The Arlanda Express train is quite expensive (640 SEK RT for a single rider), but it's more…read moreconvenient in terms of time table compared to the other train options which come less often. Also if you're flying from Terminal 5, you save some time from walking to the transit hub at Terminal 4. Essentially as soon as you exit Terminal 5 baggage claim, you walk directly to where it says Arlanda Express, and take the lift up and you're on your way to Central Station. If you're traveling with multiple people, make sure you buy your tickets together because they offer a multi passenger discount. I flew by myself so I didn't get to utilize this discount... next time! There's no assigned seating (it's open seating!), so just hop on and find a seat (and a place for your bags). It saves time from having to find a specific train car or assigned seat. At Central Station, Arlanda Express operates from Spår 1 & 2. There's quite a bit of gravel outside the station, so I recommend walking inside the station vs dragging it through the gravel outside. Time and distance is the same. I flew SAS, so when I returned to Arlanda, I took the escalators up to the side that said Departures. Follow the signs up, and you'll reach the check-in counter directly in front of the escalators for SAS. Fast Track are to the right of the escalator, for those who don't have any bags. Pretty convenient if I might say! All in all, it took me about 40-45 minutes to complete my journey from Central Station to the SAS check-in counters & Fast Track. So while I paid an arm and a leg for Arlanda Express, it was very convenient since I didn't have to walk too much to get to/from Stockholm. It was nice that at T5, it literally drops you off right at the SAS check in area. Given the high price point, I give it a solid 3.5 stars rounded down to 3 stars. If the price can be cheaper, I'd definitely give it a higher rating.

OK, like many these days, I am watching my money. And coming in from the Stockholm airport,…read moreespecially if you have a monthly pass, it is cheaper to take the bus to Marsta and then the commuter train. But that takes longer and boy was it crowded yesterday. I had already contacted Arlanda Express because I will not be turning on my phone here. Why pay for all those telemarketers to annoy me. I'm older and accessing these QR codes scare me and I wanted to know if I could get a paper ticket. Yes but only here at the machines in Stockholm. Arlanda Express is quick to respond to your questions. This is the only way to go if you are jetlagged because of delayed and cancelled flights. There are 3 stops. Two at the airport and one at Central Station. Your other choice, the commuter train, can and yesterday was, packed like sardines. We couldn't even make it out the door and had to go to the next step and circle back. We are very familiar with Stockholm but you will find, for us non Swedish speakers, that the commuter train announcements and stations are worded slightly different than expected. Plus you have to walk to get it and walk and wait at the train station whereas Arlanda Express is right there AT the airport. It was COLD yesterday. On the return trip, I am spending the extra money for a more predictable trip. 18 minutes from Central Station. There are discounts for 2 or more paying normal price. Cheaper than a cab or ride share. And cheaper than an overnight stay at an airport hotel. But keep in mind that it only goes to Stockholm Central. That is fine if you are staying nearby. But even if you arent, Central Station has all the very good subway lines to transfer to. We were going to Sodermalm and I thought my initial commuter train was smart because once I got on it, it would take me to the part of town that I was staying, cheaper. At 24 hours awake, I have now learned to spend the extra few bucks on the faster less confusing option.

Stockholm Central Station is HUGE ! Super beautiful and there's so much to see, shop, and explore!…read more If you're like me and forgot to grab snacks or souvenirs before heading home this is a great last stop to pick up treats. Just note things are a bit overpriced, but that's kind of expected in a station like this. One thing that really stood out to me was how friendly and helpful people are. If you ask for help, they genuinely go out of their way, which made navigating way less stressful. Overall, it's pretty easy to find your way, but it's so big that you can def get a little lost. It also has direct access to the subway, which is super convenient. One tip: if you buy the 18-minute ticket to the airport, double check exactly what you're being sold and make sure you keep your copy. The tours & ticket booth (near McDonald's) sold us the wrong ticket and we weren't able to use it nor get refunded, which was really disappointing.

This is the train hub we visit on our trip to Stockholm…read more It's a huge hub with plenty to see, do, and eat while you wait for a train! We didn't take a train during our visit, but we popped into the hub to check it out! They usually have unique dining experiences and shopping, kinda like how we treat malls back home!

Big Messy Doable…read more Everything is there Also access to the airport train Ax like the friends say

We only got lost once at T-Centralen which is pretty good considering how many levels there are…read morehere. T-Centralen where "T" is an abreviation for "tunnelbana" that is the Swedish word for underground. Lots of escalators and many lifts. This is the only station where all of the subway lines meet and is therefore the busiest station in the Swedish network with an underground underpass to the Stockholm Central Station (for national and regional trains) where we caught the Arlanda Express to the airport. Both of the blue lines (Lines 10 and 11), both of the red lines (Lines 13 and 14) and all three of the green lines (Lines 17, 18 and 19). Thankfully, there's a great color map that shows what's what and where. Many food and shopping opportunities. Luggage storage areas. Several places to sit and rest. We were through here several times and never had time to properly explore. It was a connecting point and a good one for that. [Review 18722 overall - 56 in Sweden - 2245 of 2022.]

A beautiful & colorful with rich history of the Stockholm old town area. Fills with plenty of…read moresmall cute shops, fantastic tasty bakery, beautiful & chill coffee shops, and plenty of varies restaurants from small to big. It just great just walking around and take in the beauty of the old town.

Came by the other day and it was a decent experience. Gamla stan appears to be a touch touristy…read more Electric scooters are available to rent per minute although the speed ot the e-scooters is reduced based upon geo-tagging. It still made a quick and easy way to explore Stockholm! Dined at a Swedish restaurant in the area and the Swedish meatballs were excellent, super flavorful and their gravy was to die for! I found a souvenir shop selling tacky souvenirs for friends too.

Located in a big park with multiple museums. If you have toddlers or kids 10 and under highly…read morerecommend coming here, price is a bit steep with prices charged at 2 yrs old, their story train is a bit morbid though for kids insinuating suicide but thankfully doubt the kids realize it. Overall a solid choice to keep the kids occupied for a few hours. Multiple play areas in the museum. Purchase tickets online- cheaper

It's a decent place for like people. But it has 10x visitors. They don't seem to have any limits…read more Rooms are way overcrowded with everyone in everyone's way. Long lines to get in, get food..I hate it! There are some many better places to spend time in Stockholm.

I love love love cities with public transportation. I've ridden metros in 50+ cities from Amsterdam…read moreto Zürich, Dallas to Santiago, Beijing to Toronto. Stockholm's Tunnelbana system is just as good as any of them. I bought a seven day pass and that meant I didn't need to be concerned about whether or not a one-stop trip was a good use of my money. I was on and off and on and off. The pass is valid on the trams and the buses too! Good signage and easy to operate though I only got lost once or twice. You need to know which is the last station on your line so you know you're headed in the right direction. Most of the stations have lifts or escalators. Some stations have staff. A few stations have indicators of the next train and how long you're going to need to wait for it. The trains are frequent enough and they are definitely clean. I did not see litter in the system and I did not experience anyone walking the train begging or selling stuff. [Review 18784 overall - 90 in Sweden - 2307 of 2022.]

If you're looking for something to do in Stockholm during the cold season, definitely do a tour of…read moretheir underground subway system! You can book guided tours, but you can also do a self-guided tour for free! I suggest googling self-guided tours on Google and finding a tour that sounds most interesting to you. You normally start at T-Central and work your way up and down the green, blue, and red lines. There is so much to see, I definitely recommend!! New York city subways could NEVER. These subways are unmatched, fun, and gorgeous! If you are exploring the subways yourself, I would give yourself 2 hours and buy the 75 minute ticket :)

Jag kan tyvärr inte lita på deras avgångar längre. Med kort varsel avbokades/ändrades min resa,…read morevilket förstörde hela dagen - möten och andra planerade aktiviteter föll direkt eftersom tiderna inte längre gick att hålla. Det mest frustrerande är att kundservice visade väldigt liten förståelse för hur stora konsekvenser det får för vanligt folk. Trots att jag betalade runt 2000 kr för biljetten kunde de inte ens erbjuda en enkel uppgradering, så att jag åtminstone hade kunnat sitta och ta mina möten under resan. Ingen lösningsvilja och ingen rimlig kompensation. Rekommenderar inte.

This is the worst train system in Europe. I have never had so many problems with trains from any…read moreother company. We took three SJ trains in the summer of 2025: * One arrived at the station, was delayed several times due to electrical problems, and eventually cancelled. * One (a fancy high-speed X 2000 train) got halfway to our destination, broke down due to electrical problems, and we had to trasfer to a second train that was pretty full. Many of us had to stand for hours until a seat freed up. * The only train that basically did its job had no air conditioning in 25+ degree weather (80+ F) and was a sweltering trip from hell. Trains in Denmark and Norway were great, but I will never take a long-haul SJ train ever again. I'd rather drive or fly, even if it's twice the cost. SJ is that bad. Oh, and even if your trip is cancelled or delayed to where you should recieve compensation, the default answer is "no" when you fill out the claim form. I advise using a credit card so you can dispute the charges when SJ screws up.

It's designed more for kids, but this big old train and transit nerd enjoyed the museum too. It's…read morefully accessible, and great for letting little ones burn off energy while running, doing a little dress-up, pretending to be a train driver, etc. It has moved; it's now in the new red brick buildings in Drevergatan. It wasn't in any of my tour books; I think I just happened to see an advert for it in a Metro station. It's a bit of a schlep - from T-Centralen, I took the 14 to Tekniska hogskolan, then took the 6 bus to Drevergatan. A few minutes' walk brought me to the building, which is not on the street; you need to enter the complex of red brick buildings. There are four floors, although two are kind of half-floors. The suggestion is to start at the top, because it houses the history of transit. BTW, just after you start, just after the rowboat, there's a life-size horse model, and it whinnies. Scared the heck out of this poor kid who had wandered ahead a bit by himself. It's easy to see everything. You can go into some of the displayed vehicles to see what it's like. There's a little section with a movie for kids, and a kids' reading corner. WCs, including accessible ones, are on the 1st and 4th floors, towards the rear. There's a wee gift shop and cafe near the entrance, and a little kiddie train (no adults allowed). I'm glad I came on a weekday afternoon, as there were few others here.

Though not close to any sights, it is a good last minute place to go with kids for entertainment…read more The museum provides the history of the railroad and bus systems. It also has a short train ride to keep kids occupied along with pretend play areas. A block and a half away is a cute playground to keep the young ones entertained.

MTR Express might be the best way to travel from Gbg to Sthlm…read more With brand new trains, that smells and feels premium, leather sits with plenty of room for you and a table that you can easily fit a computer on(if you dont have a monster). You only have to bring an id woth you on the train and they usually only ask for your name, or not at all! I have sleept through many trips. With cheaper, faster and more comfy trains than SJ trains, it not that hard to choose. You also have the ability to upgrade to a Plus ticket which always includes a free seat next to you, a meal, tea/coffee served to your seat. It might not be the fastest (although you don't have to travel from the airport) but I will continue to enjoy the fantastic service that is MTR Express!

You cannot buy a ticket with a VISA from Australia. Customer…read moreService has still not replied to how I can purchase a ticket, waiting for 7 days. Really poor service and impossible for international customers to buy a ticket.

We went here on a group tour and toured two rooms: The Blue Room, where all of the Nobel Prizes…read moreare awarded (except for the Peace Prize, which is awarded in Olso, Norway) and the Golden Room, where the Nobel Prize reception takes place. Construction took twelve years, from 1911 to 1923. Nearly eight million dark red bricks were used. The Blue Room was supposed to be covered with blue marble, but the designer liked the bricks so much, the marble brick facade was never installed. The staircase to the organ and the balconies are made from a beautiful green marble from Sweden. The floor is a light grey limestone, and the columns are made from a red and green marble from Sweden The Golden Room has walls that are covered with more than 18 million pieces of gold and glass mosaic, created by the artist Einar Forseth. The mosaics contain approximately 18 kilograms (40 lbs) of 23.5-carat gold leaf. As of today, that's 2.25 million US dollars worth of gold. The mosaics represent the history of Sweden, as well as Swedish values. It's hard to describe what this banquet room for the Nobel Prize winners look like, so I recommend viewing the photos I've attached, or better yet, go to the City Hall's website and view this movie: https://stadshuset.stockholm/stadshuset-play/stadshusets-salar-en-digital-visning-av-stadshuset/. It's in Swedish, but you'll get the idea. A visit to a City Hall sounds boring, and many times it is. However, this is WELL worth a visit, when you are in Stockholm. I promise you will be impressed.

Designed by Ragnar Östberg, Stokcholms Stadshus (Stockholm City Hall) is a STUNNER. We reserved a…read moretour of the interior and purchased tickets that allow us to climb up to the top of the tower for the views. But the architecture of city hall? Incredible. Completed in 1923, it seems so much older. And each space in City Hall is so different, with different architectural styles, inspirations, and decor. This is the kind of building you buy books about. A 45-minute tour just isn't long enough! If they had a two hour tour, I'd have taken it. They release the tickets either the week of or the week before, but they still fill out. The tour groups are large, which limits the spaces you can see, but I'm still so glad we were able to get tickets for a tour of this amazing building! You learn about the building, the architect, the building's connection to the Nobel Prize...! And it's just incredibly stunning, too. One of the highlights of our time in Stockholm.