Stockholm – a hotspot for culture

 


Stockholm offers a smorgasbord of art and culture, from world-class museums and historically fascinating royal palaces to niche galleries and intimate artist houses.

Nationalmuseum showcases an impressive art collection spanning sculpture, painting and objects dating back to the 16th century. The imposing building, completed in 1866 and counting the Royal Palace as its neighbour, is a must-see in itself. Nevertheless, you’ll want to venture inside to view the newly restored interior, which took five years to complete and was unveiled in 2018.

On a more intimate scale, Hallwylska museet (Hallwyl Museum) enjoys an equally central location in the former 19th century home of Count and Countess von Hallwyl. The museum is Countess Wilhelmina’s legacy, a testament to her extensive and slightly eccentric collection of art, furnishings, jewellery and more. 

The extraordinary maritime Vasa Museum is one of Stockholm’s most popular attractions. Its crowning glory is the centuries-old ship The Vasa, which sank in 1628 and was recovered in 1961 – a dramatic and complex affair. It is the world’s best preserved 17th-century ship and Scandinavia’s most visited museum.

Don’t miss ArkDes, the Swedish Centre for Architecture and Design, housed within the same complex as the eminent Museum of Modern Art (Moderna Museet).

Millesgården, on the island of Lidingö some 30 minutes from downtown Stockholm, is another worthwhile cultural establishment. The home and garden of late sculptor Carl Milles, today it encompasses an idyllic sculpture garden, an art gallery and an antique collection – plus a cosy café.

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