Swedish Christmas gifts we buy in Stockholm 2026, and where to find them
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.
Swedish candy: what to try when visiting Stockholm
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
Where to find the best candy in Stockholm 2026
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
Best places to shop for Swedish design in Stockholm
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
Bonniers Konsthall: visiting guide
Bonniers Konsthall sits on Torsgatan in Vasastan, a short walk from St Eriksplan. It doesn’t draw the same crowds as Moderna Museet or Fotografiska, but that’s part of the appeal. The program focuses on contemporary art, usually one major exhibition at a time, and the scale of the space allows artists to work in a … Read more
Konstakademien: visiting guide
Konstakademien (The Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts) sits on Fredsgatan 12, a short walk from Kungsträdgården, behind one of the most recognisable facades in central Stockholm. If you’ve spent a summer in the city, you may already know the building from the outside. For years, the broad stone staircase and front terrace hosted F12 … Read more
Riksidrottsmuseum: visiting guide
Riksidrottsmuseum sits in the Gärdet area, tucked near the Maritime Museum (Sjöhistoriska museet), the Museum of Technology (Tekniska museet), the Museum of Ethnography (Etnografiska museet), and the Police Museum (Polismuseet). It doesn’t have the same profile as the Vasa Museum or ABBA The Museum, but it has something those museums don’t: free entry, and a … Read more
ABBA The Museum in Stockholm: what to expect and who it’s for
ABBA The Museum is an interactive museum about Sweden’s most famous pop group, on Djurgården. You can sing on stage with the band’s holograms, record karaoke in sound booths and see original stage costumes. Plan for 1½–2 hours, and book a timed ticket online. The museum is part of Pop House Stockholm, next to Gröna … Read more
Fotografiska
Fotografiska in Stockholm is a contemporary center for photography and visual art, offering continuously changing exhibitions rather than a traditional museum’s fixed collection. Housed in the historic Art Nouveau–style Stora Tullhuset building on Stadsgårdkajen in Södermalm, it combines world‑class photo art with panoramic views over Djurgården. The space spans four levels filled with gallery rooms, … Read more
12 hidden statues in Stockholm you might have missed
Stockholm has plenty of classic statues tied to the city’s history, plus modern monuments that lean more toward public art or celebrate well-known people. But there’s also a third category: smaller, quirkier sculptures. They’re not trying to impress you from a distance, but they often have a lot of heart, and sometimes a quiet sense … Read more
