At Your Convenience: A Lavatorial Walking Tour
Free: All time See a different side of central London on an audio walking tour tracing the city’s history of sanitation. Created by Rachel Erickson, a quirky public toilet enthusiastic and tour guide who calls herself the Loo Lady, this walking tour’s audio plays through your smartphone automatically at various GPS locations. Download the free...
Långholmen Beach
Free: All time Locals flock to the former prison island of Långholmen during the warmer months to bathe in its modest beach. Just ten minutes’ walk from Hornstull subway station, it’s a family friendly sandy spot that attracts a mixed crowd of all ages. If the small beach is too crowded, walk east to the...
Riksdag (House of Parliament) Tour
Free: All time To learn more about Swedish policy-making, join a free hour-long tour of the Riksdag (Swedish House of Parliament). During the tour, the guide will tell you about how the Riksdag works and about the buildings and their history. Tours take place in English on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30pm during winter, and...
Galleri Kontrast
Free: All time Galleri Kontrast has developed a reputation as one of Sweden’s primary venue for documentary photography. The gallery annually shows about 15 exhibitions and always The Swedish Picture of the Year and work from Nordens Fotoskola. Address: Hornsgatan 8, 118 20 Stockholm Opening hours: Tue-Fri 12pm – 8pm; Sat & Sun 12pm –...
Djurgården
Free: All time Once the royal game park, Djurgården is parkland and forest ground that serve as home to many of Stockholm’s famous museums and attractions. While the museums aren’t free, the green spaces and woodlands are. Locals picnic here during summer and walk along the shoreline during winter. Visitors can easily spend a few...
Stockholm Free Tour
Free: All time Interested in the modern Stockholm and Sweden? Joining the Stockholm Free Tours is a great way to learn about the modern life of Stockholm! The 1.5-hour “Stockholm City” tour brings you pass distinctive homes by noted architects, beautifully preserved commercial buildings and civic buildings; and your guide will provide context and character...
Moderna Museet
Free: Fridays 6pm – 8pm Moderna Museet in Stockholm originally opened on 9 May, 1958, in what used to be a drill hall on Skeppsholmen. The Spanish architect Rafael Moneo designed the new building for Moderna Museet, after winning an international competition for the assignment. Today, Moderna Museet has one of the world’s finest collections...
Museum of Decorative Arts and Design
Free: Sundays Founded in 1876, The Museum of Decorative Arts and Design was one of the first of its kind in Europe. In addition to temporary exhibitions, attractions include the permanent exhibitions “Design and Craft 1905–2005”, “STYLE 1100–1905”, The Costume Galleries and The Collections for Glass and Ceramics. Ranging from antique Greek vases and East...
Museum of Architecture
Free: Sundays Architecture museum that explores both contemporary and historical themes. The collection includes drawings, photographs and models. The main building, designed by Christian Heinrich Grosch, was completed in 1830. It was adapted and extended by Sverre Fehn before opening as a museum in 2008. The building is a juxtaposition of classicism and modernist architecture...
Akershus Fortress
Free: All time Akershus Fortress, located in the city centre by the Oslo Fjord, is a great place to discover Oslo’s history and enjoy a summer day. The building of Akershus Castle and Fortress was commenced in 1299 under king Håkon V. The medieval castle, which was completed in the 1300s, had a strategical location...
Ekebergparken Sculpture Park
Free: All time At Ekebergparken Sculpture Park, visitors can partake in experiences involving both art, history and nature. The park is large, with woods, established paths and art. All sculptures are of high quality and are representative of European art history of the last 130 years. So far 31 sculptures have been erected. These will...
Sydney Greeters
Free: All time Sydney Greeters are enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers who enjoy showing off their city and providing an insider’s orientation to Sydney for visitors. With no pre-set itineraries, your Sydney Greeter will take you on a personalised Greet of the city’s (hidden) treasures, some of which might not be found on any tourist maps....
