Stockholm Pass vs. Stockholm Card

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Updated: September 3, 2023

This post provides details about each of the tourist passes available in Stockholm and how these services can save you a lot of money.

We include information about prices, how to use the pass, and more.


OVERVIEW

There are currently two different tourist passes available in Stockholm, and they each provide discounts on a variety of popular attractions and activities in the city.

This overview provides an explanation of how these services work, how much you can expect to save, and the best way to use them to save money.

Each pass includes admission to dozens of different activities for a specific amount of time (1, 2, 3, or 5 days).

The way it works is that you’ll pay one flat price for the service and every attraction included will be covered by the pass.

Depending on how you use a tourist pass, you can save up to 50% off general admission prices.

In order to get the most out of it, you’ll have to use it as much as possible while it’s valid.

Although there are some pretty expensive activities included with these services, it is important to note that you’ll need to use this pass for at least 3-4 attractions in order to start saving money.

Stockholm Blog

What this means is that these tourist passes are best for people who plan on seeing and doing a lot of different things during their visit to Stockholm.

These passes typically include at least one bus tour, one boat tour, famous landmarks, and several interesting museums.

Each service is available either as a physical pass or a mobile pass, which means you can actually just download their app onto your mobile phone and use it as your pass to get into each attraction like the Swedish History Museum, and Nobel Museum.

All-inclusive passes must be used on consecutive days after they have been validated.

Does the Stockholm Pass include public transport?

The Stockholm Pass offers access to top attractions, iconic sights, and historic sites, but it doesn't cover Stockholm’s subways or other public transport.

Where can you buy the Stockholm Pass?

You can purchase the Stockholm Pass at various visitor attractions, or you might find options on the Go City app or social media platforms.

Where can you buy the Stockholm Travel Card?

The Stockholm Travel Card can be acquired at locations like the Stockholm city hall or perhaps through trusted sources like the Go City all-inclusive pass website.


Conversion Rate

If you’re traveling to Stockholm from a foreign country, you may not be familiar with the form of currency used in this city – the Swedish Krona.

While conversion rates can fluctuate quite a bit, this guide should be a useful way to figure out how much everything costs.

One SEK (Swedish Krona) is equal to the following values in other popular currencies:

  • USD: 0.10
  • GBP: 0.081
  • Euro: 0.095
  • Yuan: 0.68
  • Yen: 12.99
  • CAD: 0.13

Go City Stockholm Pass

This is probably the most popular Stockholm city pass.

With over 60+ activities included, this service is perfect for anyone who plans to experience as much as possible while visiting this city.

The Go City Stockholm Pass is available for 1, 2, 3, or 5 days at a time, and it must be used for consecutive days.

The pass can be validated at any time within one year from the purchase date.

In addition to all the attractions you can visit with this pass, you can also add a travel card to your pass which provides unlimited rides on public transportation throughout the city.

Here are a few of the more notable and popular activities you can enjoy with this pass:


Attractions Included

  • Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour | SEK 490
  • Hop-on-Hop-off Boat Tour | SEK 360
  • Drottningholm Palace & Boat Tour | SEK 260
  • Haga Ocean/Butterfly House | SEK 210
  • Nobel Prize Museum | SEK 130
  • The Nordic Museum | SEK 140
  • The Viking Museum | SEK 179
  • Archipelago Tour | SEK 335
  • Royal Canal Tour | SEK 260
  • Birka Day Trip | SEK 465
  • Vasa Museum | SEK 190
  • Skyview | SEK 160
  • And more!

Go City Stockholm Pass Prices

  • 1-Day Pass: SEK 549/Adults | SEK 249/Children
  • 2-Day Pass: SEK 959/Adults | SEK 369/Children
    • Cost Per Day: SEK 479.50/Adults | SEK 184.50/Children
  • 3-Day Pass: SEK 1209/Adults | SEK 479/Children
    • Cost Per Day: SEK 403/Adults | SEK 159.66/Children
  • 5-Day Pass: SEK 1569/Adults |SEK 629/Children
    • Cost Per Day: SEK 313.80/Adults | SEK 125.80/Children

Purchase this tourist pass or learn more.


As you can see, this service costs less per day when you purchase either a 2, 3, or 5-day pass.

It’s also easier to take advantage of as many attractions as possible with a pass that lasts longer than one day.

Although some of the included activities can cost as much as SEK 560, it’s important to note that most of them are between SEK 100-200 for admission on average.

Stockholm Pass Hop On Hop Off Bus

As such, visitors who are interested in either a boat or bus tour will probably get the most out of this pass, because those are the most valuable activities offered.


Sample Itinerary

Here’s an example itinerary (3-Day Pass) to give you an idea of how you might use the Stockholm Pass to save some money:

Day 1

  • Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour | SEK 490
  • Museum of Spirits | SEK 120
  • Royal Canal Tour | SEK 260
  • Skyview | SEK 160

Day 2

  • Hop-on-Hop-off Boat Tour | SEK 360
  • Vasa Museum | SEK 190
  • The Viking Museum | SEK 179
  • Nobel Prize Museum | SEK 130

Day 3

  • Drottningholm Palace & Boat Tour | SEK 260
  • Drottningholm Court Theatre | SEK 110
  • Haga Ocean/Butterfly House | SEK 175

Total Value: SEK 2434

Total Price: SEK 1209

Total Savings: SEK 1225 (about 51% off)

No matter which pass you get (1, 2, 3, or 5 days), it will be important to enjoy at least 3-4 attractions each day to get a good value out of the service.

We recommend this pass for anyone who plans to enjoy multiple activities every day of their trip.

This pass includes a lot of tours and museums, so it’s great for visitors who want to learn about Stockholm’s history and culture.


STOCKHOLM TRAVEL CARD

Although this isn’t technically a tourist pass, you may want to consider picking up a travel card to make traveling around the city much easier.

A Stockholm travel card can be used on almost all public transport throughout the city including bus, train, tram, metro, and ferry.

The service is available for 1, 3, or 7 days at a time. Here are the prices for each option:

  • 1-Day Travel Card: SEK 165/Adults | SEK 110/Discounted
  • 3-Day Travel Card: SEK 330/Adults | SEK 220/Discounted
    • Cost Per Day: SEK 110/Adults | SEK 73.33/Discounted
  • 7-Day Travel Card: SEK 430/Adults | SEK 290/Discounted
    • Cost Per Day: SEK 61.43/Adults | SEK 41.43/Discounted

Discounted ticket prices are available for seniors (65 and older), students (with ID), and anyone 20 years of age or younger.

Learn more about the Stockholm Travel Card.


Things to Consider

Anyone planning to be in Stockholm for a week or more should keep in mind that the 3 & 7-day travel cards are an excellent way to save some money on public transportation prices.

If you’re not interested in taking a cruise and you just want an easy way to get across the water, the ferries included on this travel card could be a great alternative to the hop-on-hop-off boat excursions in Stockholm.

With so many different forms of public transport in the city, this is a great way to get around that won’t cost much at all.

Travel cards can be purchased with the Stockholm Pass, but there is no additional discount when you buy them that way – it’s just easier to buy both of them together than separately!


COMBO DEALS

If you’re not interested in any of the visitor passes listed above, you may want to consider a combo package instead. 

There are a few bus tour companies in Stockholm that provide deals on multiple activities when you purchase the tickets together.

This section provides details about how to save money with these bus tour combos.


Bus & Boat Combos

Almost every Stockholm bus excursion company offers a combination package that includes both their bus service and a boat tour. 

These boat excursions are usually hop-on-hop-off outings, allowing you to move around the city by water with ease and see all the most popular landmarks.

City Sightseeing Bus & Boat Tour

Stockholm Red Buses & Boat Tour

Hop-on-Hop-off Green Bus & Boat Tour


Tiqets Combo Deals

This company currently offers several ticket packages that combine multiple attractions for one low price.

Their discounts aren't as good as some of the other options in this post, but if you're looking to save at least a little money, consider one of the following combo deals.

Sansken + Junibacken

  • SEK 365.75/Adults
  • SEK 199.50/Children
  • Availability: Daily

Fotografiska + Museum of Spirits

  • SEK 284.05/Adults
  • SEK 217.55/Youth
  • Availability: Mon - Fri

Junibacken + Bergrummet - Tido Collection

  • SEK 289.75/Adults
  • SEK 218.50/Children
  • Availability: Wed - Sun

Skansen Open Air Museum and Nordic Zoo + Vrak Museum of Wrecks

  • SEK 384.75/Adults
  • SEK 70/Children
  • Availability: Daily

Stockholm Red Buses Combo Deals

In addition to their other deals, this company also offers a few additional combo packages you may want to consider.

These options include both their bus & boat excursions and admission to popular attractions.

Hop-on-Hop-off Bus & Boat Tour + Skansen


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