Enjoy low-stimulus in wintery Stockholm
Posted on December 12, 2022
A city break in winter and then also to a ‘cold’ city? Sure, because wintry Stockholm offers enough warmth in the form of culture to warm your heart. In addition, Stockholm in winter is also definitely a tip if you need to slow down when it comes to stimuli from a medical point of view. In this blog, you’ll find tips to entertain yourself for three days in Stockholm.
Accommodation & tips
With KLM, you can fly from Amsterdam to Stockholm in as little as two hours! Once you arrive at Stockholm Arlanda, you have several options to travel to the city centre:
– The Arlanda Express: a high-speed train that will take you to the city centre in eighteen minutes. Costs about 28 euros for a single ticket.
– The Flygbussarna Airport Coaches: buses that depart every 10-15 minutes from the airport and take you to the city centre within 50 minutes. Cost: 11 euros for a single ticket.
– Taxis: found at the various terminals, speed depends on traffic. Cost: around 50 euros.
We chose the Flygbuss as it stops next to central station and our hotel was located here. We stayed at Comfort Hotel Xpress for three nights. The hotel’s location is fantastic considering that Stockholm is made up of several islands, so it’s easy to have a centrally located hotel. Furthermore, the hotel is aimed at couples who are still very much in love, as the standard rooms are very small. Since I (Iris) was travelling with my mother, I thought that was just too much of a problem and we asked for a larger room. Here, fortunately, we had more room to move around.
Some other tips:
– Keep in mind that in Sweden, payment is still made with the Swedish krona
– Bring good, warm footwear if you visit Stockholm in winter. You don’t want to have to worry too much about whether you’re going to fall on your plate every few metres.
– Already know that you will be travelling a lot by public transport? Then buy the public transport card when you arrive at, for example, central station so you can go wherever you want and not have to walk unnecessarily.
Snow and lights
Visiting Stockholm in winter? Then you might just be lucky enough to find some snow! Wrap up warm and enjoy winter wonderland and the beautiful lights that go with the season. Can you skate? There are skating rinks in several places. Check the Visit Stockholm website to check opening hours.
2. Gimme Gimme Gimme…
When you think of Sweden, you automatically think of ABBA! The one and only ABBA Museum can be found in Stockholm. Order your tickets in advance on the museum's website to avoid having to queue. The museum is interactive and you will be able to give a performance with the band members. Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anna-Frid can be found on the Djurgarden island, easily accessible on foot from the historic city center.
3. Gamla Stan
Gamla Stan is the beautiful historic center of Stockholm. Wander around the beautiful streets here and have your picture taken with the iconic colored houses. There are nice design shops in Stockholm, including in this part of the city. In addition, the main square Stortorget is also worth a visit, where both the Royal Palace and the Grote Kerk can be found.
4. Fika: a sweet coffee break
For Swedes, Fika is the break from work or other daily activities and the reason to get together to drink coffee or tea with something tasty! Think of delicious cinnamon rolls or cakes. There are cafes throughout the city to enjoy fika.
5. Fotografiska
In this beautiful photo museum you can enjoy contemporary photography and from the top floor you also have a beautiful view of the islands of Skeppsholmen and Djurgarden, the island where the ABBA museum and Tivoli amusement park are located. You can buy tickets for the museum here.
6. A winter boat trip
For real enthusiasts, a boat trip in winter is no problem! Admire Stockholm from the water, under a blanket and of course while enjoying a hot cup of tea. The view is more than worth that little bit of cold.
7. Underground art
Stockholm's metro stations are a sight to behold! Art plays a major role at every station. Discover the most beautiful fourteen stations via this link . This makes traveling by public transport even more fun.
