Going to Stockholm? You don’t want to miss these hotspots

If you just booked a trip to Stockholm – or you’re considering doing so – : these are the loveliest restaurants, most special stores and best places to explore Stockholm culture.

Food

B.A.R.

District: Östermalm
This funky restaurant is the place to bef or fish lovers. The smoked shrimps and mussels are lovely and there are lots of other sea foods on the menu.

Nytorget Urban Deli

District: Södermalm
This is a great place for foodies. You can try the best olives and cheeses, there’s a bar and restaurant. Before you know it, you’ve spent a whole afternoon or evening here.

Drop Coffee

District: Södermalm
At Drop Coffee, you find the best coffee. It’s made the old school way: with a filter. Apart from coffee, Drop is a good place for breakfast, lunch or a bowl of soup.

Culture

Östermalm

You like art and design? Take a look in Östermalm. You’ll find lots of galleries, museums and theatres. Intrigued with the Vikings? Go to the Historika Museet. There’s a collection of Viking relics and a beautiful department with medieval art. Prefer minimalist Scandinavian design? Take a look at the Designhouse Stockholm.

Shopping

Department store Åhléns

Åhléns Stockholm City is located at the place where Drottninggatan and Hamngatan cross.  The store sells almost everything: from a piece of soap to costly design glasswork. Don’t forget to visit the household items department: the house brand products are nice and fairly priced.

Brandstationen

We’re positive: this place will inspire you to redo your interior. There is restored furniture, cushions, lamps, plants and jewelry. (Hornsgatan 64).

Photo: Matias Larhag