Lake Mälaren tours and attractions
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Nobel Prize Museum entrance ticket
Get inspired by the ideas that changed the world in the Nobel Prize Museum. Learn about the Nobel Laureates, their work and their visions, and the ideas behind the Nobel Prize.
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Under the Bridges of Stockholm Boat Tour
Enjoy stunning views of Stockholm from the water, pass under 12 impressive bridges, explore the Swedish capital's charming waterways.
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Go City | Stockholm All-Inclusive Pass with 50+ Attractions
Enjoy entry to Stockholm's top attractions, all on one pass. With Go City you'll save far more compared to buying individual attraction tickets.
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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2-hour archipelago tour on a RIB speedboat
Get on RIB speedboat and feel the adrenaline, discover the inhabited and wild islands of the Stockholm Archipelago and get an insight into Swedish culture.
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24-Hours Hop On-Hop Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket in Stockholm
Hop aboard a sightseeing bus to explore the Swedish capital's beautiful attractions with a 24-hour ticket.
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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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Stockholm combo tickets with hop-on hop-off bus and boat tour
Explore the best of Stockholm by land and sea with one flexible ticket.
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Stockholm hop-on hop-off 24-hour or 72-hour tour tickets
Discover Stockholm's highlights with a Hop-On, Hop-Off bus ticket. Visit the Royal Swedish Opera, Gamla Stan, Vasa Museum, and more. Book now.
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Stockholm 24-hour or 72-hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing boat cruise
Discover Stockholm's beauty on a hop-on hop-off boat cruise. Visit museums, the Royal Palace, and more. Book now for an unforgettable experience.
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Stockholm Classic Pass with hop-on hop-off transport
Explore Stockholm with the City Pass Classic. Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Boat tours, audio guides, and 1GB eSIM data included.
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Guided tour of the Stockholm archipelago by classic wooden boat
Discover Stockholm on a classic wooden boat tour. Glide past the Royal Palace and through Djurgården Canal whilst a guide shares fascinating local history.
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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.
Stockholm Archipelago summer boat tour
Explore the Stockholm Archipelago and learn about Swedish culture on a historic ship.
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Stockholm electric boat sightseeing tour
Discover Stockholm's landmarks on an eco-friendly electric boat tour.
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The inside story
Lake Mälaren, or 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 center 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!
