Metros insiders guide to Stockholm
"The capital of Sweden offers a vibrant nightlife, trendy shopping and beaches right in the middle of the city Surrounded by water Stockholm is the perfect stop for a summer trip, and when you get tired of life in the city the beautiful archipelago is only a boat ride away" writes Metro in their english edition (pages 12-13) of todays newspaper (found at the metros stations for free). They list their favorite places for
Hungry
Blå Porten - Great place for home made food located on Djurgården island surrounded by museums and Gröna Lund amusement park. 95-150 SEK for main Course. Address: Djurgårdsvägen 64
BAR - grill where guests can pick out their own fish.. Fish costs between 80-200 SEK. Address: Blasieholmsgatan 4A.
Gondolen - Good food and an impressing view of Stockholm 33 meters above the ocean. Main course costs around 300 SEK. Address: Stadsgården 6.
Thirsty
Södra Bar & Kök where you can sit and have a drink while getting a great view over Stockholm. It is open Tuesday–Sunday. Address: Mosebacke torg 1–3.
Ljunggrens is a popular bar on one of the liveliest streets of Södermalm. Address: Götgatan 36.
Spy Bar Humlan, Open air bar and restaurant that houses all the trendy people all day. Address: Sturegatan/humlegårdsgatan, Humlegården.
Feel like dancing
F12 - Trendiest out door club. Fun, expensive and cool crowd. Restaurant closed but the bar is open. Address: Fredsgatan 12.
Berns - Lively and large night club with a nice outdoor terrace. Address: Näckströmsgatan 8.
Trädgården - indieclub in the south of the city where you dance under the huge bridge piers. Address: hammarby Slussväg 2.
Top attractions
The Vasa Museum
Skansen
Gamla Stan (old town)
Shopping
Södermalm "and especially the SoFo area (South of Folkungagatan) is the boho-chic part of town with fun shopping and vibrant nightlife. Some of the best restaurants are here, but also the best walks with stunning views over the city and water".
"Typical Swedish food is salted or smoked salmon and pickled herring. You can find them in all grocery stores, or for quality products visit indoor food markets Östermalmshallen, Söderhallarna and Hötorgshallen".
Department stores: "On Hamngatan 18-20 lies NK, Nordiska Kompaniet, a classic department store that opened in 1902 with six stories of designer goods. Åhléns City closer to the central station at Klarabergsgatan 50 is the other big department store in the city. Åhléns mixes lyxury brands and other more affordable options".
Trendy boutiques: "Visit SoFo, South of Folkungagatan, for trendy unique boutiques and lovely cafés. A cool hopping mall on Södermalm is Bruno, on Götgatan 36, with stores including Filippa K, The Local Firm, Whyred, American Apparel and Avenue Clothing".
