my opinion on stockholm as a tourist

I had high expectations for Stockholm. Having traveled extensively across Europe, including cities like Budapest, Vienna, Prague, London, paris, and Copenhagen, I've seen a lot of capital cities, and I know what makes a great city. Europe has always impressed me, so naturally, I had high hopes for Stockholm.

However, when I arrived, I was a bit disappointed. While the harbor and old Town were very lovely, the city center didn’t quite live up to expectations. It felt like a wannabe New York-style area, but it just didn’t resonate with me in the same way. The first thing I did was walk from the central station to the large open space in the city center, and as a European tourist who’s experienced some of Europe’s most beautiful inner cities and highstreets, I found myself pretty underwhelmed.

I can't lie, there were certainly parts of the city I enjoyed, but the inner city didn’t feel as appealing to me as in other cities. The southern island and sodermalm also didn’t quite impress, the streets felt pretty bland and bare, with a rather uninspiring mix of modern, boxy buildings and some of the most underwhelming classical architecture I’ve seen. I can't help but think that, for the capital that represents the country, it could be a little nicer.

The weather wasn’t ideal during my visit, and I found the city to have more of a concrete jungle feel. I’ve heard Stockholm is one of the greenest capitals, but I didn’t really get that vibe. I've seen much greener cities. It was also quite expensive and, at times, felt a bit quiet, lacking the vibrant energy you might expect from a capital city.

Overall, I’d rate it a 3/10. I think there’s potential, but there’s room for improvement.

edit: im a troll, dont take this seriously. I love stockholm