Kungsholmen Church

The city hall, where the Nobel Prize Banquet takes place every year, is an imposing brick building in the city centre. Guided tours are held daily, and allow you to see the impressive halls used for the Nobel festivities, the Blue Hall and the Golden Hall. The tower offers a great view of the Old Town and can be climbed (optionally, a lift can take you half the way).

The courthouse from the turn of the century with its massive tower is regarded as one of the foremost examples of Swedish national romanticism architecture, with a successful 2000s restoration. Open to public at weekdays; security checkpoint at front door. The building is visible in many Swedish crime dramas, including the Millennium series.

A studio where Swedish music producer Denniz Pop mentored Max Martin, and created many world hits of the 1990s. Artists including Backstreet Boys, N Sync and Britney Spears have made their master recordings here. Not open to the public.

Food, drinks and boule pétanque.

The largest beach in inner-city Stockholm is child-friendly.

Built around 1750 by the merchant R. Schröder, with a beautiful park. Today used partially as a school and partially as dwelling, though you can still watch it from the outside.