The vibrant, black- and white tiled central square Sergels Torg flooding in sunlight

Stockholm City

Things to see and do in the city center

Restaurants in Stockholm. A plate of food at three-Michelin-starred Frantzén. A grilled piece of meat topped with gravy.

Mat på Frantzén

Downtown dinner: Restaurants in Norrmalm

Cafees in Stockholm. A lamp hanging over a table at the centrally located Gast in Stockholm.

Gast bord

Cafés in Norrmalm

Sergelstaden in Stockholm. Pictuired is Röda Huset and Soltrappan in the newly formed neighborhood of Sergelstaden in central Stockholm.

Sergelstaden

Find the highlights of Sergelstaden

Bars in Stockholm. Cocktails in Martini glasses at Röda Huset.

Röda Huset

Bars and nightclubs in Norrmalm

Nadya Gruner

Shopping in Stockholm. Colorful clothes at Ganni.

Ganni

My favorite shops in central Stockholm

More tips in Norrmalm

English

Swedish

Aerial shot of Stockholm

Guide to Stockholm's districts

Winter in Stockholm. A snowy evening in Old Town. Pictured is Stortorget, a square in the middle of the district. Evening. A Christmas tree with glowing lights.

Snö i Gamla stan julgran

Celebrate Christmas in Stockholm

The Christmas dinner buffe at Gamla Riksarkivet in Stockholm

Christmas dinner in Stockholm 2024

A table set for dinner at MXCO in Stockholm. Various plates of Mexican food like tortilla chips and tacos, and beer.

MXCO

New and trendy restaurants

Stockholm People

28 handy apps to use in Stockholm

The crowd in front of the main stage at the Stockholm Culture Festival. Night. A pyrotechnic display lights up the stage.

Stockholm Kulturfestival publik

The biggest Stockholm events in 2025

Parks in Stockholm. A scenic view of Vasastan and Östermalm, as seen from Vanadislunden park.

Vannadislunden Vinter

What's on in Stockholm this season

Architecture in Stockholm. Sergels Torg square in central Stockholm. Sunny summer's day. Skyscrapers and tramcars are visible. The tiles covering the square have been covered by a colorful tile mat.

norrmalmKVADRAT

Norrmalm

Museums in Stockholm. Avicii Experience, an interactive museum about the life and music of Tim Bergling (Avicii), in central Stockholm.

Avicii Experience

Avicii Experience is an interactive museum honoring one of the true icons of modern popular culture, as well as one of the most prolific Swedish songwriters, producers, and artists of our time; Tim &quot;Avicii&quot; Bergling. Discover unpublished music and untold stories, sing VR karaoke, and perform in front of thousands of screaming fans in this immersive exhibition. The exhibition celebrates the music and sheds light on the artist in touching and inspiring ways.

Berns

Berns is a unique, well-preserved 1860s art nouveau entertainment temple, located in the center of the city. It has a large dance floor where you can dance the night away under huge chandeliers, a popular patio, an expansive dining room and several bars. Berns also doubles as a hotel and concert venue, with a range of international artists performing year-round.

A courtyard inside Mood- shopping mall, high chairs and tables are placed around a large bar area. This open space is located just outside Boquerian restaurant.

Both restaurant and bar, Boqueria is the obvious meeting place in the popular shopping mall Mood for a lunch, brunch, dinner or evening drink. The busy Spanish restaurant main focus is tapas and pintxos but there’s also a selection of main courses available.

Boqueria

Byredo

Exclusive Swedish perfume house whose products are as beautiful to look at as they are fragrant. What makes Byredo unique is its simplicity and the relatively few ingredients they use. All the fragrances are unisex. In addition to perfume, the line includes soaps, skincare products, and scented candles.

Fasching

Long-lived, legendary jazz club with club nights and concerts featuring jazz, soul, and Latin. An ambitious, varied program, year-round.

Interiors at restaurant Frantzén in Stockholm.

In 2018, Frantzén became the first restaurant in Stockholm to gain three stars in Guide Michelin.

In 2016, renowned chef Björn Frantzén moved his luxurious restaurant from Gamla Stan to Klara Norra Kyrkogata in downtown Stockholm for a new and unique dining experience. The restaurant is located in a renovated 19th-century townhouse, where 23 guests change rooms and floors as they work their way through the fixed fine dining menu.

Frantzén

Hope

The collections from the Hope design duo are pure in style, timeless and androgynous, inspired by uniforms and vintage. Hope has become famous for well-tailored outerwear and has also received praise for its shoes and handbags. In 2017 the Swedish label decided to change up things and to challenge fashion norms and conventions; all clothes are unisex and come in sizes for both men and women. Except for the flagship store on Smålandsgatan, there is one on Klarabergsgatan and one on Götgatan.

Kulturhuset Stadsteatern

Kulturhuset Stadsteatern is Stockholm&#x27;s arts and culture center. The imposing multistory building has something for everyone: live theater, exhibitions, libraries, seminars, events, and a cinema. It&#x27;s a popular hangout during the day (especially among moms and dads on parental leave) and has several restaurants and cafés that are great for lunch, fika or dinner before a show.

Two alleys with cherry trees in bloom with a pond between them.

220421_Körsbärsblommor_2022_kungsträdgården-21

Kungsträdgården is one of the city&#x27;s most important meeting places. It is open to everyone all year round and offers more than 200 different events, such as festivals, ice skating, and sports and cultural activities. The cherry blossoms in spring in the northern part of the park attract large numbers of visitors.

Kungsträdgården

A pair of hands are preparing food to be served for dinner at restaurant Luzette. The lights are dim and the person is making the last finishing touches to the dish.

Luzette

In the middle of the bustling central station, you will find this light and spacious oasis, with a beautiful décor and pleasant atmosphere. Luzette serves brasserie-style cuisine of high class, but there are also plenty of seats if you just fancy a coffee. There is also a deli with ready meals, bread, and sweets.

Museer i Stockholm. Moderna Muset på Skeppsholmen, exteriör. Höst. En tätdimma ligger nära marken utanför huvudentrén till museet.

Moderna Museet

Experience one of Europe&#x27;s foremost collections of art from the twentieth century to today, featuring works by artists including Picasso, Dali, Derkert, and Matisse. Moderna Museet is located on Skeppsholmen island, a setting of natural beauty. The building was designed by Spanish architect Rafael Moneo.

Museer i Stockholm. Nationalmuseum, interiör. På bilden synns konste hänga på museets gulmålade väggar.

Nationalmuseum

After five years of renovations and modernizations, Nationalmuseum - Sweden&#x27;s premier museum of art and design - opened up its doors again in 2018. The new space is tailored, quite literally, to highlight the museum&#x27;s enormous collection of classic art.

NK - Nordiska Kompaniet

Steeped in tradition, NK is Stockholm&#x27;s most luxurious department store, established in 1915. Swedish and international fashion, cosmetics, jewelry, crystal, ceramics, design, fine foods and much more.

Paradox museum Stockholm

Paradox Museum is an experience-based museum in central Stockholm. Its interactive exhibition challenges and toys with visitors&#x27; perception with over 70 installations, objects, and rooms. Experience revolving walls, meet a piano that composes personalized melodies, and step into a room where children grow past their tiny parents.

Paradox Museum Stockholm

Stockholm Concert Hall, interiör. The main auditorium and stage stands empty. Chairs are lined up on the stage, waiting for the orchestra ta take their seats.

The Concert Hall at Hötorget is home to the Swedish Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and world-famous for hosting the Nobel Prize ceremony. The house was built in 1926, and overflows with music all year round (you can also attend guided tours and exhibitions on the premises).The iconic blue building is one of Stockholm&#x27;s prime examples of neoclassicism; The architect Ivar Tengbom aimed erect a classical temple to the glory of music. Many leading artists, including Carl Milles and Isaac Grünewald, have contributed to the decoration, inspired by ancient mythology.

Stockholm Concert Hall

Stockholm under stjärnonrna - SUS - is a rooftop bar located in in the middle of Stockholm, just a short walk from either the T-Centralen or Kungsträdgården metro station. A mixed crowd, relaxed atmosphere, good drinks and great music (with sets that are regularly broadcasted on their Facebook-page) makes SUS a great hang out-spot during warm summer evenings, with a killer view to boot!

Stockholm under Stjärnorna

The Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities

With fascinating collections from Egypt, Cyprus, Greece, the Roman Empire, and the Middle East, the Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities is Sweden´s main archaeological museum of Mediterranean cultures. Come on a journey through 7,000 years of Egyptian history, and meet the people who lived alongside the Nile. Stories, films, and digital technology will guide you through history and down into the burial chamber. Bagdad Café offers an amazing view of the Royal Palace. Museum shop.

The Royal Opera House

Kungliga Operan has been the Swedish national venue for opera and ballet since January 18, 1773. You can visit Kungliga Operan as a member of the audience at one of the performances or take a guided tour. On the tour, you will have the opportunity to look backstage, visit the royal rooms, and peer down into the orchestra pit. Learn about the fascinating history of Kungliga Operan and get a glimpse of what backstage life is like today.

Vetekatten

Vetekatten in central Stockholm is a coffee-and-pastry institution. A well-preserved, tradition-packed café where you can sample traditional Swedish pastries of superior quality. They have six branches throughout the city and their first has been open, almost every day, since opening its door at Kungsgatan 55 in 1928.

Vetekatten Kungsgatan

Visitstockholm is the official guide to Stockholm for visitors and talents. The website is editorial, and the content is based on an independent, qualitative selection of what Stockholm has to offer.

Visit Stockholm

The official guide for visitors and talents about things to see and do, activities, restaurants, cafés and events in Stockholm.