We talked to a friend whose daughter lives in the area and got the "skip it" comment. We ran into…read morefriends and the wife was dealing with some serious FOMO so we decided to make a reservation on line for 2 hours later. The verdict - so glad we went. It was one of those experiences you will never experience again unless you do it again. Loved the ice sculptures, drinking (not just vodka) in an ice glass & having the experience. The ice sculptures are beautiful. They close the place for about 2 weeks once a year to redo the ice sculptures. It really is cool- in more ways than one! Yes, it is a tourist trap but for about $30 USD - it was well worth it.

Went here as part of the tourist package. It's located in the back of the hotel in the alley…read more Easy check in and was given a thick jacket. Entered the ice room that was created to the ice hotel that created once a year by all ice up northern Sweden. It's freezing inside and it's unique experience, part of it, you got to have a cocktail in ice glass. It's not strong enough to warm you up but you alway buy more drinks. I only last 30mins and I left. Definitely something to do in case you wonder how cold and how it is at the actual ice hotel. Yup, no need for me for sure. But really enjoyed the experience.

I've heard so much about Skansen, but all the descriptions were vague and strangely nondescript. We…read morefinally decided to check out Skansen two days before midsummer, mildly apprehensive about the entrance fee since we still couldn't figure out what Skansen was about, but we hoped there would be midsummer decorations. There was confusion about the train route and after speaking to the gate agent, skipped the extra fee for the train to go up the hill. We were here to walk. At first glance, Skansen is a living museum of how things were done in the olden days, replete with actors. There were no midsummer decorations, though I was told the main thing was the may pole, which we had already seen erected on another archipelago. A delightful surprise was the animal farm (with an almost free roaming peacock) and the Nordic animal zoo. This accidental stumble on animals (bears, bison, reindeer, etc) was my favorite part of Skansen. Overall a neat place to spend an afternoon. Would recommend!

What an awesome time here!!! If you are ever in Stockholm this is a must for sure. It may not seem…read morelike much but imagine a zoo and theme park all built into one. Not that you'll find crazy rides but there's entertainment for kids with some rides, plus not to mention the lounging areas, the animals, and so much more. Came here walking from our hotel , you can catch a bus, and it was just beautiful. I highly recommend a visit. This can be an almost all day thing or just come for a few hours like we didn't.

Came here at 10:30 pm on a Sunday night and it happened to be organ night! We only got to hear two…read moresongs before they wrapped up, but it was very fun and cool. Vibes are chill, casual, and quirky. We ordered our drinks upon arrival at the bar, service was quick and efficient. My bf got a beer and I got a Kopparberg cider, which I had never had before, but I loved! Highly recommend giving this famous jazz bar a visit if you can!

Want some blues in Sweden, here you go. A but cozy but a fun blues bar in the heart of Gamla Stan…read more 15€ cover on a weeknight.

When it comes to museums, there is such variety. The ABBA museum is not only a place you can…read moreeasity visit more than once, it truly was an experience. Very well done! Entertaining and interactive on so many levels. Every aspect was well thought out. The history of the individual members and band together, the costumes, the music, awards, etc. As I moved through the museum, I found myself thinking I could have stayed and enjoyed each room twice as long. Plan a minimum of 2 hours for a visit. If you are an Abba fan, this is the place to come to. I truly left sing Abba songs for days. Wow, just wow! One of my favorite museums ever!

The honey and I aren't really ABBA fans, but since we were in the area and it's a fairly famous…read morething to do in Stockholm we decided to visit. First, it needs to be noted that the museum was created with a large amount of support from the band, so it's had an incredibly positive spin put on the story that's told - especially when you realize the group hated touring and both couples divorced during it's run. My favorite part were the costumes, which were incredibly interesting to see up close but the space was quite crowded and poorly designed for crowd control. The lobby was flashy with lights and music, but after entering the museum it felt like window dressing to try and make the experience look better than it is. So is the museum worth the $34 usd ticket cost? In my opinion no. It's overhyped and rather unpleasant when it's busy, but if you're a fan I could see it being worth it to you, if not just to get a closer look at ABBA's fabulous costumes.

We went here on a group tour and toured two rooms: The Blue Room, where all of the Nobel Prizes…read moreare awarded (except for the Peace Prize, which is awarded in Olso, Norway) and the Golden Room, where the Nobel Prize reception takes place. Construction took twelve years, from 1911 to 1923. Nearly eight million dark red bricks were used. The Blue Room was supposed to be covered with blue marble, but the designer liked the bricks so much, the marble brick facade was never installed. The staircase to the organ and the balconies are made from a beautiful green marble from Sweden. The floor is a light grey limestone, and the columns are made from a red and green marble from Sweden The Golden Room has walls that are covered with more than 18 million pieces of gold and glass mosaic, created by the artist Einar Forseth. The mosaics contain approximately 18 kilograms (40 lbs) of 23.5-carat gold leaf. As of today, that's 2.25 million US dollars worth of gold. The mosaics represent the history of Sweden, as well as Swedish values. It's hard to describe what this banquet room for the Nobel Prize winners look like, so I recommend viewing the photos I've attached, or better yet, go to the City Hall's website and view this movie: https://stadshuset.stockholm/stadshuset-play/stadshusets-salar-en-digital-visning-av-stadshuset/. It's in Swedish, but you'll get the idea. A visit to a City Hall sounds boring, and many times it is. However, this is WELL worth a visit, when you are in Stockholm. I promise you will be impressed.

Designed by Ragnar Östberg, Stokcholms Stadshus (Stockholm City Hall) is a STUNNER. We reserved a…read moretour of the interior and purchased tickets that allow us to climb up to the top of the tower for the views. But the architecture of city hall? Incredible. Completed in 1923, it seems so much older. And each space in City Hall is so different, with different architectural styles, inspirations, and decor. This is the kind of building you buy books about. A 45-minute tour just isn't long enough! If they had a two hour tour, I'd have taken it. They release the tickets either the week of or the week before, but they still fill out. The tour groups are large, which limits the spaces you can see, but I'm still so glad we were able to get tickets for a tour of this amazing building! You learn about the building, the architect, the building's connection to the Nobel Prize...! And it's just incredibly stunning, too. One of the highlights of our time in Stockholm.

On a cruise throughout Europe one of the stops was The Nobel Peace Prize Museum. I couldn't pass…read morethis opportunity. The prize is awarded annually in Oslo, Norway. This building was converted and reinvented from a former train station to a museum. The tour was detailed and moving. I heard the history of the museum and of the many people that they honored. I was moved by The Nobel Field located on the second floor. There, each winner have their life story and their contribution on a screen surrounded by lights. When you touch the screen, you can hear each story, lives, speeches, of each Nobel Laureate. I was in awe. The lights throughout the field move. I was drawn to the Martin Luther King Jr exhibit. Dr. King won the prize 1964 for peacefully protesting the lack of civil rights for Black Americans. Former President Barack Hussein Obama was the recipient in 2009. We had an "Oslo Pass" which included the price of entrance. The staff answered questions and were engaging. I would definitely come back here.

I was quite disappointed by this museum. Compared to the Peace Prize museum in Oslo, this one is…read moreseriously lacking in imagination and overall space. I simply found it really crowded, not because of people but because of lack of space. There is so much history in the prizes, and yet you really have to search to find much in-depth information at all. We found ourselves looking at the single small area and screen dedicated to literature and then leaving. Even the gift store was lacking. If there were a Nobel Prize for effective merchandising and displaying history, this museum would not even be in the running.

This is my kid in the candy store experience. I wanted it all! Everywhere I looked I was ooooh-ing…read moreand awwwww-ing. It was like my inner child just took control as soon as I walked into the store. They have a wonderful collection, some that I've only heard about. It made me inspired to create. I hope I have a chance to visit again one day.

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Fotografiska is a must-see for anyone traveling to Stockholm. I've also been to the Fotografiska in…read moreNYC, but seeing it in its original home is a different experience in and of itself. Housed in a beautiful brick building overlooking the river, the location is a little tricky to get to but easy to reach on a bike or electric scooter. You can also get there by foot or Uber if you prefer. One of the great things about Fotografiska is that they rotate the exhibitions four times a year or so, so there is always something new to see. I especially enjoyed the Photo Synthesis exhibition on the ground floor as well as the incredibly powerful sustainability exhibition on the second floor. No matter when you go, you are guaranteed to see something great! They also have a bar/cafe outside in the summer, which is a nice spot to have a Fika or cocktail after you've toured the museum.

Love photography, love this museum. Visited couple back and still think about it once in awhile…read more Located on the waterfront (great view of the city), and the building it self is just a great architectural itself. The museum has several levels and well layout and organized. Staff are everywhere and friendly. On top level, there is a restaurant overlook the city. The view is just amazingly breathtaking, service is great. Foods and drinks are also good too. On street level, before you leave the museum, a small but plenty of variety of shops for shopping. There are several exhibitions throughout the year and they're all fantastic. Love this museum.

A charming museum of contemporary art. We spent an entire morning walking through the galleries and…read moresaw some wonderful works. There are lovely grounds and outdoor sculptures as well. The museum has some sort of huge tubes outside and kids were zooming down the tubs having a fabulous time. We are a really delicious lunch in the museum cafe and I recommend it. I had a wonderful vegetarian lunch that was delicious and my husband had a salad with some really good smoked salmon. A lovely place to look at art and have lunch.

The Moderna Museet is Stockholm's museum for modern and contemporary art, located on the island of…read moreSkeppsholmen. The museum has an impressive permanent collection (pieces by Picasso, Dalí, Duchamp, Matisse, etc.). When we visited last week, I was really blown away by an exhibit made up of works from their permanent collection: "Pink Sails: Swedish Modernism in the Moderna Museet Collection." I wasn't familiar with too many Swedish artists, so it was a pleasure to explore this exhibit and experience art that was new to me! The museum is open late (until 8pm on Tuesdays and Fridays), which was great for us - it let us tag on a visit to the museum at the end of a full day of touristing around Gamla Stan. The museum is gorgeous, very modern, with a great gift shop, cafe, and restaurant. A really beautiful museum and well worth visiting if you're interested in modern and contemporary art.

Such a great place for gamers and Pokemon fans! Came here for the great selection of Japanese…read morelanguage Pokemon cards at very reasonable prices and found an amazing selection of Magic the Gathering, Lorcana, Star Wars Unlimited, Flesh & Blood and a bunch of other games. Plus the service here was terrific and as an English speaker I was made to feel comfortable. MERCHANDISE: As described, there is so much here and a great variety of product for various games. On top of that there is a significant number of Pokemon collectibles too. It was such a treasure trove. Found some hard to find Funism figurines on top of everything else. SERVICE: A+ this is how customer service should be all of the time. I don't know what happened to another reviewer over 10 years ago, but this place was great. The guy who helped me was great and found some things that were even better than I was looking for. COST: Very reasonable. Very competitive pricing. Worth going to for any locals and visitors alike. Plus they have gaming regularly!

Some of the staff are honestly so cheeky! Questioned why my friend (female) was buying some magic…read morethe gathering cards and insulted her by implying she was ''just buying her way in'' to the game! I have nothing to say about the staff given I don't spend money on them finding them rather overpriced in comparison to other stores and have only went with friends. Staff were polite but the basement was unhygenic even for nerd-store standards! I'm not sure if the courtesy is to clean up after yourself but when you pay for entry you expect the staff to atleast pick up trash.