Stockholm is renowned for being one of the most attractive cities in Europe, largely due to its location that spreads over a number of islands. Stockholm An incredibly beautiful city in the summer, Stockholm is the Venice of Northern Europe. For budget travelers, Sweden is a bit expensive.

Here are the most stuning places to see while in Stockholm , to get the most out of your journey:

1. Gamla Stan

Gamla Stan – Photo: © jodocusdeunk

Gamla Stan, or Old Town, is a place of Old World charm, with brightly painted buildings and medieval streets, which in the mid-13th century constituted the entire city of Stockholm. Gamla stan consists primarily of the island Stadsholmen.

2. Vasa Museum

Vasa Museum – Photo: © Dave Smith

The Vasa Museum is situated on the island of Djurgården in Stockholm, Sweden. It takes about 30 minutes to walk from the Central Station and 10 minutes from the metro station Karlaplan.

3. Stadshuset (City Hall)

Stadshuset (City Hall) – Photo: © jodocusdeunk

Situated on the eastern point of Kungsholmen, the island to the west of the city center. It is perhaps Stockholm’s most prominent landmark, with one of the best views of the city. The City of Stockholm is governed from the City Hall. Around 200 politicians and civil servants have their offices here.

4. Drottningholm (Royal Palace)

Drottningholm (Royal Palace) – Photo: © jodocusdeunk

Drottningholm is the other Royal Palace, the actual residence of the royal family. It is located on Lovon island, some 10 km outside the city, reached either by land – car or tour bus – or by ferry, which leaves from the bridge by Stadshuset every hour.

5. Sergels Torg (Sergel’s Square)

Sergels Torg – Photo: © Dave Smith

Sergels torg (Sergel’s Square) is the most central public square in Stockholm. The site south of the square is taken up by the cultural centre Kulturhuset, which also harbours the Stockholm City Theatre and hides the Bank of Sweden headquarters facing the square Brunkebergstorg behind