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Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
1 week in Stockholm
A city across islands, old town, design and archipelago. Here's how to spend 1 week in Stockholm: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 1 week Stockholm trip is June, July and August. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.
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Length
1 week
Best time
June, July, August
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 1 week Stockholm itinerary, day by day
1
Day 1
09:00
Siege of Stockholm (1520)~$5
The siege of Stockholm (1520) was a combined naval and army siege of the Swedish capital Stockholm by the Danish king Christian II during the Dano-Swedish War (1512–1520).
12:30
Stockholm~$5
Stockholm is the capital and most populous city of Sweden, as well as the largest urban area in the Nordic countries. Approximately 1 million people live in the municipality, with
16:00
Battle of Brunkeberg~$5
The Battle of Brunkeberg was fought on 10 October 1471 between the Swedish regent Sten Sture the Elder and forces led by Danish king Christian I. Sture won a decisive victory, weak
2
Day 2
09:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
12:30
Arvfurstens palats~$18
Arvfurstens palats is a palace located at Gustav Adolfs Torg in central Stockholm. Originally a private residence, it has been the seat of the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs s
16:00
Ministry of Defence (Sweden)~$5
The Ministry of Defence is a ministry in the Government of Sweden responsible for policies related to national defence and civil defence.
3
Day 3
09:00
Gustav Adolfs torg, Stockholm~$5
Gustav Adolfs torg is a public square in central Stockholm, Sweden.
12:30
Sager House~$18
The Sager House or Sager Palace is the official residence of the prime minister of Sweden, located at Strömgatan 18 in central Stockholm.
16:00
Royal Swedish Opera~$5
Royal Swedish Opera is an opera and ballet company based in Stockholm, Sweden.
4
Day 4
09:00
Saint James's Church, Stockholm
Saint James's Church is a church in central Stockholm, Sweden, dedicated to apostle Saint James the Greater, patron saint of travellers. It is often mistakenly called St Jacob's. T
12:30
Ministry of the Environment (Sweden)~$5
The Ministry of the Environment was a ministry within the Government of Sweden. It operated between 1987 and 2022.
16:00
Hamburger Börs, Stockholm~$5
Hamburger Börs, or "Börsen", at Jakobsgatan in Stockholm is a stage for bar shows so called "krogshower" in Sweden. Many of Sweden's most famous singers have performed on the stage
5
Day 5
09:00
Jakobsgatan~$5
Jakobsgatan is a street at Norrmalm in central Stockholm, Sweden. The street stretches from west–east Tegelbacken in the west to Västra Trädgårdsgatan in the east. At Jakobsgatan s
12:30
Norrbro~$18
Norrbro is an arch bridge over Norrström in central Stockholm, Sweden. It extends north from the northern front of the Royal Palace passing over Helgeandsholmen in front of the Rik
16:00
Museum of Medieval Stockholm~$15
The Museum of Medieval Stockholm is a museum in Stockholm, Sweden, devoted to the history of the city during the Middle Ages. It was established in 1986 around archaeological remai
6
Day 6
09:00
Café Opera~$5
Café Opera is a café and nightclub in Stockholm, Sweden in the Royal Swedish Opera building and part of the Opera Cellar (Operakällaren). It serves as a bistro, brasserie and tearo
12:30
Västra Trädgårdsgatan~$5
Västra Trädgårdsgatan is a street at Norrmalm in Stockholm, Sweden. The street stretches from Kungsträdgården to Hamngatan and to Jakobsgatan.
16:00
Local food tour of Stockholm~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Stockholm.
7
Day 7
09:00
Siege of Stockholm (1520)~$5
The siege of Stockholm (1520) was a combined naval and army siege of the Swedish capital Stockholm by the Danish king Christian II during the Dano-Swedish War (1512–1520).
12:30
Stockholm~$5
Stockholm is the capital and most populous city of Sweden, as well as the largest urban area in the Nordic countries. Approximately 1 million people live in the municipality, with
16:00
Battle of Brunkeberg~$5
The Battle of Brunkeberg was fought on 10 October 1471 between the Swedish regent Sten Sture the Elder and forces led by Danish king Christian I. Sture won a decisive victory, weak
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What 1 week in Stockholm costs
What this trip costs
$1,674
Flights$45027%
Stay$40524%
Activities$18911%
Food$31519%
Local transport$1268%
Shopping$845%
Buffer$1056%
$239/day
Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.
Have more or less time in Stockholm?
1 week in Stockholm: FAQ
Is 1 week enough for Stockholm?+
1 week is a comfortable amount of time to explore Stockholm, with room for day trips and a slower pace. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.
What should I do on day 1 in Stockholm?+
Start with Siege of Stockholm (1520), Stockholm and Battle of Brunkeberg. The full first day is mapped out above.
How much does 1 week in Stockholm cost?+
Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $1,050 per person for 1 week. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.
When is the best time to visit Stockholm?+
The best months to visit Stockholm are June, July, August and September, when the weather suits sightseeing best.