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Ships dock at Stadsgården Cruise Terminal. These are the stops worth your time, timed on foot from the terminal.

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Where ships dock

4 cruise terminals.

  • Stadsgården Cruise Terminal
  • Masthamnen Cruise Terminal
  • Stockholm Cruise Center Frihamnen
  • Nynäshamn Cruise Terminal

Walkable from the pier

Walk times from Stadsgården Cruise Terminal.

  1. 5min

    Fotografiska

    Contemporary photography centre in a converted art nouveau customs warehouse

  2. 5min

    Åsöberget

    Quiet hilltop enclave of historic red timber cottages above the cruise port

  3. 8min

    Vita bergen

    Rolling park crowned by Sofia Church and historic wooden worker cottages

  4. 10min

    Gröna Lund

    Classic seaside amusement park on the shores of Djurgården

  5. 12min

    ABBA The Museum

    Interactive pop tribute celebrating Sweden's most famous musical export

  6. 12min

    Pet Sounds

    Famous independent vinyl record shop on Södermalm's vibrant Skånegatan

  7. 13min

    Kvarnen

    Historic 1908 beer hall and traditional husmanskost haven on Södermalm

  8. 14min

    Modern Art Museum

    Major modern art collection on leafy Skeppsholmen island

  9. 14min

    Pelikan

    Jugendstil beer hall serving legendary pork knuckle and Swedish classics

  10. 14min

    Den Gröne Jägaren

    Classic neighborhood pub and social fixture on busy Götgatan

  11. 14min

    Androuet

    Specialist artisan cheese counter and gourmet deli on Södermalm

  12. 14min

    Katarina Elevator

    Landmark passenger lift and high-level walkway connecting Slussen to Södermalm

  13. 15min

    Stockholm City Museum

    Civic history museum set inside the 17th-century Södra Stadshuset

  14. 16min

    Vasa Museum

    Incredible maritime museum housing an almost intact salvaged 1628 warship

  15. 16min

    Skansen

    World's oldest open-air museum and zoo showcasing pre-industrial Swedish life

  16. 16min

    Skeppsbro bageri

    Organic artisan bakery and café on Skeppsbron

  17. 17min

    Nordic Museum

    Monumental renaissance-style palace exploring Swedish cultural history and customs

  18. 17min

    German Church

    Gamla Stan church with the highest steeple in Stockholm's old town

  19. 17min

    Fem små hus

    Cozy dining across five connected medieval townhouses in Gamla Stan

  20. 17min

    Handfaste

    Viking shop in the heart of Gamla Stan

  21. 19min

    Gamla stan

    Stockholm's preserved medieval island core with cobbled alleys and ochre facades

  22. 19min

    National Museum of Fine Arts

    Sweden's leading art and design gallery on Blasieholmen waterfront

  23. 19min

    Nobel Museum

    Engaging museum dedicated to Nobel laureates and Alfred Nobel's vision

  24. 19min

    Great Church

    Medieval cathedral of Stockholm featuring the historic Saint George sculpture

  25. 19min

    Royal Armoury

    Royal Armoury showcasing royal ceremonial regalia, carriages, and armaments

  26. 20min

    Royal Palace

    Official baroque residence of the Swedish monarch with grand state apartments

  27. 20min

    Drop Coffee Roasters

    Award-winning craft coffee roastery and sleek cafe near Mariatorget

  28. 20min

    Mariatorget

    Leafy Södermalm square anchored by a dramatic mythological fountain

  29. 21min

    Matbaren

    Refined modern Nordic bistro dining inside the Grand Hôtel

  30. 22min

    Riddarholm Church

    Historic medieval monastery church and resting place of Swedish monarchs

  31. 22min

    LloydsApotek

    Well-stocked community pharmacy near south Södermalm and cruise quays

  32. 24min

    King's Garden

    Central park famous for spring cherry blossoms, fountains, and open-air events

  33. 25min

    Swedish History Museum

    Comprehensive museum tracing Sweden's archaeology and famed Viking heritage

  34. 25min

    Tudor Arms

    Longstanding neighborhood pub in Östermalm established in 1969

  35. 26min

    Hallwyl Museum

    Intact gilded Victorian-era private palace packed with eclectic collections

  36. 28min

    Nordiska Kompaniet

    Stockholm's premier luxury department store dating back to 1915

  37. 29min

    Sturehof

    Bustling brasserie institution at Stureplan famous for shellfish and seafood

  38. 29min

    Skinnarviksberget

    Natural rock summit offering panoramic views across Lake Mälaren

  39. 30min

    Stockholm City Hall

    Iconic brick landmark on Kungsholmen hosting the annual Nobel banquet

  40. 30min

    Stadshuskällaren

    Cellar restaurant in City Hall offering historic Nobel banquet dishes

See all 47 stops in the planner

Hidden gems

Worth finding if you have an hour spare.

  1. 3min

    Fjällgatans kaffestuga

    Cliffside café on Fjällgatan with panoramic Stockholm views

  2. 6min

    Robin Delselius Bageri

    Neighborhood bakery serving handmade pastries and sweets

  3. 15min

    Den Gyldene Freden

    Historic 1722 tavern serving authentic Swedish husmanskost in vaulted cellars

  4. 23min

    Monteliusvägen viewpoint

    Picturesque 500-metre cliffside footpath overlooking City Hall and Lake Mälaren

  5. 28min

    Östermalms Saluhall

    Historic food hall open since 1888

More ports nearby: Mariehamn, Visby, Tallinn, Karlskrona, Helsinki.