Jiasi Maciel

Street art in Stockholm. A large mural on Södermalm in Stockholm. The large graffiti painting shows a young girl in a yellow rain jacket holding an yellow umbrella.

Mural på Ringvägen

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

Alexander Ekblom Stefanidis

Nytorget square on Södermalm in Stockholm, a popular summer hang-out with lots of restaurants and cafes in the surrounding area.

Nytorget

My regular haunts around Nytorget

Nataša Marijana

Shopping in Stockholm. Colorful clothes and accessories at Pop Stockholm.

Pop Second hand

Find your nightclub outfit in Södermalm's secondhand shops

Locally in Södermalm

Afternoon in Stockholm. Two women sit and admire the view from Skinnarviksberget.

Skinnarviksberget, afternoon

Things to see and do on Södermalm

A plate of food at Freyja. Freyja openend in March 2023 and is Stureplansgruppens first restaurant on Södermalm in Stockholm.

Freyja

Restaurants on Södermalm

A packed dance floor during a club night at one of Stockholm’s most popular summer clubs; Trädgården. The open-air club at Södermalm frequently books some of the world’s biggest names in electronic dance music.

Bars & clubs in Södermalm

Cafees in Stockhoilm. A table set for fika at Café Pascal on Södermalm. Coffe and two cinnamon buns.

Café Pascal, skånegatan

The best cafés on Södermalm

Neon lights outside of Bio Rio retro cinema at night in Stockholm

Hornstull by night Bio Rio

Guide to Hornstull

Autumn sunset over Hornsgatan in Södermalm. People are passing by on bikes or by foot. Cutting across the northern edge of the Södermalm district, Hornsgatan is one of Stockholms busiest streets.

Södermalm's mainstreet: Guide to Hornsgatan

Guide to SoFo

More tips on Södermalm

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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

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

Swedenborgsgatan KVADRAT

Södermalm

Beyond Retro

London’s leading supplier of vintage clothes has a big store on Södermalm. Colorful, festive vintage clothes in a delightful mix of inexpensive and not-so-inexpensive. There is also a store on Drottninggatan 77.

A group of people are sharing a few pizzas at Bistro Bananas, the food is as trendy as the minimalist table settings and decorated with fresh herbs

To the highest degree possible, family-owned and trendy Bistro Bananas lives by the motto “something for everyone.” The menu seizes upon urban food culture with precision – from incredible pizzas to three-course vegan meals. The wood oven and kitschy neon colors meet in an unpretentious setting. Outdoor seating lines the classic flatiron building on Skånegatan in the summertime.

Bistro Bananas

Restauranger i Stockholm. En tallrik med smaskig mat på Café Nizza.

Café Nizza

Café Nizza is a local restaurant on Södermalm, with a relaxed atmosphere and a kitchen where French cooking meets Swedish flavors. Compose your own menu for a fixed price or choose any of the dishes from the à la carte menu.

Nightclubs in Stockholm. A nightclub on Debaser.

Publik på Debaser

Down at the waterfront, called Hornstull Strand, you find Debaser - a legendary concert and club venue. Enjoy a concert or go dancing almost every day of the week. Under the same roof is also the Italian restaurant Capricci and Bar Brooklyn which serves American beer and classic American dishes.

Debaser

The stage at Folkoperan, an opera is being performed with spectacular theatrical scenery. A woman appears to be high over the audience, floating in a white dress that covers almost all of the stage itself.

With constant innovation and much-discussed performances, Folkoperan has established itself as one of Stockholm’s most exciting venues, and new visitors are regularly drawn to the opera house. The ensemble offers artistic fashion, high quality and moving productions. The beautiful space was originally a premiere cinema in the 1920s and it shares a wall with cozy Folkbaren, where you can enjoy a glass of cava, little delicacies, or the full Opera menu. Don’t miss the balconies offering views of the lobby and mingling opera attendees.

Folkoperan

One of the exhibition- halls at the museum for modern photography, Fotografiska in Stockholm. Visitors are looking around in a white, stark gallery space.

Fotografiska is one of the world&#x27;s largest meeting places for contemporary photography. Four unique large exhibitions and about 20 smaller exhibitions are presented annually. Book and souvenir shop, restaurant and a photo gallery. In the top floor café, you will find one of Stockholm&#x27;s very best viewpoints.Eat Guides 360° Action named the restaurant of Fotografiska the best in Sweden in 2019, thanks to its sustainable gastronomy.

Fotografiska

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

Parks in Stockholm. Summer in Stockholm. People are enjoying the warm waters at Långholmen. The sun is shining on a beautiful summer day.

This idyllic island is a popular spot for picnics, swimming, and recreation for Stockholmers and visitors alike, but this wasn’t always the case. From the eighteenth century until 1974, Långholmen was a dreaded prison island. The old prison has become a popular hostel with a prison museum. There are also beaches, open-air stages, charming buildings and a nice allotment garden area on Långholmen. The island is also home to Mälarvarvet (The Mälaren Yard), one of Stockholm’s oldest shipyards, and a small Bellman museum with a café. There is a wonderful view from the east side of the island over Riddarfjärden and Gamla Stan.

Långholmen

Beautiful view from Monteliusvägen in Södermalm, Stockholm.

A 500-meter long (quarter-mile) walking path with a magnificent view of Lake Mälaren, Stockholm City Hall, and Riddarholmen, especially at sunrise and sunset. The path is lined with charming houses on one side and a beautiful view on the other. There is, of course, a safety rail on the path, but be careful in the wintertime when parts of the path might be a bit slippery.

Monteliusvägen

Omnipollos Hatt

This award-winning brewery and bar is the place to go when you´re up for trying interesting beers with a tasty slice of pizza. Each new week brings new beer, ale, and stouts to the taps and new toppings for the pizzas.

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.

Two young men are sitting at a table pouring coffee into cups. They are both wearing black, the room is a huge dining room with tiled floors and wood panelling. Light is shining in from the vaulted windows.

Pelikan provides a glimpse of Stockholm in the old days when there was a beer café on every corner. Classic Swedish home fare is served in a rustic beer hall with high ceilings, where the atmosphere is relaxed, the food is affordable and the crowd is a mix of people. Pelikan is a long-time favorite of many in the city’s culture crowd.

Pelikan

Shopping i Stockholm. Södermalm. En hand bläddrar bland vinylskivor på skivaffären Pet Sounds.

Pet Sounds

One of Quentin Tarantino’s favorite places in Stockholm, Pet Sounds has been serving up essential listening since 1979. The crates are full of both classics and hidden gems, from the latest indie sensations to seminal records from Kraftwerk and Dylan. Regardless of musical preferences, you’re guaranteed to find something to cater to your taste.

Nightclubs in Stockholm. People are enjoying a warm summer evening at Södra Teatern's terrace.

Södra Teatern

Södra Teatern is one of the oldest and most mythical entertainment venues in Stockholm. It houses a theater, live music, several clubs, food, and drink – all under the same roof. Come for brunch, a pre-dinner drink or to dance the night away.During the summer months, the terrace at Champagnebaren, with its unbeatable view of Stockholm’s inlet, is a safe bet for a picture-perfect date night.

Södra Teatern & Champagnebaren

Nightclubs in Stockholm. Stadsgårdsterminalen on Södermalm in Stockholm.

Stadsgårdsterminalen

Stadsgårdsterminalen opened in early 2023 and is a venue and space for art, music, nightclubs, and events. It also features a bar, rooftop terrace, and the live stage Kollektivet Livet. Stadsgårdsterminalen is located near Slussen, in a former ferry terminal.

A magnificent 17th-century palace filled to the brim with Stockholm’s history. Building of this charming palace started as early as 1663 and its located at Slussen in Stockholm. The museum is currently under renovation. During the time for renovation city-walks are available every day, some of which are in English.

A magnificent 17th-century palace filled to the brim with Stockholm’s history. Building of this charming palace started as early as 1663 and its located at Slussen in Stockholm. The museum is currently under renovation. During the time for renovation cit

A magnificent 17th-century palace filled to the brim with Stockholm&#x27;s history. Trace the city&#x27;s development from a little, medieval harbor town to today’s multicultural metropolis.

Stockholm City Museum

: Tantolunden is a large park by Årstaviken on the island of Södermalm. People of all ages meet here for swimming and picnics in the summer and for sledding in the winter. This image shows an allotment with a small red house in the summertime.

Tantolunden is a large park by Årstaviken on the island of Södermalm. Its location close to the restaurants and cafés of Hornstull, Mariatorget, and SoFo has made the area a popular meeting place for young Stockholmers. People of all ages meet here for swimming and picnics in the summer and for sledding in the winter. There&#x27;s a playground, beach volleyball court, minigolf, a frisbee golf course, and an open-air theater. Don&#x27;t miss the chance to take a stroll up the hill and enjoy the more than 100 allotment gardens and garden sheds. Creative carpentry and gardening have been blooming behind the fences since 1915.

Tantolunden

Dinner table at Tjoget, Linje Tio, in Hornstull.

Tjoget is an interesting combination of restaurant, wine bar, and beer café. The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere and a vibrant bar that has quickly become popular among the residents of Hornstull in Södermalm. Order a perfectly composed cocktail or take your pick among the carefully selected beers or vines. The bar has been named one of the best in the world more than once.

Tjoget

Trädgården

Trädgården is an ultra-popular outdoor club located under the Skanstull Bridge in Södermalm. If you&#x27;re craving an authentic festival feel, this is where you should spend your late hours. Here, you can drink beer from plastic cups, dance, watch live performances and play table tennis or pétanque. Arrive early to avoid long lines. Trädgården is open during the summer season only, but its indoor venue Under Bron is an all-year-round affair.

Trädgården/Under Bron

The trendy interior at restaurant Wood Wood, high chairs in mild colours are lined up along long communal tables and the bar counter. Light fixtures in origami-style design hang here and there, natural light from a large window is making the room bright.

Furniture store, food bar and bistro in one. Woodstockholm offers a themed menu that that changes regularly, focusing on organically produced food and wine. Small, crowded and very popular. Book in advance or hope for a seat at the bar.

Woodstockholm

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