Spend time in Sweden’s vibrant capital city of Stockholm as a very special stand alone city break or as a stopover for your travels elsewhere!
Luxury Holidays to Stockholm
A word from our travel specialist
I usually visit Stockholm two or three times a year. It’s spread across islands, so there’s always water nearby, and I love wandering through the cobbled streets of the old town, Gamla Stan and have a few favourite restaurants there. The museums are excellent, especially the Vasa Museum and Fotografiska, but my favourite is probably Livruskammaren.
It feels like a completely different city depending on the season, and both are amazing in their own way. In summer, the most fun is doing boat trips around the archipelago (and jumping in the water) but no matter the time of year, there’s always something new to enjoy.
Helga
Nordic Experience Specialist
Inspiration for Holidays in Stockholm
Luxury Swedish Lapland Exclusive Retreat
Luxury Swedish Lapland adventure with dog sledding, Northern Lights, Treehotel stay and Stockholm city escape.
Sweden from City Lights to Arctic Silence
A luxury journey through Sweden combining Stockholm style, Arctic wilderness, Nordic cuisine and coastal beauty beneath the Midnight Sun.
Swedish Winter Icons and Arctic Immersion
A refined winter journey through Stockholm and Swedish Lapland featuring iconic design hotels, Arctic adventures and Northern Lights experiences.
Amy's Dream Swedish Itinerary
Luxury meets adventure on this Arctic journey. Northern Lights, huskies, reindeer, and spa nights in Sweden’s snow-covered wilderness.
Luxury Winter Escape to Swedish Lapland
Lapland magic meets urban elegance: snowmobile safaris, Northern Lights tours and stays in Sweden's winter wonderland.
The Wood Hotel
Timber suites, foraged dinners, sauna and spa, forest walks or biking—experience sustainable luxury at The Wood Hotel.
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Stockholm, Designed Around You
Stockholm is the perfect year-round city – making it ideal to take advantage of if you wish to use the city as a stop-over before moving onto further destinations such as Swedish Lapland. At Christmas, the city lights up with many Christmas markets to explore and turns into a magical place to visit for Christmas shopping for all ages.
Stockholm also holds a lot of history with plenty of places to discover including Gamla Stan, the Royal Canals and the Royal Palace (pictured), with a plethora of restaurants and bars to discover, including the newly opened Herno Gin Bar which is a must for gin lovers!
Where to Stay: Handpicked for You
We’ve chosen hotels that showcase the best of Stockholm—historic charm, Scandi elegance, and waterfront locations right in the heart of Sweden’s capital.
Villa Dagmar, Stockholm
Elegant boutique hotel in Östermalm where refined design, wellness and vibrant dining meet in the heart of Stockholm.
Hotel At Six in Stockholm
Radisson Blu Airport Terminal Hotel - With stylish rooms, wellness spaces and seamless access to Sweden’s vibrant capital and beyond.
Radisson Blu Airport Terminal Hotel
Radisson Blu Airport Terminal Hotel - With stylish rooms, wellness spaces and seamless access to Sweden’s vibrant capital and beyond.
Villa Ekbacken, Marholmen
Escape to Villa Ekbacken, a charming historic retreat on Marholmen Island in the Roslagen archipelago.
Ästad Vingård
A Sensory Escape in Sweden’s Wine Country.
Hotel Reisen
Hotel Reisen blends historic charm with modern comfort in Stockholm’s Old Town, offering waterfront views, elegant rooms, and a rich past.The Guidebook
Explore Stockholm
Stockholm, Sweden’s Capital city, is the perfect city to discover throughout the year. Known as the world’s biggest smallest city it has plenty to offer when it comes to exploring there.
In the winter you can use it as a stopover before heading further north to discover Swedish Lapland and during this season it is perfect to visit the Chrismas markets or head out to do some ice skating at Kungsträdgården and many other locations.
Through further seasons you have a wealth of amazing hikes to choose from both inside and outside of the city or perhaps you might prefer to sample some of the cafes and enjoy an outdoor fika. There are plenty of world heritage sites to discover, always an event or exhibition, and then a wonderful wealth of restaurants to eat at.
Getting Around
Stockholm is served by regular international flights with a number of airlines. Although the city is actually spread across 14 islands, navigating Stockholm is relatively easy.
Climate
Stockholm has a mild climate but is one of the sunniest cities in Europe. In the summer, temperatures can reach up to 25 with 18 hours of daylight around midsummer. The winters bring snowfall and temperatures range from -1 to 2.
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