Riding Stockholm’s vintage trams is one of the city’s most unique and accessible heritage experiences, and the best way to do it is on Djurgårdslinjen (Line 7N), a working heritage tram line operated by the Swedish Tramway Society using beautifully restored trams from the 1920s and 1940s. The line runs from Norrmalmstorg in the city center along the scenic Strandvägen waterfront to Djurgården, stopping at key attractions including Djurgårdsbron, Nordiska museet/Vasamuseet, Liljevalchs/Gröna Lund, Skansen, and Waldemarsudde, making it both a practical transport option and a sightseeing experience in itself.
Djurgårdslinjen Line 7N — Stockholm’s beloved heritage tram
How to Ride Stockholm Vintage Trams
No special heritage ticket is needed. A standard SL public transport ticket (SEK 43 for adults, SEK 26 discounted) or any valid SL period pass is all you need to hop on, making it one of the easiest and most affordable heritage transport experiences in Stockholm.
The service runs seasonally from early April to late December, with daily service during the peak summer months of June through August and more limited weekend and holiday operation outside that period, so checking the timetable before visiting is recommended.
Riding the vintage tram through Djurgården
Getting There by Public Transport
The closest stop is Djurgårdsbron, where the vintage tram Line 7 runs. From T-Centralen, the recommended option is Tram 7 — a direct 7-minute ride towards Waldemarsudde.
Recommended Option — Tram 7 (7 min, direct):
- Route: T-Centralen → Djurgårdsbron
- Departure: 06:16 → 06:23 (example)
- Cost: SEK 43 / SEK 26 (reduced)
- Note: Valid SL ticket or period pass accepted
Other 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. Look out for special café-tram runs where you can enjoy coffee and traditional Swedish pastries while gliding along the waterfront — a truly memorable way to see Stockholm the old-fashioned way.
Beautifully restored vintage tramcars on Djurgårdslinjen
What to Expect on Board
“This is the right choice if you want to experience riding a tram in the past with manual controls, even the horn can be sounded by pressing the bell pedal using your foot. You can also stand next to the tram driver and see how the driver operates the Stockholm Heritage Tram. To ride it, you only need a valid SL ticket, you can get on from Djurgården or Norrmalmstorg. Midway, you will see the driver get off and change the tram rail track manually using an iron crowbar.”
Stop-by-Stop Guide
The Djurgårdslinjen Line 7 runs between Djurgårdsbron ↔ Waldemarsudde / Blockhusudden, passing by some of Stockholm’s most iconic attractions:
- Djurgårdsbron — Near the tram depot and museum
- Nordiska museet / Vasamuseet — World-class museums
- Liljevalchs / Gröna Lund — Art gallery and amusement park
- Skansen — Open-air museum and zoo
- Waldemarsudde — Prince Eugen art museum and gardens
From Djurgårdsbron, the tram depot and museum area is a short walk along Djurgårdsvägen.
Plan Your Visit
Seasonal operation — check SL.se for current schedule if traveling outside summer months.
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
