The Vasa Museum

Step into a captivating time machine on Djurgården in Stockholm and experience the Vasa Museum, an unforgettable destination that brings history to life. Here stands the world's best-preserved 17th-century ship, the royal ship Vasa, in all its magnificence. The ship, which sank during its maiden voyage in 1628, was salvaged and restored through a remarkable process, offering a fascinating insight into a bygone era. Explore the detailed exhibitions that recount not only the launching disaster and the salvage work, but also daily life on board, the brave people who built and sailed Vasa, as well as art and symbolism from the era of the Swedish Empire. Every carved wooden piece and every preserved artifact tells its own story and gives you a unique opportunity to get close to the wings of history.