Lake Mälaren tours and attractions
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Entrance ticket to The Viking Museum
In the vivid exhibition, meet the Vikings through movies, scenery, projections and sound effects, as well as archaeological objects.
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Walking tour through Stockholm spy city
Join a walking tour through Stockholm focused on spies and secret intelligence networks once active in Stockholm
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Ice skating adventure around Stockholm for beginners
Join an ice-skating tour in a small-group, perfect for beginners.
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Entrance Ticket to Skansen Open-Air Museum in Stockholm
Get your entrance ticket to Skansen, the world's first open-air museum, and enjoy a fun day together with all your family. Learn everything about the old Swedish traditions and clothing and be ready to meet bears, wolverines, and wolves.
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Guided tour of Stockholm's most photogenic spots with a local
Discover Stockholm's most photogenic highlights and hidden gems with a local guide. Experience the city's charm and capture its beauty.
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Private architecture walk through Stockholm with a local expert
Explore Stockholm's architectural wonders, from the City Hall to the Royal Palace. Learn about the city's design history on this private walking tour. Book now!
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Fotografiska Stockholm entrance tickets
Book your tickets to Fotografiska Stockholm, one of the world's trend setting museums dedicated to world-class photography.
Enjoy this self-guided audio tour of Stockholm through an interactive app and explore the city at your own pace.
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Stockholm city winter kayaking tour
Glide through icy waters on a winter kayaking tour in Stockholm. Explore Kungsholmen, Langholmen, Södermalm and Gamla Stan with an experienced guide.
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3-Hour Small Group Walking Tour of Stockholm
Discover the city's landmarks and learn about Stockholm's history and Scandinavian culture during this guided walking tour.
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Stockholm Archipelago Winter Boat Tour with Guide
Discover Stockholm's architectural and natural beauty on a guided boat tour and take the opportunity to experience some icebreaking with the boat.
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Discover the best of Stockholm with a 2-hour e-bike tour
Discover Stockholm from a different perspective exploring the city with a 2-hour e-bike tour to learn more about the city's history, popular sites and hidden gems.
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Private walking tour through the Klara city quarters
Book your tickets for a private guided walking tour through the city quarters of Klara in Stockholm
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Stockholm guided horror history and dark folklore walk
Book your tickets for a guided walking tour through Stockholm and dive into the dark history of Stockholm, its ghosts, horror, and dark folklore
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Guided nature tour with a Swedish picnic
Book your tickets for a guided nature tour around Stockholm including a picnic
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The inside story
Lake Mälaren, commonly known as Lake Mälar, is a lake in eastern Sweden, near Stockholm. The lake is the third largest in Sweden and covers an area of 440 square miles. There are over 1,200 islands that are situated on the lake, which makes it a very popular residential and resort region. Amongst these islands you can find numerous archaeological sites, museums, castles and other attractions worth seeing.
Drottningholm Palace, home to the Swedish royal family, is located on the island of Lovon. Drottningholm, which means Queen's islet, was built in the late 16th century and served as the summer residence for the royal court most of the 18th century. The palace was abandoned in the middle of the 19th century, but after several renovations, it is open to the public today. Since 1991, the palace was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Birka was an important trading centre for during the Viking Ages, is situated on the island of Björkö. It is regarded as Sweden's oldest town and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. If you want to check out the way of life during the Viking era, pay a visit to the Birka Museum.
Only a short travel from Sweden's capital, make the trip and spend a day or two on the lake. Book in advance your boat tours and excursions around Lake Mälaren and see the many popular attractions the lake has to offer!
