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  • Things to do

Ready for some Scandinavian chic? Stockholm has it all, from picturesque cobbled streets dotted with independent shops to seriously impressive architecture and art nouveau design. Sure, it’s most popular for its ABBA and open air museums, but it has a lot more to say for itself than that. Stockholm is also bursting with a load of unmissable attractions and idyllic restaurants and bars, from traditional Swedish food to lunch on an allotment. So whether you’re here for endless shopping, people-watching or to hit the clubs for a big night out, Stockholm has something for you. And no, you don’t have to be a dedicated ABBA fan to love the city, if that’s what you’re thinking (but it helps). Whether you’ve got two days or two weeks, we’ve devised a list of the 21 best things to do in the city. And to make your life that bit easier, we’ve ranked them for you too. Enjoy! RECOMMENDED: 🍽️ The best restaurants in Stockholm🍷 The best bars in Stockholm🏘️ Your essential guide to where to stay in Stockholm🏛️ The best museums in Stockholm right now 🏠 The best Airbnbs in Stockholm

  • Restaurants

It can get a little cold in Stockholm, but its restaurants? They’re hot. The Swedish capital has long been a haven for those with curious appetites, and the city’s ever-increasing diversity has made space for new restaurants and pop ups everywhere you turn. Now, the city is rich with both trendy and traditional spots – you just have to know where to look.  Here you’ll find Michelin-starred New Nordic spots, Middle Eastern gems, seafood and veggie neighbourhood joints. Oh, and you’re in Sweden. You have to sample the meatballs (even if you claim you’ve already tried them in IKEA). Here are the best restaurants in Stockholm right now.  RECOMMENDED:🛍️ The best spots for shopping in Stockholm📍 The best things to do in Stockholm🍽️ The best restaurants in Stockholm🏘️ Where to stay in Stockholm This guide was updated by Maddy Savage, a writer based in Stockholm. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

  • Hotels

There’s nowhere quite like Stockholm. The Swedish capital is one of the most unique cities on the planet, a sweeping stunner made up of 14 islands that are packed with history, beauty and a seemingly endless supply of style. It is an outrageously friendly place, but getting to know it can be strangely daunting at times. Never fear, your old buddy Time Out is on hand to provide the perfect guide on where to stay in Stockholm, one darling neighbourhood at a time. Stockholm is all innovative restaurants, lofty attractions and charm, so make your list, pick your spot and have yourself a magnificent trip. RECOMMENDED🏨 The best hotels in Stockholm.🛏️ The best Airbnbs in Stockholm.  

  • Shopping

Stockholm is one of those places which is effortlessly cool, and effortlessly good-looking. Minimalist but chic. Trendy but not try-hard. And how do you think they do it? Well, with a ton of great shops to choose from all the time, obviously. So if you’re in the Swedish capital for a trip, you’d be crazy not to see what all the fuss was about.  Here, there’s everything from cosy bookshops to vintage stores, so you can spend an entire day mooching around and bagging bargains. Or spend your Sunday checking out a flea market for some hidden gems. And if you’re more of a home decor person, never fear. Stockholm is home to the biggest IKEA in the world. Yep, you heard us. Here are the best places to go shopping in Stockholm right now.  RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Stockholm🍽️ The best restaurants in Stockholm🏘️ Your essential guide to where to stay in Stockholm🏛️ The 12 best museums in Stockholm right now 🏠 The best Airbnbs in Stockholm Planning your next trip? Check out our latest travel guides, written by local experts.

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Stockholm is a fabulous spot for a long weekend break full of genre-bending restaurants, beautiful architecture and world-renowned attractions. But if you’re spending a little longer in the city, there’s a whole load more nearby cities worth discovering – and they’re easily reachable as a day trip.  The day trip options here range from picturesque university towns to the oldest city in Sweden, home to centuries-old castles, swimming lakes and great food. The best part? All of these spots are reachable by public transport (most less than an hour). From old towns to natural havens, here are the best day trips from Stockholm.  RECOMMENDED:🛍️ The best spots for shopping in Stockholm📍 The best things to do in Stockholm🍽️ The best restaurants in Stockholm🏘️ Where to stay in Stockholm This guide was updated by Annika Hipple, a travel writer based in Sweden. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

  • Bars and pubs

So let’s get one thing out of the way first: drinking in Stockholm ain’t cheap. The drinks here are mighty delicious and seriously well crafted, but don’t be expecting a night pinching pennies. But trust us, you’re going to feel okay about paying a little more for these surroundings. In the Swedish capital, you get what you pay for. Beautiful scenery, elegant bars, cobbled streets and waterfront terraces. Oh, and good company. The Swedes know how to have a good time. From outdoor beer gardens to quirky small plates and cocktails, here are the best bars in Stockholm right now.  RECOMMENDED:🛍️ The best spots for shopping in Stockholm📍 The best things to do in Stockholm🍽️ The best restaurants in Stockholm🏘️ Where to stay in Stockholm  This guide was updated by Maddy Savage, a writer based in Stockholm. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

  • Things to do

Stockholm’s cracking culture scene is no big secret, but the sheer breadth of it is still wildly impressive. Stockholm hasn’t just got grand history museums coming out of its ears, it’s got modern art, sculpture – and who can forget the ABBA museum? The best museums in Stockholm come in all shapes, sizes and styles, so if you’re ready to fill up your weekend itinerary, check out the best museums in the city. From naval history to vikings, here are the museums you should be seeing in Stockholm right now. RECOMMENDED:🛍️ The best spots for shopping in Stockholm📍 The best things to do in Stockholm🍽️ The best restaurants in Stockholm🏘️ Where to stay in Stockholm  This guide was written by travel journalist Derek Robertson. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

  • Things to do

You can plan out every minute of every day when visiting a city like Stockholm, and you’ll still get caught out by one tiny little thing. Train tickets. Cash only. That sort of thing. You might even get caught in an embarrassing foreign blunder, where you order a coffee at completely the wrong time.  Anyway, this is as true in the Scandinavian capital of cool as it is anywhere else. Want to know which stations to avoid, and what time you should eat cake? Do you bare all at a sauna, or keep your pants on? From metro tickets to how to say ‘hello’, here is every travel tip you’ll need for your first time in Stockholm.  RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Stockholm🍽️ The best restaurants in Stockholm🏘️ Where to stay in Stockholm🛍️ The best spots for shopping in Stockholm This guide was updated by Madeleine Hyde, a writer based in Stockholm. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

  • Restaurants

You can do brunch in Stockholm one of two ways. Option one is a traditional Swedish buffet, often served in a beautiful old ‘host house’, the perfect combination of history, culture and delicious food. If you’re not overly fussed about eating like a local, there is also a blossoming American-influenced brunch scene that puts health first but doesn’t skimp on the flavours. Book ahead for the former and just turn up for the latter. Either way, prepare for a gorgeous late-morning meal. RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Stockholm🍴 The best restaurants in Stockholm🏛️ The best museums in Stockholm right now 🏠 The best Airbnbs in Stockholm This guide is by Stockholm-based writer Madeleine Hyde. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

  • Restaurants
  • Scandinavian
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An open fire is the focus at the Michelin-starred Ekstedt. It’s owner, celebrity chef Niklas Ekstedt, has revitalised traditional Scandinavian culinary techniques, taking inspiration from the slow-cooked meals of his childhood living in a tiny mountain village in northern Sweden. The result is some of the most exclusive New Nordic cuisine in the Swedish capital, all cooked without gas, electricity or microwaves. Ekstedt’s a haven for Scandi design fans too, with compact wooden tables, exposed tungsten lights dangling from a mesh ceiling and a rustic stone bar. Recently hyped dishes include birch-fired wild duck served with fennel and lovage, and hay-flamed mushrooms with sweetbread and Jerusalem artichoke. Given that a basic burger can cost upwards of 200 SEK ($10) in Stockholm, the four and six course menus here, priced at 890 and 1090 SEK respectively, do give you plenty of quality bang for your buck.  Time Out tip: Ekstedt is perfectly placed in the middle of the buzzing Stureplan neighbourhood, if you’re after an aperitif before your meal. We suggest going fully-French and grabbing a glass of champagne at Grand Escalier (inside the fancy Sturegallerian mall) which has a year-round open courtyard.