A ceremony is held here on the Swedish Veteran Day. While Sweden evaded the World Wars and the wars of the Swedish Empire are long past, many Swedish soldiers have served in international missions. The monument was erected in 2013 to commemorate those veterans.
Historiska Museet
The history of Sweden from the Ice Age (10,000 BC) to present day, with emphasis on the Middle Ages (11th to 16th centuries). The exhibition on the Viking Age was expanded in 2021. In the Gold Room, you'll find gold treasures from the Bronze Age to the 16th century.
Ekonomiska museet – Kungliga myntkabinettet
Based on a Royal coin collection, this museum tells the story of money, wealth and financial management.
Displays the history of war, focused on the rise and fall of the Swedish Empire during the 16th to 18th centuries, followed by Sweden's role in the shade of World War I, World War II in Europe and Cold War Europe. The museum makes a great effort of putting warfare into a broader social context.
Dramaten
Sweden's national stage for spoken-word drama. The building is impressive in its own right. Guided tours in English.
[ˈbærvaldˈhalən]
The official concert hall for the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra.
Scenkonstmuseet
A museum which displays dance, theatre and music from Sweden and other countries. Since 2018, it has an exhibition for Swedish pop music.