3 Days in Stockholm with a Stockholm Pass

      If you are a museum person, you are in luck, because the city offers a wide range of more than a hundred world class museums and attractions. So, as you can see, to cramp in all top attractions of Stockholm in 3 days is a mission impossible. The most budget-friendly way to do this, is to make a checklist of the places you are interested in, calculate the cost (if applicable, buy a Stockholm Pass) and time your visit.

      In our case, Vasa Museum, Skasen, and the Royal Palace are on top of our list… and to visit them all in a stress-free relaxing way, we needed a Stockholm Pass for at least 48 hours. Here is how we made use of it.

Day 1 

Go for a Fika
This Swedish tradition of fika means to meet for coffee and a piece of cake. It is almost like us meeting up in Kopitiam or a mamak stall to catch up, but not quite. The Swedish enjoys a highly developed culture when it comes to coffee and baked goods, and so you can imagine how lovely your treats will look.

A cake 🍰fit for a princess👸🏻! TAG a girl who deserve this! ................................................................. This traditional Swedish cake is a fun layer cake consisting of alternating layers of airy sponge cake, pastry cream, and a thick-domed layer of whipped cream, topped by a green smooth layer of marzipan, sprinkled with powdered sugar. Yum !

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3 pm (The start of our 48 hours pass)

The Royal Palace
With more than 600 rooms, it is one of the world’s largest inhabited palace. In this palace, visitors can tour a lot of its rooms and museums, all included in the Stockholm Pass! During my visit, I only manage to check out Gustav III’s Antikmuseum and the Royal Apartment due to time-restrain. I highly recommend visiting the Royal Armory.  

6 pm

Old Town Gamla Stan
Pedestrian friendly, this old town built on a separate island features winding cobblestone streets, holes in the wall, colorful buildings and so much more. The main streets are Vasterlangatan and Osterlanggatan, but to get the authentic feel of the district, prepare a detailed map and hit the path less traveled by. Once you step of the main streets, I guarantee, there will be tons of little surprises coming your way!    

Day 2

9 am

Sky view Stockholm 
Of course, if you appreciate skylines, a rooftop tour by takvandring is for you. But having a Stockholm Pass in hand grant you free access to the top of the globe (Well, literally.) so why not take this chance as well? Free rides are from 10 am to 12 pm, but if you plan to be there for a sunset view there is an extra charge of 50 Sek. This nerve-tingling gondola tour gives you an unobstructed vista of the city from 130 meters above the sea, the tour lasts for 20 minutes.  
** Opens at 10 am, but expect long queue, so go early. 

1 pm

Stockholm Panorama Sightseeing
Departing from Gustav Adolfs Torg, this panorama tour gives a great introduction to Stockholm in only 75 minutes, bringing you pass all the must-see attractions! Taking this bus tour at the start of your trip gives you an idea on the best route to explore and perhaps lengthen your bucket list, while taking this tour at the end of your trip gives you a perfect closure.

2:30 pm

Royal Canal Tour 
See Stockholm from the water! This 50-minute tour cruise down the canal of Djurgarden, passing through the greener part of the city.

Cruising @ Stockholm, Sweden. #visitstockholm #visitsweden

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4 pm

Nobel Museum
This is a great place to learn about the Nobel Laureates and their discoveries. Before you leave, stop by the Bistro Nobel to have the “Nobel Ice-cream” and check out who signed your chair!

10 pm

Fotografiska
This museum gathers the finest photography productions across the globe. There are 4 large exhibitions and 20 smaller ones held annually. This is the one and only museum that opens until 1 am, perfect for night-owls like myself. When I presented my Stockholm pass at 10 pm, the girl at the reception remarked in a joking manner… “More and more visitors at night lately. Don’t you guys sleep?” I was there when an exhibition called "What's On The Plate" was being held. Those gruesome, heart-breaking images, giving uncomfortable insights to a child's everyday life in Somalia... still got'em stuck in my head...

Day 3

8:30 am

Vasa Museum
The 17th century Titanic that sank on its maiden voyage finally rescued, after 333 years in the seabed. Restoration work is still ongoing for this Royal Warship.

11 am

Skansen
Founded in 1891, Skansen Open Air Museum is for visitors of all ages, featuring historical buildings, Nordic animals, real-life experience and so much more. Just a stone throw away from Vasa Museum, this museum is truly a must-see. It’s like stepping into a time-machine, visitors can stroll through 5 centuries of Swedish history while interacting with people of the past...

2:30 pm

Grona Lund Tivoli
Honestly, this is sort of a disappointment because we arrived in anticipation to try all the thrilling rides. We were later told that our pass only includes free entry to Grona Lund… but nevertheless, we have no regrets spending our last evening here!

As your Stockholm Pass goes invalid

The tranquil oasis
It doesn't mean that you can't have any more fun! Take a lazy evening stroll in the heart of Djurgarden and find the perfect picnic spot! If you are feeling rather adventurous, hit the forest trail with a bicycle or hire a canoe.

T-bana
Just like the Moscow metro, the train line underneath the Swedish capital is also an intricate web of art exhibitions.  Being 110 km long, it is being known as the world’s longest art gallery. The Blue line is the most popular line to explore our to its close proximity to various attractions but if time is on your side, the Green and Red lines are definitely worth the extra mile. The best time to visit is late at night... only then, you'll get the place all to yourself!

Is the Stockholm Pass Worth it? 

Yes, I saved 845 SEK (104 USD) by purchasing a 48-hours Stockholm Pass! Here is the breakdown: 

So what are you waiting for? Let's visit Stockholm! 

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