Stockholm Pass vs. SL Card & Single Tickets: Which Is Worth It?

Go City Stockholm Pass, SL travel card or single tickets? We compare admissions, public transport and flexibility, with pointers to current prices.

By stockholm-online.de editorial team · Travel editors · Last updated: June 2026

Pass, card or single tickets?

In Stockholm there are two "passes" that shouldn't be confused: the Go City Stockholm Pass (free admission to attractions) and the SL card (public transport). Then there are single tickets. What's worth it depends on your plans.

What the options offer

The Stockholm Pass pays off if you visit several paid attractions per day (Vasa Museum, Skansen, ABBA Museum, Gröna Lund, boat tours). You'll need the SL card for almost any ferry or metro ride. Details in the guide Stockholm Pass & SL Tickets.

When each option pays off

If you visit several paid sights every day, the pass shows its advantage. If instead you're mainly planning around the free options (Stockholm City Museum, the Moderna Museet collection, the free time slots at the Nationalmuseum and Jewish Museum), walks through Gamla Stan and Södermalm, and viewpoints, an SL day pass plus single tickets for the Vasa Museum and Skansen is usually enough. The table above helps you run the numbers.

Frequently asked questions

When does the Go City Stockholm Pass pay off?+

If you visit several paid attractions per day (Vasa Museum, Skansen, ABBA Museum, Gröna Lund, boat tours). If instead you mainly plan around the free museums and time slots, walks and viewpoints, an SL card plus single tickets works out cheaper.

What's the difference between the Stockholm Pass and the SL card?+

The Go City Stockholm Pass is an attractions pass (free admission). The SL card is the public transport ticket (metro, bus, ferry). These are two different things – depending on your plans, you'll need one, the other, or both.

Are many museums really free?+

Some: the Stockholm City Museum (Stadsmuseet) is completely free, and at the Moderna Museet the permanent collection always is (special exhibitions charge admission). There are also free time slots, such as the Nationalmuseum on Thursdays 17:00–20:00 and the Jewish Museum (Judiska museet) on Saturdays 11:00–12:00; the Swedish History Museum (Historiska) normally costs 180 SEK, but is half-price daily 16:00–17:00. If you mainly plan around these museums and slots, you don't need an attractions pass.

Where can I find current prices?+

Prices and inclusions change. The binding figures are those of the official provider (Go City) and, for public transport, SL.