Guide to SoFo

A steep , sunny cobble-stoned street lined with historic colorful buildings

Bellmansgatan, Södermalm KVADRAT

Summer in Stockholm. Swedeborgsgatan street on Södermalm, summertime. Early morning.

Swedenborgsgatan KVADRAT

Year after year, decade after decade, one thing remains: If you want to get your finger on the pulse of Stockholm's latest trends Södermalm is the place for you.

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Clothes and outdoor accessories for sale at the shop 654 in Stockholm.

A cozy lifestyle boutique in the trendy neighborhood of SoFo. Shop everything from surfboards and clothes to table books and tents, or have a seat in the café and enjoy an organic espresso or an açai bowl. If you’re not an outdoor person before visiting 6/5/4, you will definitely want to become one afterward.

6/5/4

Bars in Stockholm. A table set for dinner at Alba, a wine bar on Södermalm in Stockholm.

Alba vinbar

Cozy wine bar Alba welcomed its first guests in May 2022 and quickly became a hotspot for nature wine aficionados and champagne lovers around Nyttorget. The wine list is updated on a weekly basis and the menu is a rustic mix of french and Italian cuisine.

Alba

And the revolution designs builds and sells custom bicycles for two-wheeled travelers that want to get around town on a more personalized vehicle. You&#x27;ll also find an assortment of handy bike accessories like helmets, baskets, clothes, and bags.

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Shopping in Stockholm. Clothes on display at Asket The Restore.

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The Restore is the sustainable fashion brand Asket&#x27;s recycling boutique. Here, the company&#x27;s old garments get patched up, repaired, or reused in a new creation, thus receiving an extended lifespan. Besides finding new treasures on the shelves, customers can turn in Asket-garments they no longer use.

Deadwood

Everybody knows that leather jackets simply look better when worn and aged. It’s a design philosophy Swedish brand Deadwood has taken to heart. Deadwood uses recycled leather from vintage garments to make new jackets with a timeless feel.

Restaurants in Stockholm. Dirty Tacos at Södermalm, interior.

Dirty Tacos

Tacos may be a Mexican specialty, but Dirty Taco on Folkungagatan takes culinary cues from the four corners of the world. Here you&#x27;ll find tacos filled with, for example, Swedish meat, Cypriot halloumi, vegan &quot;kebob&quot; or Vietnamese spices in new and unique combinations.

Dirty Taco

Gildas rum

The décor is stylishly kitschy, with muted red and gold tones. The bookshelf pattern on the wallpaper and the comfy armchairs lend the feeling of an old-fashioned reading room. The selection of home-baked goodies is popular, as well as the fresh lunch menu. Located in Bohemian SoFo, with popular outdoor seating in the summertime.

Interiors of the store Grandpa in Stockholm.

Charming, personal mix of clothes, shoes, accessories, jewelry, vintage items, design, and knickknacks. Frequent DJs and live music. Stores can be found on Södermannagatan, Södermalm and Gamla Brogatan in the city center.

Grandpa

Take a well-deserved coffee break in the heart of busy Södermalm at one of the local’s favorite “fika” spots. Unpretentious and cozy, Il Caffé offers pastries, simple lunches and fresh bread from their own bakery. Check out their other locations, too!

Il Caffé Södermannagatan

On Åsögatan 124 you’ll find the largest independent art bookstore in Scandinavia. Konst-ig specializes in most visual art forms, from graffiti to brutalist architecture. You’ll find books, magazines, and journals on such ranging topics as knitting, classic fonts, European street art, cubism, Mapplethorpe, album covers, beer can design and more.

Konst-ig

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One of Stockholm’s most well-known second-hand stores and a favorite of fashion experts. Vintage clothes for women and men from the 30s through the 70s.

Cafes in Stockholm. Louie Louie, interior. People are seated indoors at the '50s inspired cafe on Södermalm.

Named after the rock ’n roll song, Louie Louie features music on stage, for sale, and in the rockabilly decor. The cafe attracts a younger SoFo crowd with sandwiches, pastries, and coffee at reasonable prices.

Louie Louie

Shopping in Stockholm. Clothes and knick-knacks on display at Lusine Bleue on Södermalm in Stockholm.

Lusine Bleue

L&#x27;Usine Bleue is all about durable and no-nonsense French workwear. The small boutique, located in the heart of Södermalm, stocks caps, shirts, shoes, pants, and more, carefully selected from brands that are known for durability and climate-friendly business philosophies.

L'Usine Bleue

Large paintings hang high on the walls at Nytorget 6. The restaurant is full of guests and warm light is coming from a row of lamps above the tables. A shelf full of wine bottles is hanging on the back wall.

Nytorget 6, which is in the trendy SoFo section of Södermalm, offers classic Swedish food with influences from Southern Europe. Here you can eat well morning, noon and night. Start the day with a croissant or a bowl of porridge, or finish off the evening with a planked steak or lobster omelet. The atmosphere is cozy with friendly staff. There are two cocktail bars above the restaurant section and a dance hall and small theater in the basement. The restaurant&#x27;s owners operate several other restaurants in Stockholm including Meatballs for the People and Nybrogatan 38.

Nytorget 6

A large industrial looking space with a long bar counter and bright yellow bar stools. The walls are dark and a DJ is playing music wearing headphones in the background.

A popular restaurant, bar, deli, and store in the heart of style-conscious SoFo, ready to serve you all of the day’s meals. The menu is varied and the dishes are well prepared.

Nytorget Urban Deli

Pärlans konfektyr

SoFo’s sweetest candy store. Step in and be instantly transported back to the 1930s. The most delicious fudge is baked here all year round according to old-time recipes and with all natural ingredients. Try one of the latest flavors in the line while enjoying the jazz music coming from the speakers.

Sneakersnstuff

Sneakersandstuff has put shoes on Stockholmers&#x27; feet since -99. Started by two sneakerheads, the store offers stylish footwear from the most popular brands, and also releases exclusive designs in partnership with Reebok, Adidas, and Vans. So if you’re ever on Södermalm and wonder why there is a long line of people in front of a shoe store, chances are they’re hoping to grab an exclusive pair of limited edition sneakers before they run out.

Tambur

Sustainability is the keyword when Tambur chooses its assortment of Swedish design. Everything in the small shop, no bigger than a one-room apartment, is picked with great care to be free from chemicals, locally produced and of the highest quality. And it doesn’t hurt if the products are beautiful to look at, as well.

Urban Bike Wear & the Mechanichs

This complete cycling paradise is situated by Björns Trädgård on Södermalm. The staff is passionate about cycling culture and can answer just about any question on the topic. Want to buy a bike or just a frame? Maybe some rain gear? Whether you’re cycling to work or heading into the woods on your mountain bike, you’ll find what you need here with a focus on high-quality brands. The store also has a webshop and an adjacent bike workshop.

Urban Bike Wear & the Mechanics

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