Michelle’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Fotografiska, a photography museum that’s open late daily. Fotografiska was a beautifully designed and well organized museum, with interesting exhibits around every corner.
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Fotografiska
22 StadsgårdshamnenFotografiska, a photography museum that’s open late daily. Fotografiska was a beautifully designed and well organized museum, with interesting exhibits around every corner.
Gamla Stan, or Old Town is a beautiful and well preserved city centers founded in 1252. Today, the narrow, cobblestone streets are lined with restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops.
A nice restaurant/café is called Cafe Sten Sture.
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Gamla stan
Gamla Stan, or Old Town is a beautiful and well preserved city centers founded in 1252. Today, the narrow, cobblestone streets are lined with restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops.
A nice restaurant/café is called Cafe Sten Sture.
Royal Palace
This is where the King and Queen reside and work. There are seven floors in the palace and over 600 rooms, and in addition to the royal residences, the palace also houses three museums: the Treasury, the Tre Kronor Museum, and Gustav III’s Museum of Antiquities.
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Royal Palace
This is where the King and Queen reside and work. There are seven floors in the palace and over 600 rooms, and in addition to the royal residences, the palace also houses three museums: the Treasury, the Tre Kronor Museum, and Gustav III’s Museum of Antiquities.
A 500 meter long uphill walking path that leads to the best viewing point of the city. If you walk toward Monteliusvagen from Gamla Stan, you’ll walk through a district with beautiful old houses, steep hills, and cobble stone streets. t’s a nice short hike, but in the winter it can be slippery. At the top of the trail is a flat area with large stones where you can have a rest, read a book, have a picnic, or just sit and take in the views. From this point, you can get a great panoramic view of the city.
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Monteliusvagen
MonteliusvägenA 500 meter long uphill walking path that leads to the best viewing point of the city. If you walk toward Monteliusvagen from Gamla Stan, you’ll walk through a district with beautiful old houses, steep hills, and cobble stone streets. t’s a nice short hike, but in the winter it can be slippery. At the top of the trail is a flat area with large stones where you can have a rest, read a book, have a picnic, or just sit and take in the views. From this point, you can get a great panoramic view of the city.
Södermalm
A neighborhood with many independent coffee shops, restaurants, and bars.
The Vasa Museum is a maritime museum that features Vasa, a ship that capsized and sank in Stockholm in 1628. Vasa then remained in the seabed for 333 years before it was salvaged and placed into this museum. Today, Vasa is the only preserved 17th century ship in the world, and the Vasa Museum is the most visited museum in Scandinavia.
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Vasa safn
14 GalärvarvsvägenThe Vasa Museum is a maritime museum that features Vasa, a ship that capsized and sank in Stockholm in 1628. Vasa then remained in the seabed for 333 years before it was salvaged and placed into this museum. Today, Vasa is the only preserved 17th century ship in the world, and the Vasa Museum is the most visited museum in Scandinavia.
Kronobergsparken on Kungsholmen was made into a public park in the early years of the 20th century. Formerly the site of a mill, its a beloved oasis for the residents of Kungsholmen with both lush greenery and a playground for children.
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Kronobergsparken
6 ParkgatanKronobergsparken on Kungsholmen was made into a public park in the early years of the 20th century. Formerly the site of a mill, its a beloved oasis for the residents of Kungsholmen with both lush greenery and a playground for children.
Rålambshovsparken on Kungsholmen is a popular park for activities during the summer. The park is located between two popular residential areas, with a great view over Riddarfjärden, City Hall, and Gamla Stan. People come here to play soccer, boule, beach volleyball, softball or visit the skate park. During the summer you can also take part in an aerobics session, or take a swim in the waters of Lake Mälaren.
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Rålambs hovsparken
6 SmedsuddsvägenRålambshovsparken on Kungsholmen is a popular park for activities during the summer. The park is located between two popular residential areas, with a great view over Riddarfjärden, City Hall, and Gamla Stan. People come here to play soccer, boule, beach volleyball, softball or visit the skate park. During the summer you can also take part in an aerobics session, or take a swim in the waters of Lake Mälaren.
Stockholm City Hall, with its spire featuring the golden Three Crowns, is one of the most famous silhouettes in Stockholm. It is one of the country’s leading examples of national romanticism in architecture. The City Hall was designed by architect Ragnar Östberg is built from eight million bricks. The 106-meter tall tower has three crowns, which is the Swedish national coat of arms, at its apex. Behind the magnificent facades are offices and session halls for politicians and officials, as well as splendid assembly rooms and unique works of art. Stockholm’s municipal council meets in Rådssalen, the Council Chamber. The great Nobel banquet is also held at City Hall. After dinner in Blå Hallen, the Blue Hall, Nobel Prize laureates, royalties, and guests dance in Gyllene Salen, the Golden Hall, with its 18 million gold mosaic tiles. The City Hall shop features specially designed souvenirs and presents that commemorate City Hall and Stockholm. The City Hall is open to the public through guided tours only. Guided tours are held daily in Swedish and English at certain hours and can be canceled with short notice due to events. The tower is open during the summer months (May to September). During the same period, you can also climb up inside the tower and enjoy a fantastic view of the city.
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Ráðhús Stokkhólmsborgar
1 HantverkargatanStockholm City Hall, with its spire featuring the golden Three Crowns, is one of the most famous silhouettes in Stockholm. It is one of the country’s leading examples of national romanticism in architecture. The City Hall was designed by architect Ragnar Östberg is built from eight million bricks. The 106-meter tall tower has three crowns, which is the Swedish national coat of arms, at its apex. Behind the magnificent facades are offices and session halls for politicians and officials, as well as splendid assembly rooms and unique works of art. Stockholm’s municipal council meets in Rådssalen, the Council Chamber. The great Nobel banquet is also held at City Hall. After dinner in Blå Hallen, the Blue Hall, Nobel Prize laureates, royalties, and guests dance in Gyllene Salen, the Golden Hall, with its 18 million gold mosaic tiles. The City Hall shop features specially designed souvenirs and presents that commemorate City Hall and Stockholm. The City Hall is open to the public through guided tours only. Guided tours are held daily in Swedish and English at certain hours and can be canceled with short notice due to events. The tower is open during the summer months (May to September). During the same period, you can also climb up inside the tower and enjoy a fantastic view of the city.
Neighborhoods
Your local neighborhood: Kungsholmen
Kungsholmen has lots of lively restaurants, bars, and cafés, especially along Hantverkargatan and Fleminggatan. Kungsholmen is home to the most prominent building of the Stockholm skyline, the City Hall. If you get the chance, don’t miss climbing the tower to be amazed by the incredible view.
Only 5 minutes away from the apartment (by the water), the walk along the tree-lined quay on Norrmälarstrand offers unparalleled views of Södermalm and boats sailing on the lake. If you continue past the City Hall you can actually stroll around the whole island along the water.
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Kungsholmen
Your local neighborhood: Kungsholmen
Kungsholmen has lots of lively restaurants, bars, and cafés, especially along Hantverkargatan and Fleminggatan. Kungsholmen is home to the most prominent building of the Stockholm skyline, the City Hall. If you get the chance, don’t miss climbing the tower to be amazed by the incredible view.
Only 5 minutes away from the apartment (by the water), the walk along the tree-lined quay on Norrmälarstrand offers unparalleled views of Södermalm and boats sailing on the lake. If you continue past the City Hall you can actually stroll around the whole island along the water.
Food scene
Agnes
Restaurant. The menu spans a broad spectrum of offerings: choose from small plates like oysters, charcuterie, and cheese, or enjoy the main course shared among friends.
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Agnes
43 Norra AgnegatanAgnes
Restaurant. The menu spans a broad spectrum of offerings: choose from small plates like oysters, charcuterie, and cheese, or enjoy the main course shared among friends.
Boulebar Rålis is located at the corner of Rålambshovsparken on Kungsholmen and a great place for a drink or two. The restaurant is designed by architecture firm Bornstein Lyckefors and open year-round.
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Boulebar Rålambshov
2 SmedsuddsvägenBoulebar Rålis is located at the corner of Rålambshovsparken on Kungsholmen and a great place for a drink or two. The restaurant is designed by architecture firm Bornstein Lyckefors and open year-round.
Johan & Nyström
Combined coffee bar, roastery and concept store for coffee aficionados. The fair-trade organic beans are roasted in their own roastery. Try the "roast of the week" or ask the friendly and knowledgeable baristas for personal advice on what to order.
Johan & Nyström - Hantverkargatan
7 HantverkargatanJohan & Nyström
Combined coffee bar, roastery and concept store for coffee aficionados. The fair-trade organic beans are roasted in their own roastery. Try the "roast of the week" or ask the friendly and knowledgeable baristas for personal advice on what to order.
A combination ice cream factory, store, and café just a short walk from City Hall. They make premium ice cream in intriguing flavors that you can either enjoy immediately or take home with you in a small container.
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Kungsholmens Glassfabrik HB
14 PipersgatanA combination ice cream factory, store, and café just a short walk from City Hall. They make premium ice cream in intriguing flavors that you can either enjoy immediately or take home with you in a small container.
La Girafe on Kungsholmen is restaurateur Pontus Frithiof's newest restaurant. Open from early morning until late evening, drop by for a breakfast sandwich, a lunch to go, a glass of wine in the bar, or a dinner in the French-inspired bistro.
La Girafe
39 FleminggatanLa Girafe on Kungsholmen is restaurateur Pontus Frithiof's newest restaurant. Open from early morning until late evening, drop by for a breakfast sandwich, a lunch to go, a glass of wine in the bar, or a dinner in the French-inspired bistro.
The small bar has a good atmosphere and a mix of guests. With a focus on Swedish pop hits, you can come here any day of the week and dance.
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Lemon Bar
8 ScheelegatanThe small bar has a good atmosphere and a mix of guests. With a focus on Swedish pop hits, you can come here any day of the week and dance.
This cocktail bar and outdoor cafe are located on Norr Mälarstrand seafront. The bartenders are topnotch, and the stylish décor is reminiscent of English gardens.
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Orangeriet Bar & Café.
This cocktail bar and outdoor cafe are located on Norr Mälarstrand seafront. The bartenders are topnotch, and the stylish décor is reminiscent of English gardens.
At the Petite France Bakery, you’ll find French specialties: croissants, brioches and several types of pastries.
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Petite France
6 John EricssonsgatanAt the Petite France Bakery, you’ll find French specialties: croissants, brioches and several types of pastries.
Pontonen is a centrally located summerbar att Norr Mälarstrand on Kungsholmen. Have a fresh cocktail and modern Swedish food while enjoying the view of Lake Mälaren and Södermalm.
Pontonen
Pontonen is a centrally located summerbar att Norr Mälarstrand on Kungsholmen. Have a fresh cocktail and modern Swedish food while enjoying the view of Lake Mälaren and Södermalm.
AG is the chemical symbol for silver and the name stems from the fact that this trendy and popular industrial-chic restaurant on Kungsholmen is set in an old silver factory. Despite its somewhat off-beat location and the fierce competition, AG immediately became a meeting place that attracted ’everyone’ and a major topic of conversation when it opened its doors in 2011. Specialising in meat, which is tenderized on site in a large fridge that can be inspected as you take your seats.
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AG
37 KronobergsgatanAG is the chemical symbol for silver and the name stems from the fact that this trendy and popular industrial-chic restaurant on Kungsholmen is set in an old silver factory. Despite its somewhat off-beat location and the fierce competition, AG immediately became a meeting place that attracted ’everyone’ and a major topic of conversation when it opened its doors in 2011. Specialising in meat, which is tenderized on site in a large fridge that can be inspected as you take your seats.
Burgers, Sloppy Joes, quesadillas, kebabs, and snacks. At Green Queen, you'll find all of these staples of fast food, but in a plant-based version; either vegan or vegetarian. The restaurant café is located at Norr Mälarstrand which makes an ideal take away-spot if you want to have lunch at the pontoons just across the street or just around the corner in the Rålambshovs Park.
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The green queen
64 Norr MälarstrandBurgers, Sloppy Joes, quesadillas, kebabs, and snacks. At Green Queen, you'll find all of these staples of fast food, but in a plant-based version; either vegan or vegetarian. The restaurant café is located at Norr Mälarstrand which makes an ideal take away-spot if you want to have lunch at the pontoons just across the street or just around the corner in the Rålambshovs Park.
Classic Italian cuisine in an inviting setting. Trattorian is located along the walking route on Norr Mälarstrand and is, along with Orangeriet a vibrant meeting place with lovely outdoor seating areas and proximity to the water.
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Trattorian
Classic Italian cuisine in an inviting setting. Trattorian is located along the walking route on Norr Mälarstrand and is, along with Orangeriet a vibrant meeting place with lovely outdoor seating areas and proximity to the water.