Stockholm Things to Do

The King of Sweden's official residence, Stockholm Royal Palace, which dates back to the thirteenth century is situated in the Old Town. The new palace was built between 1697-1754, according to the original drawings, in Roman B... more

Gamla stan (Old Town) is genuine Stockholm. Its cobbled streets and narrow 17th-century alleys create an atmosphere like nowhere else in the world. If you visit nothing else while in Stockholm, be sure to spend at least an hour... more

A specialist beer bar with over 100 bottled beers and 18 draft beers including Lundgrens Lager, Falcon Original and Guinness Stout, Akkurat is a favorite among the locals. While choosing from the extensive list of brews, take i... more

This is one of the most exquisite French restaurants in Stockholm. The menu has a variety from French and Swedish cuisine. The place has a well-stacked wine cellar, and waiters make excellent recommendations. The prices are a b... more

From legendary Stockholm restaurant and club owner Sergio Montanari comes Martini, a bar and restaurant located a stone's throw from any city dweller in need of a drink or a full belly. The restaurant has very good traditional... more

The logo of this eatery mocks the foot-friendly brand Scholl. It is a hip, small place with very few tables. In the evening the tables are removed from sight completely and the focus shifts to the bar. The international cliente... more

A neighborhood tavern that enjoys a higher degree of popularity than its competitors; this might just be the hippest bar in Sundsvall. The service at this pub is ambitious and attentive. Their specialty drink is the Raspberry M... more

Skating is one of the most popular Scandinavian sports. The Vikingarännet is the longest race with a route that stretches 80 kilometers (50 miles) across thick ice. The dates of the event are tentative and depend entirely on th... more

For more than two decades now, the Stockholm Jazz Festival has kept lovers of this genre of music enthralled. It is not only the Swedes who enjoy this festival; people flock from all over the world once a year to see big names... more

Café Skänken is a simple cafe, which has retained its old charm. It serves coffee and lunches, and also takes orders for home delivery. more