17th C Stockholm - naval powers, noble palaces and Black Death

Step into the heart of early modern Stockholm on a guided walk that brings the rise of the great power era to life through vivid stories and atmospheric surroundings. As you explore the quiet courtyards and grand facades of the old city, you gain insight into a time when noble families shaped politics, culture and diplomacy, and when the growing ambitions of the realm reached far beyond its borders. Your guide shares tales of ordinary townspeople living in the shadow of powerful decisions, of life along the busy waterfronts and of the struggles faced during outbreaks that reshaped the city. The walk highlights how daily life, belief and duty intertwined in a period marked by both cultural brilliance and constant uncertainty.

The journey continues through the charming streets of the old district, where every corner carries echoes of past triumphs and hardships. You hear about naval clashes that influenced the fate of the nation, about the shadows cast by sickness and the resilience that allowed the city to rise again. Beginning outside the main entrance of the church on the island of Riddarholmen, the walk guides you toward the narrow lanes of the old town, creating a vivid connection between the past and the present. The experience offers a rich blend of storytelling, atmosphere and historical insight that brings this powerful era to life.