Guidebook for Södermalm
Arts & Culture
This is a museum featuring amazing people from the last 100 years who fought for human rights, Diesel's ironic marketing campaign and plenty of other weird stuff.
816 locals recommend
Fotografiska
22 StadsgårdshamnenThis is a museum featuring amazing people from the last 100 years who fought for human rights, Diesel's ironic marketing campaign and plenty of other weird stuff.
Moderna Museet is Stockholm’s modern-art maverick, its permanent collection ranging from paintings and sculptures to photography, video art and installations. Highlights include work by Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí (The Enigma of William Tell ), Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst and Robert Rauschenberg (Monograph , affectionately known as 'the goat in a tire'). There are important pieces by Francis Bacon, Marcel Duchamp and Matisse, as well as their Scandinavian contemporaries, and plenty of work by not yet household names.
442 locals recommend
Moderna Museet
4 ExercisplanModerna Museet is Stockholm’s modern-art maverick, its permanent collection ranging from paintings and sculptures to photography, video art and installations. Highlights include work by Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí (The Enigma of William Tell ), Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst and Robert Rauschenberg (Monograph , affectionately known as 'the goat in a tire'). There are important pieces by Francis Bacon, Marcel Duchamp and Matisse, as well as their Scandinavian contemporaries, and plenty of work by not yet household names.
The world’s first open-air museum, Skansen was founded in 1891 by Artur Hazelius to give visitors an insight into how Swedes lived once upon a time. You could easily spend a day here and still not see it all (note that prices and hours vary seasonally). Around 150 traditional houses and other exhibits from across the country dot the hilltop – it’s meant to be ‘Sweden in miniature’, complete with villages, nature, commerce and industry.
459 locals recommend
Skansen
49-51 DjurgårdsslättenThe world’s first open-air museum, Skansen was founded in 1891 by Artur Hazelius to give visitors an insight into how Swedes lived once upon a time. You could easily spend a day here and still not see it all (note that prices and hours vary seasonally). Around 150 traditional houses and other exhibits from across the country dot the hilltop – it’s meant to be ‘Sweden in miniature’, complete with villages, nature, commerce and industry.
A good-humoured glorification of some dodgy calculations, Vasamuseet is the custom-built home of the massive warship Vasa . The ship, a whopping 69m long and 48.8m tall, was the pride of the Swedish crown when it set off on its maiden voyage on 10 August 1628. Within minutes, the top-heavy vessel tipped and sank to the bottom of Saltsjön, along with many of the people on board. Guided tours are in English every 30 minutes in summer.
525 locals recommend
Vasa Museum
14 GalärvarvsvägenA good-humoured glorification of some dodgy calculations, Vasamuseet is the custom-built home of the massive warship Vasa . The ship, a whopping 69m long and 48.8m tall, was the pride of the Swedish crown when it set off on its maiden voyage on 10 August 1628. Within minutes, the top-heavy vessel tipped and sank to the bottom of Saltsjön, along with many of the people on board. Guided tours are in English every 30 minutes in summer.
ABBA The Museum
68 DjurgårdsvägenNobel Museum
2 StortorgetThe epic Nordiska Museet is Sweden’s largest cultural-history museum and one of its largest indoor spaces. The building itself (from 1907) is an eclectic, Renaissance-style castle designed by Isak Gustav Clason, who also drew up Östermalms Saluhall. Inside you’ll find a sprawling collection of all things Swedish, from sacred Sami objects to fashion, shoes, home interiors and even table settings.
93 locals recommend
Nordic Museum
6-16 DjurgårdsvägenThe epic Nordiska Museet is Sweden’s largest cultural-history museum and one of its largest indoor spaces. The building itself (from 1907) is an eclectic, Renaissance-style castle designed by Isak Gustav Clason, who also drew up Östermalms Saluhall. Inside you’ll find a sprawling collection of all things Swedish, from sacred Sami objects to fashion, shoes, home interiors and even table settings.
Shopping
NK Stockholm
18-20 HamngatanMall of Scandinavia
13 C StjärntorgetHuge shopping mall.
MOOD
48 RegeringsgatanB-Beautycare
15 StureplanHigh end shopping mall.
Specialty Cheese Shop Gamla Amsterdam
39A HornsgatanCheese and wine bar. Free cheese samples!
Food Scene
One of Stockholm's classic inner city bars. Don't miss the back bar 'Lilla Baren' for great DJ sets from every genre and silent films projected on the walls. The restaurant has amazing food. A bit pricey but great. Also great for people spotting. This is great for people between ages of 30-50. Lots of famous faces walking around.
193 locals recommend
Riche
4 Birger JarlsgatanOne of Stockholm's classic inner city bars. Don't miss the back bar 'Lilla Baren' for great DJ sets from every genre and silent films projected on the walls. The restaurant has amazing food. A bit pricey but great. Also great for people spotting. This is great for people between ages of 30-50. Lots of famous faces walking around.
Sturehof
2 StureplanTypical high end, classy Stockholm restaurant.
This place is very unique. It has a restaurant, which I don't know much about. It looks expensive and high end. But part of it is a bar with hip hop music playing. On weekends the crowd is between 18-25 and dresses very hipster, despite it being located in Stureplan where people typically dress up a lot.
101 locals recommend
Taverna Brillo
6 SturegatanThis place is very unique. It has a restaurant, which I don't know much about. It looks expensive and high end. But part of it is a bar with hip hop music playing. On weekends the crowd is between 18-25 and dresses very hipster, despite it being located in Stureplan where people typically dress up a lot.
Oldest 'fika' place in sweden apparently. Pretty busy but pretty nice.
87 locals recommend
Vete-Katten
55 KungsgatanOldest 'fika' place in sweden apparently. Pretty busy but pretty nice.
High end restaurant with great drinks and amazing restaurant design interior.
76 locals recommend
Nosh and Chow
24 NorrlandsgatanHigh end restaurant with great drinks and amazing restaurant design interior.
A relaxed bar in Stureplan that is easy to get into. DJs mixing classic house music on vinyl, too.
118 locals recommend
East
13 StureplanA relaxed bar in Stureplan that is easy to get into. DJs mixing classic house music on vinyl, too.
Boqueria
17 JakobsbergsgatanTapas. Try the squid! Mid range prices.
Barobao
66 HornsgatanA restaurant like no other. Try the pork dumplings.
The best food I've had in my life, after Östermalm's Saluhallen. Very expensive but amazing asian inspired small dishes.
48 locals recommend
Miss Voon
22 SturegatanThe best food I've had in my life, after Östermalm's Saluhallen. Very expensive but amazing asian inspired small dishes.
Cheap family restaurant with amazing Italian food made in front of you. About 180 SEK per adult for pasta and soft drink.
35 locals recommend
Vapiano Gamla Stan
8 MunkbrogatanCheap family restaurant with amazing Italian food made in front of you. About 180 SEK per adult for pasta and soft drink.
Grand Escalier
2 GlobentorgetClassy bar with a golden roof.
A thriving small bar/nightclub in the heart of Södermalm. Playing pop and hip hop tunes. Must be over 23 to enter usually.
28 locals recommend
Imperiet
49 VartoftagatanA thriving small bar/nightclub in the heart of Södermalm. Playing pop and hip hop tunes. Must be over 23 to enter usually.
Known for its burgers and beers but it is in Gamla Stan, not at this place on the map.
32 locals recommend
Barrels (Gamla Stan)
20 Stora NygatanKnown for its burgers and beers but it is in Gamla Stan, not at this place on the map.
Ruby
14 ÖsterlånggatanSuper nice restaurant right near my apartments on a beautiful street.
Mahalo
61 HornsgatanBest superfood bowls ever. Expensive but worth it.
Here there is a bar called Bar Hommage. Their online marketing game is poor so you can't find it in Maps, but go to this address and try some of their cocktails. They are all inspired and the bartender will explain how they came up with the idea for the cocktail. Expensive but just do it, it is worth it.
9 locals recommend
Krukmakargatan 19
19 KrukmakargatanHere there is a bar called Bar Hommage. Their online marketing game is poor so you can't find it in Maps, but go to this address and try some of their cocktails. They are all inspired and the bartender will explain how they came up with the idea for the cocktail. Expensive but just do it, it is worth it.
Jensens Steakhouse
26 VasagatanBurgers!
Restaurant Stortorgskällaren
7 StortorgetIncredible food. Try the canapés!
Max
7 VasagatanThe McDonalds of Sweden. The burgers here are fast and amazing.
Drinks & Nightlife
Awesome summer nightclub for hipsters. Get there before 8pm or you will wait for over 1 hour to get in.
207 locals recommend
Trädgården
2 Hammarby SlussvägAwesome summer nightclub for hipsters. Get there before 8pm or you will wait for over 1 hour to get in.
Inside you will find "The Wall" and "V". These are some of Stockholm's most exclusive nightclubs. You need to be really hot or rich to get in, or know someone who can get you in.
61 locals recommend
Sturecompagniet
4 SturegatanInside you will find "The Wall" and "V". These are some of Stockholm's most exclusive nightclubs. You need to be really hot or rich to get in, or know someone who can get you in.
The Soap Bar
1 ÖstermalmstorgSuper nice nightclub.
Corner Club
16 Lilla Nygatan'A spirited joint', great for cocktails and a quiet drink.
This is my favourite nightclub in Stockholm because of the upper house music floor. It is for people aged above 23 on weekends and from 18 and up on Wednesdays.
31 locals recommend
Solidaritet
3 LästmakargatanThis is my favourite nightclub in Stockholm because of the upper house music floor. It is for people aged above 23 on weekends and from 18 and up on Wednesdays.
Everything Else
Berns
8 NäckströmsgatanRitzy house music nightclub.
Scandic Malmen
49-51 GötgatanUpbeat bar in the heart of Södermalm. No dress code really.
The Castle is a co working space. You can come for a free day if you like. Across the street is the King's Palace!
40 locals recommend
The Castle
8 SlottsbackenThe Castle is a co working space. You can come for a free day if you like. Across the street is the King's Palace!
Sightseeing
This is a giant food hall, full of amazing Swedish food. It's the best place I've eaten in the world. You can buy your groceries here or eat at the restaurants.
127 locals recommend
Östermalms saluhall
31 ÖstermalmstorgThis is a giant food hall, full of amazing Swedish food. It's the best place I've eaten in the world. You can buy your groceries here or eat at the restaurants.
Södermalm
Known for its hip bars.
This is the centre square of our neighbouring island, Södermalm. It is full of friendly hip people, cool shops, restaurants and bars.
62 locals recommend
Medborgarplatsen
MedborgarplatsenThis is the centre square of our neighbouring island, Södermalm. It is full of friendly hip people, cool shops, restaurants and bars.
A beautiful park all year round. However in Spring and Summer the trees blossom and it turns into an Instagram photo hotspot. In winter there is also an ice rink.
35 locals recommend
Kungsträdgårdsgatan
KungsträdgårdsgatanA beautiful park all year round. However in Spring and Summer the trees blossom and it turns into an Instagram photo hotspot. In winter there is also an ice rink.
A small public square in Gamla Stan, the old town in central Stockholm, Sweden. It is the oldest square in Stockholm, the historical centre on which the medieval urban conglomeration gradually came into being. Today, the square is frequented by tens of thousands of tourists annually, and is occasionally the scene for demonstrations and performances. It is traditionally renowned for its annual Christmas market offering traditional handicrafts and food.
35 locals recommend
Stortorget
StortorgetA small public square in Gamla Stan, the old town in central Stockholm, Sweden. It is the oldest square in Stockholm, the historical centre on which the medieval urban conglomeration gradually came into being. Today, the square is frequented by tens of thousands of tourists annually, and is occasionally the scene for demonstrations and performances. It is traditionally renowned for its annual Christmas market offering traditional handicrafts and food.
Humlegårdsgatan
HumlegårdsgatanBeautiful park in the summer time.
Parks & Nature
Mariatorget
MariatorgetAn upper class, arty, hip area with amazing eateries.
A secret summer park looking over the city. Go for a run along here and stop for a breather to enjoy the views.
93 locals recommend
Ivar Los Park
26 BastugatanA secret summer park looking over the city. Go for a run along here and stop for a breather to enjoy the views.
Helgeandsholmen is a small island in central Stockholm, Sweden. It is located north of Stadsholmen, and east of Strömsborg, with which, together with Riddarholmen, it forms Gamla stan, the old town of Stockholm.
21 locals recommend
Helgeandsholmen
Helgeandsholmen is a small island in central Stockholm, Sweden. It is located north of Stadsholmen, and east of Strömsborg, with which, together with Riddarholmen, it forms Gamla stan, the old town of Stockholm.
A small islet in central Stockholm, Sweden. The island forms part of Gamla Stan, the old town, and houses a number of private palaces dating back to the 17th century. The main landmark is the church Riddarholmskyrkan, used as Sweden's royal burial church from the 17th century to 1950, and where a number of earlier Swedish monarchs also lie buried.
34 locals recommend
Riddarholm Church
A small islet in central Stockholm, Sweden. The island forms part of Gamla Stan, the old town, and houses a number of private palaces dating back to the 17th century. The main landmark is the church Riddarholmskyrkan, used as Sweden's royal burial church from the 17th century to 1950, and where a number of earlier Swedish monarchs also lie buried.