Stockholm’s Musical Legacy: An Audio Tour of its ABBA Story

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About this activity

Stockholm’s musical landscape was forever changed when four talented performers created some of the world’s most recognizable pop songs.

On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll discover the remarkable story of ABBA, from their humble beginnings to global superstardom. You’ll see the places that shaped their career, learn about their creative process, and hear fascinating anecdotes about the group that conquered the world with their tunes.

This tour starts at Kungsträdgården, where Stockholmers gathered in 2024 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ABBA’s Eurovision victory. As you stroll through Stockholm’s harbor area, you’ll learn how Benny, Björn, Agnetha, and Frida met and formed the group that would sell millions of records worldwide.

You’ll hear stories about their creative process in a summer house in the Stockholm archipelago, and discover the surprising connection between ABBA and a Swedish fish factory. The tour ends near the National Museum.

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At a glance

Duration: 45 min – 1 h 15 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: App for Android and iOS
Included: Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Included: Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Not included: Food and drink
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

Kungstradgarden

Passing by

On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll discover the remarkable story of ABBA, from their humble beginnings to global superstardom. This tour starts at Kungsträdgården, where Stockholmers gathered in 2024 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ABBA’s Eurovision victory.
The Royal Swedish Opera

Passing by

You’ll walk past the Royal Swedish Opera where the group first performed “Dancing Queen” at a gala the night before the Swedish royal wedding in 1976.
Skeppsholmen

Passing by

Visit Skeppsholmen island, where Benny Andersson established his modern mixing studio.
Stop 4

Passing by

You'll stroll around the island and hear its stories on this audio tour.
Kastellet

Passing by

You'll see the castle-like structure and learn about it as you walk.
ABBA The Museum

Passing by

On this self-guided tour, you'll learn about the ABBA The Museum.
Stop 7

Passing by

The tour ends near the National Museum, with a view of the Royal Palace where the four ABBA members were honored with royal medals in 2024.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This self-guided audio tour starts in front of the concert stage in Kungsträdgården. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

This self-guided walking tour ends in front of the National Museum.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

Create an account

Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.

This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.

When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.

Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]