Stockholm
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Arts
Nationalmuseum
Nationalmuseum is Sweden’s museum of art and design. Nationalmuseum is also a government authority with a mandate to preserve cultural heritage and promote art, interest in art and knowledge of art. The collections comprise of painting, sculpture, drawings and prints from 1500-1900 and applied arts, design and portraits from early Middle Ages up until present day.
Museum of Modern Art
Moderna Museet is one of Europe’s leading museums for modern and contemporary art. The museum collects, preserves, shares and exhibits modern art from the early 20th century and photography from 1840 and onwards. This is a must when visiting Stockholm.
Fotografiska
Fotografiska opened up in May 2010 with Annie Leibovitz exhibition “A Photographer’s Life 1990-2005” and has since then been Swedens leading centre for contemporary photography. The museum has an exhibition space of 2,500 square meters, and features 4 major exhibitions per year and approximately 15-20 minor exhibitions.
Liljevalchs
Liljevalchs belongs to the City of Stockholm and was inaugurated in 1916 as the first independent and public art gallery for contemporary art in Sweden. The building was designed by architect Carl Bergsten and is located on the scenic Djurgården in Stockholm. Liljevalch’s exhibition program is aimed at both the really broad audience and those who are particularly interested in certain artists or art and form directions.
Artipelag
Artipelag, where art meets nature. The name Artipelag is a merging of the words Art, Activities and Archipelago. The vision is to create a venue of high international standards – with art exhibitions, inspiring activities and delicious food.
The Hallwyl Museum
Enter the home of Count and Countess Walther and Wilhelmina von Hallwyl, one of Stockholm’s most eccentric and engaging museums. This palatial residence was built as a winter home for the immensely rich couple, completed in 1898.
Interior design
Brandstationen
The Brandstationen invests in interior design and antique jewelry. All gadgets and jewelry are well selected with a trendy and style conscious target group in mind.
Bukowskis
For 150 years, Bukowskis has been offering Fine Art auctions to sellers and buyers around the world and is today the leading auction house in the Nordic region.
Walles & Walles
Classic and timeless pieces for an elegant home. For about 30 years, Walles & Walles has created interiors where architecture and light are in focus. Local cultures, traditions, crafts and natural materials are important parts of the creation.
DIS
With a great eye for furniture and design, DIS offers a great eclectic range of interior necessities.
Brandstationen
The Brandstationen invests in interior design and antique jewelry. All gadgets and jewelry are well selected with a trendy and style conscious target group in mind.
Asplund
Asplund´s philosophy is to offer products of high quality and timeless design, manufactured as sustainably as possible. Aware of the responsibility as a producer to make furniture that will last a lifetime and more — furniture that several generations can enjoy.
Modernity
Modernity specialises in the collection and sale of rare and high-grade furniture, ceramics, glass, lighting and jewellery by the most renowned Nordic designers of the 20th century.
Nordiska Galleriet
One of Europe’s leading interior design stores with numerous designer brands.
Svenskt Tenn
Founded in 1924 with the vision of humane, soft modernism and artistry. Estrid Ericsson and Josef Frank created a highly personal style, with a combination of Viennese elegance and Swedish functionalism.
Restaurants
Hantverket
The restaurant is a lively meeting place suited for business lunches as well as dinners and late night drinks. It is just as elegant as it is unpretentious.
Brasserie Astoria
With Brasserie Astoria, we want to recreate the international, elegant experience with a focus on hospitality and provide guests with a warm, welcoming and knowledge-driven service. As part of this, several of the dishes are completed directly at the tables on dining trolleys. A generous and large à la carte menu is available during lunch and dinner, and is complemented by a Plat du Jour during the weekday lunch. During the weekend, brunch is also served.
https://www.brasserieastoria.com/
Ekstedt
A unique restaurant where charcoal and smoke are the most powerful tools. No electric griddle, no gas stove – only natural heat, soot, ash, smoke and fire. A restaurant with one star in the Michelin guide.
Agrikultur
Agrikultur pushes the boundaries of culinary tradition while honouring food, flavour, sustainability and community. The restaurant has one star in the Michelin guide.
Farang
With influences from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia. Farang creates dishes with authentic Asian flavours.
Agnes
A cozy neighborhood restaurant with a focus on southern European cuisine but also with other elements on the menu. Varying sizes of dishes with the goal of creating new dining experiences for the guests.
La vecchia signora
The best Italian place in Stockholm. Authentic Italian cuisine with a romantic and candle-filled atmosphere. Located in the south part of Stockholm.
Svartengrens
If you’re after the best steak that is properly hanged, organic and locally reared this is the place to go to. The Chef and owner Göran Svartengren only works with ecological local farmers and ingredients and lets the produce speak for itself. A must visit when in Stockholm.
Sturehof
Secure, consistent and absolutely packed with people every night. Sturehof is always right. Swedish classics permeats the menu and the wine list is most impressive.
Glashuset
Glashuset is a modern brasserie that offers playful, sophisticated and well-prepared dishes from farm to fork. The chefs use the world as their source of inspiration, and play with tastes and scents from all continents. We call this “Fun Dining”.
Rolfs Kök
The founder Rolf had an idea to invite the guest in the creation of the dish, instead of just being served from a closed-up kitchen. Philosophy; Plainness and Quality.
Lisa Elmqvist
At Östermalmshallen, just a 10 minute walk from The Lydmar, you’ll reach a wonderful food market at Östermalstorg. Stroll around between meat, vegetables, fish and other delicacies. Have a Toast Skagen and you’ll have enough energy for another round of shopping.
Shopping
Morris Stockholm
Morris offers a top-to-toe approach to men’s clothing. It is a mix of quintessential British style, and continental European elegance.
Morris Lady has a love for well-made and tailored clothing, and blends timeless design with an eclectic, modern sensibility.
Svenskt Tenn
Founded in 1924 with the vision of humane, soft modernism and artistry. Estrid Ericsson and Josef Frank created a highly personal style, with a combination of Viennese elegance and Swedish functionalism.
SoFo
The blocks south of Folkungagatan in Södermalm are packed with interesting, cool and creative shops specializing in clothing, design, jewelry, knickknacks, vintage, houseware, music and much more. Several fashion brands have their own stores in this district.
Bibliotekstan
Bibliotekstan is an exclusive shopping district in Stockholm. The area is centered around the street Biblioteksgatan. Over 120 years old and still developing.
MOOD
A department store that houses a unique mix of retail shopping, restaurants, bars, art and more.
Acne Studios
Stockholm-based fashion house with high-quality clothes, shoes and accessories for men and women.
Nitty Gritty Store
Hundreds of brands, men and woman departments, hair salon and much more.
Brunogallerian
Trendy shopping in stores like Flying A, Aplace and Adidas Originals in the south part of Stockholm.
Nordiska Kompaniet
No. 1 Department Store. Jewellery, Fashion, Shoes, Interior Design, Crystal, Food hall and more…
To do
Stockholm Gallery District
Stockholm Gallery District is a collection of some of the best contemporary art galleries in Stockholm, you will find them gathered in the same neighborhood in Hagastaden, around Hudiksvallsgatan and Gävlegatan. Here you can go from one gallery to another and enjoy art that meets international standards.