Stockholm Attractions – What to See in One Day for Just €100

Stockholm is a charming Scandinavian capital where history meets modern lifestyle. Even if you only have one day, you can see a lot. My trip cost just €100 in total, including return flights for only €30.

In this guide I’m sharing what you must see in Stockholm, how to travel on a budget, and which Stockholm attractions impressed me the most. To plan your route more easily, I recommend using the interactive Stockholm map where all the key places are pinned.

• FlixBus – the cheapest and easiest way from the airport to the city, ticket costs around €9, the ride takes 30–40 minutes.
• Arlanda Express train – a fast but more expensive option. The trip takes about 20 minutes, price from €30.
• Taxi – around €50–60, better if you’re traveling with a group or heavy luggage.

The Vasa Museum, located on Djurgården island, is one of the top Stockholm attractions you cannot miss. Here you’ll see the 17th-century warship “Vasa”, which sank in 1628 during its very first voyage and was lifted from the sea after 333 years. The ticket costs €29, and nearby you can also visit the Vrak – Museum of Wrecks. The experience is unforgettable. You can get tickets online here.

Next to it stands the beautiful Nordic Museum – even if you don’t go inside, its façade is worth a look.

Gamla Stan is Stockholm’s Old Town, full of historic buildings and narrow streets. Here I visited:

• Nobel Prize Museum – located right in the main square;
• Storkyrkan Cathedral – one of the city’s most important churches;
• Royal Palace – a massive landmark with the royal guards.

If you’re wondering what to do in Stockholm in one day – Gamla Stan is a must.

• Mårten Trotzigs Gränd – the narrowest street in the city, only 90 cm wide at some points;
• St. Gertrud’s tower – an impressive medieval church tower;
• Katarina Elevator – a free viewpoint with a panorama over Stockholm;
• Kungsträdgården park – famous for cherry blossoms in spring;
• Brunkeberg Tunnel – 231 m long pedestrian tunnel, like a movie scene;
• Stockholm City Hall – an iconic building by the water.

During the trip I grabbed McDonald’s (€7.40) and later had an Irish coffee at a café which cost €17. My tip – get snacks from a grocery store or 7-Eleven, it saves a lot.

• Buy a public transport ticket only if you’ll be using it a lot – otherwise walking is better.
• Be ready to walk – you can easily reach 30k steps in one day.
• Free spots let you explore the city without spending much.
• If your return flight is very early, be ready to spend the night at the airport – only McDonald’s is open at night.

Find all Stockholm attractions pinned in our interactive Stockholm map – an easy digital guide for your phone or laptop.