Guidebook for Stockholm
Arts & Culture
Here you can watch ballet and opera shows on Swedens national stage, within walking distance from the apartment. Visit http://www.operan.se for show listings.
55 locals recommend
Royal Swedish Opera
2 Gustav Adolfs torgHere you can watch ballet and opera shows on Swedens national stage, within walking distance from the apartment. Visit http://www.operan.se for show listings.
The Vasa is the only preserved seventeenth-century ship in the world, and a unique art treasure. More than 95 percent of the ship is original, and it is decorated with hundreds of carved sculptures.
525 locals recommend
Vasa Museum
14 GalärvarvsvägenThe Vasa is the only preserved seventeenth-century ship in the world, and a unique art treasure. More than 95 percent of the ship is original, and it is decorated with hundreds of carved sculptures.
Fotografiska is one of the world’s largest meeting places for contemporary photography. In the bar on the top floor you will find one of Stockholm’s very best vantage points.
816 locals recommend
Fotografiska
22 StadsgårdshamnenFotografiska is one of the world’s largest meeting places for contemporary photography. In the bar on the top floor you will find one of Stockholm’s very best vantage points.
This is a place where you walk and dance out! The music, the clothes, the lyrics, musicals, and films of ABBA have been gathered in Stockholm and are on display in a permanent exhibition.
184 locals recommend
ABBA The Museum
68 DjurgårdsvägenThis is a place where you walk and dance out! The music, the clothes, the lyrics, musicals, and films of ABBA have been gathered in Stockholm and are on display in a permanent exhibition.
Sweden's national theatre is a beautiful jugend buildning located on the waterfront at Nybroviken bay.
The guided tours of Sweden’s national theatre starts at the main entrance.
63 locals recommend
The Royal Dramatic Theatre
NybroplanSweden's national theatre is a beautiful jugend buildning located on the waterfront at Nybroviken bay.
The guided tours of Sweden’s national theatre starts at the main entrance.
Experience one of Europe's foremost collections of art from the twentieth century to today, featuring works by artists including Picasso, Dali, Derkert and Matisse.
442 locals recommend
Moderna Museet
4 ExercisplanExperience one of Europe's foremost collections of art from the twentieth century to today, featuring works by artists including Picasso, Dali, Derkert and Matisse.
Berwaldhallen, one of the two major concert venues in Stockholm, is home to both the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Swedish Radio Choir.
Berwaldhallen station
Berwaldhallen, one of the two major concert venues in Stockholm, is home to both the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Swedish Radio Choir.
Explore Sweden’s history from the Stone Age to the present day. Meet people from prehistorical times, admire 52 kilos of gold and 200 kilos of silver treasures in the Gold Room.
23 locals recommend
Swedish History Museum
13-17 NarvavägenExplore Sweden’s history from the Stone Age to the present day. Meet people from prehistorical times, admire 52 kilos of gold and 200 kilos of silver treasures in the Gold Room.
Sightseeing
The Royal Palace is His Majesty The King's official residence. The palace is a daily place of work for The King and Queen as well as for the various departments that make up the Royal Court.
262 locals recommend
The Royal Palace
The Royal Palace is His Majesty The King's official residence. The palace is a daily place of work for The King and Queen as well as for the various departments that make up the Royal Court.
Old Town is the original city centre and dates from the 13th century but most buildings are from the 17- and 1800s. It’s a labyrinth of charming streets, alleyways, town houses and meeting squares.
581 locals recommend
Gamla stan
Old Town is the original city centre and dates from the 13th century but most buildings are from the 17- and 1800s. It’s a labyrinth of charming streets, alleyways, town houses and meeting squares.
Visit the City Hall, where the Nobel Prize Banquet and festivities are held. It casts an imposing shadow over Riddarfjärden, the body of water that flows past the Parliament and other ministries.
181 locals recommend
Stockholm City Hall
1 HantverkargatanVisit the City Hall, where the Nobel Prize Banquet and festivities are held. It casts an imposing shadow over Riddarfjärden, the body of water that flows past the Parliament and other ministries.
SkyView is the new attraction that takes you to the top of the world’s largest spherical building, the Ericsson Globe. From the apex 130 meters, you get a fantastic view encompassing all of Stockholm.
21 locals recommend
Skyview
2 GlobentorgetSkyView is the new attraction that takes you to the top of the world’s largest spherical building, the Ericsson Globe. From the apex 130 meters, you get a fantastic view encompassing all of Stockholm.
The graveyard, which has been in the same location since the 17th century, is almost surrounded by modern buildings.
The convent and church of St. Clare was founded on the site in 1280s.
S:ta Clara Kyrkas Vänner
7-9 Klara Östra kyrkogataThe graveyard, which has been in the same location since the 17th century, is almost surrounded by modern buildings.
The convent and church of St. Clare was founded on the site in 1280s.
Sergels torg is the most central public square in Stockholm, Sweden, named after 18th-century sculptor Johan Tobias Sergel, whose workshop was once located north of the square.
23 locals recommend
Sergels torg
Sergels torg is the most central public square in Stockholm, Sweden, named after 18th-century sculptor Johan Tobias Sergel, whose workshop was once located north of the square.
Strandvägen is a boulevard on Östermalm. Completed just in time for the Stockholm World's Fair 1897, it quickly became known as one of the most prestigious addresses in town.
46 locals recommend
Strandvägen
StrandvägenStrandvägen is a boulevard on Östermalm. Completed just in time for the Stockholm World's Fair 1897, it quickly became known as one of the most prestigious addresses in town.
Rosendal's Garden is an open garden, with the main purpose of presenting biodynamic (organic) garden cultivation to the general public.
204 locals recommend
Rosendals Trädgård
38 RosendalsvägenRosendal's Garden is an open garden, with the main purpose of presenting biodynamic (organic) garden cultivation to the general public.
A scenic walkway along the heights of Södermalm with postcard views of Riddarfjärden, Kungsholmen, the City Hall and Old Town. A popular place to get engaged.
251 locals recommend
Monteliusvagen
MonteliusvägenA scenic walkway along the heights of Södermalm with postcard views of Riddarfjärden, Kungsholmen, the City Hall and Old Town. A popular place to get engaged.
Shopping
Åhléns is big in international and Swedish brand fashion, beauty and cosmetic products. Check out their own brand household goods for excellent quality and price.
Ahlens City
50 KlarabergsgatanÅhléns is big in international and Swedish brand fashion, beauty and cosmetic products. Check out their own brand household goods for excellent quality and price.
NK is a department store on Hamngatan in the City area. NK is a class act and stylishly fills its space with Swedish and international fashion, designer and household goodies, cosmetics, shoes etc.
371 locals recommend
NK Stockholm
18-20 HamngatanNK is a department store on Hamngatan in the City area. NK is a class act and stylishly fills its space with Swedish and international fashion, designer and household goodies, cosmetics, shoes etc.
Drottninggatan is choc-a-bloc with small specialist shops, big stores like H&M and Zara, Swedish fashion brand stores and just about every type of retailer imaginable.
100 locals recommend
Drottninggatan
DrottninggatanDrottninggatan is choc-a-bloc with small specialist shops, big stores like H&M and Zara, Swedish fashion brand stores and just about every type of retailer imaginable.
PUB is Stockholm’s oldest department store with a history stretching back to 1882. It is thoroughly funky with a Swedish/Scandinavian design focus and totally Stockholm-style.
Pub
PUB is Stockholm’s oldest department store with a history stretching back to 1882. It is thoroughly funky with a Swedish/Scandinavian design focus and totally Stockholm-style.
An exclusive galleria in the middle of Stureplan square, with fashion boutiques, restaurants, cafés and the historic Sturebad spa, which opened in 1885.
89 locals recommend
B-Beautycare
15 StureplanAn exclusive galleria in the middle of Stureplan square, with fashion boutiques, restaurants, cafés and the historic Sturebad spa, which opened in 1885.
Everything Else
Rålambshovsparken is a popular park for activities during the summer. People come here to play soccer, boules, beach volleyball or brännboll, but also to swim and sunbathe or meet with friends.
157 locals recommend
Rålambshov Park
6 SmedsuddsvägenRålambshovsparken is a popular park for activities during the summer. People come here to play soccer, boules, beach volleyball or brännboll, but also to swim and sunbathe or meet with friends.
This swimming beach at Rålambshov Park Beach is popular with families. Sun-worshipping Stockholmers choose neighboring Rålambshov Park instead.
63 locals recommend
Smedsuddsbadet
SmedsuddsvägenThis swimming beach at Rålambshov Park Beach is popular with families. Sun-worshipping Stockholmers choose neighboring Rålambshov Park instead.
Drinks & Nightlife
Elegant, luxurious cocktail lounge and sky bar with spectacular 360-degree views of Stockholm, from the top of a skyscraper in Södermalm. Open to 3 am on weekends. Also a stylish restaurant.
216 locals recommend
Himlen
78 GötgatanElegant, luxurious cocktail lounge and sky bar with spectacular 360-degree views of Stockholm, from the top of a skyscraper in Södermalm. Open to 3 am on weekends. Also a stylish restaurant.
Classic brasserie and social stage at Stureplan. Swedish cuisine with international influences. In summer the alfresco section is the place to see and be seen.
187 locals recommend
Sturehof
2 StureplanClassic brasserie and social stage at Stureplan. Swedish cuisine with international influences. In summer the alfresco section is the place to see and be seen.
The planet’s first permanent ice bar, made of ice from the world-famous Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi. Everything except the liquids in the drinks is made of ice, and the temperature is kept at -5°C.
8 locals recommend
Hotel C Stockholm
4 VasaplanThe planet’s first permanent ice bar, made of ice from the world-famous Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi. Everything except the liquids in the drinks is made of ice, and the temperature is kept at -5°C.
This recently renovated club is housed in magnificent interior spaces in the Opera House, adjacent to with the equally famous Operakällaren restaurant.
61 locals recommend
Café Opera
Karl XII:s torgThis recently renovated club is housed in magnificent interior spaces in the Opera House, adjacent to with the equally famous Operakällaren restaurant.
Bar and nightclub in historic location with a view of Gamla Stan. It is an immensely popular nightclub with several bars open seven days a week all summer. Outdoor dancing to well-known DJs.
15 locals recommend
Público
2 RödbodtorgetBar and nightclub in historic location with a view of Gamla Stan. It is an immensely popular nightclub with several bars open seven days a week all summer. Outdoor dancing to well-known DJs.
Step into our little green Irish Pub where you will have the chance to hear some fantastic live music. Then feel your way downstairs to our cosy 400 year old cellar, where you can have cocktails.
O’Connell’s Irish Pub
21 Stora NygatanStep into our little green Irish Pub where you will have the chance to hear some fantastic live music. Then feel your way downstairs to our cosy 400 year old cellar, where you can have cocktails.
Entertainment & Activities
Skansen consists of the oldest open-air museum in the world and the Stockholm zoo, with a beautiful location on Royal Djurgården and a view over all of Stockholm.
459 locals recommend
Skansen
49-51 DjurgårdsslättenSkansen consists of the oldest open-air museum in the world and the Stockholm zoo, with a beautiful location on Royal Djurgården and a view over all of Stockholm.
Amusement park where you can bond with family and friends over food or a concert! Gröna Lund features 32 attractions, including seven roller coasters and the world’s highest Free Fall Tilt.
411 locals recommend
Grona Lund Amusement Park
9 Lilla Allmänna GrändAmusement park where you can bond with family and friends over food or a concert! Gröna Lund features 32 attractions, including seven roller coasters and the world’s highest Free Fall Tilt.
Food Scene
Público is a top quality restaurant that transforms into a night club as the evening progresses.
The menu consists of a wide selection of dishes that are influenced by the Peruan and Mexican kitchen.
Rödbodtorget 2
2 RödbodtorgetPúblico is a top quality restaurant that transforms into a night club as the evening progresses.
The menu consists of a wide selection of dishes that are influenced by the Peruan and Mexican kitchen.
On Tegelbacken in central Stockholm you will find the Japanese restaurant Seikoen. Here they combine the traditional dishes of sushi, sashimi, yakuniku, tempura and dumplings with more modern courses.
Restaurang Tegelbacken
2 TegelbackenOn Tegelbacken in central Stockholm you will find the Japanese restaurant Seikoen. Here they combine the traditional dishes of sushi, sashimi, yakuniku, tempura and dumplings with more modern courses.
Waipo serves all food in tapas style in order to be able to try as many dishes as possible. The dishes are served as soon as it is ready and is authentic Chinese food cooked à la minute.
Waipo Stockholm
15 JakobsbergsgatanWaipo serves all food in tapas style in order to be able to try as many dishes as possible. The dishes are served as soon as it is ready and is authentic Chinese food cooked à la minute.
At the Ocean Grill guests are welcome to participate in the creation of their own meals, by stepping up to the fish tank or ice counter to choose among a wide variety of fresh fish, meat and seafood.
30 locals recommend
B.A.R.
4A BlasieholmsgatanAt the Ocean Grill guests are welcome to participate in the creation of their own meals, by stepping up to the fish tank or ice counter to choose among a wide variety of fresh fish, meat and seafood.
This outdoor café on Södermalm has been a popular place for romantic picnics since the 1700s and offers spectacular views of Stockholm. The weekend brunches are a hot tip.
36 locals recommend
Fåfängan
3 KlockstapelsbackenThis outdoor café on Södermalm has been a popular place for romantic picnics since the 1700s and offers spectacular views of Stockholm. The weekend brunches are a hot tip.
The arcitechture, heavenly pastries and discreet location on picturesque Djurgården beside a pleasant walking track make this café the perfect place for a rendez-vous.
8 locals recommend
Flickorna Helin Café
14 RosendalsvägenThe arcitechture, heavenly pastries and discreet location on picturesque Djurgården beside a pleasant walking track make this café the perfect place for a rendez-vous.
An elegant and classic Stockholm venue with a luxurious menu and views of Slussen that will give you butterflies. Book early!
193 locals recommend
Eriks Gondolen
6 StadsgårdenAn elegant and classic Stockholm venue with a luxurious menu and views of Slussen that will give you butterflies. Book early!