This unique boulevard of cultural institutions comprises first-class museums presenting everything from applied arts, film and architecture to art, Jewish history and ancient sculptures. Famous architects such as Richard Meier and O.M. Ungers were involved in the construction and expansion of many of the architectonic gems on display. A few examples are the fine art Städel Museum with its underground exhibition spaces, the German Film Museum, the Communication Museum and the Jewish Museum. The Museum Embankment Festival, one of Europe's largest cultural festivals, takes place every year at the last weekend in August.

The "City Farmhouse" Olofstorp is a popular oasis for the whole family. There are cows, horses, a donkey, pigs, sheep, rabbits, cats, goats and chickens. It includes a health garden, an herb garden and a spice garden. In the area around Stadsbondgården, there are well-planned paths along Assarpsbäcken, opportunities for barbecues, and other activities.

This field reminds its visitors of a time with brutal executions and torture. More than 17,000 people were killed here during the Khmer Rouge regime, and today there are mass graves and a memorial stupa (a Buddhist reliquary) with thousands of human bones. An audio tour tells the heart-braking history.