Congress in Stockholm

Stockholm, capital of Sweden and positioned perfectly in Scandinavia and, for that matter, in Europe. Flights to and from Stockholm are many, and you can reach the downtown area from the airport in 20 minutes. From here the mass transit system will take you anywhere you want to go.

You will discover a broad selection of modern meeting and congress venues of all sizes. And with more than 30 000 hotel beds, lodging is plentiful.

While attending a congress, you should not miss the chance to get a taste of what Stockholm has to offer by way of sights, museums and activities, like an excursion out to the peaceful and stunningly beautiful archipelago. Stockholm has also received the European Green Capital award, so you can organize your conference in Stockholm with a clean conscience!

Stockholm has many advantages as a conference destination:

Just a two-hour flight from many major European cities
20 minutes from Arlanda Airport to Stockholm City
30 000 hotel beds
A broad selection of spacious and intimate venues, of which the Stockholm International Fairs and Congress Center is the largest, with a total capacity of 30 000 visitors
Stockholm is winner of the European Green Capital award – which endorses your organizing a “green conference”

Capacity

The city's largest venues.

Facilities	Max theather seating	Max banquet seating
Stockholmsmässan	4500	16000
Stockholm Waterfront Congress Center	3000	2600
Stockholm Globe Arenas	3000	8500
Stockholm City Conference Center	1362	1200
Kistamässan	1100	3500
The Brewery Conference Centre	1000	2200
Clarion Hotel Sign	700	700
Grand Hôtel Stockholm	650	1308
Clarion Hotel Stockholm	500	850

Hotels

Centrally located hotels.

Hotel	Room capacity	Bed capacity
Clarion Hotel Sign	558	1116
Clarion Hotel Stockholm	532	1064
Elite Palace Hotel	215	500
Grand Hôtel Stockholm	278	514
Haymarket by Scandic	405	846
Hotel Skeppsholmen	79	90
Miss Clara by Nobis	62	169
Nobis Hotel	201	373
Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel	459	934
Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel	414	828
Scandic Continental	392	834
Scandic Grand Central	391	734
Scandic Victoria Tower	299	598
Scandic Talk	248	498
Sheraton Stockholm Hotel	465	669

Reception and banquet

Suggested facilities with banquet and/or mingle potential.

Facility	Banquet
Stockholm Waterfront Congress Center	2600
The Brewery Conference Centre	2200
Stadshuset	1200
Vasa museet	800
Operaterassen	750
Berns	500
Winterviken	500
Fotografiska	450
Vasateatern	300
Abba The Museum	60

Local merits

Stockholm is a city that has it all and something for everybody! One sight you mustn’t miss is the city’s central landmark, the Stockholm City Hall. Within its hallowed walls, the annual Nobel Banquet is held in the Blue Hall. Visitors can take guided tours and ride the elevator—or walk the many stairs—up the tower for a breathtaking view.

Gamla stan (The Old Town), the oldest district in Stockholm, is another must-see. It is one of the best preserved medieval city centers in the world. The picturesque passageways are lined with shops selling crafts, antiques and art, and when you tire of strolling, there are cozy cafés and eateries close at hand. Gamla stan is also home to the stately Royal Palace, where a guided tour will usher you through the history of Stockholm.

Boarding a sightseeing boat is the perfect way to experience Stockholm from the water. You could take a tour around the city, or opt for an excursion to the beautiful archipelago. And make sure not to miss the recreational area Djurgården, where you can pay a visit to the magnificent maritime Vasa Museum, the hopping Abba The Museum or the traditional open-air Skansen.

Green get-togethers

Stockholm is the perfect destination for green get-togethers. The first winner of the ”European Green Capital award”, Stockholm is devoted to addressing questions of sustainability and to finding suitable solutions. For getting around the city, for example, you might ride a bus running on biofuel, or take one of the many eco-friendly taxis owning the right of way over other vehicles. Or you might choose to take a walking path, or rent a bike and pedal the fine bicycle lanes throughout the city. Stockholm has the highest share of eco-friendly hotels in the world, many of which even offer ecological dining. So Stockholm has everything you’ll need to make your congress or conference 100% green!