red line (13 or 14) from Gamla Stan to T-Centralen.

    • Drottninggatan is right next to the metro exit.

    🚶 Walk (11-15 min)

    • Walk via Västerlånggatan, across Sergels torg, and on to Drottninggatan.

    🚗 Taxi (2 min)

    🚍 Bus (10 min)

    • Take bus 3 from Mälartorget to T-Centralen Spårv.

      How to get to Vitabergsparken / Parkteatern

      Parkteatern has performances in various locations in Stockholm, but Vitabergsparken in Södermalm is one of the most popular venues.

      🚇 Metro + Promenade (10 min)

      1. Take the green line (17, 18 or 19) from Gamla Stan to Medborgarplatsen.

      2. Walk about 10 minutes via Renstiernas gata to Vitabergsparken.

      🚶 Walk (25 min)

      • Walk via Götgatan and on to Vitabergsparken.

      🚗 Taxi (7 min)

  • Fredhällsbadet - Rock pool with fantastic views of Lake Mälaren.

    🚌 Bus(5 min)

    • Take bus 405 from Münchenbryggeriet to Västerbroplan.

    • The bus runs every 30 minutes.

    🚢 Ferry + Walk(10 min)

    • Take SL's ferry line 89 from Klara Mälarstrand to Lilla Essingen pier.

    • Walk about 5 minutes to Fredhällsbadet.

    🚇 Metro + Promenade(13 min)

    1. Take the green line (17 or 18) from Gamla Stan to Kristineberg.

    2. Walk about 10 minutes via Fredhällsparken to the swimming area.

    🚶 Walk(53 min)

    • Walk via Kungsholmen, through Fredhällsparken, and on to the swimming area.

    🚗 Taxi(9 min)

    Solviksbadet - Perfect for families with children with calm water.

    🚇 Metro + Bus(35 min)

    1. Take the green line (19) from Gamla Stan to Alvik.

    2. Change to bus 124 towards Solvik and get off at Solviksbadet.

    🚶 Walk(50 min)

    • Walk via Kungsholmen, through Tranebergsbron, and on to the swimming area.

    🚗 Taxi(15 min)

    Vinterviken - Cozy bath with greenery in the south.

    🚇 Metro + Walk(26 min)

    1. Take the red line (13 or 14) from Gamla Stan to Liljeholmen.

    2. Change to the green line (19) towards Örnsberg and get off there.

    3. Walk about 10 minutes to Vinterviken.

    🚌 Bus(40 min)

    • Take bus 4 from Slussen to Liljeholmen.

    • Change to bus 161 towards Gröndal and get off at Vinterviken.

    🚢 Ferry + Walk(35 min)

    • Take SL's ferry line 89 from Klara Mälarstrand to Ekensberg brygga.

    • Walk about 10 minutes to Vinterviken.

    🚗 Taxi(12 min)

    Brunnsviksbadet - Lake bathing in scenic surroundings at Brunnsviken.

    🚇 Metro + Promenade(25 min)

    1. Take the red line (13 or 14) from Gamla Stan to the University.

    2. Walk about 10 minutes via Brunnsviken to the swimming area.

    🚶 Walk(50 min)

    • Walk via Norrmalm, through Hagaparken, and on to Brunnsviksbadet.

    🚗 Taxi(12 min)

    Långholmens klippbad - Rock pool near the city with beautiful views.

    🚶 Walk(30-35 min)

    • Walk via Västerlånggatan, over Centralbron, and on to Långholmen.

    🚇 Metro + Walk(20-25 min)

    1. Take the green line (17, 18 or 19) from Gamla Stan to Hornstull.

    2. Walk about 10 minutes via Långholmsgatan to Långholmens klippbad.

    🚗 Taxi(8-10 min)

    Flatenbadet - Stockholm's cleanest lake bath, perfect for a full day.

    🚇 Metro + Bus(42 min)

    1. Take the green line (17) from Gamla Stan to Skarpnäck.

    2. Change to bus 816 towards Flatenbadet.

    3. Get off at Flatenbadet.

    🚌 Bus(40 min)

    • Take bus 401 from Slussen bus terminal to Östra Stensö.

    • Walk about 10 minutes to Flatenbadet.

    🚗 Car or Taxi(14 min)

    • Drive via Nynäsvägen and follow the signs to Flatenbadet.

    Tanto beach bath - City pulse and bathing combined, with diving towers and jetties.

    🚇 Metro + Promenade(18 min)

    1. Take the red line (13 or 14) from Gamla Stan to Mariatorget.

    2. Walk about 10 minutes via Ringvägen to Tanto beach.

    🚌 Bus(13 min)

    • Take bus 55 from Mariatorget to Tanto.

    • The bus runs every 30 minutes and costs 42 kr.

    🚶 Walk(35 min)

    • Walk via Hornsgatan and on to Tanto strandbad.

    🚗 Taxi(7 min)

    Smedsuddsbadet - Perfect for families with a sandy beach and green areas.

    🚇 Metro + Promenade(15 min)

    1. Take the green line (17, 18 or 19) from Gamla Stan to Fridhemsplan.

    2. Walk about 10 minutes via Rålambshovsparken to Smedsuddsbadet.

    🚶 Walk(35 min)

    • Walk via Kungsholmen, through Rålambshovsparken, and on to the swimming area.

    🚗 Taxi(8 min)

  • 🏞️ 1. Monteliusvägen

    View: Riddarfjärden, Stadshuset, Gamla stan

    How to get there: Walk from Gamla stan to Mariatorget (about 15 min walk). Follow Blecktornsgränd up to Monteliusvägen.

    Tip: Perfect for sunsets and romantic walks.

    🏔️ 2. Skinnarviksberget

    View: Lake Mälaren, Riddarholmen, City Hall

    How to get there: Take the metro from Gamla stan to Zinkensdamm (red line), walk up Yttersta Tvärgränd.

    Tip: Highest natural point in the city center - popular for picnics!

    🌊 3. Fjällgatan

    View: Saltsjön, Djurgården, Skeppsholmen

    How to get there: Walk from Slussen up along Katarinavägen (about 10-15 min).

    Tips: There are also cozy cafes and Per Anders Fogelström's terrace.

    🗼 4. The cake tower

    View: 360° panoramic view of the whole of Stockholm

    How to get there: Take bus 69 from Kungsträdgården to Kaknästornet.

    Tip: Viewing platform and restaurant - but check opening hours before!

    🏛️ 5. City Hall Tower

    View: Gamla stan, Södermalm, Kungsholmen

    How to get there: Walk or take the metro to T-Centralen, then 10 min walk to the City Hall.

    Tip: The tower is open June-August, guided tours only.

  • Most parking lots in Stockholm require payment via mobile apps (e.g. Parkster, EasyPark, Mobill, ePARK). However, if you don't have a card or smartphone, these options are available:

    🔹 Parking meters with coins or banknotes?

    • Sorry: No, Stockholm nolonger has ATMs that take cash.

    • Most machines only accept cards (VISA/Mastercard), and some are fully app-based.

    🔹 O ptions without app or card

    • SMS parking via Mobill works with some Swedish mobile phone plans - but requires you to have a Swedish number.

    • Web services (Mobill & EasyPark) can be used on a computer or borrowed phone, but still require some form of digital payment.

    🔹 Tips for tourists

    • Ask your hotel, café or shop for help - some can help you pay via their app for cash.

    • Park in staffed garages (e.g. in Gallerian or NK) where cash payment is sometimes accepted.

    🚻 Public toilets in Stockholm & Gamla stan

    🔹 F ree toilets

    • Many of Stockholm's public toilets are free, especially those run by JCDecaux.

    • Examples in Gamla stan: Toilet at Munkbroleden near the metro, or at the Slussen area.

    🔹 Toilets with fee

    • Some cost money, but do not take cash - only cards or payment via the ToaSverige app.

    • The app also shows which toilets are open, cleaned and accessible.

  • 🦷 Emergency dental care - Fridhemsplan

    • Address: Fleminggatan 48, Kungsholmen

    • Open: Every day, 07:00-20:30

    • Drop-in & booking: Yes

    • Telephone: 08-123 156 80

    • Info: Also accepts you who are not a patient at Folktandvården

    🦷 District dental care - Several clinics

    • Open: Every day, including weekends

    • Emergency appointments: Book online or call 010-550 15 00

    • Info: Has over 30 clinics in Stockholm, e.g. . at Odenplan, Slussen and Hötorget

    🦷 City Dental - Drottninggatan

    • Address: Drottninggatan 27, near Central Station

    • Telephone: 08-20 06 80

    • Info: One of Sweden's largest clinics, often with available emergency hours

    🦷 Dentists.com - Search & book online

    • Website: tandlakare.se

    • Function: Compare clinics, see available emergency hours directly

    • Tip: Filter on "emergency" and select area

    💡 Tip: If you have an emergency in the evening or at the weekend, call 1177 and they will help you find an open dentist.

  • 🏥 Apoteket Korpen - Gamla stan

    • Address: Västerlånggatan 16, 111 29 Stockholm

    • Opening hours:

      • Mon-Fri: 09:00-19:00

      • Sat: 10:00-16:00

      • Sun: 11:00-16:00

    • Telephone: 0771-45 04 50

    • Services: Prescription dispensing, self-care, advice

    • More info at the pharmacy

    The pharmacy is just a stone's throw from Stortorget and Storkyrkan - perfect if you need something quick while sightseeing or shopping. Need help finding the nearest open pharmacy in the evening too?