Sweden · MUSEUMS
Good museum experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Skip the ticket line to ABBA The Museum on Djurgården. Try virtual costumes, sing in Polar Studio, and step onto the stage with ABBA.
“Very interactive! Very helpful staff, relaxed museum, café too”
Skansen in Stockholm pairs Sweden’s old farmsteads with Nordic animals and seasonal events, for a value-packed day outdoors.
“So atmospheric it is an amazing place. The snow gives it such an ambiance. Easy to walk to from central Stockholm takes about 25 mins passing along the waters edge”
Interactive, paradox-themed museum near Hötorget with 70-plus exhibits, great photo spots, friendly staff help, and a timed 80-minute visit.
“This is a really fun activity. If there are big groups /crowds it can be a bit tricky to get around and photograph, but the staff are super helpful. Definitely recommend!”
Stockholm Pass by Go City gives you one QR ticket with Vasa Museum, Royal Palace, bus and cruises, valid 1 to 5 days.
“Hop On Hop Off excellent way to see a city and find the highlights!”
Combined entry to the Vasa Museum and Vrak Museum of Wrecks in Stockholm. See the 1628 warship and Baltic wreck VR and holograms.
“It was so well done We enjoyed it very much and would recommend it highly.”
Nobel Prize Museum in Stockholm Old Town with a guided tour, multimedia exhibits, Nobel artefacts, and the chocolate medal you can buy.
“The museum is very small and gives a good overview of history of Nobel Prize winners and their lives leading to the prestigious honour.”
Visit Fotografiska in Stockholm for rotating contemporary photography, bay-view dining, and easy museum time, all with one-day admission.
“Wonderful experience. The museum was excellent. I highly recommend including it on your visit to Stockholm.”
Experience the Viking Age in Stockholm with guided tours, an included audio guide, and the 11-minute Ragnfrid’s Saga adventure ride.
“You have to wait for the guided tour to have a good introduction on the vikings. The museum is really well done and the attraction really fun to do.”
Skip the line at Vasa Museum on a 2-hour small-group guided tour, learning why the warship sank and how it was salvaged.
“Katherine was knowledgeable, friendly and brought the perfect energy to the tour! We loved the museum and learning about the cultural and historical context as well as some technical information about the raising and restoration of the Vasa. Highly recommend!”
Skip the line at Malmö's Disgusting Food Museum. Smell and taste 80 strange foods in about 1 to 2 hours, great for families.
“Ich fand es sehr Schade, das nichts auf deutsch stand! Obwohl so viele Deutsche das Museum besuchen.”
A 2-hour English guided visit to Stockholm’s Vasa Museum with the entry ticket included, led by top guides in small groups.
“We had a delightful tour with Kyra. She was informative and made the tour interactive and exciting to learn the story. Through questions we learned about the Vasa’s watery history and the people’s motivations around the Vasa.”
Book The Viking Museum in Stockholm for a 1-2 hour visit with an English experience, multilingual audio, and Ragnfrid’s saga ride.
“We enjoyed the experience and learned a lot during our visit to the museum. The film Vikings was a great series and one of the reason we decided to visit. The visual about King Harald at the end of the tour was great 😊”
Priority Vasa Museum entry plus a guided Old Town walk and Djurgården ferry views, in 3 hours, ending at Vasa Museum.
“Ellen did a great job, she made our tour interesting and made us feel welcomed. It was our first time in Sweden.”
Step into Junibacken on Djurgården, ride the Story Train, play in interactive exhibits, and enjoy theater and Sweden’s biggest children’s bookshop.
Get a vomit-bag ticket to Malmö’s Disgusting Food Museum, smell weird cheeses and try a guided tasting of global stinkers.
“Good fun! Managed to complete the eating and chilli challenge too 😃🙌 Staff were lovely and explained everything well. Travelled solo and was the highlight of my day in Malmo.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
