Discover our locals' 129 hidden gems in Stockholm

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Aso-Konditori

Åsö Konditori – Fika: Cookies, buns and lunch

The Swedish word for a coffee and a pastry or cinnamon bun with it is called "fika". And we fika all the time.

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Coffee & tea

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Bjorn

Hermansson

Jan 17, 2025
SOFO-Stockholm

SOFO Stockholm – Welcome to South of Folkungagatan

SOFO offers a lot to its visitors. You'll find both designer clothes, second-hand, cool bars, intimate restaurants but also crazy shops, tiny shops and the odd wine bar.

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Shopping

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Bjorn

Hermansson

Jan 16, 2025
Savoj-Pizza

Savoj Pizza – Mouth watering pizzas

The ambiance is cozy, yet modern, and the open kitchen provides a captivating view of skilled pizzaiolos crafting each pie with passion and precision.

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Bjorn

Hermansson

Jan 14, 2025
Nynas-Rokeri

Nynäs Rökeri – Commuter Train + Smoked Seafood

It takes about 30 minutes for the train to "leave" the suburbs. You'll pass by stables and farmers. Look out for the typical Swedish countryside houses!

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Restaurants

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Bjorn

Hermansson

Jan 9, 2025
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StikkiNikki – Most delicious way to cool down

StikkiNikki is my no.1 ice cream place in Stockholm. They're all homemade at the same small-scale local production facility — and have no additives!

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Snacks

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Maria

Drangel

Jan 9, 2025
Stockamöllan Lobby på Centralbadet i Stockholm

Centralbadet – Bathe in luxury

Centralbadet Stockholm is an art nouveau spa that was finished in 1904. It's also a restaurant & a popular spot for shooting films set in the 20th cen.

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Restaurants

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Maria

Drangel

Jan 9, 2025
Reimersholme

Reimersholme – Foretaste of the inner archipelago

Reimersholme is one of the smallest islands that make up the city center of Stockholm. It's so serene, green and romantic, I forget I'm in the capital...

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Relaxing

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Maria

Drangel

Jan 9, 2025
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City Hall – Culture and nature in one

The City Hall in Stockholm has an impressive history and is very nice to wind down after some major sightseeing. It's beautiful, central yet quiet!

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Relaxing

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Maria

Drangel

Jan 9, 2025
Karlbergs-Castle

Karlbergs Castle – Hidden gem in the city centre

Karlbergs Castle in Stockholm is not open to visitors, but the beautiful and interesting park around is open daily and entry is free of charge!

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Art & culture
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Relaxing

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Maria

Drangel

Jan 9, 2025
Grona-Lund

Gröna Lund – Versatile amusement park

Gröna Lund is an amusement park in Stockholm with an excellent location. I recommend their attractions Eclipse, Katapulten or Kättingflygaren...

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Relaxing

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Maria

Drangel

Jan 9, 2025
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Augustendals 4H Farm – Fun for the kids

Augustendals 4H Farm in Stockholm is great for kids! Their 4Hs stand for head, heart, hand & health. Come here for horses, goats, cats, rabbits & hens.

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Relaxing

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Maria

Drangel

Jan 9, 2025
Aryam-Gelato

Aryam Gelato – Award winning ice cream

Every day, about 8-10 different flavours are made and sold here. If they ran out, they are out of that flavour for the day and everything is made fresh!

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Snacks

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Bjorn

Hermansson

Jan 8, 2025

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