Guidebook for Stockholm
Food Scene
Great brunch, lunch and dinner. Might need a reservation for evenings. www.bromskarlaplan.se
43 Einheimische empfehlen
Broms
76 KarlavägenGreat brunch, lunch and dinner. Might need a reservation for evenings. www.bromskarlaplan.se
Stockholm´s cosiest coffee shop and bakery. Opens at 7:30. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or a coffee while out on town. Classic place.
87 Einheimische empfehlen
Vete-Katten
55 KungsgatanStockholm´s cosiest coffee shop and bakery. Opens at 7:30. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or a coffee while out on town. Classic place.
Classical coffee shop. Pricey, but location and cakes are great. Plus for atmosphere - feels like having a cup of coffee at your grandma´s place.
27 Einheimische empfehlen
Sturekatten
4 RiddargatanClassical coffee shop. Pricey, but location and cakes are great. Plus for atmosphere - feels like having a cup of coffee at your grandma´s place.
Great brunch, lunch and dinner. Perfect stop on your walk around Djurgården. http://kallhagen.se/en/
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Villa Källhagen
10 DjurgårdsbrunnsvägenGreat brunch, lunch and dinner. Perfect stop on your walk around Djurgården. http://kallhagen.se/en/
Stockholm´s most famous vegetarian restaurant with divine views of the city. Buffet everyday. Sit outside! www.hermans.se
208 Einheimische empfehlen
Hermans
23B FjällgatanStockholm´s most famous vegetarian restaurant with divine views of the city. Buffet everyday. Sit outside! www.hermans.se
Good burger restaurant. Super close to home. www.philsburger.se
48 Einheimische empfehlen
Phil's Burger
1 Sundbybergs torgGood burger restaurant. Super close to home. www.philsburger.se
One of the best lunch places on Djurgården. Close to Vasa museum and Skansen. Very nice food and cakes. www.blaporten.com
21 Einheimische empfehlen
Blå Porten
DjurgårdsvägenOne of the best lunch places on Djurgården. Close to Vasa museum and Skansen. Very nice food and cakes. www.blaporten.com
Organic restaurant at the Etnographical museum. Perfect pit stop o your walk around Djurgården. http://www.varldskulturmuseerna.se/etnografiskamuseet/om-museet/besok-museet/matmekka/
Museum of Ethnography
34 DjurgårdsbrunnsvägenOrganic restaurant at the Etnographical museum. Perfect pit stop o your walk around Djurgården. http://www.varldskulturmuseerna.se/etnografiskamuseet/om-museet/besok-museet/matmekka/
Perfect bread and coffee. A few tables, but mainly for take-away. https://www.facebook.com/Valhallabageriet-AB-250979198400697/
27 Einheimische empfehlen
Valhallabageriet
174 ValhallavägenPerfect bread and coffee. A few tables, but mainly for take-away. https://www.facebook.com/Valhallabageriet-AB-250979198400697/
Pizza for take-away and eat in. 5 minutes walk from apartment. http://www.ostermalmspizzeria.se/
Östermalm's Pizzeria
18 FurusundsgatanPizza for take-away and eat in. 5 minutes walk from apartment. http://www.ostermalmspizzeria.se/
Eastside Café Gittan & Co
63a VärtavägenCafe by the subway. http://www.eastsidecafe.se/
Great restaurant with decent prices. Book a table. www.nybrogatan38.com
85 Einheimische empfehlen
Nybrogatan 38
38 NybrogatanGreat restaurant with decent prices. Book a table. www.nybrogatan38.com
Bakery and coffee shop for eat-in or takeaway. www.thelinskonditori.se
Thelins Konditori Fältöversten
13 KarlaplanBakery and coffee shop for eat-in or takeaway. www.thelinskonditori.se
Very central place for decent-priced lunch, hidden away in a museum (free entrance). Good Mediterranean food.
http://www.varldskulturmuseerna.se/medelhavsmuseet/om-museet/besok-museet/restaurang-bagdad-cafe/
Bagdad Café
2 FredsgatanVery central place for decent-priced lunch, hidden away in a museum (free entrance). Good Mediterranean food.
http://www.varldskulturmuseerna.se/medelhavsmuseet/om-museet/besok-museet/restaurang-bagdad-cafe/
Breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Good food, nice ambience. Plenty of space. http://www.klangmarket.se/
Klang Market Karlaplan
18 Erik DahlbergsallénBreakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Good food, nice ambience. Plenty of space. http://www.klangmarket.se/
Sushi place at Fältöversten. Eat in (not so cozy) and take-away. http://faltoversten.se/gallery/ikki-sushi/
Ikki Sushi Bar
Sushi place at Fältöversten. Eat in (not so cozy) and take-away. http://faltoversten.se/gallery/ikki-sushi/
McDonald's
2 TunnlandetYour closest McDonalds.
Sirap AB
31A SurbrunnsgatanBest American pancakes in town and brunch. www.cafesirap.se
Cafe with limited opening hours but nice views if you like boats :) http://www.kafekruthuset.se/
Kruthuset
57 HunduddsvägenCafe with limited opening hours but nice views if you like boats :) http://www.kafekruthuset.se/
Hötorget
HötorgetOn weekdays. Weekends it is sometimes a flea market.
Temporarily moved from its normal location this food market is probably the best in Stockholm. Not cheap though. But looking is free :)
127 Einheimische empfehlen
Östermalms saluhall
31 ÖstermalmstorgTemporarily moved from its normal location this food market is probably the best in Stockholm. Not cheap though. But looking is free :)
Famously gay coffee shop on the central square in Gamla Stan. Great food and drinks (try the hot chocolate!). If it is full (often), try the neighbouring Kaffekoppen.
15 Einheimische empfehlen
Chokladkoppen
18 StortorgetFamously gay coffee shop on the central square in Gamla Stan. Great food and drinks (try the hot chocolate!). If it is full (often), try the neighbouring Kaffekoppen.
Many restaurants in the same building - a food court in the basement. Everyone will find what they want to eat here.
20 Einheimische empfehlen
Kungshallen
44 KungsgatanMany restaurants in the same building - a food court in the basement. Everyone will find what they want to eat here.
Many restaurants in a small space - crowded ad noisy but fun and most importantly - great food!
37 Einheimische empfehlen
K25
25 KungsgatanMany restaurants in a small space - crowded ad noisy but fun and most importantly - great food!
Essentials
Systembolaget - the Swedish government monopoly on liquor sales - this is the closest store, located in Fältöversten shopping centre. Opening hours: http://www.systembolaget.se/butiker-ombud/butik/stockholms-lan/stockholm/karlaplan-13-0102
67 Einheimische empfehlen
Fältöversten
13 KarlaplanSystembolaget - the Swedish government monopoly on liquor sales - this is the closest store, located in Fältöversten shopping centre. Opening hours: http://www.systembolaget.se/butiker-ombud/butik/stockholms-lan/stockholm/karlaplan-13-0102
Kampementshallen
12 KampementsgatanClosest grocery store - just take the elevator. Open 8-21 all days.
Second closest grocery store. Open later than Kampementshallen.
12 Einheimische empfehlen
ICA Nära Gärdet
1 SmedsbacksgatanSecond closest grocery store. Open later than Kampementshallen.
Värtavägens Skomakeri Nyckelservice Kemtvätt Skrädderi
72 Värtavägendry cleaners
Arts & Culture
Stockholm´s most famous museum? An impressive and well-preserved ship that sank on its maiden voyage in 1628.
525 Einheimische empfehlen
Vasa Museum
14 GalärvarvsvägenStockholm´s most famous museum? An impressive and well-preserved ship that sank on its maiden voyage in 1628.
Historiska museet station
History museum. Free entrance.
Nordiska museet
6-16 DjurgårdsvägenNordic museum. Various exhibitions.
Old time favourite - Swedish pop group ABBA split many decades ago but still has a strong fan base if judging by the number of visitors to this recently opened museum.
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ABBA The Museum
68 DjurgårdsvägenOld time favourite - Swedish pop group ABBA split many decades ago but still has a strong fan base if judging by the number of visitors to this recently opened museum.
Maritime Museum
24 DjurgårdsbrunnsvägenMuseum of naval history. Free entrance.
Museum of Technology
7 MuseivägenTechnical museum.
Museum of the Nobel prices and laureates. Well worth an efternoon.
78 Einheimische empfehlen
Nobel Museum
2 StortorgetMuseum of the Nobel prices and laureates. Well worth an efternoon.
Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde
6 Prins Eugens VägThielska Galleriet
8 SjötullsbackenSR Berwaldhallen
3 Dag Hammarskjölds vägBook a classical concert here! www.berwaldhallen.se
Stockholm Concert Hall
8 HötorgetOr listen to a concert here. www.konserthuset.se
Stockholms Dramatical Theatre - worth a visit just to check int he fasade. Some shows in English (Carlsson on the roof 2016). Tickets to same night shows sold at 50% discount 1 hr before show starts. www.dramaten.se
63 Einheimische empfehlen
The Royal Dramatic Theatre
NybroplanStockholms Dramatical Theatre - worth a visit just to check int he fasade. Some shows in English (Carlsson on the roof 2016). Tickets to same night shows sold at 50% discount 1 hr before show starts. www.dramaten.se
Moderna Museet
4 ExercisplanRoyal Swedish Opera
2 Gustav Adolfs torgwww.operan.se
Theatre (Stadsteatern), multiple libraries (including a cartoon one) and workshops for teenagers, restaurants and cafes. This house is a wonderful place in the center of the city.
67 Einheimische empfehlen
Kulturhuset
Sergels TorgTheatre (Stadsteatern), multiple libraries (including a cartoon one) and workshops for teenagers, restaurants and cafes. This house is a wonderful place in the center of the city.
An old house and collections. Brought to life. Try to catch one of the dramatised guided tours.
66 Einheimische empfehlen
The Hallwyl Museum
4 HamngatanAn old house and collections. Brought to life. Try to catch one of the dramatised guided tours.
Check out the works of Mr Milles. Just walk or take a bus or train across the bridge from Ropsten. While you´re at it check out Lidingö - one of Stockholm´s posher suburbs. People living here refer to it only as "ön" ("the island")
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Millesgården
32 HerserudsvägenCheck out the works of Mr Milles. Just walk or take a bus or train across the bridge from Ropsten. While you´re at it check out Lidingö - one of Stockholm´s posher suburbs. People living here refer to it only as "ön" ("the island")
"Movie house" - film school and a small theatre "Cinemateket" that shows good films. Not a regular movie theatre, no new movies.
Svenska Filminstitutet
1 Borgvägen"Movie house" - film school and a small theatre "Cinemateket" that shows good films. Not a regular movie theatre, no new movies.
Museum of Natural History
40 FrescativägenSightseeing
Outdoor museum, showcasing buildings from around Sweden. Also some craft displays as well as some Nordic animals (Bear, seal, reindeer, wolves, lynx, moose..) www.skansen.se
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Skansen
49-51 DjurgårdsslättenOutdoor museum, showcasing buildings from around Sweden. Also some craft displays as well as some Nordic animals (Bear, seal, reindeer, wolves, lynx, moose..) www.skansen.se
Very picturesque bridge with views towards the city and Djurgården.
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Djurgårdsbron
DjurgårdsbronVery picturesque bridge with views towards the city and Djurgården.
Stockholm city library - very beautiful building. Worth to enter just to see the rotunda.
66 Einheimische empfehlen
Stockholm Public Library
53 SveavägenStockholm city library - very beautiful building. Worth to enter just to see the rotunda.
Stockholm City Hall
1 HantverkargatanWhere the Nobel dinner is held every year.
Stiftelsen Skeppsholmsgården
Östra BrobänkenCheck out the old boats and enjoy a stroll along the water.
Royal palace. Houses multiple museums as well - the armory, the treasury etc. Changing of the guards everyday, sometimes on horse back. Check web for times.
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The Royal Palace
Royal palace. Houses multiple museums as well - the armory, the treasury etc. Changing of the guards everyday, sometimes on horse back. Check web for times.
Fjällgatan
FjällgatanStockholm´s best view?
Check out Stockholm from above on a clear day! The restaurant is supposed to be good too, never tried it. They do brunch, lunch and dinner.
48 Einheimische empfehlen
Kaknästornet
28-30 Mörka KrokenCheck out Stockholm from above on a clear day! The restaurant is supposed to be good too, never tried it. They do brunch, lunch and dinner.
Parks & Nature
Djurgården is a royal park and makes for a very nice walk. Highly recommended.
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Djurgården
Djurgården is a royal park and makes for a very nice walk. Highly recommended.
Ladugårdsgärdet
Perfect for running or long walks (with or without dogs)
Nice city park with a playground, cafe and on a sunny day many people just hanging out.
10 Einheimische empfehlen
Tessinparken
Nice city park with a playground, cafe and on a sunny day many people just hanging out.
Lill-Jansskogen
Large forested park, perfect for long walks or runs.
Walking around the canal is popular all year round. Famously called "the fur route" because of the posh areas it is adjacent to.
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Djurgårdsbrunnskanalen
Walking around the canal is popular all year round. Famously called "the fur route" because of the posh areas it is adjacent to.
Beautiful park, green houses and lovely cafe. Well worth an afternoon if you are interested in gardening.
204 Einheimische empfehlen
Rosendals Trädgård
38 RosendalsvägenBeautiful park, green houses and lovely cafe. Well worth an afternoon if you are interested in gardening.
Bergianska trädgården
4 GustafsborgsvägenBeautiful park.
Humlegården
32 KarlavägenShopping
Skansenbutiken
49 DjurgårdsslättenNice place to pick up Swedish souvenirs and handicraft.
MOOD
48 RegeringsgatanB-Beautycare
15 StureplanGallerian
37 HamngatanNK Stockholm
18-20 HamngatanEntertainment & Activities
Grona Lunds Tivoli
9 Lilla Allmänna GrändStockholms amusement park.
Large movie complex. All movies in original language with Swedish subtitles normally. Book through www.sfbio.se
38 Einheimische empfehlen
Filmstaden Sergel
3 HötorgetLarge movie complex. All movies in original language with Swedish subtitles normally. Book through www.sfbio.se
Outdoor swimming pool within 6 minutes walk from the apartment. Entrance fee. There is also an outdoor gym (free) and beach volley fields (free) here.
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Kampementsbadet
64 SandhamnsgatanOutdoor swimming pool within 6 minutes walk from the apartment. Entrance fee. There is also an outdoor gym (free) and beach volley fields (free) here.
Tennisstadion
20 Södra FiskartorpsvägenTennis
Östermalms IP
2 FISKARTORPSVÄGENIn the winters this is open for iceskating.
For young children, an activity center built around the books by Astrid Lindgren.
115 Einheimische empfehlen
Junibacken
8 GalärvarvsvägenFor young children, an activity center built around the books by Astrid Lindgren.
This kayaking club sometimes lets kayaks. Check out their website first.
20 Einheimische empfehlen
Brunnsvikens Kanotklubb
5 Frescati HagvägThis kayaking club sometimes lets kayaks. Check out their website first.