5 of the best · Stockholm, Sweden
The Best Walks in Stockholm
Gamla Stan from Stortorget to Riddarholmen, Djurgården from the Vasa to Thielska, Strandvägen to Skeppsholmen, the heights of Södermalm and Haga Park.
Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Stockholm.
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The old town
Gamla Stan: Stortorget to Riddarholmen
From Stortorget and the Nobel Prize Museum to the Royal Palace and Riddarholmen Church.
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The museum island
Djurgården: the Vasa to Thielska
From the Vasa Museum past Skansen and Rosendal to Waldemarsudde and Thielska Galleriet.
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Islands, water and views.
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The museum island
Djurgården: the Vasa to Thielska
From the Vasa Museum past Skansen and Rosendal to Waldemarsudde and Thielska Galleriet.
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The old town
Gamla Stan: Stortorget to Riddarholmen
From Stortorget and the Nobel Prize Museum to the Royal Palace and Riddarholmen Church.
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A royal park
Haga Park and Brunnsviken
Around the royal park on Brunnsviken, past Gustav III’s Pavilion.
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City views
Södermalm’s heights
Along the cliffs of Södermalm for the views over Riddarfjärden and Gamla Stan, ending at Gondolen or Fotografiska.
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Along the water
Strandvägen to Skeppsholmen
Along Strandvägen’s boats to Nybroviken, Blasieholmen and the bridge to Skeppsholmen and Moderna Museet.
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