Riding Stockholm’s vintage trams is one of my favorite ways to experience the city’s transport heritage. The best route is the Djurgårdslinjen (Line 7N), which is operated by the volunteer Swedish Tramway Society using beautifully restored cars from the 1920s and 1940s. The line runs from Norrmalmstorg in the city center, goes along the Strandvägen waterfront, and heads into Djurgården. It stops right by major sights like Nordiska museet, the Vasa Museum, Gröna Lund, Skansen, and Waldemarsudde, making it both practical and a great sightseeing trip.
Djurgårdslinjen Line 7N, Stockholm’s beloved heritage tram
How to Ride Stockholm Vintage Trams
You do not need a special heritage ticket. A standard SL ticket (SEK 43 for adults, SEK 26 discounted) or any valid SL pass is all you need to hop on.
The service runs seasonally from early April to late December. They run daily during the peak summer months of June through August, and have limited weekend and holiday schedules outside that period. I recommend checking the timetable on SL.se before you head out.
Riding the vintage tram through Djurgården
Getting There by Public Transport
To connect to the vintage line, you can head to Djurgårdsbron. From T-Centralen, I usually take the modern Tram 7 directly towards Waldemarsudde, which takes about 7 minutes.
Recommended Option, Tram 7 (7 min, direct):
- Route: T-Centralen → Djurgårdsbron
- Cost: SEK 43 / SEK 26 (reduced)
- Note: Valid SL ticket or period pass accepted
Alternative Options:
- Bus 69: Direct to Djurgårdsbrunn (8 minutes)
- Metro 13 + Bus 67: Via Karlaplan (12 minutes)
What Makes It Special
For the most classic experience, board at Norrmalmstorg and ride all the way to Waldemarsudde. Keep an eye out for their special café-tram runs, where you can buy coffee and traditional Swedish pastries to enjoy while gliding along the waterfront.
Beautifully restored vintage tramcars on Djurgårdslinjen
What to Expect on Board
On board, you really step back in time. The driver operates the tram with manual controls and sounds the horn by pressing a bell pedal with their foot. Sometimes you can stand right next to them to watch how they steer. Midway through, the driver gets off to change the rail track manually using an iron crowbar.
Stop-by-Stop Guide
The Djurgårdslinjen Line 7 runs between Djurgårdsbron ↔ Waldemarsudde / Blockhusudden, passing:
- Djurgårdsbron (near the tram depot and museum)
- Nordiska museet / Vasamuseet
- Liljevalchs / Gröna Lund
- Skansen
- Waldemarsudde
From Djurgårdsbron, the tram depot and museum area is just a short walk along Djurgårdsvägen.
Contact and Location
- Address: Falkenbergsgatan 2, 115 21 Stockholm, Sweden
- Phone: +46 (0)8-660-77-00
- Email: info@ss.se / info@djurgardslinjen.se
- Website: djurgardslinjen.se
- Maps: Google Maps
