Welcome to Stockholm

Preamble :An open city for different perspectives and new ideas. A vibrant destination where innovations in music, design, fashion and technology are born. A place for you.

Stockholm, where creativity thrives

Stockholm is a modern hub for tech, fashion, music, ﬁlm, design, gaming, and food. A city offering exciting flavors and unique experiences.

What's on in Stockholm this season

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Christmas markets in Stockholm

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Why Stockholm is a great city for entrepreneurs

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By Innocent Mugenga

Local in Stockholm

What's on in Stockholm this season

Categories :Activities

Christmas markets in Stockholm

Categories :Tourist attractions

Why Stockholm is a great city for entrepreneurs

Categories :Your life in Stockholm

By Innocent Mugenga

Local in Stockholm

Have a great Christmas in Stockholm

Prepare for the holiday season

Visit a Christmas market, taste Swedish traditional food, enjoy beautiful Christmas carols, or find unique gifts in Stockholm's best shops.

Christmas guides

What's up in Stockholm?

Check out our calendar for more concerts, exhibitions and guided tours

Here are some of this week's highlights.

10dec

A Christmas Carol

Music • Stage & Film • Christmas & New Year's Eve • Family

Dec 7 - Dec 23

10dec

Meet Saint Lucy in the Stockholm Cathedral

Music

Dec 9 - Dec 13

10dec

Nobel Week Lights

Exhibitions • Family • Festivals

Dec 2 - Dec 10

10dec

Wisdome Stockholm – Opening Weekend

Science & Tech • Family

Dec 9 - Dec 10

10dec

Lucia in the Seglora Church

Music • Christmas & New Year's Eve • Family

Dec 9 - Dec 13, 11:00 - 11:30

Hi, want to get to know the locals?

Find your way off the beaten path with personal guides and tips from the people living here.

Isabel Samolov

"I love having everything in Råsunda: nature, suburban houses, large residential areas, and commercial areas."

Ben Robertson

"Stockholm isn't just a place to live well, it's a place to make a good life"

Sofia Barré

"My bike is my enabler. It takes me everywhere I need to go"

Shaena Harrison

"I love connecting people."

Magnus Engvall

"I'm a sun and light junkie"

Nadya Gruner

"Sprinkle life with extra everything"

Lindsey LaMont

"Don't give in to your fears. If you do, you won't be able to talk to your heart."

Pehr and Richard Hante

"Watching Stockholm slowly wake up is a marvelous way to start your day."

Lillie Klefelt

"Being able to easily get around Stockholm and enjoying the wonderful surroundings is just magic"

Alexander Eldblom Stefanidis

"I love Stockholm's open spaces and all its urban nature."

Nataša Marijana

"The best thing about Stockholm nightlife is its mix of different people and styles of music."

Innocent Mugenga

"I love collaborating on new ideas in a city that embraces innovation."

Clara Nazhadeian

"I'd rather stand on a stage than sit in front of it"

Saadia Hussain

"Art is a human right."

Jiasi Maciel

"I'm a friend of the night."

Amani Othman

"As a lover of coffee I'm in the right place."

Nick Harinos

"Stockholm is at the heart of innovation and progress. Dive in and absorb it!"

Lech Ignatowicz

"I get to enjoy a lot more time with my daughter than I would have been able to elsewhere."

Anne Pihl

"Stockholm offers great work-life balance"

Ingegerd Wallén

"I'm forever the student"

Sophie Miskiw

"Stockholm is a great place to be your own boss."

Rachael Dixon

"Stepping out of your comfort zone to make contacts, professionally and privately is the key to enjoying life in this incredible city."

Samantha Govender

"It never takes long to find a lake or forest"

Tomas Spragg Nilsson

"Embrace Stockholm's nature and fika."

Anna Blyablina

"Thirst for knowledge"

Alan Koliji

"Be passionate for change"

More tips from locals

20 things I wish I’d known before moving to Stockholm

By Samantha Govender

Local in Stockholm

Samantha Govender, a Stockholmer originally from South Africa, shares 20 things she wished she’d known before moving to Stockholm nearly nine years ago.

See the full list

Have an eventful stay

Stockholm is bursting at the seams with great events. New concerts, exhibitions, festivals, shows, and guided tours every day mean that there's always something to explore.

Exhibitions in Stockholm right now

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Christmas in Stockholm

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Upcoming concerts and music festivals

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Exhibitions in Stockholm right now

Categories :Tourist attractions

Christmas in Stockholm

Categories :Tourist attractions

Upcoming concerts and music festivals

Categories :Bars & Nightlife

A diversity in great cuisine

Swedish cuisine might be best known for its meatballs and pickled herring, but in recent years Stockholm has made huge gastronomic leaps. Here you'll find award-winning chefs and restaurants serving fresh local ingredients and leading the way in food sustainability.

A Christmas dinner in Stockholm

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New and trendy restaurants

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Classic restaurants in Stockholm

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Michelin restaurants in Stockholm

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Top 19 vegetarian and vegan restaurants

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Delicious events in Stockholm

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Traditional Swedish food in Stockholm

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14 great restaurants in the suburbs

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A guide to the best burgers in town

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16 great lunches in Stockholm

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Guide: Brunch

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