A stroll through Stockholm

This pleasant city walk, easily accessible by metro, invites you to discover the most iconic aspects of the Swedish capital in a single day. Throughout this route, you’ll have the chance to explore exceptional sites that are entirely free to visit, ranging from the elegance of Östermalm’s market halls and the Strandvägen waterfront to the medieval alleyways of Gamla Stan, home to Stortorget Square, the Royal Palace and the cathedral. The route will also take you to the island of Södermalm to explore the trendy atmosphere of SoFo, the green spaces of Tantolunden, as well as the city’s most beautiful panoramic views from the heights of Skinnarviksberget and the Monteliusvägen trail, before ending at the Parliament.

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Creation:
30 May 2026

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Activity: Walking
Distance: 8.00 mi
Average duration: 4h 05
Difficulty: Moderate
Back to start: No
Ascent: + 423 ft
Descent: - 440 ft
Highest point: 190 ft
Lowest point: 16 ft

Country: Sweden
Start: N 59.336402° / E 18.078837°
End: N 59.332456° / E 18.062551°
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S : mi 0 - alt. 89 ft - Östermalmstorg Underground
1 : mi 0.07 - alt. 85 ft - Östermalm Food Market
2 : mi 0.51 - alt. 26 ft - Strandvägen
3 : mi 1.34 - alt. 79 ft - Mårten Trotzigs gränd
4 : mi 2.3 - alt. 102 ft - Fjällgatan viewpoint
5 : mi 3.1 - alt. 118 ft - SoFo district
6 : mi 4.93 - alt. 105 ft - Tantolunden Park
7 : mi 5.92 - alt. 141 ft - Skinnarviksberget
8 : mi 6.25 - alt. 102 ft - Mariaberget
9 : mi 6.37 - alt. 115 ft - Monteliusvägen
10 : mi 7.12 - alt. 95 ft - Stortorget Square
11 : mi 7.31 - alt. 89 ft - Stockholm Royal Palace
12 : mi 7.37 - alt. 98 ft - Storkyrkan Cathedral
13 : mi 7.58 - alt. 69 ft - Riksdag Parliament
E : mi 8 - alt. 75 ft - T-Centralen metro station

Worth a visit

(1) Don’t hesitate to step inside Östermalms Saluhall, a magnificent covered market dating from 1888, open Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 7pm and on Saturdays from 9.30am to 5pm.

(3) Mårten Trotzigs gränd is Stockholm’s narrowest alleyway, a medieval passageway tucked away in the heart of Gamla Stan (the Old Town) that is just 90 centimetres wide at its narrowest point.

(5) SoFo is the neighbourhood renowned as Stockholm’s trendiest, most creative and hipster district, with its bohemian atmosphere, independent vintage shops, art galleries and trendy cafés.

(6) Tantolunden Park is one of the largest in Stockholm. It is famous for its charming allotments with their colourful little huts, its summer swimming areas and its hills, which are ideal for picnics.

(7) Skinnarviksberget is the highest natural point in central Stockholm, a rocky park much loved by locals for picnics, offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the City Hall and Riddarfjärden Bay.

(9) The magnificent Monteliusvägen footpath, approximately 400 metres long and built along the cliffside on the island of Södermalm, offers one of Stockholm’s most famous panoramic views of Lake Mälaren, City Hall and the Old Town.

(10) Stortorget is the oldest square and the historic heart of Gamla Stan. It is a historic site famous for the Stockholm Bloodbath of 1520.

(13) The pedestrian walkway passes through the Swedish Parliament (the Riksdag)! Look up to admire the arches, columns and architectural details of the façade.