Why visit
Stockholm sprawls across 14 islands connected by bridges and ferries. Gamla Stan's medieval alleys, Djurgården's museums, Södermalm's hip cafés, and the archipelago.
Why visit
Stockholm sprawls across 14 islands connected by bridges and ferries. Gamla Stan's medieval alleys, Djurgården's museums, Södermalm's hip cafés, and the archipelago.
How to use this result
Stockholm is useful when you want a city-level starting point in Sweden. Check whether the capital is the best arrival city, a practical transfer point, or mainly a geography and planning reference.
Before planning around Stockholm, compare airport access, local transport, time zone, neighborhood choices, weather, safety guidance, and whether another city in Sweden better matches the trip style.
Stockholm at a glance
City population
980k
Metro: 2.4 million
Elevation
28 m
92 ft
Time zone
UTC+1 (UTC+2 DST)
Europe/Stockholm
Airport
ARN
Stockholm Arlanda
Founded
1252
Getting around
Tunnelbana (3 lines, art-filled stations), commuter rail, ferries
Signature dish
Köttbullar (meatballs), gravlax, smörgåstårta, kanelbulle
Neighborhoods for travelers
Sweden at a glance
Country center
62.0°, 15.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
450,295 km²
173,860 mi²
Country population
10.6 million
24/km²
Subregion
Northern Europe
Currency
Swedish krona (kr)
SEK
Dial
+46
Language
Swedish
Demonym
Swedish
Internet
.se
UN
Member state
ISO code
SE / SWE
Where in the world
62.0° - 15.0°
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Did you know
Bordering Sweden
Traveler notes
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Facts last reviewed June 2026 against GeoNames and national statistics sources. See the editorial policy for how destination data is maintained.
Frequently asked about Stockholm
Stockholm uses the Swedish krona (kr), ISO code SEK.
The primary language is Swedish.
The calling code is +46.
Stockholm Arlanda (IATA: ARN).
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