Stockholm Map

Explore the capital of Sweden - Venice of the North

Legend

Districts
Attractions

About Stockholm

Quick Facts

  • Population: 1,000,000+ (city proper)
  • Metro Area: 2,400,000+
  • Founded: 1252
  • Area: 188 km²
  • County: Stockholm County
  • Time Zone: CET (UTC+1)

Districts

  • Gamla Stan - Historic Old Town
  • Södermalm - Trendy neighborhood
  • Östermalm - Upscale area
  • Norrmalm - City center
  • Kungsholmen - City Hall island
  • Djurgården - Museums and parks

Getting Around

  • Metro (T-bana): 3 main lines
  • Buses: Extensive network
  • Ferries: Connect islands
  • Commuter Rail: To suburbs
  • Airport: Arlanda (ARN)

Top Attractions in Stockholm

Vasa Museum

Home to the 17th-century Vasa warship that sank on its maiden voyage in 1628 and was salvaged in 1961. One of Sweden's most visited museums.

Gamla Stan (Old Town)

One of Europe's best-preserved medieval city centers, featuring narrow cobblestone streets, colorful buildings, and the Royal Palace.

Royal Palace

The official residence of the Swedish monarch with over 600 rooms. Watch the daily changing of the guard ceremony.

ABBA The Museum

Interactive museum dedicated to the legendary Swedish pop group. Sing, dance, and learn about ABBA's history.

Skansen

The world's first open-air museum, showcasing traditional Swedish life with historic buildings, Nordic animals, and cultural events.

Stockholm City Hall

Iconic red-brick building on Kungsholmen where the Nobel Prize banquet is held. Climb the tower for panoramic views.

Stockholm Map Guide

Exploring Stockholm by Map

Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is spread across 14 islands connected by 57 bridges. Our interactive Stockholm map helps you navigate this beautiful city, often called the "Venice of the North." The city center is compact and walkable, with most major attractions located on the islands of Gamla Stan, Norrmalm, and Djurgården.

Stockholm Archipelago

The Stockholm archipelago consists of approximately 30,000 islands, skerries, and rocks. While our map focuses on the city center, the archipelago stretches about 80 km east from the city into the Baltic Sea. Popular destinations include Vaxholm, Sandhamn, and Grinda.

Stockholm Metro Art

Stockholm's metro system, known as T-bana, has been called "the world's longest art gallery." Over 90 of the 100 stations feature unique art installations. Use our map to plan your visit to famous art stations like Kungsträdgården, Solna Centrum, and T-Centralen.

Getting to Stockholm

Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is the main international airport, located about 40 km north of the city center. The Arlanda Express train takes just 20 minutes to reach Stockholm Central Station. The city is also accessible by ferry from Finland, Estonia, and Latvia.