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Sunset in Stockholm. Two men are sitting and talking. The sun is shining, the sky is clear.
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Locals

Preamble :

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

Eat like a local

The people of Stockholm reveal their favorite restaurants!

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Get to know Stockholm's Locals

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

Jiasi Maciel
"I'm a friend of the night."
Nadya Gruner
"Sprinkle life with extra everything"
Anne Pihl
"Stockholm offers great work-life balance"
Innocent Mugenga
"I love collaborating on new ideas in a city that embraces innovation."
Lech Ignatowicz
"I get to enjoy a lot more time with my daughter than I would have been able to elsewhere."
Pehr and Richard Hante
"Watching Stockholm slowly wake up is a marvelous way to start your day."
Ingegerd Wallén
"I'm forever the student"
Sophie Miskiw
"Stockholm is a great place to be your own boss."
Magnus Engvall
"I'm a sun and light junkie"
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"
Meet the locals

A spring day in Stockholm

Do like a local, and spend a refreshing day outdoors!

Stories by locals

My perfect day enjoying culture and nature with kids

Categories :Attractions

By Jiasi Maciel

Local in Stockholm

Treat yourself with luxury shopping on Östermalm

Categories :Shopping

By Nadya Gruner

Local in Stockholm

Why becoming a parent in Stockholm is like starting a business

Categories :Your life in Stockholm

By Lech Ignatowicz

Local in Stockholm

Five fantastic ‘walk and talk’ routes in Stockholm

Categories :Your life in Stockholm

By Tomas Spragg Nilsson

Local in Stockholm

4 lovely dating spots in Stockolm

Categories :Restaurants

By Magnus Engvall

Local in Stockholm

The best museum shops in Stockholm

Categories :Shopping

By Ingegerd Wallén

Local in Stockholm

Where I find mindfulness in the city

Categories :Activities

By Nadya Gruner

Local in Stockholm

Introducing padel, Stockholm’s fastest growing and trendiest sport

Categories :Activities

By Anne Pihl

Local in Stockholm

Gender equality in Stockholm - ‘It would be hard for me to move somewhere else now’

Categories :Your life in Stockholm

By Samantha Govender

Local in Stockholm

Local tips for international talent

By Sophie Miskiw

Local in Stockholm

We are always looking for talent like you

Categories :Before

By Samantha Govender

Local in Stockholm

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

Categories :Before

By Lech Ignatowicz

Local in Stockholm

Five new Stockholmers who are supercharging the city's life science scene

Categories :Start a business

By Innocent Mugenga

Local in Stockholm

Why Stockholm is a great city for entrepreneurs

Categories :Start a business

By Sophie Miskiw

Local in Stockholm

How I started my freelance career in Stockholm

Categories :Start a business

By Samantha Govender

Local in Stockholm

Gender equality in Stockholm - ‘It would be hard for me to move somewhere else now’

Categories :Your life in Stockholm

By Samantha Govender

Local in Stockholm

How I found ‘my people’ in Stockholm

Categories :Your life in Stockholm

By Tomas Spragg Nilsson

Local in Stockholm

What to know about networking in Stockholm

Categories :Your life in Stockholm

By Anna Blyablina

Local in Stockholm

What it’s like to work in Stockholm’s fintech industry

Categories :Before

By Alan Koliji

Local in Stockholm

Meet the ecologist growing sustainable greens for Stockholm's top chefs

Categories :Start a business