Includes shopping districts, malls, independent boutiques, and local markets.
Christmas tea from Tehuset Java, straw goats, paper Advent stars and jars of mustard from the Royal Stables market: these are the Swedish Christmas gifts we buy every year in Stockholm. Here is where to find them, with the 2026 dates and opening hours to plan around.
Swedes eat around 17 to 18 kilos of candy per person each year, and it shows. Walk into almost any supermarket and you will likely find an entire wall of pick-and-mix candy, with everything from chocolate and sour gummies to foam sweets and intensely salty licorice. Some of it will look familiar. Some of it … Read more
Swedes eat close to 15 kg of candy per person a year, and Stockholm has the shops to match. Whether you are visiting for the first time or a local looking for new spots, you will find everything from supermarket candy walls to shops that make their own chocolate. A big part of the local … Read more
If you’re hunting for the best of Swedish design in Stockholm, you’re choosing between two worlds. On one side is the classic, storied grandeur of Östermalm. On the other is the creative, experimental spirit of Södermalm. Which district you prioritize depends on what you’re after. Do you want a legacy piece built to last a … Read more
One of the best things about shopping in Stockholm is discovering clothes from Swedish brands. Many department stores feature a wide selection, but what makes Stockholm special is that so many of these brands have their flagship stores here. Fashion is a big part of the city’s identity, and Swedish design is known for being … Read more
Stockholm features premier shopping streets like Drottninggatan and Biblioteksgatan, alongside iconic markets such as Hötorget Flea Market and Östermalmshallen. From luxury fashion to vintage finds and local craftsmanship, the city offers diverse retail destinations for every shopper. Shopping in Stockholm weaves together Swedish design, vintage finds and local craftsmanship. The city’s diverse retail districts each … Read more
