Capital and most populous city of Sweden
“In the 20th century, metropolitan Stockholm sprawled out across most of Stockholm County, with the development of the Stockholm Metro, famous for its contemporary art.”
Stockholm is the capital and most populous city of Sweden, as well as the largest urban area in the Nordic countries. Approximately 1 million people live in the municipality, with 1.6 million in the urban area, and 2.5 million in the metropolitan area. The city stretches across fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea. Outside the city to the east, and along the coast, is the island chain of the Stockholm archipelago. The area has been settled since the Stone Age, in the 6th millennium BC, and was founded as a city in 1252 by Swedish statesman Birger Jarl. The city serves as the county seat of Stockholm County.
What it’s like to be here — and what to go and see.
Mild weather and blooming scenery set the stage for relaxed exploration.
Long, sunny days give you extra hours to explore and soak it all in.
Cooler days and thinner crowds make it easy to explore at your own pace.
Crisp, quiet days offer a peaceful way to take in the sights.
A rough, general read — not a precise guide.
With metro, regional trains, trams, buses and ferries, a car is rarely necessary here.
