Introduction
As the biggest city in Scandinavia, Stockholm is the scene for many major fairs and conferences. In last year's quality of life survey the city made it to number 10, and with good reason. Add proximity to nature and a bustling city centre to the presence of stylish Swedes and you have a very pleasant environment for both business and leisure.
More from Stockholm PDF VersionEssentials
- Pack warm clothes regardless of the season: Swedish summers are lovely but treacherous.
- If you are travelling in summer, also bring an eye mask for the light nights.
- Knowing a few Swedish words will make a good impression. Hello is 'hej'; goodbye 'hejdå'.
- That said, most Stockholmers are very international so English will work fine.
- Swedes are also quite informal but they're still Scandinavian, so a firm handshake is the best way to greet somebody.
Two-hour tour
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Moderna Museet — Art from 1900 to the present day, featuring key works by Dali, Picasso and Duchamp in many media.
Skeppsholmen
+46 8 5202 3506
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Sven-Harrys — A private museum with an excellent collection of contemporary and 20th-century Scandinavian art, housed in a metal-clad building by Swedish architect Gert Wingårdh.
Eastmansvägen 10
+46 8 5116 0060
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The Royal Palace — Wander through the parks, gardens and state rooms.
Slottsbacken 1
+46 8 4026 167
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Hotels
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Hotel Diplomat
Strandvägen 7C
+46 8 4596 800
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Clarion Sign
Östra Järnvägsgatan 35
+46 8 6769 800
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Grand Hôtel
Södra Blasieholmshamnen 8
+46 8 6793 500
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Dining
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Petite France
John Ericssonsgatan 6
+46 8 6182 800
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Cadier Bar
Södra Blasieholmshamnen 8
+46 8 6793 585
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Lux
Primusgatan 116
+46 8 6190 190
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Roppongi
Hantverkargatan 76
+46 8 6501 772
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T/Bar
Strandvägen 7C
+46 8 4596 802
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Mäster Anders
Pipersgatan 1
+46 8 6542 001
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Matbaren
Södra Blasieholmshamnen 6
+46 8 6793 584
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F12 restaurant
Fredsgatan 12
+46 8 248 052
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Riche
Birger Jarlsgatan 4
+46 8 5450 3560
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Sturehof
Stureplan 2
+46 8 4405 730
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Berns
Berzelii Park
+46 8 5663 2200
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Kaffeverket
Sankt Eriksgatan 88
+46 8 315 142
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Gastrologik
Artillerigatan 14
+46 8 6623 060
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Restaurant AG
Kronobergsgatan 37
+46 8 4106 8100
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Miss Voon
Sturegatan 22
+46 8 5052 4470
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Reading
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Hedengrens Bokhandel
Stureplan 4
+46 8 6115 132
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Shopping
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Interior design from Svenskt Tenn
Strandvägen 5
+46 8 6701 600
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Nordiska Kompaniet
Hamngatan 18-20
+46 8 7628 000
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International fashion from Nathalie Schuterman
Birger Jarlsgatan 5
+46 8 6116 207
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Books, DVDS and records from Paper Cut
Krukmakargatan 24-26
+46 8 133 574
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Toys and clothes from Sprall
Nybrogatan 51
+46 8 6615 040
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Transport
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Stockholm card — For free use of public transport and entry to more than 80 attractions. Prices vary.
Stockholm
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Limousine/car
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Bel-Air Limousine
Upplandsgatan 82
+46 8 308 500
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Fitness
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Sats
Birger Jarlsgatan 57D
+46 10 1106 840
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A run around lake Riddarfjärden — A run around lake Riddarfjärden takes you to Kungsholmen, Gamla Stan and Södermalm.
Kungsholmen