Outdoor stuff

First of all, we have a whole section about sports and recreation that you can surf onto here.

If you're not looking for that type of entertainement then I have a couple of other fun things you have to do that won't make you bankrupt. Click the heading to see a map of the location.

Must do's

The ferry to Gröna Lund
This little gem is a free boat ride in Stockholm, well almost free. If you've purchased a subway card then you can go as many times as you like. The ride itself is about 10 minutes but the breeze and great view of Stockholm is worth it.

Take it all in at Medis
Hop off at subway station Medborgarplatsen and go out the exit marked "Björns Trädgård". Emerging from that exit will put you right across the street from a great square where people are always milling about in hundreds, either skating on the ramps in the garden, or drinking beer at one of the many pubs or just hanging out on the benches. This is the best place to take it all in.

The southern heights
Like a completely free romantic getaway. The southern heights are most easily accessed by hopping off at the subway station Slussen, then heading down a couple blocks on Hornsgatan and then turning right, up the hill. There are small cottages, galleries and green areas to relax in and best of all, a spectacular view of the city.

Tantolunden
Every summer this particular park is filled with people. Either just relaxing with a picknick or waiting for some performance about to take off on the stage. It's always free and always fun in a truly bohemian way.

Photo: Kungsträdgården Park & Evenemang

Rålambshovsparken
Here you can go swimming or just mill around and look at boats or take a nap. Get off at the subway station Hornstull and head for the water. Always jam-packed with people, very much like Långholmen which is also a great free thrill. To get to Långholmen you walk across Västerbron (the bridge) and head down the stairs that can be found in the middle.

Västerlånggatan
This is tourist central, and grabbing a 10 kronor ice-cream and resting on a stair is mandatory, if only just to see the hordes of people and to enjoy the cool architecture.