8 Free Things To See And Do In Stockholm

Stockholm has a reputation for being a bit on the pricey side but there are plenty of things to do, even when on a budget. From learning Swedish to working out under the clear blue skies to touring a nature reserve, you don’t have to break the bank when visiting Stockholm.

Learn Swedish

Sure, you probably won’t be fluent in a week but the Stockholm library system’s Språk Cafés (Talk Cafés) will give you the opportunity to pick up some key phrases, something that will go far towards making you more comfortable when shopping or dining out. The cafés are held at various libraries around the city and attract people from all over the world.

Språk Café

1. Visit the Swedish History Museum

Museum

There are more than a dozen free museums in Stockholm, with even more offering free entry on certain days, but now that you’re nearly fluent in Swedish why not learn everything there is to know about Sweden, starting at the beginning? The Swedish History Museum is home to one of the world’s largest exhibitions, has the excellent gold room – and there are even outdoor Viking games during the summer.

Watch the changing of the guards

Sweden’s Royal Family may be among the more low-key royal families of the world but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of pomp and circumstance. From May through late August the Changing of the Guard happens on weekdays at 12:15, while on Sundays it’s at 1.15pm.

Changing of the Guard

Visit an outdoor gym

Swedes love to work out, so it’s no surprise that the government supports the health of citizens by maintaining dozens of outdoor gyms throughout the city and the surrounding areas. The gyms are designed to give you a full body workout and are generally located next to walking and running paths so you can take care of your cardio as well.

Free Outdoor Gyms