Stockholm travel scene

Seattle → Stockholm

Stockholm

8 nights in Stockholm

10 days away

Stockholm spreads historic streets, modern design, and excellent museums across an easy-to-navigate archipelago city.

Flight

Lufthansa · Basic Economy

Round-trip fare
$443 per traveler
Outbound
1 stop in MUC · 7h 45m layover · 19h 50m total
Return
1 stop in MUC · 1h 45m layover · 14h 30m total
Carry-on
Included
Checked bag
Optional · $180 round trip

Hotel

VANDER Kungsholmen Stockholm

Stay
8 nights
Hotel dates
October 24, 2026 – November 1, 2026
Class
3.5-star · Google 4.3
Hotel total
$677
Room
Studio, 1 Queen Bed

U.S. passport / entry

Valid U.S. passport meeting Sweden / Schengen validity rules

Passport
Yes
Visa
No
Stay limit
90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Details

Short-stay U.S. travelers are visa-exempt. The Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) is fully operational and records short-stay non-EU travelers at the external border, including facial image/fingerprints as applicable. ETIAS is not accepting applications as checked. Its exact start date is unannounced; the EU plans Q4 2026 and an initial transitional period of at least six months during which missing ETIAS alone does not bar entry. EUR 20 is a future application fee, not a mandatory cost for these trip dates. Recheck before booking/travel if the launch timetable changes.

Checked September 28, 2026

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Top 5 things to do

Gamla Stan in Stockholm
01

Gamla Stan

Wander Gamla Stan's medieval lanes, small squares, and colorful facades at an unhurried pace. It is the part of Stockholm where simply walking between streets and stopping along the way is the main experience.

Vasa Museum in Stockholm
02

Vasa Museum

See the preserved 17th-century Vasa warship and learn the story behind it at the Vasa Museum. The ship itself gives the museum a clear focal point even if you normally do not plan trips around maritime history.

Skansen in Stockholm
03

Skansen

Spend time at Skansen exploring historic buildings and Sweden's open-air museum setting. It is a practical way to see architecture and everyday-life traditions gathered together without leaving Stockholm.

Fotografiska in Stockholm
04

Fotografiska

Visit Fotografiska for contemporary photography exhibitions in a waterfront setting. It works well when you want a focused museum stop that feels different from Stockholm's historic sites and older collections.

Archipelago ferry trip in Stockholm
05

Archipelago ferry trip

Take a ferry into the Stockholm archipelago and spend the day among wooded islands and small harbor communities. The trip shows how quickly the city gives way to a quieter, water-shaped landscape.

Ready to book?

Our best-value flight and hotel picks for this trip.

Flight pick

Lufthansa

$443round trip per traveler

Seattle (SEA) → Stockholm · 1 stop each way

Dates
Oct 23 – Nov 1
Fare type
Basic Economy
Outbound
1 stop in MUC · 7h 45m layover · 19h 50m total
Return
1 stop in MUC · 1h 45m layover · 14h 30m total
Carry-on
Included
Checked bag
Optional · $180 round trip

Hotel pick

VANDER Kungsholmen Stockholm

$677total · 8 nights
Stay
8 nights
Hotel dates
October 24, 2026 – November 1, 2026
Class
3.5-star · Google 4.3
Room
Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Expedia 8.8/10 · 419 reviews

Kungsholmen,Lindhagensgatan90;GoogleThorildsplanmetro4minwalk;RoyalPalace16min taxi;Vasa20min taxi;3kmCityHall

Rate checked for one room, two adults. Confirm dates, guests, and room type before booking. Choose the Comfort hotel room with a private bathroom.

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Tours & experiences

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