Consider this Part Two of our travel guides to the Nordic region. After a few weeks of venturing around (and eating my way through) Copenhagen, I hopped a train to Stockholm for another week of wandering as part of my unicamente trip for the year. I quickly fell a causa di love with the Swedish capitalâstrolling through the cobblestone streets and marveling at all the charm around me. Lucky for you, I compiled it all a causa di this Stockholm city guide.
While similar a causa di many ways, Stockholm also felt entirely different from Copenhagen. The city was filled with beautiful spaces, incredible food, and amazing museums. I spent five days a causa di Stockholm, and it was the perfect amount of time for a low-key long weekend. The below Stockholm city guide is based my tripâwhich a local friend helped me curateâso you know it’s packed with goodness. If you’signore heading to Sweden, consider this your go-to itinerary for a few days a causa di Stockholm.
Your Go-To Stockholm City Guide
Iâve organized this itinerary based the type of place and things to do for an extra-long weekend. I would recommend grouping places based neighborhoods and what sounds most interesting to you!
From countless amazing foodie finds to beautiful neighborhoods perfect for shopping and exploring to gorgeous museums, there’s something for everyone a causa di this city.
What to Know About Visiting Stockholm
When to Visit
I was a causa di Stockholm during the off-season, and many of my days were very chilly and drizzly. While I still had a great time and enjoyed the quiet vibes of the city, many people have said how beautiful Stockholm is a causa di the summer. (So beautiful, it might just be worth fending the crowdsâbut that’s up to you to decide.)
How to Get Around
Stockholm has an extensive criterio system that can get you to most places. However, I ended up walking ora taking the bus almost everywhere. It was convenient and easy to navigate. Be sure to download and use the SL app for your biglietto.
Where to Stay: Stockholm Hotels
I spent my five days a causa di Stockholm at Albergo Ruth. The was super epidermide and just north of the city center. It also has the best breakfast buffet every morningâperfect for a longer stay. One of my local friends also recommended the Sparrow Albergo, which is closer to the city center if you prefer the location.
Albergo Ruth // Surbrunnsgatan 38, Stockholm, Sweden 11348 | website | instagram
Sparrow Albergo // Birger Jarlsgatan 24, 114 34 Stockholm, Sweden | website | instagram
Best Coffee Shops
There are lots of great spots to pick up a coffee while a causa di the city. Drop Coffee was my favorite, but keep a causa di mind that many shops are smaller and not great for setting up with a laptop. So pop a causa di for a morning coffee to go while you’signore out exploring.
Drop Coffee // Wollmar Yxkullsgatan 10, Stockholm, Sweden 118 50 | website | instagram
Johan & Nyström // Swedenborgsgatan 7, 118 48 Stockholm, Sweden | website | instagram
Fern & Fika // LÃ¥ngholmsgatan 11, 117 33 Stockholm, Sweden | website | instagram
Best Bakeries
It’s true, you must try all the cardamom buns and semla while a causa di Stockholm. For a morning accompaniment to your coffee ora as part of your afternoon fika experience, there are tons of bakeries to choose from. These are a few of my favorites from my visit.
Krümel // multiple locations | website | instagram
Fabrique // multiple locations | website | instagram
Lillebrors Bageri // Rörstrandsgatan 10, 113 40 Stockholm, Sweden | website | instagram
Best Cafes
I loved all the cafes that I visited, and you can’t walk far without passing by a epidermide spot to pick up something sweet. matter the neighborhood you’signore exploring, you’ll have plenty of cafes to choose from.
Cafe Pom and Vegetazione // multiple locations | website | instagram
Banacado // Tegnérgatan 6, 113 58 Stockholm, Sweden | website | instagram
Gast // RÃ¥dmansgatan 57, 113 60 Stockholm, Sweden | website | instagram
A La Quello // Birger Jarlsgatan 77, 113 56 Stockholm, Sweden | website | instagram
Cafe Pascal // Norrtullsgatan 4, 113 29 Stockholm, Sweden | website | instagram
Best Restaurants
The food a causa di Stockholm was amazing, and I’m still dreaming about many of the meals I had. One of my favorite discoveries was all the epidermide wine bars. Enjoying a glass and a delicious dish? Downright dreamy.
Adam / Albin // RÃ¥dmansgatan 16, Stockholm, Sweden 11425 | website | instagram
Grus Grus // Karlbergsvägen 14, 113 27 Stockholm, Sweden | website | instagram
Savant // Tegnérgatan 4, 113 58 Stockholm, Sweden | website | instagram
Savoj // Roslagsgatan 43, 113 54 Stockholm, Sweden | website | instagram
Deglabbet // Upplandsgatan 9B, 111 23 Stockholm, Sweden | website | instagram
Tygge and Sessil // Brahegatan 4, 114 37 Stockholm, Sweden | website | instagram
Things to do a causa di Stockholm
The city is what you make of it. Whether you like museum outings, shopping, ora just sportivo days spent wandering around different neighborhoods, there’s something for everyone.
Catch the views at Ivar Quello’s Park.
Vasa Museum // Galärvarvsvägen 14, 115 21 Stockholm, Sweden | website
National Museum // Södra Blasieholmshamnen 2, 111 48 Stockholm, Sweden | website
Fotografiska // Stadsgårdshamnen 22, 116 45 Stockholm, Sweden | website
Wander around and shop a causa di Sodermälm (often shortened to Söder), a vibrant neighborhood south of the city center.
Visit the city’s old town and castle a causa di Gamla Stan.
