Rival Hotel
Quite simply Stockholm's sexiest hotel! Located on hip and trendy Södermalm, the funky Rival was the brainchild of ABBA singer Benny Andersson, who turned this former cinema into the most rock ’n roll...
View ArticleLiljeholmsbadet swimming pool
This is an amazing pool in Stockholm. It's got a roof, so whether it can be officially classed as outdoor could be debated. However, as it's built on a pontoon floating on the Hornstullstrand in...
View ArticleEriksdalsbadet outdoor swimming pool
The 50-metre outdoor pool at Eriksdalsbadet in central Stockholm was built for the 1962 European Aquatics Championships and is an oasis in the summer heat for children and adults alike. But what makes...
View ArticleZinkensdam Hostel and Hotel
This is a great YHA hostel, in the southern bit of Stockholm. It's set in parkland, next to some great allotments. We walked past one morning and a plot holder showed us round their plot and summer...
View ArticleHermans
Stockholm has lots of veggie restaurants but this is the best. Great location on the river, loads of seats, huge buffet with lots of choice and which changes so if you visit more than once you'll get...
View ArticleThe Nobel Museum
This is the museum of the Nobel Prize Organisation. Not large or overly technical; very interactive, including videos and interviews describing why the work of particular winners was so significant....
View ArticleAllotments in the parks
When you are walking through the parks in Stockholm, keep an eye out for allotments: they are nothing like the UK equivalents. More like small cottages with beautiful cottage gardens. Take a walk...
View ArticleStockholm
I recommend the city of Stockholm, not only for its beauty but also for the mix of great shopping.The Swedes are totally into fashion, H&M, hipster trends or uniform (black, black, black). But it...
View ArticleDebaser Music venue
Top venue in Stockholm with all the best bands making a stop there, probably holds 400-500 and the crowd are right on top of the stage, prices pretty reasonable given its Sweden. We paid about £14 to...
View ArticleTransport from Arlanda Airport
Instead of getting a taxi for approx €60 or taking the Arlanda Express for approx €20-30, I'd recommend using the far cheaper public transport option.There's a frequent bus from the terminal to a...
View ArticleRökeriet, Fjärderholmarna
Easily Stockholm's finest lunch, in the most beautiful setting. Take the ferry from Slussen (return ticket costs about a tenner, leaves on the hour, trip takes 25 minutes) to Fjäderholmarna Island and...
View ArticleSpritmuseum - Museum of Spirits
The Museum of Spirits is a revamped version of an older museum, focusing on the history and culture of alcohol. The newly opened museum has three exciting exhibitions on show, and has a range of...
View ArticleSwedish cafe culture: Gildas Rum
The best thing to do when it's nippy is go for a long walk to get a flush in your cheeks then curl up in a cosy cafe and drink coffee. This is something the Swedes do very well and Stockholm, with its...
View ArticleStory Hotel bar
There are better views in Stockholm, from Gondolen for example, and there are better settings for hotel bars - such as the Nobis on Norrmalmstorg. But for grown up drinking, this bar simply cannot be...
View ArticleWilderness Swimming in Edsviken lake in northern Stockholm
This was my local lake when I lived in Stockholm. There are numerous great swimming spots along it's borders, but my favourite is the one very near the northern end on the northern shore, just along...
View ArticleKayaking in the Stockholm archipelago
When I first went to the Stockholm archipelago I was left literally speechless by the sheer beauty of it and I still remember the trip to this day. There are many many ways to experience its sheer...
View ArticleSkiing in Stockholm at Väsjöbacken
Väsjöbacken is a small local hill in the northern suburbs of Stockholm. If you're looking for the Alps this is not the place to go, but if you're looking for somewhere to teach your children, or if...
View ArticleMoose safari near Stockholm
The moose is a majestic creature and one of Sweden's wildlife icons. They're quite hard to observe by default but there's a wonderful tour company based two hours outside of Stockholm who run trips to...
View ArticleHaga Deli
Get off the main streets and go to this hidden gem of a restaurant less than 5 minutes from Odenplan. Wonderful pizza and pasta, but try the house special beef stew for a real lunchtime treat.
View ArticleWildlife Safari with WildSweden
When I was in Stockholm I found a great wildlife safari just two hours from Stockholm! On one moose safari we saw about 10 moose! It was really great.
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