Place to visit
Stockholms ström, Sweden: what it is and when to go
Stockholms ström is a body of water east of Gamla stan in Stockholm, Sweden. Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 18 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 47. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Body of water east of Gamla stan in Stockholm, Sweden · Nature
- Where
- Sweden
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- ARN Stockholm, 37 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 59.32172, 18.08301
What it is and where
Stockholms ström is a body of water east of Gamla stan in Stockholm, Sweden. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Stockholm, where this site lists 242 more places to see, 3.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 59.32172, 18.08301; the nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN, Stockholm), 37 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature places in Sweden. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Stockholms ström is May to September.
- JanPossible6:32
- FebPossible8:52
- MarPossible11:22
- AprPossible14:10
- MayBest time16:40
- JunBest time18:12
- JulBest time17:33
- AugBest time15:15
- SepBest time12:30
- OctPossible9:48
- NovBetter not7:14
- DecPossible5:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 47. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Sweden
To enter Sweden there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Sweden checklist. Currency: Swedish krona (SEK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 1177 health advice line.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Af ChapmanFull-rigged steel ship427 m
- Moderna MuseetModern and contemporary art museum in Stockholm, Sweden518 m
- Katarina ChurchChurch building on Södermalm in Stockholm, Sweden588 m
- Katarina ElevatorElevator in Stockholm, Sweden594 m
- Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities, StockholmMuseum in Stockholm, Sweden635 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Sweden guide.
More in Sweden: Nature
- Kattegat: sea area between Denmark and Sweden
- Kebnekaise: Sweden's highest mountain
- Abisko National Park: national park
- Sarek National Park: national park in northern Sweden
- Vändåtberget: nature reserve in Västernorrland, Sweden
- Ytterby: mine on Resarö, Vaxholm municipality, Stockholm archipelago, Sweden
Every Sweden place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Stockholms ström?
It is a body of water east of Gamla stan in Stockholm, Sweden. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Stockholms ström?
May to September. In June there are 18 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 47.
How do you get to Stockholms ström?
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), 37 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Sweden is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Sweden map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Af Chapman, Moderna Museet, Katarina Church. The rest is in the Sweden guide.
Keep reading
- Stockholm242 places to see in and around Stockholm, Sweden: Drottningholm Palace, Birka, National Library of Sweden. Best time: December to February and May to September.
- Nature2209 places for nature in Sweden, from Kattegat to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- SwedenBefore travelling to Sweden: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI), but cash barely exists: many shops,…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Stockholms ström on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.