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7 Best Things To Do In Stockholm In October

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October is coming up in six days and you still want to squeeze in one more vacation before the weather drops to cooler temperatures. Maybe, you just want to go away to Stockholm, Sweden because you think Oktoberfest is overrated. But the question is, what is there to do in Stockholm in October? Below are seven things that might help you enjoy your autumn vacation in Stockholm.

Glogg Tasting
With summer on the way out the door, cooler weather is poised to take it’s place all over the northern hemisphere. Not a fan of cold weather? You will want to listen to this. Glogg is a traditional Swedish drink made of red wine and the typical spices from the Scandinavian tradition. It has been proven that alcohol will warm you up and make you loosen up. If you are lucky, you could meet a few new friends during a glogg tasting.

Rooftop Pool and Sauna
Yes, Sweden is part of Scandinavia. It is closer to the North Pole and much colder as the year draws to a close. Sweden has many popular saunas too. Some of them let you go in naked. But, why not spice it up a bit and go into a pool or sauna on the rooftop? That’s right, you can warm up while taking a dip in a nice heated pool and looking out at the city at night. This might be the perfect thing for a romantic getaway in Stockholm for you and your lover/spouse.

Visit the Stockholm Beer and Whiskey Festival
Still want to go to Oktoberfest, but don’t want to go to Germany? We recommend trying out the Stockholm Beer and Whiskey Festival instead. It runs from September 29th to October 1st and October 6th to the 8th this year. All of you alcohol lovers can enhance your knowledge of beer, whiskey, cider, and Calvados, join the competitions, join the schools and master classes, and indulge in the restaurants. This year will mark the twenty-fifth festival too.

Go to Church
Not really, just go visit the churches in Stockholm. The tours are free and you can go check out the artwork inside. About Travel suggests that you should check out these churches on your trip: The Royal Cathedral (“Storkyrkan”) in Stockholm in Gamla Stan, the Katarina Church at Högbergsgatan 15, St Maria Magdalena at St. Paulsgatan 10 on Sodermalm, Riddarholmen Church, and the Gustav Vasa Church along Karlbergsvägen. Going to church might not be so bad in this case.

Go on a Photography Tour of Stockholm
This one is for all the photography fans that are bound for Stockholm this October. You join a professional photographer at Slussen Metro-station and go on a photo tour through some of Stockholm’s most photographed places.  A photo tour is just as it sounds for anyone that is interested. You go on a tour of a city and takes pictures. This event runs from September 24 to December 31.

Enjoy the Sunsets
This one is the most simple on the list. All you have to do is take a walk around Stockholm with your sweetheart and enjoy the view of the sunset over the city. As autumn and winter approach, the sun sets earlier and the dusk is long. This could be perfect for a romantic mood that you are looking for. A nice sun-set walk could be a nice little prelude for a dip in a heated rooftop pool as mention in number two on this list.

Take a Bite of Some Fresh Fika
Have a sweet and looking for something yummy to eat in a nice October in Stockholm? Look no further than some nice fika? You just need three things with this: coffee, cake/pie, and friends to chat with. This is a perfect way to spend a fall afternoon while on vacation. Fika is a tradition all over Sweden. You can sip on your coffee, feast of some yummy cake or pie, and have a deep conversation with friends during the summer, but it can be done best during the autumn and winter too.

Tips For Visiting Stockholm On A Budget

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The summer is coming to an end, but you want to get one more vacation in. You might want to go somewhere more exotic like in Europe for example, maybe like Stockholm, Sweden. But what if you don’t have much money to do so once you get there. Here are a few tips to enjoy your stay in Stockholm while on a budget.

  • Stay in a Floating Hotel: The name is just as it suggests: it is a hotel on a boat. Think of it like a cruise in a sense. These boat hotels cost a fraction of what you would pay for a hotel on land and you get to enjoy the view while you are at it.
  • Take a Free Walking Tour: This is one of the oldest activities in the book. You get to see many great sights in Stockholm without having to pay a single euro. Plus, you can also get in a good amount of exercise at the same time.
  • Drink tap water: Now, this might not be exactly a safe option wherever you go given the different qualities of water around the world. But, this will save you some money. Stockholm’s water is safe to drink. Take a reusable water bottle and refill it in the sink whenever you get the chance.
  • Cook Your Own Food: Most people don’t like to cook in this modern age. However, this is a better alternative than going out to eat at restaurants and fast food places all of the time. Plus according to NomadicMatt.com, “Groceries in Stockholm can cost 415 SEK ($63 USD) per week per person, which is a great value when the average prepared meal is around 100–200 SEK ($15–30).” That’s actually not bad if you think about it.
  • Avoid Sit-Down Restaurants: This will be painful to hear, but this is crucial if you want to save money. If you insist on eating out or you don’t feeling like cooking, NomadicMatt.com suggests, “try to stick to the small outdoor stalls you see on the side of the street. You can get everything from hotdogs ($3) to Thai food ($10) to burgers ($10). It’s a much more economical way to eat. Additionally, skip anything on Drottninggatan (the city’s main shopping street) and in Gamla Stan. Both places are very overpriced.”
  • Go Check Out the Free Museums: Like any other country in the world, it would be past to indulge in the museums. You get to learn about history, drink up the art and culture, and maybe learn a little more about yourself. The Guardian offers travelers to use the Stockholm Pass Card. The site adds, “This one-four day card allows access to more than 75 attractions and museums and unlimited rides on public transport (£42 for one-day, £68 for four)”
  • Take Your Kids to the Library: But what if you are a traveler with small children in tow? You will be surprised at how child-friendly Stockholm is. Parents with strollers can ride for free on the buses. Plus, there is plenty for the kids to do with free activities, workshops, children’s libraries, and museums. The Guardian adds, “Most of Stockholm’s public libraries have special children’s sections where you can also play games and take part in impromptu theatre shows.” Even without children, you can still enjoy the library in Stockholm.
  • Follow the Locals at Lunch: Most countries offer tourists and travelers cheap tourist food. If you want the really good food of the country, you find the nearest local and you follow them to wherever they eat. The locals will know where all of the good things are.
  • Go to the Free Parks: Human beings all love a little fresh air from time to time. The parks in Stockholm are free and if you happen to go in the winter, take advantage of the ice skating there. No matter what season you choose to go to Stockholm, the parks are a beautiful place to visit and get yourself lost in nature.
  • Cut Back on the Alcohol: Let’s face it, alcohol is not cheap and can really add up if you are not care. Drinking in Sweden will eat up all the money that you have in your wallet. For all of the travelers that love to have a drink from time to time, avoid wine, skip the clubs, and stick to beer which is the cheapest thing in the country. It may be painful, but your wallet will be happy for it.