Things to see and do in Reimersholme
Reimersholme is a small, quiet island tucked between Södermalm and Långholmen. Almost entirely residential, it sees few tourists — which is precisely part of its appeal. A short walk across the footbridge from Södermalm brings you into a neighbourhood that moves at a noticeably slower pace.
The island’s most interesting layer is historical. In the 19th century, Lars Olsson Smith — known as the “Brännvinskungens” or the Vodka King of Sweden — ran his distillery here, undercutting Stockholm’s alcohol monopoly by operating just outside city limits and ferrying customers across the water by boat. The buildings from that era still stand along the waterfront, now converted into apartments, and give the island a distinct industrial-heritage character.
Walking the perimeter path takes about 45 minutes. The views across the water toward Södermalm and Långholmen are peaceful, and the atmosphere on a quiet afternoon is about as far from tourist Stockholm as you can get while still being within the inner city.
There are no museums, major attractions, or concentrated dining options on the island. Reimersholme works best as a short detour — a place to walk, decompress, and get a feel for a side of Stockholm that most visitors miss entirely.
Getting to Reimersholme
From T-Centralen, take the red metro line to Hornstull (five stops), then walk west for around ten minutes until you reach the footbridge crossing to the island. The walk from Hornstull station takes about 12 minutes in total.
