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The best free things to do in Stockholm

Ranked by the Sweden Herald newsroom and our readers, with the practical details you need.

The best free things to do in Stockholm

Stockholm Cathedral, StockholmNumber 1Report
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Stockholm Cathedral

Go to see the cathedral’s historic works, including the 1489 St George and the Dragon sculpture.

Trångsund 1kr

Bergius Botanic Garden, StockholmNumber 2Report
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Bergius Botanic Garden

See plants from around the world in the garden’s outdoor sections and conservatories.

Gustafsborgsvägen 4kr

More things to do in Stockholm

Places we know about and have not yet written up. No ranking, and no page of their own yet.

  • Maria Magdalena ChurchkrWebsite
  • Gamla FilmstadenGreta Garbos väg 3, SolnaWebsite
  • Mångkulturellt CentrumVärdshusvägen 7, NorsborgWebsite
  • Mulle Meck i JärvastadenkrMönstringsvägen 9, SolnaWebsite
  • Tekniska i Tensta – Tekniska museetkrHagstråket 11, SpångaWebsite
  • The Parliament HousekrRiksgatan 1, StockholmWebsite
  • The Princess Estelle Sculpture ParkkrRoyal Djurgården, StockholmWebsite

How this list is made

Ranked by the Herald score: recognition (guides, heritage, visitor numbers, the tourism boards), interest from abroad (English Wikipedia), what Sweden Herald readers rate and read, how recently the facts were checked, and the editors. Nothing a place pays changes its place in the list.

Updated 2 November 2026

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