So I came across this page for Monteliusvägen when a fellow Yelper friend of mine posted photos and…read moreI thought to myself, how did I miss that? Well, besides the fact that we didn't take proper measures to get internet during our stay since we relied on our cousins to do that, all I did was check-in to areas with my spotty internet and didn't think of checking in to the actual town. Well, here I am, five months later with a few shots from some of the most beautiful views I captured during my visit to Stockholm. Monteliusvägen is a gorgeous walking area about a quarter-mile long that shows gorgeous views of historic buildings, the glistening water and gorgeous homes and businesses surrounding the area. We arrived to the country at a good time during the summer, although they are known to have sudden changes in the weather in the middle of the day where it'll begin raining with thunderstorms out of nowhere. This day in particular served us well. One of the pictures was taken from the water because my lovely uncle and cousins gave us a tour around the city with their boat. It was a magical experience and I could not stop taking photos. If you visit Sweden and want to avoid the cold, visit during July (when they celebrate Midsommar) or August...just bring an umbrella.

It is a quarter-mile walking path with views of Lake Mälaren, Stockholm City Hall, and…read moreRiddarholmen. There are some benches for you to sit down, relax, and enjoy the views.

I had brought a ticket for 2:30 - 3:30 pm guided tour. I would suggest you get an earlier tour…read moretime, since the museum starts closing around 4 pm and you will miss seeing the Hall of State, the throne, and big area with medals and orders that were given to the King of Sweden by countries and ceremonial dress. I think you need to allow at least 2 hours to visit. For the tour, you have to walk up several flights of stairs. The tour will take you through several rooms including the Guardroom and waiting and reception areas. One side is the Prince's side and where visiting royalty or heads of countries can stay. We were told this area will be closed to the public at some point, so see this area now. I found it interesting to compare the waiting and reception areas with the high ceilings, symmetry, and large, impressive paintings and ornate furnishings to the more modest, lower ceiling Prince quarters (easier to heat in the winter) with the darker, smaller paintings. We were told that visitors can stay in the Prince's areas or elect to stay at the Royal Palace hotel. The King's area was of course more impressive as were the banquet/entertaining areas. Changing of the guard is around 12:15 pm weekdays/1:15 pm weekends. There was a sign as well. We saw some changing earlier as well.

Great palace, even though the royal family doesn't stay here officially. Great to see the change…read moreof the guards outside the palace. It's beautiful inside, quite big and several levels to check out. The crown & the jewels are just breathtaking, I like it the best. A must checkout and landmark of Sweden for sure.

Stockholm's tiniest statue, Järnpojken is "little boy" and he sits in a small courthard. He is only…read more6 inches tall, sitting on a small table on a metal plate. Different times of year will find him dressed in appropriate clothing for current events or the weather. Knitted scarves are popular as are sunglasses. The statue dates back to 1967 by artist Liss Eriksson and it was originally titled, "The Boy Who Looks at the Moon." Rubbing his head bestows good luck as does leaving a small gift. It's a quick stop. [Review 18699 overall - 34 in Sweden - 2222 of 2022.]

Such a cute statue! Very random find, but very cool. Came on a weekday early afternoon after lunch,…read moreand nobody was around for it. No money was scattered around it either, and my coworker who lives here says it usually has a scarf which it didn't have the day we went. Cool find though!

This was a very nice panoramic vista of Stockholm and easy to access! We parked just down the…read morestreet and walked up the road until we reached the rocky hill, then it was time to off road a bit until you end up on top of the hill and get rewarded with the view of the city and the water. This is the highest natural point in central Stockholm. From here enjoy the Saltsjon and the Gamla Stan side of Stockholm. You can even see the iconic steeple of Riddarholmskyrkan in the distance. There's plenty of space to sit and relax, even bring a picnic, or just take lots of photos. Just down the street there's cafes and a little playground for the kids to get their energy out before piling everyone back in the car. Definitely a nice little stop.

This is a great viewpoint of Stockholm and definitely a hidden gem…read more It's a short little walk up a gravel road and then a few rocks, probably only a quarter of a mile. It's walkable from the subway as well. Once you get to the top, there's a great view looking back to the main island of Stockholm and Gamla Stan. There are also some good views of houses of Södermalm. You won't find this on many lists of things you should do in Stockholm and it's a little off the beaten path, but it's definitely worth seeing. I highly recommend stopping here while in Stockholm.

Gamla Stan is Stockholm's old town that was built in the Middle Ages. Today, however, most of its…read morebuildings are from the 16th and 17th centuries. My husband and I wandered through the cobblestoned streets, and we really enjoyed exploring the many stores and restaurants, for which I will write separate reviews. Also in this old town are the Royal Palace, Stockholm Cathedral, Medieval Museum, Jewish Museum, Nobel Prize Museum, and Royal Armoury. I think that Gamla Stan is one of the best places to visit in Stockholm, and I highly recommend coming here. Please note that a tour guide warned us that pickpocketers like to hang out here, so make sure that you guard your belongings.

A beautiful & colorful with rich history of the Stockholm old town area. Fills with plenty of…read moresmall cute shops, fantastic tasty bakery, beautiful & chill coffee shops, and plenty of varies restaurants from small to big. It just great just walking around and take in the beauty of the old town.

Lovely neighborhood with lots of good shopping. Everyone that I encountered was kind. The food hall…read morewas a nice stop.

Known as the "meatpacking district" of Stockholm, it sure lives up to its comparison. The streets…read moreare filled with $$$$ stores ranging from all the luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Fendi, etc.

"Long Island" is a green park that is indeed an oasis in a busy and bustling city. A significant…read morechange from its original history when Långholmen was a prison island until 1974! The old prison (which I did not visit today) has been turned into a hostel. Lots of walking paths criss-crossing the park. Some paved. Some hard-packed dirt. A caravan park. Kayak and canoe rentals. Beaches and swimming. Or just enjoy the park itself that allows dogs. [Review 18747 overall - 80 in Sweden - 2270 of 2022.]

If you are visiting Stockholm this is a must-see, specially in the summer time! It's a small oasis…read morein the city, calm and green, perfect to relax after a busy day. And if you are feeling more adventurous, there are canoes and kayaks to rent, and perhaps why not take a swim in a nearby beach. Also don't forget to visit the old prison which is now a hotel, where the original architecture was preserved.