Day 1

We started the trip with the Nobel Prize Museum , which comes with access to an interactive Audio Guide . It takes 2-3 hours to fully check it out.

A museum entrance with a sign for an audio guide

Then, we headed to the Swedish History Museum. It has free entry. And is good if you like checking out 1000-year gold jewelry. However, the Danish museum is superior to Nordic history.

A display case in a museum showcasing gold jewelry from Norse history
Stockholm History Museum

From here, we headed to a 30-year-old vegan restaurant Hermans for a 200 SEK buffet, I would highly recommend it.

A buffet spread at Hermans restaurant in Stockholm, showcasing various dishes on a table under soft lighting.

Day 2

We started the day with a walking tour that gave us a good understanding of the history and geography of the city.

A historic-style hand pump in Stockholm stands surrounded by cobblestone streets, contributing to the city's old-world charm and historical atmosphere.
A hand pump in Stockholm
Iron Boy Stockholm
A small bronze sculpture of a seated boy in Gamla Stan, Stockholm, known as Järnpojke, or Iron Boy, reflecting light in an outdoor setting.
A red brick building in Stockholm features false windows painted on the exterior to reduce taxes, illustrating architectural adaptation in a historical context.

Afterward, we did an " Under the Bridges " boat tour that takes you through different canals and even cross locks.

A boat navigates through a canal, crossing a lock, part of a Stockholm boat tour experience that highlights waterway travel.
A boat in Stockholm navigates a water lock, surrounded by historic architecture
A sightseeing boat sails through a canal in Stockholm, surrounded by urban landscape and lush greenery, capturing a moment from a city boat tour.

And with this, we ended our short sojourn.

A gorgeous fountain in Stockholm

Note:

  1. Relative to Copenhagen , Stockholm feels rural and less walkable.
  2. Credit cards are well accepted, no need to carry cash anywhere.
  3. ARN Airport to Stockholm city train is expensive (130 SEK) as the train stations are in different zones. However, one can take the train between Stockholm to Märsta and the bus between Märsta train station and Arlington (ARN) airport for 39 SEK instead. This cheaper route is ~ 10-mins longer.