castle
Drottningholm Palace
The private residence of the Swedish royal family, a UNESCO-listed 17th-century palace with a Chinese Pavilion and Baroque theatre.
6 km · about 10 min drive
EuropeSwedenStockholm
Vårby
Stockholm, Sweden · Europe
About Vårby
Vårby works well as a base: 10 minutes from Alby, 6km from Drottningholm Palace.
Vårby is in Stockholm, Sweden, with about 10,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Alby, about 4 km away.
Vårby gård (lit. 'Spring Village Farm') is a station on Line 13 of the Red Line of the Stockholm Metro, located in the Vårby district of Huddinge Municipality. The station opened on 1 October 1972 as part of the extension from Vårberg to Fittja.
The station has an elevated island platform just north of the point whereRead more
trains from Masmo station to the south emerge from tunnel. There is access to the platform from both above the tunnel exit and from below the platform. Both entrances lead, via strairs, ramps and a lift, to a single ticket office and barrier line at platform level, which gives direct access to the southern end of the platform.
As part of Art in the Stockholm metro project, the station features a flora-themed mural, created by Rolf Bergström in 1999.
On 7 January 2018, an explosion occurred just outside the station, killing a man in his 60s and injuring his wife. The man is believed to have picked up a suspected hand grenade from the ground. There was no evidence that the incident was related to terrorism or that the couple were specifically targeted.
Where to Stay in Vårby
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Vårby.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Vårby.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Vårby?
Within an hour or so of Vårby: Drottningholm Palace (6 km), Stockholm City Hall (12 km), Gamla Stan, Stockholm (13 km), Vasa Museum (14 km).
Where is Vårby?
Vårby is in Stockholm, Sweden, about 4 km from Alby.
Road trip
Drive to Vårby
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Vårby. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 10,115
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Sweden
- Region
- Stockholm
- Timezone
- Europe/Stockholm
- Coordinates
- 59.2667, 17.8841
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Sweden
Dipped headlights required at all times. Watch for wildlife (moose/deer) on rural roads.
Full driving guide for SwedenTags
Worth the detour from Vårby
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Stockholm City Hall
The iconic waterfront building where the Nobel Prize banquet is held each December, with a golden mosaic hall and a tower offering city views.
12 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Gamla Stan, Stockholm
Stockholm's medieval old town on an island, a maze of cobblestone alleys, colourful facades, the Royal Palace, and the Nobel Prize Museum.
13 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Vasa Museum
Home to the almost fully intact 17th-century warship Vasa that sank on her maiden voyage, the most visited museum in Scandinavia.
14 km · about 25 min drive
museum
ABBA The Museum
An interactive museum dedicated to Sweden's most famous pop group, where visitors can virtually perform with ABBA's holographic avatars.
14 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Skansen Open-Air Museum
The world's first open-air museum, founded in 1891, displaying 150 historic Swedish buildings and a Nordic zoo on Djurgården island.
14 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Gröna Lund
Stockholm's historic waterfront amusement park on the island of Djurgården with over 30 attractions and live concerts.
14 km · about 25 min drive
castle
Gripsholm Castle
Round-towered 16th-century castle on Lake Mälaren at Mariefred, holding the Swedish national portrait collection.
38 km · about 45 min drive
When to drive here
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Vårby.
Plan a trip around Vårby
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Vårby.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.