Phoebe Egoroff

My love affair with Stockholm stretches back two decades (even though I’ve lived here only two years) – as long as I’ve had a Swedish significant other in my life. In that time, my relationship with the city has evolved and deepened in all sorts of interesting ways. As a young man I remember feeling dumbstruck by how cool and beautiful everything in Stockholm seemed to be, from its seemingly endless waterfront and elegant architecture to its abundance of hip design shops, cafes, bars and clubs. These days, as a dad-of-two, I’m simply grateful for the excellent standard of living the Swedish capital supports. But the rest is still pretty cool too. Here are the best things to do in Stockholm. How to have the perfect day in Stockholm Start your perfect day in Stockholm with posh eggs on bread at one of the city’s most popular breakfast cafes Pom & Flora (branches in Vasastan, Östermalm and Södermalm). From there take public transport to the city’s lush green park island Djurgården and enjoy a winding walk along the water, before pausing for lunch in the magical garden café at Rosendals Trädgård. Hop on the commuter ferry from Allmänna grand to Gamla Stan and walk to Pet Sounds Bar, for evening drinks and dinner with a great soundtrack and an even better view. If you’ve still got energy left, pop over to Kollektivet Livet and finish up with a gig or clubnight. 🏨 Planning your stay? Discover Stockholm’s best best Airbnbs and hotels Malcolm Jack is a writer based in Stockholm. At