Skinnarviksberget, the Best Viewpoint in Stockholm, Sweden

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We loved our time in Sweden this winter and I can absolutely say that Stockholm is one of my new favourite cities in Europe. We visited the city as part of a mystery roadtrip which my partner planned for me with my only clues being that I needed a suitcase full of winter clothes for ten days.

→ I documented the entire mystery roadtrip on reels; check it out on Instagram!

Heading north out of Munich, where my partner lives, we stopped along the way through Germany including the Eremitage Schlosspark in Bayreuth, the magical Duchess Anna Amalia Library in Weimar and then spent two nights in Lüneburg, a hidden gem of a city just an hour south of Hamburg. From there, we headed to the northern German coastline to catch a ferry across the border into Denmark and spent 24 hours in Copenhagen. After Copenhagen, it was time to cross the Øresund Bridge into Sweden where we spent our first night in Halmstad on the west coast. From Halmstad, we drove to the IKEA Museum, before reaching our final destination of Stockholm!

We had three gorgeous days in Stockholm over the New Year. Our first day was bright blue sunshine and then on New Year's Eve we had the best gift of all, a massive snowstorm to ring in 2025.

→ Check out my complete guide to visiting Stockholm!

While in Stockholm, we spent our days exploring the streets, visiting museums, hanging out in cafes, ringing in the new year and finding the best photo spots in the city. Here is my guide to my favourite viewpoint in Stockholm, Skinnarviksberget.

How to Get to Skinnarviksberget

You can find out how to get to Stockholm in my detailed travel guide. Below, I've outlined specific information for reaching the Skinnarviksberget viewpoint in Stockholm:

By car: We drove to the Skinnarviksberget viewpoint and parked our car nearby at the Ludvigsbergsgatan. There is also a larger parking lot on the water at Söder Mälarstrand.

By foot: You can also easily make your visit to Skinnarviksberget a nice long walk from Stockholm. For example, it's just half an hour walk from Gamla Stan, the old town of Stockholm.

By subway: Skinnarviksberget is just a few minutes walk from the Zinkensdamm subway station, making it super easy to visit with Stockholm's public transport.

By bike tour: While researching, I found this guided bike tour which stops at amazing places all around Stockholm, including the Skinnarviksberget viewpoint.

How to Visit Skinnarviksberget

Albiet, I have not visited every viewpoint in Stockholm, but I can wholeheartedly say this one took my breath away.

The Skinnarviksberget viewpoint is a short walk up the hill. From the car park at Ludvigsbergsgatan, it's just five minutes; from Söder Mälarstrand, it's ten minutes via either Münchensbacken or Skinnarbacken. From the Zinkensdamm subway station, it's an eight-minute walk.

At the top, there are lots of rocks to sit or stand on and from there you get a simply magical panoramic view of Stockholm laid out in front of you. As with all viewpoints, it's best seen on a sunny day! In the summer, I can imagine this is a perfect spot for a picnic at sunset.

What Else to Do in Stockholm

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Jana Meerman

Hi! I’m Jana, a Dutch-German-British-Canadian with a dream of seeing every country in the world. I am a storyteller, photographer and adventurer passionate about documenting and sharing my travels.

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