Cities Near Stockholm
Cities near Stockholm, Sweden: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Uppsala, Västerås, Södertälje. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Stockholm, Sweden is Uppsala, about 40 mi (64 km) away — roughly 1 hr 11 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UppsalaCathedral and historic university | 40 mi / 64 km | 1 hr 11 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| VästeråsLakeside Viking history | 57 mi / 91 km | 1 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| SödertäljeCanal town and gateway south | 18 mi / 29 km | 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Eskilstuna | 55 mi / 89 km | 1 hr 39 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Norrköping | 84 mi / 136 km | 1 hr 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Gävle | 98 mi / 158 km | 2 hr 17 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Örebro | 101 mi / 163 km | 2 hr 21 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Linköping | 108 mi / 174 km | 2 hr 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Karlstad | 161 mi / 259 km | 3 hr 44 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Turku | 165 mi / 265 km | 3 hr 50 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Stockholm
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Uppsala, Västerås, Södertälje, Eskilstuna, Norrköping. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Stockholm
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Örebro, Linköping, Karlstad, Turku. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Stockholm include Uppsala, Västerås, Södertälje, Eskilstuna, Norrköping. The closest is Uppsala, about 40 miles (64 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.