You’ve probably come to Stockholm, enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere of the city, walked its cobbled streets and maybe even had your picture taken with the guards of the Royal Palace. Stockholm is great, but Sweden has so much more to offer just a short drive away. If you’re asking, “How many days in Stockholm is…
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Where to Stay in Stockholm: Your Ultimate Guide for Solo Travellers, Families, and First-Time Visitors
The best area to stay in Stockholm on a first visit is Gamla Stan or Norrmalm, both a short walk from T-Centralen and the main sights. Pick Södermalm for cafés, bars and cheaper hostels, and Östermalm for a quieter, more upmarket base near Djurgården. We checked every hostel below on Hostelworld in November 2026. For…
14 Swedish Foods to Try (and Where to Eat Them)
Beyond their cinnamon-spiced art of baking and brewing, Swedish food is known for its skilful use of basic but high-quality local ingredients like potatoes, fish, meat, mushrooms and berries. If you’re planning a tasty journey through Sweden (or if you’re not, then now’s the time to start!), think of this as your introduction to Swedish food…
The best cafes in Stockholm for your fika fix
Swedes adore coffee, so it’s no wonder that there seems to be a café on every corner in Stockholm. Every afternoon, locals huddle in cafés for daily fika, a tradition of chatting over coffee and a cinnamon bun. I know you’re thinking, ‘what’s so special about that?’ but Sweden takes its fika seriously, to the point…
10 essential things to do in Malmö to get a taste of Sweden
Often overlooked for Stockholm or Gothenburg, the southern Swedish city of Malmö is a lively mix of historic architecture, modern cafe culture and Scandi cool design. Sweden’s third largest city is just a quick 40 minute train journey from Copenhagen over the Øresund Bridge. These are 10 things to do in Malmö when you’re visiting…
19 Things To Do In Sweden On A Backpacker’s Budget
Crystal clear lakes, mind-blowing Northern Lights, serene forests, fantastic food, medieval Viking towns, pretty fishing villages, skiing and beaches… It’s easy to see why this magical country ranks so highly in terms of happiness and quality of life. And if you’re planning to visit, it’s safe to say you won’t be short of amazing things to do…
Top Bars in Stockholm – Your Favourite Stockholm Bars
If you want to join the stylish Swedes on a night out in Stockholm, you won’t have any trouble finding somewhere to start as the city boasts a great variety of bars, clubs and pubs. To find out about some of the top nightspots in the Swedish capital, we asked you to tell us about…
Things to Do in Stockholm: What to See, Eat and Where to Stay
Visiting Stockholm Built on 14 islands, Stockholm has one of the most picturesque settings of all European capitals. Comprising of many regal buildings and exclusive clothes shops, this city fuses the old and the new with little effort. Stockholm gives you the opportunity to do over a couple of hours which, in other destinations…
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