When packing for a trip to Stockholm, don't forget the essentials like your visa, passport, chargers, camera, some Swedish Krona and the correct power adaptor. Clothing wise, check out the seasonality guides and pack to suit the conditions - aka plenty of layers for winter and lighter options for summer. Other necessities include a walking shoes, hat, sunglasses and a good pair of jeans. No, seriously, jeans are the ultimate European travel accessory, effortlessly taking you from strolls along cobblestoned streets to nights out at cosy bar.

Despite being a bigger city, Stockholm is incredibly walkable and best explored on foot. With this in mind, travellers generally opt to stay in Gamla Stan, Norrmalm, Södermalm and Djurgårde. 

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Stockholm offers travellers the chance to experience all four seasons, with mild spring temperatures from March until May, long, hot days from June to August, pleasant but overcast weather between September and November, and a cold winter from December until March. When you choose to go depends on what you’re hoping to experience, however summer and spring tend to be the most popular times for travellers. It’s also worth remembering that winter months do have limited daylight, with the sun setting around 3:30 pm.

Stockholm is a travellers haven, with plenty of activities and experiences to keep you occupied for days. While you’re there, don’t forget to explore the history of Drottningholm Palace, stroll down the cobblestone streets of Gamla Stan, enjoy the city’s bevvy of street art and spend a few hours people watching at a cosy cafe. 

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