If you’re visiting Stockholm and want to capture the city’s most photogenic spots in one day, this self-guided photo walk will take you to the highlights — from medieval streets to sweeping panoramas — all plotted on an easy-to-use map with GPS pins.
Route Overview
- Total Distance: ~7 km (4.3 miles)
- Estimated Time: 5–6 hours (including photo stops, coffee breaks, and ferry rides)
- Best Season: Any — but timing your route with sunrise or sunset can make it spectacular
- Start: Gamla Stan
- End: Monteliusvägen at sunset
Stop 1: Gamla Stan (Old Town)
📍 GPS: 59.3251, 18.0701
- Wander Stortorget Square and find the famous colorful merchant houses.
- Look for Mårten Trotzigs Gränd, the narrowest street in Stockholm.
Tip: Arrive early to avoid tour groups and get soft morning light in the alleyways.
Stop 2: Riddarholmen Waterfront
📍 GPS: 59.3246, 18.0603
- Capture Gamla Stan’s skyline across the water.
- Ideal for sunrise or reflections on calm days.
Stop 3: Skeppsholmen Bridge & Golden Crown
📍 GPS: 59.3274, 18.0899
- Iconic Instagram shot with the golden crown in the foreground.
- Great for wide-angle city shots.
Stop 4: Stockholm City Hall
📍 GPS: 59.3275, 18.0554
- Shoot from the courtyard and the waterfront promenade.
- Golden hour makes the brick glow beautifully.
Stop 5: Djurgården Waterfront
📍 GPS: 59.3270, 18.1022
- Take the short ferry from Slussen to Djurgården.
- Scenic waterfront paths and seasonal foliage.
Stop 6: Kungsträdgården
📍 GPS: 59.3316, 18.0738
- Famous for cherry blossoms in spring.
- Symmetrical lines make for great framing.
Stop 7: Stockholm Metro Art Stations
- Kungsträdgården Station: 📍 59.3313, 18.0734
- Stadion Station: 📍 59.3420, 18.0793
- Solna Centrum Station: 📍 59.3625, 17.9979
Tip: Use a wide-angle lens to capture the station architecture.
Stop 8: Monteliusvägen Viewpoint
📍 GPS: 59.3204, 18.0580
- End your tour here for sunset panoramas of Gamla Stan and Riddarfjärden Bay.
- Bring a tripod for evening shots.
How to Use the Map
- Open Google Maps – Stockholm Photo Walk (replace with custom shared map link)
- Save it to your phone and download offline maps in case you lose signal.
Extra Tips
- Best Light: Start early for Gamla Stan and end at Monteliusvägen for sunset.
- Transport: Walk or use ferries/metro for longer jumps.
- Gear: Wide-angle lens for architecture, telephoto for details, tripod for night.