General view of the entrance to the Skansen Open-Air Museum on the island of Djurgarden in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Djurgården

This island is home to Stockholm’s three top museums. Just remember to bring lunch, writes Maddy Savage

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Time Out says

What is it?

An island in Stockholm that’s a must-do when you’re visiting the city.

Is it worth visiting?

Like museums? You’re in the right place. This island is where you’ll find ABBA The Museum, which combines nostalgic memorabilia with quirky interactive exhibits, Vasa Museum, which is home to a giant 17th century salvaged ship, and the open-air Skansen, visitors can stroll through five centuries of Swedish houses and farmsteads and observe wild Nordic animals.

Where is Djurgården and how do I get there?

Although Djurgården is easy to access from the city centre by tram or on foot, it’s well worth hopping on a public ferry from Slussen (you can use a regular SL transport card), for dazzling views across Stockholm’s historic Old Town and the capital’s most expensive, yacht-packed street, Strandvägen. 

Time Out tip

Food options on Djurgården are pricey and there’s no proper supermarket. Pack a picnic and tuck in on the waterfront behind the Vasa Museum, or find a spot off one of the grassy trails.

This guide was fact-checked and updated in 2024. 

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