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Where to eat in Stockholm: the local short list

New Nordic roots, serious fika culture, and harbour-side seafood.

Photo coming — Östermalms Saluhall

Östermalms Saluhall

Östermalm · food hall

The grand 1888 market hall; seafood counters and fika.

Photo coming — Meatballs for the People

Meatballs for the People

Södermalm · Swedish

Fourteen kinds of meatballs on Söder.

Photo coming — Hötorgshallen

Hötorgshallen

City · food hall

Under Filmstaden; lunch counters and delis.

Photo coming — Tradition

Tradition

Gamla Stan · Swedish

Classic husmanskost in the old town.

Photo coming — Nytorget's cafés

Nytorget's cafés

Södermalm · fika

Cinnamon buns and people-watching on the square.

Good to know

What airport serves Stockholm?

Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Primary airport: Stockholm Arlanda (ARN), ~40 km north. Arlanda Express reaches Central Station in 18 min; Flygbussarna coaches are cheaper.

What is Stockholm known for?

Built on 14 islands, Stockholm is a water city: ferries are public transport, and the old town glows at dusk.

What sport does Stockholm live for?

Football derbies and ice hockey: Stockholm lives for AIK vs Djurgården vs Hammarby. Football: the Stockholm derby between AIK, Djurgården and Hammarby at Tele2 Arena/Friends Arena. Ice hockey: SHL and Tre Kronor internationals. Bandy finals at Studenternas (Uppsala). Cross-country skiing culture in winter.

Can I cruise from Stockholm?

Yes — Port of Stockholm (Stockholm is a major Baltic cruise port (ships dock at Stadsgården, Frihamnen, Nynäshamn). Turnaround port for Baltic itineraries.). See the cruise guide.

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