If you go . . .

Where to stay

Grand Hôtel

Södra Blasieholmshamnen 8

011-46-08-679-35-00

www.grandhotel.se

Luxury accommodations with famed smorgasbord. Rooms from about $392.

Sheraton Stockholm Hotel

Tegelbacken 6

011-46-08-412-34-00

www.sheratonstockholm.com

Modern hotel in walking distance to the Arlanda Express. Rooms from about $189.

Where to eat

Volt

Kommendörsgatan 16

011-46-08-662-34-00

restaurangvolt.se

Local is the thing here in dishes like lamb with celeriac, elderflower, and lemon. Four-course $80, six-course $102, a la carte available.

Zink Grill

Bibilioteksgatan 5

011-46-08-611-42-22

zinkgrill.se

A Swedish riff on the French bistro. Mains, including a great grilled burger, $25-$63.

What to do

Junibacken

Galärvarvsvägen

011-46-08-587-230-00

www.junibacken.se

A Pippi paradise celebrating the stories of Astrid Lindgren. Adults $18, children $16.

Skansen

Djurgårdsslätten 49-51

011-46-08-442-80-00

www.skansen.se

Open-air museum features a small amusement park and a zoo with native animals. Adults $15, children $9.

Vasamuseet

Galärvarvsvägen 14

011-46-08-519-548-00

www.vasamuseet.se

Showcases a salvaged warship from the 17th century. Adults $16, children free.