Looking for different things to do in Stockholm? Then you've come to the right place! Here you'll find 30 tips for activities and experiences that are a bit out of the ordinary, ranging from special food experiences to breathtaking activities that get the adrenaline flowing.
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ShareTips for different things to do in Stockholm
A while ago we wrote a city guide to Stockholm, with tips on lots of sights and experiences. This can be said to be a complement to it - a list for those who want to do something different. out of the ordinary. We have identified a number of activities that stand out in the programme.
Maybe it's time to bring in a nanny to watch the kids for an evening and try something new? Stay tuned, here are tips for different things to do in Stockholm.
1. roof walk
A rooftop walk offers a historical guided tour 43 metres up on the rooftops of Stockholm. More info: happyday.se or experience.com
2. amphibious buses OceanBus
Amphibian buses OceanBus starts on land and then continues into the water, while you get an interesting guided tour. More info: oceanbus.se
3. yasuragi spa
Yasuragi is a Japanese spa where you can try Breath work, Yin yoga and Zen meditation. More info: yasuragi.se
4. Ghost walk
Join the Stockholm ghost and history tour for one and a half hours in the Old Town or on Södermalm. More info: www.stockholmghostwalk.com
5. bodyflight
Bodyflight is a special experience where you can try "flying" in a wind tunnel. More info: en.bodyflight.se
6. boules bar
Why not combine boules and good food? More info: www.boulebar.se
7th Cosmonova
Cosmonova is a planetarium and Sweden's only dome-shaped IMAX cinema. More info: www.nrm.se
8. Italian cookery course at Eataly
Learn to make pizza, fresh pasta or Italian meatballs. Or why not take a cocktail course? More info: eataly.se
9. Shrimp feast in the Stockholm archipelago
Join a prawn cruise on board M/S Strömma Kanal in the Stockholm archipelago. More info: www.stromma.com/sv
10. Candlelight Concerts
The Candlelight Concerts are a series of concerts featuring live music accompanied by thousands of candles. The range of concerts includes many different genres and themes, from classical music to film music and pop. More info: Candlelight Concerts
11. Kayak trip through Stockholm
Kayaking through Stockholm offers a different perspective. Kayaks can be rented in several different places.
12. Escape Room
An escape room is an adventure where you have to escape from a prison. There are several to choose from in Stockholm.
13th Afternoon Tea at the Grand Hotel
In the Cadier Bar at the Grand Hotel you can enjoy Afternoon Tea with sandwiches, pastries and scones. More info: www.grandhotel.se
14. SkyView
SkyView takes you up the outside of the Avicii Arena (Globen) in a specially designed gondola. More info: skyview.ebiljett.nu
15. The Winery Hotel
At The Winery Hotel, you can take a guided tour, become a winemaker for a day or join a wine tasting session. More info: thewineryhotel.se
16. golf bars
The Golf Bar is a mini-golf experience combined with food and drink. More info: golfbaren.se
17. ballbreaker
Ballbreaker is a restaurant that combines with activities such as darts, bowling, a car track and a racing simulator. More info: www.ballbreaker.se
18th Aifur Viking Restaurant
Aifur is a Viking restaurant in the Old Town with a Viking menu and entertainment. More info: aifur.se
19th Virtul Reality at Vrex
VREX is a virtual reality experience centre. Players interact with each other in a virtual landscape. More info: vrex.se
20. The Black Club
At the Black Club you can enjoy a meal in total darkness, with acoustic entertainment. More info: svartklubben.com
21. Horse riding on Djurgården
Horse rides on Royal Djurgården, alternatively themed rides or dawn rides through the city of Stockholm. More info: hastakeriet.se
22. Solve a mystery
Solve a mystery at the Royal Palace or the Riksdag House, 1-4 people per puzzle. Several different organisers are available.
23. capitol bio
Capitol is a cinema and a bistro where you can watch your film along with a luxurious dinner, or with Afternoon Tea. More info: capitolbio.se
24. anti-gravity training
If you want to try a different form of exercise, there is AntiGravity training, which includes hanging upside down. More info: antigravityfitness.se
25. SUP through the city
Why not try SUP (Stand up Paddle) in the centre of Stockholm? SUP boards can be rented at several locations in the city.
26. active cooking
Active cookery is an activity where you can meet around food and cooking, together with skilled chefs. More info: aveqia.com
27th ArtParty
Paint a picture with an artistic guide during a two-hour event. More info: art-party.se
28th ICEBAR Stockholm
ICEBAR is the world's first permanent ice bar, with an interior sculpted from 40 tonnes of natural ice from the Torne River. More info: hotelcstockholm.se
29. hot air balloon ride
Experience the capital from above by taking a hot air balloon ride! Balloon rides can be organised with several different companies.
30. Food Tours Stockholm
Guided culinary walk between selected restaurants, bars, cafés and/or speciality shops. More info: www.foodtoursstockholm.se/sv
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Ditte says:
Nice list. Storckholm really has a lot to offer and many of the things you have on the list I have tried. But some are still there and I am not sure I will try them either. Then what counts as unusual things is more a matter of definition. But here are more things to do.
The City Museum offers a lot and has various themed walks with a guide both in Stockholm and in the neighbouring suburbs. Also various themed walks.
Take the SL-boat from Nybroplan to Dalenum and maybe get off along the way and walk between a few piers before moving on. Also take this SL-boat/commuter boat from Ropsten to Mor Anna's pier on Lidingö. There are several stops so it can be a full or half day trip, whichever you prefer.
Take a trip up to Stockholm's New Skybar, Sjöstaden Skybar, 28 floors up and from there have a fantastic view of Stockholm. Yes, the list could be long.
08 February 2022 - 17:35
Helena says:
Yes, I agree, what is different is definitely a matter of definition. Here we simply focused on things that are not traditional museums, but maybe more some kind of activity. What great ideas you contribute! Themed walks can be fun and interesting! Boat trips are also great ideas! Surely the list can be long ...! 🙂
08 February 2022 - 22:15
BP says:
There is a lot to enjoy in Stockholm. Many "things" I have done, others I did not even know they were fans. So thank you very much for the tips:-)
08 February 2022 - 17:52
Helena says:
There is really a lot in this city! We haven't tried everything in this list either, even though we have tried some 🙂.
08 February 2022 - 22:16
Maria / emjis says:
Thanks for the tips! Afternoon tea and Yasuragi for massage I do not say no to! 😍
09 February 2022 - 15:25
Helena says:
Right? We have tried Afternoon Tea at Grand twice (very long ago though) and it was sooo cosy and good 🙂.
10 February 2022 - 17:54
Lena+i+Wales+och+Spanien says:
It's great that you are taking up these odd activities.
Put this on my list.
12 February 2022 - 9:46