City of Stockholm
Welcome to Stockholm
Welcome to Stockholm
Welcome to Stockholm, one of the world’s most beautiful capitals. Built on 14 islands around one of Europe’s largest and best-preserved mediaeval city centres, the city is stunningly located by the Baltic Sea.
Make the most of your stay
You will find everything you need to know before and during your visit to Stockholm at visitstockholm.com – The Official Visitors Guide.
Stockholm statistics
- More than 4 million books are borrowed from the city's libraries each year.
- There are more than 450 sport facilities in Stockholm.
- Almost 50 000 Stockholm children attend pre-school.
Events
The goal of Stockholm's event strategy is to become a world class event city by 2030 - one of the three most popular event cities in Europe.
Sharing best practice
Stockholm’s international relations gives elected representatives and employees excellent opportunities to exchange best practice.
The Smart City
Environmental and information technology are both key priorities in developing a sustainable society.
The City Hall
Stockholm City Hall is one of Sweden’s most famous buildings, and one of the capital's most visited tourist attractions.
Sustainable efforts
Stockholm was the first city to receive the award European Green Capital by the EU Commission.
A fast growing city
Stockholm is growing like never before which requires effective and innovative infrustructural development.
Education
There are more than 260 elementary schools and over 80 high schools in Stockholm. All education for children is free of charge.
World leading in ICT
Kista Science City is the home of incredibly creative people, world leading businesses and digital research.
International news
Stockholm shows its support for Barcelona
18 aug 2017Stockholm shows its support for the city of Barcelona after the terrible attack at La Rambla. Today, Friday the 18th of August, the Swedish flag is on half mast in the City Hall park to honour the victims.
Stockholm and Gothenburg host EuroPride 2018
3 jul 2017Stockholm and Gothenburg will together host the festival EuroPride next year.
Stockholm is the most innovative region in the EU 2017
29 jun 2017Stockholm is the most innovative region in the EU according to the 2017 Regional Innovation Scoreboard, recently presented by the European Commission.