You can fly directly from Helsinki to Stockholm multiple times a day with Finnair, landing at Stockholm Arlanda airport. The flight time ranges from 1 hour to 1 hour and 20 minutes. The airport is located 41km north of Stockholm, the city centre of which you can reach in about 20 minutes from the airport by train. The bus journey takes around 45–50 minutes and a taxi ride 40–45 minutes, depending on the traffic. However, the travel time may be longer during rush hours. 

Finnair also flies directly from Helsinki to Stockholm Bromma airport several times a week. The flight time is 1 hour and 15 minutes. The airport is situated 7km northwest of Stockholm and it takes about 15–20 minutes to reach the city centre by taxi or around 20 minutes by bus. During rush hours, however, the journey may take longer. Book flights to this charming Nordic city brimming with gorgeous nature and exceptional culture!

Gamla stan – the old town, a well-preserved medieval town offering plenty of shopping, souvenirs and restaurants.

The Royal Palace of Stockholm – the official residence of Sweden’s monarch. Other well-known castles and buildings are the Drottningholm Palace, Kina Palace and Rosendal Palace, along with Stockholm City Hall – a well-known silhouette on the Stockholm skyline.

Vasa museum – displaying the warship Vasa, a well-preserved 17th century ship that was salvaged after 333 years under water. The Museum of Modern Art, the Museum of History and the Museum of Nobel are also worth a visit. For music lovers, we recommend checking out the popular ABBA Museum.

Skansen – an open-air museum situated on the central island of Djurgården, which contains a zoo filled with animals from the Nordic region.

Junibacken – a fairy-tale playhouse for children based on the world-famous children's books, where you can visit Astrid Lindgren's fantastic fairy-tale world.

Gröna Lund – a big amusement park filled with attractions and rides.

Södermalm – a pleasant district with local flair and a trendy atmosphere. Södermalm offers lots of small shops with vintage and Swedish fashion.

For a view of the city, visit Globen (a spherical arena building) and take a gondola ride to the top. At 155 metres, Kaknästornet is Stockholm's tallest building – it also contains a sky bar.

Stockholm archipelago – can be experienced by boat. Three ferry companies sail to the archipelago, and many of the boats depart from central Stockholm.

Sigtuna – Sweden's oldest town is just 15 minutes by car from Arlanda. From Stockholm, you can reach Sigtuna by taking first a train to Märsta and then a local bus from Märsta to Sigtuna.

Uppsala – a university city of historical importance that boasts museums, a cathedral and a castle. Many remains from the Viking era can be found in this area. The train ride from Stockholm to Uppsala takes around 45 minutes and from Stockholm Arlanda airport around 20 minutes.

Stockholm has a wide range of shops, whether you’re looking for local crafts, design items, food or fashion. Malls and shops are located in the city centre, while there are larger retail parks in the outskirts.

Drottninggatan – Stockholm’s main shopping street, where you can find large department stores and all the major clothing retailers; it’s all about the young and trendy. Around Norrmalm, Sergels torg and Kungsträdgården there are also plenty of stores offering a wide selection of clothes.

Hötorgshallen – a great market hall offering food and delicacies from around the world. There are also restaurants, cafés and coffee bars aplenty.

NK – Nordiska Kompaniet – a luxury department store established in 1902, where you can find everything from jewellery to interior design.

Mall of Scandinavia – this shopping mall in Solna Arenastaden is one of the largest in Scandinavia with over 220 stores. 

Åhléns – located at the intersection of Drottninggatan and Hamngatan, this traditional one-stop department store is known for selling almost all things imaginable. 

Design House Stockholm – offers modern Swedish interior design. Svenskt Tenn is well known for its Swedish interior furnishings.

Each year in February, the city also hosts Stockholm Design Week and the Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair, with a focus on modern Scandinavian design.

IKEA – a popular furnishing and interior giant offering a wide range of ready-to-assemble furniture and other products.

Swedish cuisine has been influenced by food from around the world, and in Stockholm you’ll find restaurants to suit every taste. Traditional everyday Swedish food with local ingredients – so-called husmanskost – can be seen side by side with modern fusion cuisine. Your next delicious food experience is just around the corner!

Köttbullar – ground meat, breadcrumbs, minced onion and eggs rolled into small balls

Smörgåstårta – a sandwich cake that can be made with various ingredients

Smörgåsbord – a traditional Swedish buffet containing both warm and cold dishes served with bread and butter

Potatis (potatoes) – often boiled and common as a side dish

Knäckebröd – crispbread often made from rye and served at breakfast or as a side dish

Falukorv – a classic Swedish sausage made from a grated mixture of smoked pork and beef, usually served with pasta

Lingonsylt – a jam made of lingonberries, usually served with meat dishes, especially meatballs (Köttbullar)

Inlagd sill – pickled herring, served with boiled potatoes and eggs or on a smörgåsbord

Stekt strömming – fried herring, usually served with mashed potatoes

Prinsesstårta (“Princess cake”) – a dessert cake with vanilla custard and raspberry jam, with a green marzipan coating

Schnapps – a small shot of aquavit, vodka or bitter liqueurs usually taken during a meal

Lingonsaft – lingonberry juice, an alternative beverage at lunch or dinner

Kaffe – Swedes love their coffee, and they drink a lot of it! Kaffe is always offered as a fika, which is coffee or tea between meals, often served with something sweet on the side

Subway (Tunnelbana) & bus – quick and simple transportation.

Taxi – taxis with a meter always have yellow registration plates. Prices can vary greatly due to the fact that they are not regulated.

Hop-on Hop-off bus – for convenient sightseeing, buy a day pass to Strömma Hop-on Hop-off buses that take you around popular attractions around town.