Main Landmarks, Monuments, and Historical Sites in Stockholm

1. The Royal Palace (Kungliga Slottet) One of the largest palaces in Europe, the Royal Palace is the official residence of the Swedish monarch. It features over 600 rooms and several museums.

2. Gamla Stan (The Old Town) Gamla Stan, one of the largest and best preserved medieval city centers in Europe, is a must-visit. It's where Stockholm was founded in 1252 and boasts winding cobblestone streets, the Royal Palace, and Stockholm Cathedral.

3. Vasa Museum (Vasamuseet) Houses the only almost fully intact 17th century ship that has ever been salvaged. The Vasa sank on its maiden voyage in 1628 and was recovered 333 years later.

4. ABBA: The Museum An interactive exhibition about the pop-band ABBA. It's also a part of the Swedish Music Hall of Fame.

5. Skansen Open-Air Museum The world’s oldest open-air museum showcasing the whole of Sweden with houses and farmsteads from every part of the country.

6. Stockholm City Hall (Stadshuset) One of Sweden's most famous buildings, it's the venue of the Nobel Prize banquet and is an architectural masterpiece in itself.

7. Djurgården Island A cultural and historic island where you will find many of Stockholm’s major attractions, including Gröna Lund amusement park, Skansen open-air museum, and the Vasa Museum.

8. Moderna Museet A state museum for modern and contemporary art located on the island of Skeppsholmen.

9. Drottningholm Palace A UNESCO World Heritage site, it is the private residence of the Swedish royal family, with its well-preserved baroque garden.

10. Fotografiska Renowned contemporary photography museum with stunning views of Stockholm from the top-floor café.

11. The Nobel Museum Located in Gamla Stan, the museum is dedicated to distribute information about the Nobel Prize, Nobel laureates from 1901 to present, and the life of the founder of the Nobel Prize, Alfred Nobel (1833-1896).