Stockholm Central Station is HUGE ! Super beautiful and there's so much to see, shop, and explore!…read more If you're like me and forgot to grab snacks or souvenirs before heading home this is a great last stop to pick up treats. Just note things are a bit overpriced, but that's kind of expected in a station like this. One thing that really stood out to me was how friendly and helpful people are. If you ask for help, they genuinely go out of their way, which made navigating way less stressful. Overall, it's pretty easy to find your way, but it's so big that you can def get a little lost. It also has direct access to the subway, which is super convenient. One tip: if you buy the 18-minute ticket to the airport, double check exactly what you're being sold and make sure you keep your copy. The tours & ticket booth (near McDonald's) sold us the wrong ticket and we weren't able to use it nor get refunded, which was really disappointing.

This is the train hub we visit on our trip to Stockholm…read more It's a huge hub with plenty to see, do, and eat while you wait for a train! We didn't take a train during our visit, but we popped into the hub to check it out! They usually have unique dining experiences and shopping, kinda like how we treat malls back home!

I love love love cities with public transportation. I've ridden metros in 50+ cities from Amsterdam…read moreto Zürich, Dallas to Santiago, Beijing to Toronto. Stockholm's Tunnelbana system is just as good as any of them. I bought a seven day pass and that meant I didn't need to be concerned about whether or not a one-stop trip was a good use of my money. I was on and off and on and off. The pass is valid on the trams and the buses too! Good signage and easy to operate though I only got lost once or twice. You need to know which is the last station on your line so you know you're headed in the right direction. Most of the stations have lifts or escalators. Some stations have staff. A few stations have indicators of the next train and how long you're going to need to wait for it. The trains are frequent enough and they are definitely clean. I did not see litter in the system and I did not experience anyone walking the train begging or selling stuff. [Review 18784 overall - 90 in Sweden - 2307 of 2022.]

If you're looking for something to do in Stockholm during the cold season, definitely do a tour of…read moretheir underground subway system! You can book guided tours, but you can also do a self-guided tour for free! I suggest googling self-guided tours on Google and finding a tour that sounds most interesting to you. You normally start at T-Central and work your way up and down the green, blue, and red lines. There is so much to see, I definitely recommend!! New York city subways could NEVER. These subways are unmatched, fun, and gorgeous! If you are exploring the subways yourself, I would give yourself 2 hours and buy the 75 minute ticket :)

The commuter train station at Helenlund is served by the commuter trains between Märsta and…read moreSödertälje. Now the train also goes to Arlanda airport so is a good option for people working nearby in Kista to use to get to/from the airport. The station itself offers nothing in terms of services so there is no kiosk or small store but there is a vending machine and a ticket machine. Space to wait inside is very limited so tends to get crowded indoors in winter time. The station itself would benefit from having a shop and some more indoor space as the full platform is outdoors.

How easy is this!?!?…read more When we decided to travel to Sweden again after many years since our last visit...I made up my mind I wanted to travel as much as possible on public transportation. The only thing that gave me some concern was traveling from the Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Stockholm. I found the Arlanda Express online and thought it would be easy, but it seemed too easy...so it must not be easy. That said, I was prepared to take a bus or take the plunge for a taxi upon arrival if it was confusing, delayed, etc. On that note, it really IS that easy! Buy your ticket online in advance, buy it when you get there from a kiosk or there is a customer service desk to purchase tickets in front of the entry point. No matter how you purchase your ticket, provide it to the gentleman at the entry point to the elevator that goes to the platform and you are on your way. The only thing you have to do next is wait for a train, get on the train, show your ticket to the porter, and then the next thing you know...presto...you are in Stockholm! Oh my gosh...it was so easy! The trains come constantly, like every 15-20 minutes, so you never wait long. Then the ride itself is fast and you come right out at Central Station in Stockholm. You can then walk or take the metro to your final destination. You may be wondering how to find, or get to, the Arlanda Express at the airport...well, follow the bright yellow Arlanda Express signs (yes, it's that easy). As for the trains...they have large comfortable seats, very clean everywhere and there is ample storage for big suitcases. All the staff members we encountered were extremely friendly, helpful, and upbeat. For the most up-to-date cost and information, please go to their website: https://www.arlandaexpress.com/ This is so easy to do, not to mention cheap...highly recommend it!

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We only got lost once at T-Centralen which is pretty good considering how many levels there are…read morehere. T-Centralen where "T" is an abreviation for "tunnelbana" that is the Swedish word for underground. Lots of escalators and many lifts. This is the only station where all of the subway lines meet and is therefore the busiest station in the Swedish network with an underground underpass to the Stockholm Central Station (for national and regional trains) where we caught the Arlanda Express to the airport. Both of the blue lines (Lines 10 and 11), both of the red lines (Lines 13 and 14) and all three of the green lines (Lines 17, 18 and 19). Thankfully, there's a great color map that shows what's what and where. Many food and shopping opportunities. Luggage storage areas. Several places to sit and rest. We were through here several times and never had time to properly explore. It was a connecting point and a good one for that. [Review 18722 overall - 56 in Sweden - 2245 of 2022.]

I was pleased to find that the ferry from Gamla Stan to Djurgarden was included in my little one…read moreday travelcard when I was in Stockholm off the Norwegian Star for the day. I had previously thought I'd have to do this convoluted bus/bus/tram connection to go around the top to get to the bridge to the island. Going across on a ferry is far easier than doing that. The ferry itself reminded me of the larger ones from Venice and of course the ones in New York, but with an interesting feature - you board and depart directly on the front of the vessel - and the ship is entirely symmetrical so it doesn't need to turn around ever. Our one issue was that we were unaware of the extra stop it sometimes makes between Gamla Stan and Djurgarden, and we got off there by mistake. We managed to grab a geocache and took some photos of Gamla Stan while we waited for the next ferry - if you do make that mistake, then just be sure to hit the call button at the ferry port, otherwise you might get skipped when the ferry goes direct. Otherwise, it was enjoyable, quick and comfortable enough for a ferry.

If you're considering how to get to Djurgården, consider Djurgårdsfärjan. Compared to the bus which…read moreis often overcrowded, the ferry offers significantly more space even if it's crowded and it runs faster totally independent of the traffic jams in the central parts of Stockholm. The main reason for taking Djurgårdsfärjan hoough, is the view you'll get of Stockholm. It's definitely a classic must-do in Stockholm, and no matter if you're going to Skansen, the amusement park Gröna Lund, the Wasa museum or any of the many other attractions on Djurgården, you can get there with Djurgårdsfärjan. Another advantage is that you can use your SL ticket on Djurgårdsfärjan - no matter if it's a montly card that most of us Stockholmers have, a tourist pass or a single zone A ticket you've just used for the subway or bus trip.