City of Stockholm
Welcome to the Capital of Scandinavia
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.
News from the City of Stockholm
City of Stockholm’s Olympic investigation presented
30 Jan 2017Stockholm has good prospects of hosting a modern combined Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Stockholm in 2026, in line with the City’s programme for events and its sustainability ambitions. This is the conclusion of the investigation conducted by the City.
Södermalm 5th coolest neighbourhood in Europe
23 Jan 2017Many tourists prefer to discover where locals love to hang out. In a new ranking of coolest European cities, Stockholm's area of Södermalm grabbed 5th place.
Positive economic development in Stockholm
21 Dec 2016Stockholm’s positive development continued in the third quarter of 2016, according to the Stockholm Economy Report. Wages increased and unemployment continued to fall in both Stockholm County and the City of Stockholm compared with the same quarter last year.