Midsummer is HUGE in Sweden, and people from Stockholm usually spend June 21st in their country houses. If you're around, go to open-air museum Skansen.

"Två Små Svin" ("Two Little Pigs") in Stockholm is a restaurant that will be worth that little effort of going a bit outside the city center.

"Grand Pelouse" in Stockholm in Haga park has interesting buildings like the huge copper tents. I prefer visiting the lawn in summer months...

"Djurgårdsbrunnskanalen" in Stockholm makes for a perfect stroll any time of the year -- my favorite time is spring for the bird life at Isbladskärret...

"Långholmen" is a tiny island in the southern central Stockholm which used to house a feared prison. Today visiting it is a much more pleasant affair!

"Ett Hem" in Stockholm is a unique hotel with a restaurant with a very private feel -- the restaurant isn't like any other restaurant I've eaten at...

"Isbladskärret" is a part of the Royal National City Park in Stockholm. It's a great place to watch birds while strolling along Djurgårdsbrunnskanalen...

You'll find shelves adorned with kitschy ornaments, from quirky salt and pepper shakers to whimsical tea sets, each item infused with its own personality.

"Monteliusvägen" on the island of Södermalm in Stockholm offers some of the most breathtaking views over the city from its benches and terraces...

"POP Stockholm" is a vintage boutique inspired by the '60s and definitely a mecca for the retro lover. The mascot dog walks around the shop like a boss!

"Humana Second Hand" is one of my favorite stops on my day-off shopping sprees in Stockholm. Happy hunting!

"Fåfängan" in Stockholm is one of the most astonishing lookouts in the city. I like doing picnics there or, on chillier days, go for brunch!