A Week of Green: The best of outdoor Stockholm
Description:
Stockholm may be a big city, but its citizens love the outdoors. Here is a week-long guide to some of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors both in the city and in the outskirts.
Author: Jennifer
Day 1 - Stockholm
Spend the day discovering the green side of Södermalm. Start with Katarinahissen where you'll have one of the city's best views. For lunch stop by Chutney's, a favorite among local vegetarians.
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Katarinahissen
Location:
view in google mapsSlussen
11130 Stockholm, Sweden
Phone:
+46(0)8 642 4785 / +46(0)8 642 47862
Vitabergsparken
Location:
view in google mapsSödermalmspåfarten
11826 Stockholm, Sweden
Phone:
+46 (0)8 5082 8508 (Turistbyra)3
Chutney
Location:
view in google mapsKatarina Bangata 19
116 39 Stockholm, Sweden
Phone:
46 8 640 30104
Fjällgatan
Location:
view in google mapsFjällgatan
116 28 Stockholm, Sweden
Phone:
+46 (0)8 5082 8508 (Stockholm Turistbyra)Day 2 - Stockholm
An extended stay in Stockholm is not complete without a day at Djurgården. Take the boat tour which gives you a great introduction to the island that houses amusement park Gröna Lund.
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Djurgården runt
Location:
view in google mapsSkeppsbron 22
111 Stockholm, Sweden
Phone:
+46 (0)8 5082 8508 (Turistbyra)2
Ulla Winbladh
Location:
view in google mapsRosendalsvägen 8
115 21 Stockholm, Sweden
Phone:
46 8 663 0571 / 46 8 663 0574Day 3 - Stockholm
Water is an integral part of Stockholm, and what better way to enjoy it than by way of sailboat? After your sailing excursion pick up some locally made cheeses at Hemma hos Julia, perfect to enjoy in the cafe or as part of an outdoor picnic.
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Hemma hos Julia
Location:
view in google mapsS:t Eriksgatan 15
112 39 Stockholm, Sweden
Phone:
46 8 651 45152
Sightseeing anno 1935
Location:
view in google mapsStrömgatan
11152 Stockholm, Sweden
Phone:
+46 (0)8 5082 8508 (Turistbyra)Day 4 - Stockholm
Even though it is a bustling city, downtown Stockholm manages to offer a plethora of green spaces. At Kungsträdgården, you will find an impeccably designed park which speaks to the Scandinavian importance of integrating nature in the urban environment. During the summer the park often features outdoor expositions and festivals. Take in an evening performance at Humlegården.
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Humlegården
Location:
view in google mapsHumlegårdsgatan 31
11446 Stockholm, Sweden
Phone:
+46 (0)8 5082 8508 (Turistbyra)2
Mosebacke Etablissement
Location:
view in google mapsMosebacke Torg 3
116 46 Stockholm, Sweden
Phone:
46 8 5560 98993
Kungsträdgården (King's Garden)
Location:
view in google mapsKungsträdgården
103 91 Stockholm, Sweden
Phone:
+46 (0)8 5082 8508Day 5 - Stockholm
Exploring the canals of Stockholm is an out of the ordinary way to see the city.
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Under Stockholm Broar
Location:
view in google mapsStrömsätravägen
12735 Stockholm, Sweden
Phone:
+46 (0)8 5802 8580 (Turistbyra)2
Örtagården
Location:
view in google mapsNybrogatan 31
114 39 Stockholm, Sweden
Phone:
46 8 662 1728Day 6 - Stockholm
To truly enjoy the Swedish outdoors, a trip to Stockholm necessitates a visit to the archipelago. Biskopsö is an excellent day trip, where you can explore the natural beauty that Stockholm locals are so proud of. Make sure to pack a picnic!
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Biskopsö
Location:
view in google mapsSkarabacken
121 48 Stockholm, Sweden
Phone:
+ 46 (0)8 5715 8018Day 7 - Stockholm
For your last day, spend some time on Skeppsholmen. Both the Modern Art Museum and the Architecture Museum are located on this small island in central Stockholm, which is easily accessible by foot from Kungsträdgården. Make sure to grab a cup of coffee at the Modern Art Museum's cafe, which has a great view over the city. During the summer you can also take advantage of the Stockholm Jazz Festival.
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Arkitekturmuseet
Location:
view in google mapsSkeppsholmen
111 49 Stockholm, Sweden
Phone:
+46 (0)8 5872 70002
Moderna Museet (Moderna Museum)
Location:
view in google mapsSlupskjulsvägen 1
111 Stockholm, Sweden
Phone:
+46 (0)8 5195 5200