10 Free Things to Do in Stockholm

Stockholm's Djurgården (english: Game Park) is an island right in the middle of Stockholm, known for its beautiful green spaces and many sights. From any point in Stockholm, this free walking tour takes about 2 - 2.5 hours and will show you the best of Djurgården island.

• The Royal Cathedral ("Storkyrkan") in Stockholm in Gamla Stan,
• the Katarina Church at Högbergsgatan 15,
• St Maria Magdalena at St. Paulsgatan 10 on Sodermalm,
• Riddarholmen Church, and
• the Gustav Vasa Church along Karlbergsvägen.

With the Swedish city cards, you get free public transportation and free admission to countless attractions in Stockholm. The card pays for itself immediately. Your other option for "almost-free" transportation would be using Stockholm's CityBikes, the popular bicycle rental service. In good weather, at least.

Kungstradgarden is a popular destination for both summer and winter travelers, but in winter Stockholm offers a free activity here: ice skating! From mid-November until March, with live music and stands with hot drinks and foods. One of the most popular free things to do in Stockholm in winter! In summer, Kungstradgarden is an outdoor venue for free events.

• Midsummers Eve celebrations (June)
• The "Taste of Stockholm" Festival (June)
• The Stockholm Pride Festival (July/August)
• Nobel Prize Award lectures (December)

There's a free street map of Stockholm's city center that you can download or print out for your Stockholm visit, along with other Scandinavian maps.