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.
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
Gamla Stan (old town)SödermalmÖstermalmVasastanDjurgården
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
- Stockholm is built on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges: the city proper sits where lake Mälaren meets the Baltic.
- The T-bana (metro) calls itself "the world's longest art gallery": 90 of the 100 stations feature commissioned art.
- The Vasa warship sank in 1628 on its maiden voyage and was raised nearly intact in 1961. It's the only preserved 17th-century ship in the world.
- Sweden has more islands than any other country: over 267,000.
- Ice hockey, orienteering, and bandy are all treated as national pastimes.
Bordering Sweden
Traveler notes
- Vasa Museum houses a 17th-century warship
- Archipelago ferries are included with transit pass
- Fika (coffee + pastry) is a daily ritual
Plan checks
- Choose a neighborhood first: many capitals have tourist centers that are not the best places to stay.
- Public transport passes usually beat taxis and rideshares for multi-day visits.
- Reserve top restaurants 2–4 weeks out and plan two standout meals per city.
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Frequently asked about Stockholm
What currency is used in Stockholm?
Stockholm uses the Swedish krona (kr), ISO code SEK.
What languages are spoken in Sweden?
The primary language is Swedish.
What is the international calling code for Sweden?
The calling code is +46.
What airport serves Stockholm?
Stockholm Arlanda (IATA: ARN).
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