The Old Town pier in the Solderman district of Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm

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"Known as the 'Venice of the North', Sweden's capital city of Stockholm is famed for its impressive art, design and food scenes."

Welcome to Stockholm

Cruise Nation are delighted to bring you our great range of Stockholm Cruise & Stay Holidays. These packages all feature a cruise sailing from the port of Stockholm. This means that Cruise Nation bring you massive choice on cruise lines to sail with throughout the year. Our Stockholm Smart Packages feature FREE stays in one of many handpicked hotels which are all centrally located in Stockholm providing you with the ideal base from which to explore all that this exciting destination has to offer.

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The Colourful buildings of Stockholm

With our Stockholm Cruise & Stay packages, your flights will always be included. We also offer flights from a number of regional airports throughout the UK giving you much greater flexibility and making your holiday experience as smooth as possible.

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A dock in stockholm

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Weather in Scandinavia

Stockholm’s weather is a tale of contrasts, shifting beautifully with the seasons. Summers are a dream—mild, with long daylight hours that stretch well into the evening, perfect for waterfront strolls and fika in the sun. Autumn brings crisp air and golden hues, painting the city’s parks in rich reds and oranges.

Winter, though dark and chilly, has its own charm, with snow-dusted rooftops and cozy cafés offering refuge from the cold. And when spring finally arrives, it feels like a celebration—longer days, blooming cherry blossoms, and a collective sigh of relief as the city shakes off its winter coat. No matter the time of year, Stockholm’s weather has a way of shaping the city’s rhythm, always giving it a reason to shine.

Things to do in Stockholm

A boat sailing through the rivers of Stockholm

Archipelago Boat Tour

Archipelago Boat Tour

There are plenty of tours and boats to choose from - whether you want to hop-on-hop-off or rent your own rowing boat.

The Royal Palace in Stockholm

The Royal Palace

The Royal Palace

The vast building has more than 600 rooms, and houses five museums, as well as an impressive display of armour and dress within the Royal Armoury. The most popular time to visit is during the changing of the guard.

Skansen in Stockholm

Skansen

Skansen

Vistors have the chance to see what rural life once looked like in Sweden, with more than 150 historical buildings and displays set within a large park. With a zoo, costume-clad actors and plenty of interactive displays, kids and adults alike will love an afternoon spent at Skansen.

An Exibit in the Abba Museum in Stockholm

ABBA The Museum

ABBA The Museum

Alongside browsing through the vast collection of memorabilia, visitors are transported back to the 70's and made to feel like "the fifth member of the band". There are sing-alongs, dancefloors to show off your moves and holograms of the band. Everything is recorded so that you can relive your experience when you get home.

The Colourful buildings of Stockholm

Gamla Stan

Gamla Stan

With colourful houses, medieval streets dating back to the 1200s and historical sites hidden around every corner, no visit to Stockholm would be complete without walking around Gamla Stan. Look out for the Stockholm Cathedral and the Nobel Museum, both of which are found in the old town.

The Moderna Museet in Stockholm

Moderna Museet

Moderna Museet

With pieces dating from the early 1900's to the present day, this is a great place to get a feel for Stockholm's modern art scene.

The Katarinahissen district in Stockholm

Katarinahissen

Katarinahissen

The lift itself has long been out of use but you can still take the stairs to the top for unrivalled views over Gamla Stan, Lake Mälaren and out towards Stockholm’s other islands.

The Stadsbiblioteket Library in Stockholm

Stadsbiblioteket

Stadsbiblioteket

But it's not just bookworms who will love this building - it's one of Stockholm's most notable works of architecture, designed by renowned Swedish architect Gunnar Asplund.

Covering the area where Lake Mälaren flows to the Baltic, Stockholm has an indisputable link with the sea, and locals frequently refer to their city as "Beauty on Water". It also plays an important role in Stockholm's traditional cuisine, and the city is known for the incredible array of fresh seafood and organic produce from the surrounding farmlands. Stockholm's food scene doesn't stop there - the city is famously food-obsessed. From street food to fine dining, you'll find everything from traditional meatballs and herring, Asian-fusion to classic French amongst the restaurants, cafes and carts of Stockholm.

A Town Square in Stockholm

Aside from the walkable, living museum of Gamla Stan, visitors can choose from perusing grand palaces and cathedrals to taking in the sights along the water, dusting off their dancing gear at the ABBA museum to a picnic on the beach at Tantolunden Park. Art Galleries and museums are plentiful and often free, giving visitors the chance to see works by local and international artists from the past to present day.

After dark, Stockholm's stylish night-time crowd arrives in the cosmopolitan bars and clubs that dot the city's islands, with plenty of options for cocktails, quiet drinks or dancing until the sun comes up.

An Aerial View of Stockholm

Restaurants in Stockholm

Clean Wine glasses and plates

Nook

Nook

One of Stockholm's most loved international fusion restaurants, Nook is the brainchild of Korean-born chef Claes Grännsjö. Mixing traditional Swedish dishes with Asian flavours, the restaurant has a part-street food, part-fine dining feel.

A couple cheering glasses of wine

Den Gyldene Freden

Den Gyldene Freden

Believed to be the oldest restaurant in the world, serving since 1722, Den Gyldene Freden is a Stockholm institution.

A Couple at dinner Drinking wine

Bleck

Bleck

One of Stockholm's hidden gems, Bleck is situated in Lilla Blecktornsparken park, on Södermalm. Family-friendly and popular with the hipster crowd, Bleck is an ideal weekend brunch spot, serving up traditional meals alongside creative additions like elk.

A steak prepared and plated in a fancy way

Prinsen

Prinsen

If you're looking for a fine dining experience in Stockholm, head straight to Prinsen. The city's elite has been frequenting this famous restaurant since it opened in 1897. The menu offers a range of classic dishes, but you shouldn't leave without trying their famous take on Biff Rydberg.

A fancy steak meal

Esperanto

Esperanto

For a unique, high-end dining experience, Stockholm has no rival to Esperanto. Housed in a former theatre in the Östermalm district, Esperanto offers a fusion of Nordic and Japanese tasting menus, from Thai-born chef Sayan Isaksson.

Stockholm Nightlife

Group of Friends having drinks

Riche

Riche

The Swedish sister of Café Riche in Paris, head to this stylish bar to mix with the local professionals for late evening drinks and enjoy their extensive wine list. If you feel like making a night of it, stick around and wait for the young crowd to arrive for Riche's club nights.

Group of Friends having drinks

Eriks Gondolen

Eriks Gondolen

You'll hear Stockholm's most famous bar commonly referred to as simply "Gondolen", and with some of the best views in the city, it's easy to understand why it's so popular. Located 33m above the water, arrive at sunset, order a cocktail and soak in the incredible Stockholm skyline.

People dancing in a nightclub

Café Opera

Café Opera

Around since the 80's, Café Opera is an opulent club just off Kungsträdgården, frequented by celebrities and VIPs. You'll find a packed dance floor, theme nights and, should you find that all of that dancing makes you hungry, a late-night menu.

A bartender making a drink

Grill

Grill

If you can't decide what kind of bar you're in the mood for, head to Grill. This swanky venue features different rooms, each with its own theme and stylish decorations. There are up to eight themes running at any one time, from a Moulin Rouge boudoir to a Far East, Orient Express theme.

Women dancing in a nightclub

Imperiet

Imperiet

Dance 'till dawn, or at least 3am, at Stockholm's popular club in the heart of Söder. Split across two levels of a skyscraper basement, drinkers can warm up with a drink in the Imperiet bar before hitting the dancefloor.

Events in Stockholm

Multicoloured Flags against the blue sky

Smaka På Stockholm

Smaka På Stockholm

This five-day event celebrates Stockholm's varied food scene.  Taking place in the first week of June in Kungsträdgården (King’s Garden Park) the festival features gourmet food stalls from some of the best restaurants in Stockholm, as well as live entertainment and cooking demonstrations.

A Bridge above a river, lit up at night

Stockholms Kulturfestival

Stockholms Kulturfestival

Visit Stockholm during Kulturfestival to join in the city's biggest street party. Taking place during the second week in August each year, this free festival has everything from street opera to food stalls, sidewalk theatre performances to Bollywood shows.

A Blurry picture of lights

Stockholm International Film Festival

Stockholm International Film Festival

Held in November, the Stockholm International Film Festival sees the country's top actors and directors come together for a celebration of both local and international cinema.

A Concert with the concert goes making hearts with their hands

Stockholm Jazz Festival

Stockholm Jazz Festival

One of Stockholm's biggest summer events, the Stockholm Jazz Festival's main venue is on Skansen, with various other performances held at venues across the city.

What's Included

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Return flights included from a choice of UK airports.

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FREE Handpicked Stockholm Hotel Stay.

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Discounts for Tickets to Stockholm Excursions.

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A Choice of Accommodation on Ship.

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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Snacks in Selected Ship Eateries.

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Hot drinks, Ice Tea's, Lemonade, Juices, and Water in Select Buffet Venues.

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Use of swimming pools, hot tubs, fitness center and leisure facilities where available.

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Entertainment & Activities, Day & Night, Inc Theme Nights & Parties.

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Fantastic Youth Programmes from Babies to 17 years old.

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