Vasa Museum
Stockholm, Sweden
A museum built around an almost fully preserved 17th-century warship that sank on its maiden voyage and was raised from the harbour. The hull is huge and best seen from several decks; allow two hours and come early in summer.
The Vasa sank on her maiden voyage in Stockholm harbour on 10 August 1628, after about 1,300 metres. Raised 333 years later, on 24 April 1961, the ship had a largely intact hull. The museum on the island of Djurgården is billed as home to the world's only preserved 17th-century ship and opened in 1990; until then the ship was housed provisionally. Including the bowsprit, the ship is about 69 metres long, the mainmast rose 52.5 metres above the keel, and 64 guns were on board.
There is a free audio guide for your own smartphone, a restaurant and a museum shop; large bags and suitcases are not allowed. Allow about two hours for a visit. The museum is among the most visited in Scandinavia, so come as early in the day as you can.
- Nearest town
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 59.3280, 18.0914
- Editor's pick
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Sweden: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Congestion charges in Stockholm and Gothenburg; Øresund Bridge toll. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
Nearby
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Campsites nearby
- Långholmens husbilscampingMotorhome stopover4 km from Vasa MuseumMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Klubbensborgs campingCampsite8 km from Vasa MuseumTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- City – StockholmCampsite10 km from Vasa MuseumTentsCaravansShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Bredäng Camping StockholmCampsite10 km from Vasa MuseumTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Ängby campingCampsite11 km from Vasa Museum · 110 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Waxholms CampingCampsite15 km from Vasa MuseumCaravans
All campsites in Sweden · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Vasa Museum?
Vasa Museum is in Stockholm, Sweden, at GPS 59.3280, 18.0914. It is about 48 km from Nynäshamn.
Can you camp near Vasa Museum?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Tantolundens husbilscamping, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 17 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Vasa Museum?
Places worth a stop nearby: Gamla Stan (1 km), Drottningholm Palace (12 km), Tyresta National Park (21 km) and Sigtuna (38 km).
When is the best time to visit Vasa Museum?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)