The Vasa Museum (Vasamuseet)
4.9
Stockholm2-3 hours
Maritime museum and historic ship
About
The Vasa Museum houses the world's only preserved seventeenth-century ship, which catastrophically sank in Stockholm harbor on her maiden voyage in 1628. Salvaged almost completely intact over three hundred years later, this colossal warship is decorated with hundreds of ornate wooden sculptures, serving as a breathtaking time capsule of Sweden's maritime history.
Highlights
What makes this place special
01
The majestic ship hull
Stand in awe of the towering, ninety-eight percent original wooden warship.
02
The ornate carvings
View the detailed wooden sculptures depicting lions, emperors, and mythological figures.
03
The salvage exhibition
Learn about the complex, decades-long engineering feat of raising the ship from the seabed.
Things to Know
Tips for your visit
- •The museum interior is kept cool at eighteen degrees Celsius to preserve the wood, so bring a light sweater
- •Tickets should be purchased online in advance during summer to avoid long entry lines
- •A free, high-quality audio guide is available to download directly to your smartphone
