Stockholm - your destination for sustainable meetings

Awards and recognitions

Stockholm is a city in the forefront of sustainability. Back in 1972 Stockholm took the initiative to, and hosted, the first UN world environment conference. A conference that put environmental issues on the agenda and launched the global environment work. In 2010 the city was the first in Europe to be awarded the European green capital for its environmental credentials.

In April 2024 Stockholm and Royal Djurgården have the honor to host the GSTC world congress on sustainable tourism.

With nature in the city, surrounded by water, Stockholm continues to be a role model for sustainable living, travel and meetings.

Recently Royal Djurgården, one of the greenest islands in Stockholm, that attracts millions of visitors a year, received Green Destination Platinum award for it’s sustainability work. The second city to receive it after Ljubljana in Slovenia.

The most popular attraction in the Royal Djurgården is Vasa museum, with it’s restaurant that offers a unique meeting venue. To have dinner in the Ship Hall, next to the warship Vasa is something you don’t want to miss. It is the ultimate experience of Swedish history combined with the finest food and drinks, and gives your guest a night to remember.

Certified venues

Conference venues in Stockholm keep sustainability in focus throughout every part of their operations and many of them are accredited by third party certifying bodies.

Stockholm International Fair, Scandinavia's largest venue for trade fairs, conferences and events, holds an ISO 20121 certificate for sustainable events and is also the first venue in the Nordic region to join the Net Zero Carbon Events-initiative.

Münchenbryggeriet offers venues in a historical building with a view over city centre, and is certified by the Nordic Swan Ecolabel in the conference and restaurant category.

At the edge of the green lung Rålambshovsparken, is the Green key certified Courtyard by Marriott, a 4 star comfort and award winning convenience.

Venues for all your needs

Sergel Hub is located right in the heart of the city, close to the square Sergels Torg. Here you will find a solution wether your are planning an event, meeting, exhibition or gala dinner. "Bankvalvet" - the Swedish word for the old bank vault is the largest hall and offers 600 square meters space.

Located in the beautiful City Hall where the Nobel festivities takes place every year, is Stadshuskällaren. The restaurant that serves contemporary Swedish food inspired by wildlife and local produce. They make sure that your visit will be a memorable experience in a historic and beautiful setting, regardless of the size of your meeting.

If your are looking for a place to combine meetings with a relaxing stay then Hotel J is the place your are looking for. “The urban archipelago of Stockholm”, is a unique hotel, restaurant and meeting venue with an enchanting view over Stockholm’s harbor inlet. This is where the archipelago and city blend together, and where you can start your meetings with a dip in the baltic sea.

To get around

Stockholm is a compact city, surrounded by water, and with almost everything within easy reach, helping you cut emissions while getting around.

Stockholm Adventures offers guided tours in and around Stockholm all year around. Biking, walking, kayaking and ice-skating - they create unforgettable experiences for people who love exploration.

Out sailing event arranges sailing all year around, tailored for different groups and purposes, onboard their spacious 50-feet sailing yachts. Whether it is to explore the beautiful Stockholm archipelago, a sustainable transport or teambuilding activity.

With Eco sightseeing you get live guided sightseeing and private tours as well as various collaborations that are 100 percent emission-free.

Prefer staying on land? No problem, Westin Buss is a well-established bus company in Stockholm that offers modern and comfortable coaches for different types of transportation. They have more than 30 buses and provide transportation for both large and small groups to any type of event.

Last but not least, traveling to Stockholm by train gets easier and easier thanks to SJ, a Swedish railway company that offers train travel. All their trains in Sweden carry the Good Environmental Choice (Bra Miljöval) label, and is connecting Sweden with Norway, Denmark and Germany. They have high-speed trains to/from Oslo and Copenhagen, and night trains to/from Berlin and Hamburg.

Thanks to the city and our partners dedication to sustainability, Stockholm is the obvious choice for your next meeting or event.

Photocredit: Visit Stockholm Mediabank/Henrik Trygg, Tove Freij.