Swedes traditionally eat semlor on Shrove Tuesday (“Fettisdagen”), a last indulgence before Lent. These days, semla season runs much longer, and most Stockholm bakeries sell them from mid-January through February, often into March. If you’re visiting in winter, you don’t need to time your trip to one specific Tuesday. During semla season, you can find … Read more
Valentine’s Day in Stockholm falls right in the heart of winter, when the city has settled into its quietest, darkest weeks. But February here has its own kind of romance; long evenings that make candlelit dinners feel even more intimate, empty streets that turn a simple walk into something almost private, and a cold that … Read more
If you like pastries, Stockholm will keep you busy. You’ll find classic Swedish favorites alongside modern cakes and excellent bread, easy to fit into a day of sightseeing. Stockholm has so many excellent places, that limiting our choices for this list was not easy. To keep things simple, we’ve picked 12 favorites. This is not … Read more
In 2025, National Geographic featured Stockholm Archipelago in its Best of the World list, highlighting the newly opened Stockholm Archipelago Trail. The same year, TIME Magazine promoted the Stockholm Archipelago Trail in its World’s Greatest Places 2025 list. The unique long-distance hiking route lets you experience the variety of the archipelago all the way from … Read more
Spring in Stockholm means that the days get noticeably longer, the city starts to feel alive again, and people grab any bit of sunshine they can find. Early spring can still feel like winter (yes, even snow), but it usually doesn’t last for long. March can swing from -2°C with snow flurries to 8°C and … Read more
In October 2024, the Stockholm Archipelago Trail (SAT) opened. For the first time in history, the archipelago links more than 20 islands across 270 km (168 miles) in a coherent sequence of trails with clear waymarks. Trails that locals have been hiking for decades, but that were often tricky for outsiders to follow, are now … Read more
Tradition offers a retreat from Gamla Stan’s tourist crowds – a quiet courtyard restaurant steps from the Royal Palace where you can experience traditional Swedish cuisine. The menu features several Swedish classics, such as Swedish meatballs, kroppkakor (meat-filled potato dumplings), and cured salmon with creamy dill potatoes, all served in a contemporary Scandinavian setting. They … Read more
While most hotel restaurants play it safe with international menus, Villa Dahlia takes the opposite approach: authentic Italian small plates served in a Scandinavian-minimalist space overlooking a quiet park. The 2024 opening brought serious Italian cooking to a neighborhood better known for modern international eateries and wine bars. As we enter, we’re greeted by a … Read more
Stockholm is a great city for eating out on your own. You’ll spot plenty of locals eating alone at lunch counters, wine bars, and food halls throughout the week. The key is choosing restaurants with bar seating, community tables, or stadium-style seating where you can watch the crowd. These restaurants make solo dining feel natural … Read more
Visiting Stockholm in the winter months, you’ll notice something interesting: the city leans into its short days, long nights, and cold weather. From mid-november the city switches on the Christmas lights and the streets feel cozy. From there it’s just under a month to Lucia on December 13 (a candlelit tradition with choirs and saffron … Read more
