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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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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!

Experience a world of flavors in Järva

Experience a world of flavors in Järva

Categories :Restaurants

Discovering Hammarby Sjöstad on a bike

Discovering Hammarby Sjöstad on a bike

Categories :Restaurants

My regular haunts around Nytorget

My regular haunts around Nytorget

Categories :Restaurants

Experience a world of flavors in Järva

Experience a world of flavors in Järva

Categories :Restaurants

Discovering Hammarby Sjöstad on a bike

Discovering Hammarby Sjöstad on a bike

Categories :Restaurants

My regular haunts around Nytorget

My regular haunts around Nytorget

Categories :Restaurants

Get to know Stockholm's Locals

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

Isabel Samolov

Isabel Samolov

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

Ben Robertson

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

Sofia Barré

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

Shaena Harrison

"I love connecting people."
Magnus Engvall

Magnus Engvall

"I'm a sun and light junkie"
Nadya Gruner

Nadya Gruner

"Sprinkle life with extra everything"
Lindsey LaMont

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

Pehr and Richard Hante

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

Lillie Klefelt

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

Alexander Eldblom Stefanidis

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

Nataša Marijana

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

Innocent Mugenga

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

Clara Nazhadeian

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

Saadia Hussain

"Art is a human right."
Jiasi Maciel

Jiasi Maciel

"I'm a friend of the night."
Amani Othman

Amani Othman

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

Nick Harinos

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

Lech Ignatowicz

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

Anne Pihl

"Stockholm offers great work-life balance"
Ingegerd Wallén

Ingegerd Wallén

"I'm forever the student"
Sophie Miskiw

Sophie Miskiw

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

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

Samantha Govender

"It never takes long to find a lake or forest"
Tomas Spragg Nilsson

Tomas Spragg Nilsson

"Embrace Stockholm's nature and fika."
Anna Blyablina

Anna Blyablina

"Thirst for knowledge"
Alan Koliji

Alan Koliji

"Be passionate for change"

My top 5

Great bars, magical outdoor experiences, and innovative art galleries. Shapers and tastemakers share their 5 best tips on places not to miss in Stockholm.
Petra Huisman & Stefan Stanisic: Our 5 best tips for Swifties in Stockholm

Petra Huisman & Stefan Stanisic: Our 5 best tips for Swifties in Stockholm

Categories :Bars & Nightlife

Sara Berner Bengtsson: My 5 best art tips in Stockholm

Sara Berner Bengtsson: My 5 best art tips in Stockholm

Categories :Tourist attractions

Roy Fares: My top 5 places to eat semla

Roy Fares: My top 5 places to eat semla

Categories :Cafés

Malin Lindström: My 5 winter tips in Stockholm

Malin Lindström: My 5 winter tips in Stockholm

Categories :Activities

Hanna Ardéhn: My 5 Stockholm favorites

Hanna Ardéhn: My 5 Stockholm favorites

Categories :Activities

Lakis Psomas: My 5 best coffee experiences in Stockholm

Lakis Psomas: My 5 best coffee experiences in Stockholm

Categories :Cafés

Jennie Linnéll: My 5 places for movement and exercise

Jennie Linnéll: My 5 places for movement and exercise

Categories :Activities

Rickard Söderberg: My top 5 inspiring places in Stockholm

Rickard Söderberg: My top 5 inspiring places in Stockholm

Categories :Tourist attractions

Sofie von Reis and Joakim Pettersson: Our 5 best Christmas tips in Stockholm

Sofie von Reis and Joakim Pettersson: Our 5 best Christmas tips in Stockholm

Categories :Tourist attractions

Andreas Blom: My 5 favorite cultural venues

Andreas Blom: My 5 favorite cultural venues

Categories :Activities

Maria and Jemina: Our 5 best nature experiences

Maria and Jemina: Our 5 best nature experiences

Categories :Activities

Gabrielle de Bourg: My 5 nerdy tips in Stockholm

Gabrielle de Bourg: My 5 nerdy tips in Stockholm

Categories :Activities

Filip Åhman: My 5 favorite places in Hornstull

Filip Åhman: My 5 favorite places in Hornstull

Categories :Bars & Nightlife

Adam and Albin: Our 5 favorite Stockholm restaurants

Adam and Albin: Our 5 favorite Stockholm restaurants

Categories :Restaurants

Mårten Castenfors: My 5 things to experience in Stockholm

Mårten Castenfors: My 5 things to experience in Stockholm

Categories :Tourist attractions

Peter Häggström: My 5 best runs

Peter Häggström: My 5 best runs

Categories :Activities

Estelle Graf: My 5 favorite art galleries

Estelle Graf: My 5 favorite art galleries

Categories :Tourist attractions

Zandra Lidén: My 5 favorite interior design stores

Zandra Lidén: My 5 favorite interior design stores

Categories :Shopping

Hedda Spendrup: My 5 best beer places

Hedda Spendrup: My 5 best beer places

Categories :Bars & Nightlife

Andreas Bergman: My 5 favorite cocktail bars

Andreas Bergman: My 5 favorite cocktail bars

Categories :Bars & Nightlife

Robert Tham: My 5 tips for a great Stockholm-vacation

Robert Tham: My 5 tips for a great Stockholm-vacation

Categories :Activities

What is the Secret Formula of Stockholm?

Stories by locals

A self-guided art walking tour of Stockholm

A self-guided art walking tour of Stockholm

Categories :Activities

How I spend a family-friendly day in Akalla

How I spend a family-friendly day in Akalla

Categories :Activities

My favorite Saturday walk on Södermalm

My favorite Saturday walk on Södermalm

Categories :Tourist attractions

Make a foodtrip in Stockholm

Make a foodtrip in Stockholm

Categories :Restaurants

Find your nightclub outfit in Södermalm's secondhand shops

Find your nightclub outfit in Södermalm's secondhand shops

Categories :Shopping

Late night gaming in Stockholm

Late night gaming in Stockholm

Categories :Bars & Nightlife

Take a culture trip through Stockholm

Take a culture trip through Stockholm

Categories :Tourist attractions

4 great spots for an outdoor breakfast

4 great spots for an outdoor breakfast

Categories :Tourist attractions

Treat yourself with luxury shopping on Östermalm

Treat yourself with luxury shopping on Östermalm

Categories :Shopping

Why becoming a parent in Stockholm is like starting a business

Why becoming a parent in Stockholm is like starting a business

Categories :Your life in Stockholm

Ringvägen: A street that swapped meat-and-potatoes for international cuisine

Ringvägen: A street that swapped meat-and-potatoes for international cuisine

Categories :Restaurants

5 beautiful walks in Stockholm

5 beautiful walks in Stockholm

Categories :Your life in Stockholm

4 lovely dating spots in Stockholm

4 lovely dating spots in Stockholm

Categories :Restaurants

The best museum shops in Stockholm

The best museum shops in Stockholm

Categories :Shopping

Where I find mindfulness in the city

Where I find mindfulness in the city

Categories :Activities

Introducing padel, Stockholm’s fastest growing and trendiest sport

Introducing padel, Stockholm’s fastest growing and trendiest sport

Categories :Activities

Gender equality in Stockholm

Gender equality in Stockholm

Categories :Your life in Stockholm

Why CrossFit in Stockholm is a great option for international residents

Why CrossFit in Stockholm is a great option for international residents

Categories :Activities

My favorite museum lunch spots

My favorite museum lunch spots

Categories :Restaurants

Local tips for international talent

How to kickstart your career in Stockholm

How to kickstart your career in Stockholm

Categories :Find a job

How to adapt to the work culture in Stockholm

How to adapt to the work culture in Stockholm

Categories :Your life in Stockholm

We are always looking for talent like you

We are always looking for talent like you

Categories :Before

Building a brand in Stockholm: crucial do's and don'ts

Building a brand in Stockholm: crucial do's and don'ts

Categories :Your life in Stockholm

How the Stockholm lifestyle can boosts your career

How the Stockholm lifestyle can boosts your career

Categories :Your life in Stockholm

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

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

Categories :Before

Five new life science companies in Stockholm

Five new life science companies in Stockholm

Categories :Your life in Stockholm

Why Stockholm is a great city for entrepreneurs

Why Stockholm is a great city for entrepreneurs

Categories :Your life in Stockholm

How I started my freelance career in Stockholm

How I started my freelance career in Stockholm

Categories :Your life in Stockholm

Gender equality in Stockholm

Gender equality in Stockholm

Categories :Your life in Stockholm

How I found ‘my people’ in Stockholm

How I found ‘my people’ in Stockholm

Categories :Your life in Stockholm

Good to know about networking in Stockholm

Good to know about networking in Stockholm

Categories :Your life in Stockholm

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

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

Categories :Before

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

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

Categories :Start a business