Stockholm Tourism Information
With Travelers Digest's 2008
Review
(Updated June 2008)
Sailing 17 hours from Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia to the
enchanted fairytale land of Sweden was an adventure unto itself. The
massive, eight story ship offered every possible amenity, pool, sauna,
steam room, bars, lounges, live music, expensive restaurants, as well as budget
eateries, shops, arcade games, mini casino and open air decks for the
hearty. The sea spray and the cold night air of middle September kept most
indoors, but I wasn't to be deprived of a full moon on an open sea. I live
to be outdoors... anywhere...anytime and under any conditions. Stimulation
is crucial to good living!
After a few hours of exploring every inch of the exterior decks me
and my side-kick then
strolled through the ship's interior. The smell of aromatic food drove us
toward one of their several restaurants and after savoring a fairly good meal we armed
ourselves with a cold drink and settled down for
some music in the nearby lounge. The solo entertainer was quite talented
and played a wide assortment of songs, including many American ballads.
The music and relaxing atmosphere soon reminded us that the day had been
full and with the ship's gentle movements we were eventually lured to our
cabins. The hum of the engine, the soft roar of the sea and a firm
inviting bed contributed greatly to a deep and restful night's sleep.
At daybreak, up first, I rushed through the morning rituals and with my
camera's loaded, headed out to the upper deck. I let my son sleep for a
little while longer, wanting to enjoy the privacy of being the only one on
deck. I was totally engulfed in anticipation with visiting Sweden. As with
every journey and every adventure, just being alive...was my greatest
inspiration.
Sweden, the Nordic land with the golden hair maidens, inspiring tales and
legends for countless ages. Stories of damsels in distress, the beautiful
princesses, knights, kings, castles, Vikings and their adventures were my
favorite reading while growing up. Standing on board this ship, as we
slowly worked our way to Stockholm, I felt like a dream was eventually
coming true and this gave fuel to my overactive imagination. The questions that
rocked my thoughts were constant and could only be answered by visiting
and learning for myself.. Was Sweden the home of some of the most
beautiful women on earth? Was this one of the magical lands that bred the
mighty Nordic warriors? Who among the living haven't heard of their
legends. Some were probably fictional, but most were true. Stories of
these daring men in their long ships and their great adventures around the
globe have been told for centuries. Even their discovery of North America is well
documented in written history and confirmed by the discovery of remnants of a
Viking
ship, recently found in Newfoundland Canada, dating back centuries before other
European explorers.
Upon deck the morning sun was bright, the sky clear and the warmth of the
new day was welcoming. As the ship approached the rugged coast of Sweden
it slowed and cautiously began its twisting journey through and around
hundreds of small knolls and islands. Some were inhabited, others laying
naked in the glimmering sea, providing only anchorage for wandering
fishermen. The sheer beauty of the sea surrendering its borders to the countless
islands was panoramic, but changed so rapidly it was almost impossible to capture
each image on film.
Before landing in the capital city of Stockholm, I reviewed some of my
books on Sweden, picked up along the way, and discovered that the medieval
town of Stockholm was not centered in just a small area, but actually
extended along the Baltic Sea for quite some distance and had an
archipelago of 24,000 islands, atolls and lumps of rock providing
protection from the open seas. The calm seafaring conditions and coastal
access made Sweden's northern passage ideally situated for trade and
maritime activities. A majority of the land surrounding the city of
Stockholm, not including its suburbs, is mostly uninhabited. The fact that
boating is more than just recreation to these sea loving people, it is
nearly impossible to find anchorage in fair weather even in the mostly
uninhabited areas so its best to hire a boat and guide.
Stockholm is best viewed from the water and you may either rent a boat or
take one of the many boat tours, found in the city harbor. The bays and
canals provide easy access to the city. To enjoy the parkland's of
Djurgården or the alleys of Gamla Stan renting a bicycle or walking are
the best options. Believe me, the phenomenal city of Stockholm will entice you
to explore each of its narrow canals, beautiful harbors, wide lanes,
cathedrals and palaces, as well as the homes of some stunning European architecture. To truly
enjoy this marvelous city make sure to allocate enough time when planning your trip
or vacation.
For your more immediate requirements, the city of Stockholm offers a wide
selection of first class hotels, and less expensive small hotels and centrally
located hostels. If you want to try
something extremely different look into staying in a boat hostel. Several of
these unique boats are moored at Skeppsholmen, just south of Gamla Stan. They have
become increasingly popular, so book your stay early.
For your pallet, the city center boasts many fine dining experiences and a
number of less expensive to mid-priced restaurants, most offering a
variety of good meals. The city is also abound with small sidewalk cafes
and street vendors selling everything from hot dogs to specialty items. Of
course, there is also the countless convenience stores offering snacks and
a wide assortment of food items for just a few Swedish kronor.
If you're looking for nightlife, put on your dancing shoes and head to
"Stureplan" just east of the city center. Whatever your desire for
entertainment, from wild disco's to blue bars or even to upper class
ballroom dancing, this area of the city has it all. If you just want a
cold beer and some relaxing conversation, wander around the city and you're
sure to find a bar that's just right for you. Stockholm is alive with
beautiful and friendly people and most speak English so getting lost is quite
difficult and making new friends is quite easy.
Our tours are primarily designed for adventure, but on this occasion, we
decided to stay in the heart of the city, as it offered easier access to the
cultural center and the harbor. Our choice of accommodation was one of the city's best hotel...The Lydmar.
Update; June 07-08.
Unfortunately Lydmar Hotel was recently closed and the space
is now occupied by a bank. Due to this we now refer our
readers to check out the "Elite Hotel"
at the Central train station. It is somewhat pricey, but
stylish and very convenient.

Stockholm General
Information;
Stockholm is built across 14 islands and is often called
the Venice of the North. With more foreign visitors than any
other city in Scandinavia it is also considered to be the
Capital of Scandinavia. Stockholm is situated at the point
where the vast Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea and
was built on this strategic spot in the mid 13th century,
enabling the founder to tax merchant vessels going in and
out of the lake.
As water covers one third of the city area, the maritime
life is an important aspect of the city. There are plenty of
bridges, marinas and locks. The water is so clean that you
can drink it and catch salmon in the middle of the city. The
climate is very much conditioned by the sea winds, so even
the warmest summer day will be contingent upon the sea
breeze finding its way into the city streets.
Some basic facts: 1,3 million people live in the greater
Stockholm area. The average temperature in Stockholm is
around -2 C (28 F) in January and about 18 C (64 F) in July.
The sun never really rises in the winter and never sets in
the summer.
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Places to Visit;
The Royal Palace
of Stockholm is His Majesty The King's official residence
and is also the setting for most of the monarchy's official
receptions. The palace is a daily place of work for The King
and Queen as well as for the various departments that make
the Royal Court.
The palace is
built in baroque style by the architect Nicodemus Tessin and
is formed as a Roman Palace. The palace has more than 600
rooms divided between seven floors with a state apartment
facing the city and smaller living rooms facing the inner
courtyard.
House
of Parliament
A perfect place to loiter and enjoy politics in a beautiful
setting.
The Parliament seen from the
back with the big semi -circular session hall facing the
water. To the right in the background is the Royal Palace
and to the left in the distance is the Grand Hotel.
Old Town
Here, medieval Stockholm springs to life in the cobble stone streets and the
beautiful buildings.
The Royal Stables
The finest collection of 19th century carriages and live shows with magnificent
horses and their gilded bridles.
Junibacken
Astrid Lindgren's characters come to life here for the fans of her books with a
million things to do and see .
City Hall
The odd and beautiful building by the water where the Nobel
Party is held.
City Hall Tower
The amazing view is truly something else and will make
anybody feel free.
The Woodland Cemetery
On the UNESCO World Heritage List, and the place Greta Garbo
is buried. A huge and magical place for those who dare.
The Gröna Lund Tivoli
Sticky foods, rides galore and guaranteed nausea for those
who want it.
Kaknäs TV Tower
Nothing compares to the view at this place, and there's a
restaurant too!
Kulturhuset Cultural Centre
The latest cartoonists exhibits, books, media and trendy
people can be found here in this huge building right on "Plattan".
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Things to
do
Stockholm
offers a vast range of sightseeing tours and excursions by
boat and bus. This vintage steamer is headed for the
Drottningholm Palace on a wonderful sunset dinner cruise.
(Photo: I Aourell)
Stockholm's sightseeing
possibilities are simply unsurpassed in northern Europe.
There is an enormous number of tours and excursion to choose
from.
Must do tours; Boat tours; *
The Island Race, * Historical Canal Tour, * Open Top Boat
Tour, * Royal Canal Tour, * Stockholm Winter Tour, * Under
the Bridges of Stockholm
Additional Excursions by boat
* Birka
* Drottningholm
* Lunch and dinner cruises
* Fjäderholmarna
* Gustavsberg
* Mariefred - Gripsholm
* Sandhamn
* Stockholm Archipelago
* Vaxholm
* 1000 islands cruise
Departure points for boat tours.
1. Stadshusbron 2. Kungliga 3. Stromkajen (Grand Hotel) 4.
Nybrokajen (Strand Hotel)
5. Stallmastaregarden
Land tours
* Horse and Carriage
* Open Top Bus Tour
* Stockholm Grand Tour
* Stockholm in a Nutshell
* Stockholm Panorama
* Old Town Combination
* Stockholm Winter Tour Combination
* Old Town Walkabout
Groups & private tours; Are Also available
Stockholm for Groups - Private Sightseeing
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Things to see;

The Vasa Museum;
Vasa sank in the Stockholm harbour during its maiden voyage
in 1625 and was fished out of the muddy waters 335 years
later. The world's best preserved 17th century man-of-war.
(Photo: H.
Hammarskjöld)
Ahoy! The almighty pirate ship
be all you need to see on your trip. HARRR! Well it's not
really a pirate ship but it's as close to it as you'll get.
This is the museum that displays the warship Vasa from 1628
when the world looked a whole lot different.
On August 10,
1628, she set sail for the first time. A sudden gust of wind
caused her to list so that water poured in through the
lowest tier of open gun ports. She sank ridiculously
quickly. This was supposed to have been the mightiest ship,
and to have strengthened Sweden's command of the Baltic.
Instead she sank in 100 feet of water.
This was an
enormous blow to the naval ego and to the king who had
decided upon the dimensions of the ship. So there it lay
until 1956, when it was decided upon to try and salvage the
historic monument.
This is Scandinavias' most
popular museum. The smell of the sea air, the exhibits about
the old Vasa crew and much more have inspired people for
decades. For those wishing to scurvy back in time and let
themselves be swept away to a world of dangerous oceans and
embarrassing incidents then this is a must.
General
information
Address: Galärvarvsvägen 14
Phone: +46(0)8 519 548 00
Bus: 44,47 or 69
Subway:Karlaplan or T-Centralen
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Royal
Palace; The collection of crowns,
scepters, orbs, regalia and other crown jewels in the
Treasure Chamber, deep underneath the Royal Palace is a real
must. Medieval vaults and suggestive lighting add to the
atmosphere. (Photo: Skattkammaren.)
With 608
rooms, the Stockholm Royal Palace is the biggest palace in
the world still used by a head of state - King Carl XVI
Gustav. The palace houses several of the greatest and most
interesting sights in Stockholm - the Royal Apartments, the
Hall of State, the Apartments of the Orders of Chivalry, the
Treasury, the Tre Kronor Palace Museum, the Armoury and the
Museum of Antiquities of Gustav III. The Changing of the
Guards ceremony takes place Wednesdays and Saturdays at
12.15 and on Sundays and public holidays at 13.15.
The palace
was been built on top of the foundations of a previous
medieval castle - Tre Kronor (Three Crowns), dating back to
the mid 13th century - which was ravaged by fire in 1697.
The remnants of the old castle can be seen in the Tre Kronor
Palace Museum. The construction of the new palace lasted for
57 years, from 1697 to 1754 and was the largest single
construction project in Europe during this time. The Royal
Apartments are magnificent, ranging in style from baroque to
rococo to Gustavian neo-classicism and on to the eclectic
styles of the 19th century.
Free
admission with the Stockholm ā la Carte card to the Royal
Palace, The Hall of State, The Royal Apartments, The
Apartments of the Orders of Chivalry, The Royal Armoury and
The Royal Palace Tre Kronor Museum!
General
Palace information
Address: Slottsbacken
Phone: +46(0)8 402 61 30
Bus: 2, 3, 43, 55, 59, 76
Subway: Gamla stan
The Old Town
This
is where it all started 750 years ago - on the small Old
Town Island, barely 500 meters in diameter. A great place
for a leisurely walk. Several of the city's major sights are
here too - the Royal Palace with the Crown Jewel Exhibition,
the Royal Armoury and the Tre Kronor Museum, the Cathedral
from the mid-13th century and the House of Nobility. Other
sights include the 16th century German Church, the Nobel
Museum and the Royal Coin Cabinet.
(Photo of old town cafe)
Stockholm has not been involved in any war since 1520, so
there has been no destruction by wars. The streets still
follow the medieval layout, but numerous buildings have been
added, re-built or extended, particularly in the 17th
century when Sweden was one of Europe's major military
powers and the centre of a vast empire that encompassed the
whole of the Baltic Sea coastline. Most historic buildings
date from that time, so Stockholm's Old Town has a distinct
17th century look and feel.
If you follow the two semi-circular shopping streets
Västerlånggatan and Österlånggatan, you will walk the route
that once went along the medieval city-wall. They connect at
Järntorget (The Iron Market),
once the world's #1 place for re-loading of iron, mined in
central Sweden. On the square is also the old building for
the Bank of Sweden, where the world's first bank-notes were
printed.
Don't miss the interesting alleys that cross these streets.
There is lots to explore here. Köpmangatan runs between the
Great Market and Österlånggatan and is lined with antique
shops.
Adjacent to the Old Town are two other small islands. To the
west Riddarholmen ( The Island of Knights) with the
Riddarholmen church from the 1280ies and to the north
Helgeandsholmen (The Island of the
Holy Spirit) with the Parliament building.
Skansen Open Air Museum
Founded in 1891, Skansen is
one of the major attractions in Stockholm. See some 150
houses and farmsteads assembled here from all over Sweden.
Meet Nordic animals at the Zoo, "Mini-Skansen" and summer
concerts. Enjoy Swedish traditional festivals, theme days
and the famous Christmas market.
Free admission to Skansen
Open Air Museum with the Stockholm ā la Carte card!
General information;
Address: Djurgårdsslätten 49-51
Phone: +46(0)8 442 80 00
Bus: 44, 47
Tram: Djurgårdslinjen Trams
Storkyrkan,
the Cathedral
This church is first
mentioned in writing in 1279 and became a Lutheran
Protestant church in 1527 and is today the cathedral of
Stockholm. The interior holds many unique artefacts; the
most famous is the statue of St. George and the Dragon made
in wood by Bernt Notke in 1489. Admission charged during
summertime.
General information
Address: Trångsund 1, Gamla stan
Phone: +46(0)8 723 30 16
Bus: 2, 3, 43, 53, 55, 59, 76
Subway: Gamla stan
The Drottningholm Palace
A
former Royal summer residence, the Drottningholm Palace is
today home of the Royal family. A beautiful example of
baroque park and magnificent rooms from the 17th, 18th and
19th centuries. The Drottningholm Palace is a UNESCO World
Heritage site. Arrive in style with the steamer boat to
Drottningholm. Don't miss the chance to visit the Chinese
Pavilion, also on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites
and the Drottningholm Court Theatre. Free admission to the
Drottningholm Palace with the Stockholm ā la Carte card!
General information
Address: Drottningholm
Phone: +46(0)8 402 62 80
Bus: 301-323 from Brommaplan
Boat: from City Hall bridge
Subway: Brommaplan
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Parks & Gardens in Stockholm
There are few cities in the world that offer so much world
class nature in the greater city area. Stockholm thrives on
it's green areas and every single person has their favorite
spot to pass the time. Picnicking, reading or an afternoon
nap are all on the list of things you can do to pass the
time in these beautiful places. Some are located in the
centre of the city and some just outside. Whichever you
prefer you're guaranteed a relaxing time. You might even
pick up some culture to boot, many of the city's parks are
full of statues and important buildings so who's to say you
wasted your day in a park? You were experiencing the
culture! Note: if you're traveling in the winter we suggest
a warm coat, it can get a bit nippy out.
The Bergius Gardens; This place has been growing since 1885,
and is still going strong. It is also one of the most
beautiful places in Stockholm.
Allotment Gardens; Take a look at how much love and care can
go into such a small place. These allotment gardens are like
small pieces of art.
A list of nature trails; Get some fresh air and pick up some
culture along the way. These trails come in all shapes and
sizes.
Palace parks; What could be better than a picnic accompanied
by a stately building? These palace parks make you feel like
royalty.
National parks; As untouched as it gets, these parks are
beautiful and personify nature in it's own environment. Boat
tours are also available!
The Ecological park; Here you
will see horseback riders, kids playing sports other varied
scenery like meadows, lakes, hardwood forests and park-like
areas.
Cemeteries; Whether you need some solace or are interested
in the historical figures buried there or just enjoy the
beauty, you're sure to find something to your liking.
The Rosendal Garden; A beautiful bio-dynamic garden situated
in the centre of Djurgården, open for all.
City Parks; The hotspots for people on the go. These parks
have everything a park should have, but also a little bit
more.
Museums in Stockholm
There are about one hundred museums in Stockholm, something
for every kind of cultural taste, so artistic boredom is not
an option. Stockholms' museum world has something for
everyone, even those who find the concept of "art" a
complete snore.
The categories listed below are: Royalty and Ppalaces,
Historical museums, Art museums, Dance, music and theatre
and Science, wildlife, evolution and technology. This is all
to help you enjoy Stockholms' art scene, which is meant to
be enjoyed in person, with a tilt of the head and a latte
to-go.
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Royalty and Palaces
The Chinese Pavilion, Drottningholm
Dating back to 1753, this beautiful building was gift to
Queen Lovisa from the King
Drottningholm Palace
The home of the Swedish Royal Family. Enjoy the beautiful
architecture and gardens or spot a prince!
Drottningholms Slottsteater
The royal theatre, complete with historic museum and the
occasional performance fit for a king.
Gustav III´s Museum of Antiquities
Sweden's oldest art museum, Gustav III's collection of art
from his trip to Italy, 18th century.
Gustav III´s Pavilion
The 18th century King's personal retreat. Beautifully
furnished and whimsically eccentric. Classic.
Hallwyl Collection
19th century private palace kept as the Countess von Hallwyl
stipulated in her will. Absorbing and mysterious.
House of Nobility
Remarkable architectural achievement from the 17th century,
commissioned by nobility, symbol of aristocracy.
Prince Eugen's Waldemarsudde
Home of the artistic turn-of -the-century Prince, his own
work blends with his collected art.
Rosendal Palace
Currently a museum of Karl XIV Johan, who used it as a
summer retreat in the 19th century for the family.
Rosersbergs Palace
Beautiful gardens, fantastic scenery and the smell of
royalty are all part of this palace's charm.
Royal Armoury
History at it's best with palace vaults, state carriages,
costumes with gold embroidery, armour and weapons.
The Royal Palace
The Hall of State, the Apartments of the Orders of Chivalry
the Armoury and the changing of the guards etc.
The Royal Treasury
The Swedish state regalia are exhibited deep down in the
vaults underneath the Royal Palace.
Tre Kronor Museum
See the remnants of the old fort and other preserved objects
to fully enjoy the fascinating history.
Ulriksdal Orangery Museum
Swedish sculpture displayed at beautiful Ulriksdal Castle.
Stroll, contemplate and enjoy.
Ulriksdal Palace
Take a tour to see the beautiful park and a mix of royal
architecture and glas houses from the Gustavian era.
Art museums
Gustav III´s Museum of Antiquities
Sweden's oldest art museum, Gustav III's collection of art
from his trip to Italy, 18th century.
The International Child Art Museum
Children from all over the world are represented through
their art, and grown-ups listen.
Liljevalch Art Gallery
See world class 20th century art with exhibitions spanning
from conservative to ultra-chic and undefinable.
Milles Estate Museum
A park displaying Carl Milles' work and two studios
exhibiting the original castings and tools.
Museum de Vries
Located at beautiful Drottningholm in the old royal stables,
and open on demand. Replicas on the grounds.
The Modern Museum
Put on a stylish outfit and peruse this modern and
imaginative museum for creative inspiration.
Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities
Mystique and art are symbiotically displayed here for
curious eyes to behold.
The National Museum of Fine Art
Rembrandt, Rubens, Boucher, Renoir, Degas and Gauguin. Need
we say more?
The Olle Olsson House
The home of famous painter Olle Olsson, displaying his and
his colleagues' contemporary art.
Skulpturens Hus
Where Alfred cooked up dynamite and even the ceilings carry
installations. Art and industry mixed beautifully.
Swedish Museum of Architecture
Mostly modern designs are exhibited here at this imaginative
factory of the future
The Toy Museum
Toys through the ages, from the wooden blocks to the modern
pieces that occupied kids before video games.
Thiel Gallery
A collection of turn-of-the-century art in a unique and
newly renovated house out on beautiful Blockhusudden.
Dance, music and theatre
Bellmanhuset
Home of the much loved 18th century troubadour Bellman.
Personal tours complete with guide and live music.
Bellmanmuseet
Lively museum dedicated to Bellman. Forget today and jump
into this gem from the past for the whole family.
Cornelis Vreeswijkmuseet
A museum dedicated one of Sweden's most beloved musicians.
Quirky, odd and strangely lovable.
Drottningholms Slottsteater
A unique theatre with its original 18th century stage decor
and remarkable stage machinery.
The Dance Museum
The amazing costumes and pictures make you want to join an
ensemble and perform Swan Lake.
Museum of Music
Music in an exhibited form, with renowned 18th century
objects and much more for the music lover.
Historical Museums
Army Museum
See weapons, armour and how different wars have effected the
people of Sweden through the ages.
City Museum of Stockholm
A "must see", Stockholm from past to present with
extraordinary architecture in the middle of town.
The Customs Museum
Avoid being thrown in jail when crossing the border, this
exhibit will answer all of your questions
The Haga Park Museum
In the middle of a beautiful park, just outside the city
centre, free and maximum relaxation guaranteed.
Hallwyl Collection
19th century private palace kept as the Countess von Hallwyl
stipulated in her will. Absorbing and mysterious.
The Historical Museum of Wines & Spirits
Drinking songs, vodka, the history and much more fun for the
fan of wine and spirits.
Ivar Lo-Johansson Museum
Studio and workplace of the Swedish author, preserved just
as the author kept it for decades.
The Jewish Museum
An astonishing view of judaism throughout history from
peaceful times to the horrific holocaust and today.
Långholmen Prison
The famous prison that had the last execution in Sweden. Now
a museum equipped for curious visitors.
Museum of Ethnography
A wonderful multi-cultural museum exhibiting distant
civilizations, their religion, art and much more.
Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities
Mystique and art are symbiotically displayed here for
curious eyes to behold.
Museum of Medieval Stockholm
An under ground museum with enticing displays, right in the
middle of the city. A must see.
Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities
The cultural heritage of the Mediterranean and the bordering
regions.
Museum of National Antiquities
Exhibitions about Swedish cultural history and art from the
Stone Age to the 16th century.
The Museum Ships
Climb aboard these ships to feel what it was like to be a
sailor during the turn of the century.
National Maritime Museum
Love ships and the ocean? This place offers all the
information you could ever wish to know.
National Museum of Cultural History
Huge museum displaying fashion, furnished rooms, Sami art,
paintings and more.
Nobel Museum
Venture into the minds of the Nobel-prize winners with film
displays, other artifacts, computers and more.
Postal Museum
From your hand to the hands of the postal service to
disappearance. Here you can finally solve the mystery.
The Royal Coin Cabinet
Learn about money and finances in Sweden and all the gritty
history it has filled the newspapers with.
Skansen Open-Air Museum
The only place where Swedish culture, stage area and a zoo
could be pulled off simultaneously.
Strindberg Museum
The home of the famous Swedish writer, who among other
things tried to chemically produce gold.
Svindersvik
A wonderful building from the 18th century with a beautiful
garden and pavilion close to town and right by the water.
Tramway Museum
From horse drawn sleigh to the futuristic subways of today.
Tre Kronor Museum
See the remnants of the old fort and other preserved objects
to fully enjoy the fascinating history.
Tobacco and Match Museum
Everything you could ever need to know about the history of
tobacco and matches in Sweden.
The Vasa Museum
See the famous warship Vasa from 1628 and learn about a
King's vanity which brought it all down.
Science, wildlife, evolution and technology
Aquaria Water Museum
For anyone with a passion for the sea and mysterious oceans
and looking for an aquatic adventure.
Bergius Botanic Garden
A haven for plant enthusiasts and professional botanists,
with extraordinary native and foreign plants.
The Biological Museum
Diorama presentation of animals of the stuffed variety in a
building inspired by medieval norse churches.
Butterfly House Hagaparken
Walk amongst hundreds of free flying butterflies past
waterfalls and pools at this tropical getaway.
Cosmonova
Take an afternoon and float through space or maybe swim with
dolphins with this impressive IMAX experience.
Edvard Anderson Conservatory
Tropical plants from all over the world co-exist in this
conservatory for picky plant enthusiasts.
The Observatory Museum
The old observatory offers a panoramic view of the city and
a feel for astronomy and meteorology.
The Skansen Aquarium
Step into the rainforest and meet the exotic creatures that
live there with snakes, spiders and more.
The Swedish Museum of Natural History
Beautiful building enveloping a universe of knowledge.
Nothing else even compares.
Museum of Technology
"Hands on" experiments and information about the Swedish
inventions that changed the world.
The Victoria House
The century-old Victoria House contains tropical plants and
has a fantastic collection of water plants.
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Religious Buildings
Many
of Stockholm's religious buildings are truly majestic. Built
in times when the way you built a church determined the
relationship to your creator, others have been built in our
own time as a reminder of a foreign home. They breathe
history, and show a passion for the faiths they represent.
Many houses of worship stand side by side in Stockholm, and
religious tolerance runs deep in the city. A day spent
wandering great halls, seeing historic monuments and hearing
fantastic stories is never a day wasted.
Here is a selection of religious buildings worth a visit.
They have been listed with a short introduction and link to
make finding a particular one as easy as possible.
Adolf Fredriks Church
From the Gustavian era and the burial place of Olof Palme, a
previous prime minister of Sweden who was murdered in 1986.
The Cathedral of Stockholm
An old and historic building, with unique artifacts such as
the statue of St. George and the Dragon made in wood by
Bernt Notke in 1489.
The Catholic Church of St. Eugenia
A modern church which aims to fuel the interior with life
instead of a museum-like atmosphere.
Engelbrektskyrkan
Built on a rocky hill, this church stands out from the city
like something truly devine.
Finska kyrkan
This building was turned into a church in the 18th century
but is riddled with history from almost 100 years before.
The German Church
The building itself was originally headquarters to the St.
Gertrud Guild, a collection of german sailors and merchants.
Gustav Vasa Church
The church that has been setting trends since it opened in
1906, catering to the non-judgemental and open at heart.
St. Jacobs Church
A user friendly church with beautiful interior and exterior
built in 1643 located in the middle of the city.
Katarina Church
A church with a dramatic history and friendly looking
exterior that somewhat fools the eye. A must for Greta Garbo
fans.
Klara Church
This is the church of Klara Assisi, a woman who was summoned
by God.
St. Maria Magdalena Church
The oldest church on Södermalm, dating back to 1625 with a
very interesting altarpiece.
The Mosque
The largest Mosque in Stockholm, with traditional Islamic
interior complete with sauna and cafe.
The Palace Church
Today this church is mainly used by the royal family on
different church-requiring occasions and concerts.
Riddarholmen Church
This Swedish Pantheon has been the royal burial church for
Swedish royalty and aristocracy for 700 years.
Seglora Church
A completely wooden church that was originally built in 1729
which is popular for weddings.
Great Synagogue
This is an oriental style synagogue and an official
historical building in the centre of Stockholm.
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Art
galleries in Stockholm
Silver, Canvas, Papier Mache or odds and ends, the art world
in Stockholm is fascinating and will inspire anybody. New
galleries are always popping up, defining style and culture
and broadening our minds. Whether you prefer champagne by
the gallon or the french approach with an espresso and baret,
it's all there ready for you. Just choose your topic of
choice and remember to wear comfy shoes.
Ahtello Soul Art Gallery
Swedenborgsgatan 2, 118 48 Stockholm
Homepage: www.ahtellosoulart.com
Phone: +46 8 522 522 02
ALP galleri Peter Bergman
Riddargatan 35, 114 57 Stockholm
Homepage: www.alpgallery.com
Phone: +46 8 661 61 10
Art Gallery
Hornsgatan 64b, 118 21 Stockholm
Homepage: www.art.se
Phone: +46 8 643 49 00
blås & knåda
Hornsgatan 26, 118 20 Stockholm
Homepage: www.blasknada.com
Phone: +46 8 642 77 67
Börje Andersson AB
Karlavägen 17, 114 31 Stockholm
Homepage: www.swedart.net
Phone: +46 8 641 88 14
City Art Gallery
Stora Nygatan 14, 111 27 Stockholm
Homepage: www.cityartgallery.com
Phone: +46 8-24 00 24
Edsvik Konst och Kultur
Landsnoravägen 42, 192 51 Sollentuna
Homepage: www.edsvik.com
Phone: +46 8 92 05 00
Galleri 125 kvadrat
Kocksgatan 17, 116 24 Stockholm
Homepage: www.125kvadrat.com
Phone: +46 8 640 97 77
Galleri 17
Strandvägen 17, 114 56 Stockholm
Homepage: www.galleri17.se
Phone: +46 8 663 48 28
Galleri Lundmark
Bjurholmsplan 23nb, 116 63 Stockholm
Homepage: www.gallerilundmark.se
Phone: +46 8 7923440
Galleri Argo
Östermalmsgatan 28, 114 26 Stockholm
Homepage: www.argo.se
Phone: +46 8 611 42 44
Galleri Aronowitsch
Sturegatan 24, 114 36 Stockholm
Homepage: -
Phone: +46 8 663 80 89
Galleri CM Bellman
Hornsgatan 38, 118 20 Stockholm
Homepage: -
Phone: +46 8 702 07 84
Galleri Café Lucas
Bastugatan 19, 118 25 Stockholm
Homepage: -
Phone: +46 8 84 42 50
Galleri Cepheus
Köpmangatan 11, 111 31 Stockholm
Homepage: -
Phone: +46 8 10 11 11
Galleri Charlotte Lund
Skeppargatan 70, 114 59 Stockholm
Homepage: www.gallericharlottelund.com
Phone: +46 8 663 09 79
Galleri Cobra
Västerlånggatan 58, 111 29 Stockholm
Homepage: galleri-cobra.nu
Phone: +46 8 20 55 18
Galleri Cupido
Svartmangatan 27, 111 29 Stockholm
Homepage: www.gallericupido.se
Phone: +46 8 20 00 38
Galleri Dialog
Slussplan 1, 103 15 Stockholm
Homepage: -
Phone: +46 8 20 40 91
Galleri Embla
Hornsgatan 42, 118 21 Stockholm
Homepage: www.galleriembla.se
Phone: +46 8 640 75 88
Galleri Eva Solvang
Grevgatan 26, 114 53 Stockholm
Homepage: www.gallerievasolvang.se
Phone: +46 8-442 61 80
Galleri Freden
Tyska Brinken 19, 111 27 Stockholm
Homepage: web.galleri-freden.com
Phone: +46 8 715 18 88
Galleri HERA
Hornsgatan 36, 118 20 Stockholm
Homepage: www.gallerihera.se
Phone: +46 8 642 11 13
Galleri Index
St Paulsgatan 3, 11846 Stockholm
Homepage: www.indexfoundation.nu
Phone: +46 8 640 94 92
Galleri Inger Molin
Kommendörsgatan 24,114 48 Stockholm
Homepage: Galleri Inger Molin
Phone: +46 8 528 008 30
Galleri Lars Bohman
Karlavägen 16, 114 31 Stockholm
Homepage: www.gallerilarsbohman.com
Phone: +46 8 20 78 07
Galleri Lucidor
Hornsgatan 36, 118 20 Stockholm
Homepage: -
Phone: +46 8 640 67 86
Galleri Micro
Hornsgatan 40, 118 21 Stockholm
Homepage: -
Phone: +46 8 640 03 07
Galleri Olsson
Fredsgatan 12, Konstakademiens Hus
Homepage: www.olssongallery.com
Phone: +46 (0)70 52 05 777
Galleri Stenlund
Tyska Stallplan 1, 111 29 Stockholm
Homepage: www.galleristenlund.se
Phone: +46 8 21 24 72
Galleri Stolen
Birger Jarlsgatan 57, 113 56 Stockholm
Homepage: www.galleristolen.se
Phone: +46 8 442 91 50
Galleri Svarta Soffan
Skånegatan 79, 116 35 Stockholm
Homepage: www.svartasoffan.se
Phone: +46 8 641 52 01
Galleri Svenska Bilder
Karlavägen 69, 114 49 Stockholm
Homepage: www.svenskabilder.se
Phone: +46 8 663 67 18
Galleri Överkikaren
Köpmangatan 12, 111 31 Stockholm
Homepage: www.gallerioverkikaren.se
Phone: +46 8 10 63 10
Grafioteket
Västerlånggatan 14, 111 29 Stockholm
Homepage: www.grafioteket.com
Phone: +46 8 20 50 04
Grafiska Sällskapet
Hornsgatan 6, 118 20 Stockholm
Homepage: www.grafiskasallskapet.se
Phone: +46 8 643 88 04
Jonas Bohlin Design
Södermalmstorg 4, 116 45 Stockholm
Homepage: Jonas Bohlin
Phone: +46 8 615 23 89
Kaolin
Hornsgatan 50, 118 21 Stockholm
Homepage: www.kaolin.se
Phone: +46 8 644 46 00
Konsthantverkarna
Mäster Samuelsgatan 2, 111 44 Stockholm
Homepage: www.konsthantverkarna.se
Phone: +46 8 611 03 70
Kurt Svenssons Konsthandel
Västerlånggatan 76, 111 29 Stockholm
Homepage: www.kurtsvenssonskonst.com
Phone: +46 8 20 87 81
Leif Söderströms Konsthandel
Stora Nygatan 46, 111 27 Stockholm
Homepage: Leif Söderströms Konsthandel
Phone: +46 8 21 41 05
Lillklara Grafik
Västerlånggatan 57, 111 29 Stockholm
Homepage: -
Phone: +46 8 20 07 43
Magasin 3
Stockholms Frihamn, 115 56 Stockholm
Homepage: www.magasin3.com
Phone: +46 8 545 680 40
Nutida Svenskt Silver
Arsenalsgatan 3, 111 47 Stockholm
Homepage: www.nutida.nu
Phone: +46 8 611 67 18
Studio L˛
Kindstugatan 3, 11131 Stockholm
Homepage: www.lidstromer.com
Phone: +46 8 21 08 11
Suomi Galleri
Grevgatan 8, 114 53 Stockholm
Homepage: www.suomigalleri.se
Phone: +46 8 667 65 55
Södra Galleriet
Hornsgatan 34, 118 20 Stockholm
Homepage: Södra Galleriet
Phone: +46 8 702 03 05
Utställningssalongen
Karlavägen 81, 114 59 Stockholm
Homepage: www.utstsalong.net
Phone: +46 8 665 00 37
Åmells konsthandel
Birjer Jarlsgatan 14 114 34 Stockholm
Homepage: www.amells.com
Phone: +46 8 716 14 37
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Architecture in Stockholm
Stockholm is a truly wonderful
place to enjoy architecture. There are exotic influences,
modern day classics and buildings dating back hundreds of
years. This makes for a versatile experience which allows
visitors to find the styles they find most appealing and not
feel limited to a certain genre.
Below you will find a list of significant items that will
introduce you to other interesting sites on the way.
Remember the point of vacation is to enjoy, and find your
own pace. We're not here to tell you what to see, only point
you in the right direction.
Amiralitetshuset
The original building is from 1648 but it was rebuilt
1844-46 by a man named Fredrik Blom. The reconstruction in
the 19th century revitalized the original 17th century
appearance, adding characteristic details to the building.
Address: Amiralitetsvägen 1
Berwaldhallen
Berwaldshallen was finished in 1979, and almost melts into
the surroundings of Djurgården. This concert hall is built
into the rocks and is known for its amazing acoustics, which
is probably why the Philharmonics call this "home".
Address: Dag Hammarskjölds väg 3
Phone: +46 8 784 50 00
Birger Jarls Torn
This tower was built built by order of Gustav Vasa at the
end of the 16th century. It was originally a part of an
effort to better the city's defence in times of war.
Address:Riddarholmskajen, 111 28 Riddarholmen
Phone:+46 8 696 72 89
Den Gyldene Freden
This restaurant has long been connected to the famous
Swedish musician Carl Michael Bellman, and has been in the
same building since 1722. Though renovations have occurred
through the years, the 18th century feel has been maintained
in a genuine way.
Address:Österlånggatan 51
Phone: +46 8 24 97 60
Eriksdalsbadet
This is the place to go swimming in Stockholm, inside that
is. Built in 1999, this indoor bath house has three
different swimming areas but the adventure water park is the
most spectacular. With colourful mosaic tiles and huge
windows, a water slide, caves and bubbles and more make this
a fun and modern place.
Address:Hammarby Slussväg 20
Phone: +46 8 508 40 250
Globen
The Globe is a genuinely interesting building that was
finished in 1988. It was built in a spherical shape and
truly stands out from the crowd. The Globe is an arena now,
hosting world class concerts and sporting events that easily
fill the 16 000 seats with ecstatic crowds.
Address: Globentorget 2
Phone: +46 8 725 10 00
Gärdet
This is a part of town completely built in the Functional
style from the 1930's. The buildings in lower Gärdet still
have a few of the original details, and in the upper and
eastern parts, you can find buildings that are more
obviously part of the functional era.
Address: Rindögatan 115 36 Stockholm
Hammarby Sjöstad
This is a new part of the city where building is still in
progress. It was originally a harbor district where small
industries thrived on the proximity to the water. Today the
water draws the larger contractors and residential houses
are being built. Simplicity and light colours give it a
functional feel.
Address: Sickla Kanalgata 3 120 67 Stockholm
Homepage: www.hammarbysjostad.se
Italienska Kulturinstitutet
The Italian Institute of Culture is situated in a building
on Gärdet and was designed in the 1950s by the architect Gio
Ponti. The exterior and interior design is a typical example
of Italian post-war architecture.
Address: Gärdesgatan 14
Phone: +46 8 545 857 60
Katarinahissen
This lift (built in 1936) connects Slussen to the square
Mosebacke Torg. It was built as part of another building and
together they form a classic example of early Swedish
functionalism. In a glass gangway at the top of the lift
there is a restaurant which gives guests a wonderful view of
the city with their meal.
Address: Stadsgården 6
Konserthuset
This building/concert hall was finished in 1926 and Ivar
Tengbom was the original architect. It is characterized by
Swedish Grace and the hall itself is where the Nobel Prizes
are awarded. Major concerts also take place here.
Address:Hötorget 8
Phone:+46-8 786 02 00
Kulturhuset
This building (finished in 1973) is a cultural centre and
meant to work as a counterbalance to the shopping and
business area around Hötorget. As it is adjacent to Sergels
Torg, which is known as the very centre of town, it forms an
integral part of the city.
Address:Sergels Torg 1
Phone: +46- 8 508 314 00
Kungliga Operan
This is the royal opera, and the architecture is intended to
mimic the Royal Palace's (located across the water) style.
It was built in the 1800's but the reconstruction has also
made other parts of the building immensely popular. The Cafe
Opera is now a legendary night club for the posh crowd and
the restaurant is rated high on most critics lists.
Address: Gustav Adolfs torg 111 52 Stockholm
Phone:+46-8 791 43 00
Kungliga Slottet
Horizontal lines are characteristic to Kungliga Slottet/The
Royal Palace, which was completed in 1754. The building
itself was of particular significance to the artistic
development in Stockholm, mainly due to the fact that the
French architect Tessin, brought in craftsmen from France
who in turn took on apprentices in Stockholm, thereby
passing the trade on in Stockholm.
Address:Slottsbacken
Phone: +46 8 402 61 30
Liljevalchs Konsthall
Liljevalchs Konsthall is an example of early Swedish Grace,
or neo-classicism and a popular gallery. It has been a
hot-spot for artists to exhibit their work ever since the
building was finished in 1916. The interior is light and
welcoming and and some of the ornamentations are made by
Carl Milles.
Address: Djurgårdsvägen 60
Phone: +46 8 508 313 30
Homepage: www.liljevalchs.com
Moderna museet & Arkitekturmuseet
The Spanish architect Moneo is the person behind this
building finished in 1998. It houses two museums, Moderna
museet (The Museum of Modern Art) and Arkitekturmuseet
(Museum of Architecture). The building has been critically
acclaimed because it simultaneously blends with the
commontion of the city as well as with the nature
surrounding it.
Address: Skeppsholmen
Phone: +46 8 519 552 00
Nationalmuseum
The German architect Stüler is the person who created this
museumin 1866. He is also the one who designed and created
the Neues Museum in Berlin. His museum in Stockholm was
built when the art collection in the Royal Palace outgrew
the wing it was housed in. The most recent addition to the
building is the Atrium, which now serves as a restaurant and
reception hall.
Address: Södra Blasieholmshamnen
Phone: +46 8 519 543 00
Nordiska Museet
Djurgårdsvägen 6 115 93 Stockholm +46 8 519 560 00
Norr Mälarstrand
Norr Mälarstrand 112 20 Stockholm
Riddarhuset
Riddarhustorget 10 103 11 Stockholm +46 8 723 39 90
Röda Bergen
Falugatan 5 113 32 Stockholm
S:t Eriksområdet
Kungsholmen Stockholm
The Woodland Cemetery
Sockenvägen 492 122 33 Stockholm +46 8 508 301 14
Slussen
Slussen 104 65 Stockholm
Stadion
Lidingövägen 1 114 33 Stockholm +46 8 508 283 62
Stadsbiblioteket
Sveavägen 73 113 80 Stockholm +46 8 508 311 00
Stadshuset
Ragnar Östbergs plan 1 105 35 Stockholm +46 8 508 290 00
Vasamuseet
Galärvarvsvägen 14 102 52 Stockholm +46 8 519 548 00
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Places To Dine
The
famous Swedish smorgasbord dates back to the 18th century.
At that time it was just a small side table with appetizers
such as pickled herring. These were consumed standing
together with copious amounts of vodka or aquavit. As time
went by it grew to become more than a full meal in its own
right. Very few restaurants, if any, feature smorgasbord any
more. But there is one exception and that is the Christmas
smorgasbord, served everywhere during December. This one at
the Opera Restaurant (Operakällaren), where advance
reservations are definitely needed a long time ahead. Pricey
at around SEK 900
but worth every penny. (Photo: A.
Tondoni)
The choices are simply endless.
To give you at least some help, we have compiled 200
recommendations from respected restaurant guides and added a
few of our own favorites with a rough indication of the
price level.
A tip: Stockholmers are price sensitive at lunchtime, so
look for today's lunch at really nice places, that would
otherwise be out of your price range. You might find gourmet
food for as little as SEK 80 or even less.
* Gourmet Restaurants
The gourmet
dining scene in Stockholm is a lot livelier than you might
expect. Swedish chefs win international gastonomic
competions time and time again and most of them are based in
Stockholm, which can boast of the country's only restaurant
with two stars in Michelin's fabled Guide Rouge (Edsbacka -
see below).
Gourmet dining is not cheap. Expect prices for a main course
in the top places with stars in Guide Rouge around SEK 225
to SEK 525 with starters and desserts around SEK 150. A bit
less elsewhere.
Stockholm: Restaurants
BISTRO RUBY Österlånggatan 14, Old Town in Stockholm. Ph
+46(0)8 20 57 76. Pricelevel: high. Paris in the Old Town! A
local cozy restaurant with mostly French dishes on the menu.
The walls are covered by political and erotic drawings by
Erik Dietman.
DEN GYLDENE FREDEN Österlånggatan 51, Stockholm, Ph +46(0)8
24 97 60. Pricelevel: high. Opened already in 1722! Swedish
poets and artists like Bellman, Zorn and Taube used to be
regular guests here. Besides the poetric atmosphere the
restaurant offers delicious Swedish-French cuisine. Rated
BiB-Gourmand in the Guide Michelin.
EDSBACKA KROG Sollentunav. 220, Sollentuna. Ph +46(0)8 96 33
00. Pricelevel: high. The short trip to Sollentuna is well
worth it. The restaurant, built in 1626, serves lovely food
of best internationell standard. Finest ingredients and
perfect service is combined with food so nicely decorated
that the plates resembles artwork. Awarded two stars in the
Michelin Guide!
ERIKS GONDOLEN Stadsgården 6, Stockholm. Ph +46(0)8 641 70
90. Pricelevel: high. 36 meter above ground Gondolen offers
a priceless view over Stockholm and the surrounding water.
Besides excellent food in a charming setting there is a
popular bar serving a wide choice of cocktails.
ESPERANTO Kungstensgatan 2. Ph +46(0)8 696 23 23. Pricelevel:
high. This is the right place if you are looking for
absolute immaculate perfectionism in every single detail.
Innovative cooking with seasonal ingredients. Awarded one
star in the Michelin Guide!
F12 Fredsgatan 12, Stockholm, Ph +46 (0)8 24 80 52.
Pricelevel: high. The combination of different food
traditions might seem a bit odd. But the composer is a chef
of star quality and the result as well. The atmosphere is
trendy and choosy, just like its guests. Awarded one star in
the Michelin Guide.
KB Smålandsgatan 7, Stockholm. Ph +46(0)8 679 60 32.
Pricelevel: high. With walls painted with athmosphere KB is
often visited by Swedish intellectual leaders. Cosy bar with
fancy dishes.
LE ROUGE Brunnsgränd 2, Stockholm. Ph +46 (0)8 505 224 30.
Pricelevel: high. Just opened gourmet restaurant located in
medieval vaults. The ambitions are high and the results are
excellent. French, Italian and international food.
LEJONTORNET Lilla Nygatan 5, Stockholm. Ph +46(0)8 506 400
80. Pricelevel: high. Uniqe environment that goes back to
year 1300. Exquisite food based on Swedish primes. Don´t
forget to try the desserts. Lunch is served in the Bistro at
more reasonable prices. One star in the Guide Michelin.
LUX Primusgatan 116, Stockholm, Ph +46(0)8 619 01 90.
Pricelevel: high. An old factory has become a great
restaurant with interior design close to raw and strict
elegans. Awarded chefs creates the best out of true Swedish
cuisine. In the summer we recommend to book a a table on the
terrace overlooking the lake Mälaren. Lux is awarded one
star in the Michelin Guide!
MATHIAS DAHLGREN Grand Hôtel, S. Blasieholmshamnen 2
Stockholm. Ph +46 (0)8 679 35 84. Pricelevel: high. The
master cook Mathias Dahlgren has opened a new elegant
restaurant. Just 36 guests are served at this top of the
line restaurant. The bar has room for another 64 persons.
One star in the Guide Michelin.
OPERAKÄLLAREN Operahuset, Stockholm, Ph +46 (0)8 676 58 00.
Pricelevel: high. A meal experience of a very high standard!
In this cuIinary Mecca, food has been served since 1787 and
it was here the famous chef Tore Wretman turned plain food
into a form of art. Awarded one star in the Michelin Guide!
PAUL & NORBERT Strandvägen 9, Stockholm, Ph +46(0)8 663 81
83. Pricelevel: high. International and sophisticated
cuisine for the absolute gourmet. Try a complete menu
degustation or feel free to compose your own. Modern,
elegant and perfect service. Imposing wine list where many
wines can be ordered by the glass.
PAUS BAR & KÖK Rörstrandsgatan 18, Stockholm. Ph +46(0)8 34
44 05. Pricelevel: high. Elegant, local restaurant with
minimalistic interior. The kitchen is advanced with very
high ambitions.
PONTUS Brunnsgatan 1, Stockholm, Ph +46(0)8 545 273 00.
Pricelevel: high. Culinary high lights created by young star
chef for the cityslickers of Stockholm. Pleasant atmosphere
and wealthy guests.
PRINSEN Mäster Samuelsgatan 4, Stockholm. Ph +46(0)8 611 13
31 . Pricelevel: high. Exciting mix of Swedish and
international cuisine. Try the roasted lamb racks or fish
quenelles.
RESTAURANT JOSEFINA Galärvarvsvägen 10, Stockholm. Ph
+46(0)8 664 10 04. Pricelevel: high. Classical interior with
cut-glass chandeliers and stucco ceiling. Excellent Swedish
cuisine.
STALLMÄSTARGÅRDEN Norrtull in Stockholm. Ph +46(0)8 610 13
00. Pricelevel: high. Built in 1600 with a beautiful view
overlooking Brunnsviken, the restaurant serves the finest
from the Swedish cuisine and specialities from char coal
grill and rotisserie.
ULRIKSDALS WÄRDSHUS Ulriksdals slottspark. Ph +46(0)8 85 08
15. Pricelevel: high. Culture history is mixed with
gastronomic sucess. The Smörgåsbord is widely known. Their
collection of wine has a place in the book of Guinness World
Record.
VASSA EGGEN Birger Jarlsgatan 29, Stockholm. Ph +46(0)8 21
61 69. Pricelevel: high. Named after a novel by Somerset
Maugham. International kitchen with food cooked and served
in a new and innovative way. Modern, fastidious interior.
Very friendly and caring staff.
WÄRDSHUSET ULLA WINBLAD Rosendalsv. 8 (Djurgården),
Stockholm. Ph +46(0)8 534 897 01. Pricelevel: high. In this
beautifully located pavilion from 1887 dining is consumed
with the Swedish poet Bellman as a spiritual neighbour at
the table. Swedish, classic food. Enjoy your meal in the
lovely garden during summer. BiB-Gourmand classified in the
Guide Michelin.
Vegetarian Restaurants
CHUTNEY Katarina Bangata 17, Stockholm. Ph +46(0)8 640 30
10. Pricelevel: low. Great lunches with friendly staff. Try
the Nasi Goreng with peanut sauce.
HATAM Kammakaregatan 9, Stockholm. Ph +46(0)8 24 49 90.
Pricelevel: low. Persian restaurant with calm and pleasant
atmosphere. Tasty vegetarian dishes at a good price.
HERMANS Fjällgatan 23 A, Stockholm. Ph +46(0)8 643 94 80.
Pricelevel: low. Outstanding view from the terrass! Also
very good vegetarian dishes and a generous buffe.
HERMITAGE Stora Nygatan 11, Old Town in Stockholm. Ph
+46(0)8 411 95 00. Pricelevel: low. Good choice if you
prefer vegetarian and or Asian food.
LAO WAI Luntmakargatan 74, Stockholm. Ph +46(0)8 673 78 00.
Pricelevel: low. All vegetarian, perfect choice if you are
looking for that little extra.
MARTINS GRÖNA Regeringsgatan 91, Stockholm. Ph +46(0)8 411
58 50. Pricelevel: low. Open for lunches with a vegetarian
variety.
SEYHMUS VEGETARISKA Varvsgatan 29, Stockholm. Ph +46(0)8 658
55 55. Pricelevel: low. Green, lean and rich buffé. Also
vegan choices.
VURMA Gästrikegatan 2, Stockholm. Ph +46(0)8 30 62 30.
Pricelevel: low. Try the spicy vegetarian sandwich!.
ÖRTAGÅRDEN Nybrogatan 31, Stockholm. Ph +46(0)8 622 17 28.
Pricelevel: low. Vegetarian pioneer located close to
Östermalmshallen.
The above
list of eateries are but a few; The city is abound with
numerous; Swedish restaurants, Fish & seafood restaurants,
Italian restaurants, Food & Culture, Vasastan, & Kungsholmen,
as well as; Norrmalm - Östermalm - Gamla Stan - Södermalm,
and countless
Bars & pubs & Coffee houses.
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Pubs & Bars
ABSOLUTE ICEBAR Vasaplan, Nordic
Sea Hotel. Absolutely the coolest bar in town!
AKKURAT Hornsgatan 18, Stockholm. Live music and 400
different sorts of whisky.
ALLMÄNNA GALLERIET Kronobergsgatan 37, Stockholm. Trendy New
York feeling.
ANNAKHAN Riddargatan 12, Stockholm.Drinks and incenses from
India.
BARA VI Skånegatan 59, Stockholm. Red sofas and lighted
candles.
BOULE & BERSÅ Sjökvarnsbacken 13, Stockholm.Boule and Czech
beer out door.
CADIERBAREN Södra Blasieholmshamnen 2, Stockholm. Located in
the Grand Hotel, very elegant.
GONDOLEN Stadsgården 6, at Slussen in Stockholm. Best in
town! Serves a wide choice of cocktails
GÖSTAS BAR Bondegatan 1, Stockholm. Beer, rolls and flowery
wallpapers.
GRILL Drottninggatan 89, Stockholm. Great bar tenders.
HARVEST HOME Bondegatan 1, Stockholm. Polished country-pub.
HOTELLET Linnégatan 18, Stockholm. Line up for James Bond...
JOSEFINA Galärvarvsvägen 10, Stockholm. First class terrace.
KB Smålandsgatan 7, Stockholm. Intellectual atmosphere.
LEMON Scheelegatan 8, Stockholm. Great crowd and atmosphere.
LIMERICK Tegnérgatan 10, Stockholm. Guinness and Kilkenny.
MONDÄN Tulegatan 10, Stockholm. Everything is great - in a
great way!
MORFAR GINKO Swedenborgsgatan 13, Stockholm. A genuine
feeling of New York.
NADA Åsögatan 140, Stockholm. The best bar in the southern
parts of the city?
O-BAREN Stureplan 2, Stockholm. This is where it´s
happening.
OCH HIMLEN DÄRTILL Götgatan 78, Stockholm. Top floor in
Skrapan. Great view.
OPERABAREN Operahouse, Kungsträdgården in Stockholm. Art
Noveau, leather and marble.
PET SOUNDS BAR Skånegatan 80, Stockholm. For the music
lovers.
PLEASANT Kammakargatan 9, Stockholm. Beverages and good
food.
RICHE Birger Jarlsgatan 4, Stockholm. Classical and trendy.
SJÖHÄSTEN Långholmsgatan 24, Stockholm. Relaxed with live
music.
SNOTTY BAR Skånegatan 90, Stockholm. Charming and personal.
SOLDATEN SVEJK Östgötagatan 35, Stockholm. Czech beer.
SPY BAR Birger Jarlsgatan 20, Stockholm. The place for all
wannabees.
TEATRON Regeringsgatan 61, Stockholm. Flashy but no need to
line-up.
TENNSTOPET Dalagatan 50, Stockholm. Classic meeting point.
THE DUBLINER Smålandsgatan 8, Stockholm. Irish music and
malt whiskey.
TUDOR ARMS Grevgatan 31, Stockholm. One of the eldest pubs
in the city.
VASSA EGGEN Birger Jarlsgatan 29, Stockholm. Come early for
a seat in the sofa.
VERANDAN Karl XII:s Torg (Operakällaren), Stockholm.
Luxurious, decadent and intimate.
v4 Verkstadsgatan 4, Stockholm. Snacks and drinks in a cosy
lounge.
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