Many of the most popular museums and attractions are situated on the island of Djurgården, which is also part of the Royal National City Park. This picturesque island provides an ideal setting for leisurely strolls, invigorating jogs, scenic cycling routes and paddling adventures, as well as a lovely spot for a picnic. In addition, Djurgården has loads of restaurants and sightseeing options. If you're travelling with children, Djurgården is a must: here you'll find the city's best attractions for children, all within walking distance of one another.

Trg Pet Bunara owes its name to the five wells lining up in a row at its centre, which has supplied water to the city until the middle of the 19th century. Just a few steps away visitors can enjoy Queen Jelena Madije park, situated just between the medieval walls and the Renaissance Grimani bastion.

Developed in the Sengoku period as a village for the visitors of the nearby shrine (Yasaka Shrine), the historic district is famous for being the home of geisha (the Japanese entertainment). Narrow streets dotted with teahouses, local eateries, traditional wooden houses, and bars and nightclubs are crammed with tourists from all over the world, wishing to see a geisha in their colourful kimono. The best way to explore the picturesque district is from Hanami-kōji street towards Shijō-dōri.