SEKAI Explorer Guide Strasbourg (2011)

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Table of Content:

• Understand

Talk

• Get in

By plane

By train

By car

By bus

• Get around

By bike

By bus and tram

• See

Tours

• Districts

Norrmalm

Östermalm

Gamla Stan

Södermalm

Kungsholmen

Northern and Western Suburbs

Southern and Eastern Suburbs

Grand Île

Petite France

Elsewhere in Strasbourg

• Do

• Buy

• Eat

Traditional restaurants

Modern restaurants

Budget

Mid range

• Drink

• Sleep

Budget

Mid-range

Splurge

Stay Safe

• Contact

Phone

Internet

• Cope

Consulates

• Get out

Understand

Strasbourg is one of the nine largest cities in France with nearly half a million inhabitants in a metropolitan area spanning across the river into the German city of Kehl, on the eastern bank of the Rhine.

The city itself is the seat of the Council of Europe, the European Court of Human Rights, the European Ombudsman, the Eurocorps, the European Audiovisual Observatory and, most famously, the European Parliament[2], which also holds sessions in Brussels.

Talk

While it may be possible to find people who will engage in a conversation with you in German, the lingua franca of Strasbourg (and all of Alsace) is French. It is possible to hear German spoken on the streets, especially around the Cathedral. Alsatian (the historic Germanic language of Alsace) is a declining language, spoken mostly by the region's older residents or in rural areas.

Get in

By plane

Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) [3] is located south-west of the city at Entzheim, with domestic as well as international flights. Air France [4] is the principal operator. There are several flights a day to and from Paris. A train is running to the town center (€3.60, including a tram connexion). The travel time is 9 minutes and the frequency is 15 minutes.

Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) [5] is located about 60km away in Germany. Ryanair [6] operates from Karlsruhe following a court ruling that declared its subsidy arrangements at Strasbourg Airport a contravention of European legislation. The best way to get to Strasbourg is to get a bus from the airport to Baden-Baden Hauptbahnhof (Main Station) from here trains run to Strasbourg, normally with one change. From station to station the journey is about 45m-1hr. Here is a timetable for direct bus from the Airport running to Strasbourg, this is tied into meet Ryanair flights from London.

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) [7] is about three hours away from Strasbourg, and is one of the nearest inter-continental airports to Strasbourg. Lufthansa [8] operates a shuttle bus between Strasbourg and Frankfurt, Germany (but an indirect connection by train can be cheaper if booked online [9] in advance, connecting in either Karlsruhe or Offenburg). The bus takes 2.5 hours and costs €55 (one way). See [10] for more information. Reservation is necessary for the Lufthansa Airport Buses from/to Strasbourg.

Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) [11] is about two and a half hours away by train. The new LGV Est Européen connects CDG with Strasbourg directly for about €67 but can be more convenient than Frankfurt. Trains depart CDG four to five times daily.

By train

Strasbourg is well served by regional, national and international train services, predominantly by SNCF (French Railways), but also by Deutsche Bahn (German Railways).

With the opening of the new TGV Est Européen [12] on 9 June 2007, journey times from Strasbourg to many destinations, including Paris, have been significantly reduced. TGV trains have replaced most existing slower services (previously served by Corail or Corail Téoz).

Major destinations include the following major towns and cities with multiple daily departures. Journey times are approximate, some require TGV trains.

- Paris 2hrs 20m

- Metz 1hr 15m

- Nancy 1hr 15m

- Lyon 5hr

- Luxembourg 2hrs 15 m

- Mulhouse 50m

- Basel/Bâle 1hr 10m

- Frankfurt 2hrs

- Stuttgart 1hr 20m

- Munich 5hrs 20m

- Zurich 2hrs 5m

- Saarbrücken 1hr 30m by direct local train

A number of overnight trains with sleeper and couchette accommodations also serve:

- Marseille 9hrs and Nice 12hrs 15m

- Montpellier 10hrs 10m and Portbou 13hrs 10m

- Vienna 11hrs

From summer 2007, the TGV Est Européen created new direct services to:

- Paris Charles-de-Gaulle Airport 2hrs 25m

- Lille 3hrs 20m (for same-station connections via Eurostar to London)

- Rennes 5hrs 15m

- Nantes 5hrs 10m

- Bordeaux 6hrs 45m

The railway station, impressively renovated with a new glass cocoon frontage, is located a short walk west of the town center on Place de la Gare. There are connections to the tram system and buses, with many taxis waiting outside (to the left of the station forecourt).

For details of all services, and to make reservations, contact SNCF [13]. For regional travel, contact SNCF TER Alsace [14] who co-ordinate the efficient and well served regional train network. When planning trips east of Strasbourg into Germany or countries beyond, you could save money by comparing the fares offered by Deutsche Bahn [15] to those of the SNCF [16].

From Saarbrücken, Saar-Elsass ticket can be purchased for 35€ on weekends that enables round-trip for up to 5 travellers. More details are [17]

By car

You can reach Strasbourg by various highways:

- from the west (Paris, Benelux) taking the A4 highway (E25). About 4 hours from Paris and 2 hours 15 minutes from Luxembourg.

- from the south (Switzerland, Lyon), taking the A35 highway (E25). About 5 hours from Lyon

- from the north and east (Germany), taking the A5 highway (E35).

Driving into Strasbourg's old city is relatively easy although there are a few streets off limits to cars. There are many large garages surrounding the old city if your hotel does not have its own parking facility. Some carparks are more expensive than other, especially for longer stays. At the moment the one at Petite France Ste Marguerite is the cheapest at 6.40€/24 hour and 4.80€ for each consecutive day. See the Parcuswebsite for details.

By bus

- Eurolines [18] provides bus services to the city. Services call at the new bus stop situated at the entrance of the center, few meters from the Etoile-Bourse tram stop.

Get around

Strasbourg is most easily explored on foot, and the historic city centre can easily be explored in a day or two. To be able to cover more ground, you should consider hiring a bike or using the public transport network.

By bike

Strasbourg is ideal for cycling - the city center is flat and there are plenty of bike lanes and bike paths. You can rent bikes at:

- rue du Maire Kuss, in front of the train station

- rue des Bouchers, on the south bank of the Ill river, near the rue d'Austerlitz and the Porte de l'Hôpital tramway station.

Bikes are allowed on trams except during peak hours.

More information on cycling in Strasbourg: [19]

By bus and tram

Buses and trams in Strasbourg are operated by the Compagnie des Transports Strasbourgeois (CTS) [20]. A few dozen numbered bus lines and six tram lines (named A to F) serve the city. A single ticketing system covers both bus and tram. Tickets are sold in 'tabacs' (newsagents), tourist offices, CTS boutiques or from vending machines at tram stops. Tickets should be validated before use, either in the machines on tram station platforms or in the machine by the driver when you board the bus.

Summary of fares (as of December 2010):

- Aller Simple (one way) €1.40

- Aller Retour (round trip) €2.70

- 10 x Aller Simple €12.20

- 30 x Aller Simple €34.50

- 24H Individuel (24hr ticket for one person) €4.00

- Trio (one day ticket for up to three people) €5.50

If using the buses and/or trams a lot, Europass tickets are available from all automatic ticket machines and are valid on all local tram and bus services (including those that cross the border to Kehl) for either 24 hours or seven days.

See

Strasbourg is a popular tourist destination primarily thanks to the beautifully preserved and pedestrian friendly city centre, which can be explored on foot or bicycle in a few days. Don't forget that Strasbourg's appeal now brings tourists to the city throughout the year, with large tour groups especially frequent during the summer months and during the annual winter market. Staying for a few days will allow you to see the city when it's calmest, first thing in the morning and during the evening.

The main Tourist Office [21] is located on Place de la Cathédrale, with a smaller office in the concourse level of the railway station. Both are open 09h00 to 19h00.

Tours

The tourist office sells a variety of self-guided walking tours through the town (Middle Ages, Renaissance, Modern and Contemporary) for €1 each, and also arranges bike tours through the Faubourgs (the suburbs of Neudorf and Neuhof). Maps, brochures and last minute accommodation are also available.

Water-bus tours are available near the Palais des Rohans (south of the cathedral). Those tours (about 45 min.) run around the town center and the European district.

Districts

Grand Île

- Cathédrale Notre Dame. Built between 1176 and 1439 and with a 142 metre tower (the highest cathedral tower in France), the cathedral is undoubtedly Strasbourg's finest architectural highlight. Just near-by on place du Château is the Musée de l'Oeuvre Notre Dame [22]- a splendid museum of medieval religious art related to the cathedral.

- Astrometric Clock in the cathedral

- Maison Kammerzell (XVth century) (to the left of the front of the cathedral)

- Palais des Rohan [23], French style palace, built after the acquisition of the town by the French (1681). Home to the Museum of Fine Arts, the Archaeological Museum and the Museum of Applied Arts.

- Musée Alsacien, 23-25, quai Saint-Nicolas (just across the river from the Ancienne Douane), +33 03 88 52 50 01, [24]. 9h00 to 18h00. This museum features articles from the daily lives of Alsatian peoples from the 13th to 19th centuries: clothing, furniture, toys, tools of artisans and farmers, and religious objects used in Christian, Jewish, and even pagan rites. The exhibits are in rooms connected by wooden staircases and balconies in adjacent multistory Renaissance-era houses around a central courtyard. The museum was renovated in 2007. €4.

Petite France

Petite France is the name given to the small area between the rivers, just south of the Grande Île. It is home to some of Strasbourg's prettiest and most photogenic streets and buildings, with half timbered townhouses leaning out over the narrow cobbled streets. Petite France resembles Colmar (a city an hour south), with picturesque canal and half-timber houses.

Elsewhere in Strasbourg

- Orangerie - a beautiful classical park. It has a small free zoo featuring birds and a few other animals. Also has an excellent playground for young children.

- Stockfeld, garden city built in the early XXth century in the south-east of the Neuhof (southern part of the town) (bus line 24)

- European district (bus lines 6, 30, 72) :

- Council of Europe's seat (Le Palais de l'Europe) (1977), built by Henry Bernard

- European Court of Human Rights (1995), built by Richard Rogers

- European Parliament (1999), built by Architecture Studio

- ARTE Television [25] headquarters. 4, quai du Chanoine Winterer, near the European district.

- B-line tramway terminus at Hoenheim (northern conurbation) (2001), built by the contemporary architect Zaha Hadid.

- Place de la République - A central crossroad encircled by neoclassical public buildings

- Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art - recommended also because of the interesting building

- Historical Museum - museum of Strasbourg's history

- Zoological Museum

Do

Christmas markets can be found in many places, but the most important and beautiful are place Broglie and place de la Cathédrale, although they are crowded. They are the best places to drink hot wine (vin chaud) and to eat Christmas cookies (Brädeles).

Even when there are no special events on in Strasbourg, walking around the old town is a very nice way to pass a day. And there are lots of good cafes to stop and rest in as you make your tour.

Buy

From time to time, the city organizes a general market in vast parts of the center, where many street vendors offer various products and the shops join in with special discounts. Then, the city center on the island is partly closed for parking or driving and the trams don't go on the rue des Francs Bourgeois. The 29th July 2006 and the 24th July 2010 (both on Saturday) were such a day, information about regular market dates is hard to find on the net. If you manage to track down the date of this market, write it here and don't miss it.

There is a marché aux Puces (flea market) on rue de Vieil-Hôpital on Wednesday and Saturdays. The Place des Halles, 24, place des Halles, is a shopping center with over 100 shops and restaurants north of the city center, but within walking distance. Open Mon-Fri 09:00 to 20:00, and Saturdays until 20:00.

A new shopping centre, Rivetoile, opened at the end of 2008 at Place d'etoile, in between the Etoile Polygone and Etoile Bourse tram stops. This new development has shops similar to Place des Halles as well as higher budget shops and a selection of cafes.

Try Galeries Lafayettes at rue du 22 Novembre and Printemps at 1-5 rue de la Haute Montée. Rue Hellebardes and Gutenberg offer designer clothes and men's clothes. Bruno Saint Hilaire has designer clothes for men and a shop in 8, rue Gutenberg. There is a low-budget, secondhand clothing shop in 6, rue de la Lanterne, and various gadget shops can be found in rue des Juifs.

For cheap groceries, including local wines and beers, try one of the three outlets of NORMA, a German discount chain whose three outlets are conveniently located at the corner of rue St Michel and rue Ste Marguerite near the central train station; at 79, Grand'Rue near the center of Grand Île; and at 27, rue des Frères near the Cathedral. Open Mon-Fri 10 am to 8 pm, Sat 9:30 am to 7 pm.

Eat

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Alsatian specialties are numerous and can be eaten in many traditional restaurants, in the city or in the neighborhood. Particularly you shouldn't visit Alsace without having the sauerkraut (choucroute in French). Choucroute seems to have a standard price throughout Alsace of 14 Euros. Don't be too dismayed by this seemingly high price as what is brought to you is heaping plate of Sauerkraut (big enough for 2 people) as well as sausages and other meats. This is usually translated as "garnished sauerkraut" on English menus, when in doubt ask your server. Other specialties include the Alsatian pork-butcher's meat, Flammeküche or flams (tartes flambées in French) which is a sort of wafer thin pizza made with onion-cream sauce, Baeckeoffe, beef and pork stew cooked, with potatoes and carrots, usually served for two or more persons and Fleischnackas, mixed beef meat presented like spirals and served with salads.

Traditional restaurants

- A l'ancienne douane ('To the old customs house') on rue de la Douane, near the cathedral, next to the Ill river. A big restaurant for tourist groups. You are almost sure to find a place here even if you have no reservation. Mid-range prices.

- Au petit bois vert, 1, Quai de la Bruche, in the Petite France district, serves well-prepared flams and Alsatian specialties in a small room with smiling waiters. The chef usually comes by at the end of the evening. Great terrace during the summer under a big tree on the bank of the river. No reservation, mid-range prices.

- Kirn (le restaurant), 17-19, rue du 22 novembre (at the intersection of Fossé des Tanneurs west of Place Kleber), +33 03 88 321610 (traiteur@kirn.fr, fax: +33 03 88 320865), [26]. The restaurant is above a fine Alsatian specialty food shop on the ground floor.

- Au Dauphin, 13, place de la Cathédrale (on the corner of cathedral square next to Hotel de la Cathédrale; look for a red awning and walk through the inner courtyard to get to it), +33 0388 21 01 46 (au-dauphin@wanadoo.fr, fax: +33 0388 21 03 87). Try the choucroute aux trois poissons; it is very fresh and a wonderful take on the traditional sauerkraut dish. They also serve the traditional choucroute garnie, with up to seven types of meat, including headcheese.

- Le Sanglier ('The boar'), on rue du Sanglier in the Carré d'Or district, near the cathedral. A small restaurant with a traditional setting. If you want a Baeckoffe, you must inform the restaurant 24h before. Mid-range prices.

- Winstub La Vigne, 14, rue de Sébastopol (across the street from the Mc Donald's at Les Halles shopping center), +33 03 88 220109. This charming and friendly winstub has more moderate prices than its counterparts in La Petite France or near the cathedral, with choucroute garnie and baeckoffe under €15 and bottles of Alsatian wine for about €20.

Modern restaurants

- Kim Youn (Fooding Coréen), 5, rue Gustave Doré (toward western end of Grand Ile between rue de Jeu des Enfants and rue du 27 novembre), +33 03 88 321554. Mon-Sat 12h-14h30, 19h-22h. €7-9.50.

- Mooze, on rue de la Demi-lune near Place Kleber: sushi restaurant. Sushi moves on a conveyor belt in front of you.

- Tiger wok on rue du Faisan. Asian food. They cook your dish in front of you.

- Une Fleur des Champs Organic and vegetarian food and beverage, a delicious and varied menu concocted daily from fresh produce and meat sellers in the area. They also offer bulk goods and produce for sale. Prices are modest and portions are large in a quiet, family style atmosphere.

Budget

- Centre Internationale d'Accueil et de Rencontre Unioniste de Strasbourg (CIARUS) [28] offers a variety of hostel accommodation, with rooms from 1 to 8 beds. Rates start at €21/night, and there's a canteen. 7 rue Finkmatt. Tel: (+33)388152788.

- Auberge de Jeunesse des Deux Rives [29] Rue des Cavaliers. Twenty minutes bus ride from town and fiften minutes from the European Institutions, this youth hostel is located in a leafy suburb close to the Rhine. Tel : (+33)388455420 Fax : (+33)388455421.

- Auberge de Jeunesse René Cassin [30] 9 rue de l'Auberge de Jeunesse. Ten minutes from the city centre, this hostel offers a restaurant, bar and activities for guests. Tel : (+33)388302646 Fax : (+33)388303516.

- The Formule 1 hotel [31] is a budget hotel located 55 route du Pont du Rhin. Tel : (+33)891705401.

- PV-Holidays Adagio Strasbourg Place Kleber +33 1 58 21 55 84, Self-catering apartments situated in the heart of the historical quarter of the “Grande île”, just 10 minutes walk from the TGV station. Each of the 57 apartments sleep 2-4 people, are air-conditioned and completely fitted out: kitchen, television with international channels, etc.Located in the centre of the Alsatian capital makes this Aparthotel an ideal stopover location for business trips or for a long weekend. Car park less than 300m away.

Mid range

- Chez Tante Lisele on the Grand'Rue. Very friendly.

- Chez Yvonne, in the Carré d'Or district, near the cathedral. Usually frequented by Jacques Chirac, when he comes to Strasbourg, because of its well-known tête de veau (cooked veal head). More expensive.

- La Boucherie, 4, Rue du Vieux Marché aux Vins. This chain restaurant is kid-friendly, with a small children's menu, highchairs, and a toy and colouring book for young children, and will satisfy a craving for red meat at a reasonable price.

- La Stub, 4, rue du Saumon, just one block from the Vox cinema on rue des Francs Bourgeois in the center of Grand Ile. This local Alsatian favorite features Fischer brews for €2-3 and tartes flambés for €7-8.

- Restaurant Avanos, 20 Grand'Rue, 03 88 226257. Spécialités orientales: couscous, döner, grilled meats, fish. 3 plats du jour choices every lunchtime. 10% off takeaway meals every evening. €10-12.

Drink

- Beer : Alsace is the first beer-producing region of France and Strasbourg has many breweries. Best known are Kronenbourg and Fischer, whose factories can be visited for free, with free drinks at the end of the tour.

- Alsatian white wine : usually drunk with Alsatian food, but also with fish. The main varieties are Gewürtztraminer, Riesling and Pinot Gris. They have a particularly floral flavour and are well worth investigating.

Sleep

There are many hotels around the station, especially in the place de la Gare and in the rue du Maire Kuss, but this area does not offer consistent quality for accommodations. Most international hotel chains are represented with the usual 2 or 3 star hotels, many of which host the large tour groups who come on weekend breaks. If your budget allows, try staying on the Grande Île (city centre). Most of Strasbourg's hotels are fully booked during the Christmas Market period (December) and when the EU parliament is in session for a few days every month, usually for the period around the tenth. Book ahead if in doubt, as last minute accommodation can be difficult to find during these periods.

Budget

- Centre Internationale d'Accueil et de Rencontre Unioniste de Strasbourg (CIARUS) [28] offers a variety of hostel accommodation, with rooms from 1 to 8 beds. Rates start at €21/night, and there's a canteen. 7 rue Finkmatt. Tel: (+33)388152788.

- Auberge de Jeunesse des Deux Rives [29] Rue des Cavaliers. Twenty minutes bus ride from town and fiften minutes from the European Institutions, this youth hostel is located in a leafy suburb close to the Rhine. Tel : (+33)388455420 Fax : (+33)388455421.

- Auberge de Jeunesse René Cassin [30] 9 rue de l'Auberge de Jeunesse. Ten minutes from the city centre, this hostel offers a restaurant, bar and activities for guests. Tel : (+33)388302646 Fax : (+33)388303516.

- The Formule 1 hotel [31] is a budget hotel located 55 route du Pont du Rhin. Tel : (+33)891705401.

- PV-Holidays Adagio Strasbourg Place Kleber +33 1 58 21 55 84, Self-catering apartments situated in the heart of the historical quarter of the “Grande île”, just 10 minutes walk from the TGV station. Each of the 57 apartments sleep 2-4 people, are air-conditioned and completely fitted out: kitchen, television with international channels, etc.Located in the centre of the Alsatian capital makes this Aparthotel an ideal stopover location for business trips or for a long weekend. Car park less than 300m away.

Mid-range

- Cardinal de Rohan, 17, rue du Maroquin (right by the cathedral), +33 03 88 328511 (fax: +33 03 88 756537), [32].

- Hotel Cathédrale, 12-13 Place de la Cathedrale (right across from the cathedral), +33 03 88 221212 (fax: +33 03 88 322302), [33]. Best location of any hotel in Strasbourg, stylishly decorated, and more affordable for rooms without views of the cathedral. €55-150.

- Hotel Hannong, 15, rue du 22 Novembre (near the center of Grand Ile), +33 03 88 321622 (fax: +33 03 88 226387), [34]. Recently renovated, with stylish bar and restaurant, facing a fairly quiet street.

- Hôtel Vendôme, 9, place de la Gare / 19 rue du Maire Kuss (across from the train station), +33 03 88 324523 (fax: +33 03 88 322302), [35]. Recently renovated. 10 minutes from the Cathedral. Free wireless internet. €45-73.

- Mercure Gare Centrale, 14-15, place de la Gare (near the central train station), +33 03 88 157815, [36]. A 3-star hotel.

- Château de Pourtalès, 161, rue Mélanie (near the EU Parliament in the neighborhood Robertsau), +33 3 88 45 84 64 (info@chateau-pourtales.eu, fax: Fax +33(0)3 88 45 84 60), [37]. checkin: 2PM; checkout: 11AM. A 3-star hotel.

Splurge

- Régent Contades, 8, avenue de la Liberté, +33 03 88 150505 (rc@regent-hotels.com rc@regent-hotels.com, fax: +33 03 88 150515), [38]. An old building in the heart of the city.

- Régent Petite France, 5, rue des Moulins, +33 03 88 764343 (rpf@regent-hotels.com rpf@regent-hotels.com, fax: +33 03 88 764376), [39]. Perfect location.

- Sofitel, 4m place Saint Pierre le Jeune, +33 03 88 154900, [40]. Not far from both the Cathedral and Petite France.

Stay Safe

Strasbourg is one of the safest large cities in France and the tourist has little to fear. Of course, the standard precautions apply: watch out for pickpockets near the Cathedral (and even inside, according to the signs) during the high tourist season. Unfortunately, some areas in the west and the south are named as the home of poor, workless people. But in general, the city of Strasbourg is not known for violence.

Contact

Phone

Local mobile phone services are provided by Orange, SFR and Bouygues Télécoms. Payphone kiosks are plentiful and international calling cards can be purchased in post offices and 'tabacs' (corner shops). Most of the internet cafés listed below are also equipped for making online telephony calls (Skype etc).

Internet

- Cyber Café L'Utopie. 21 rue du Fossé des Tanneurs. [41] 15 PCs with high speed ADSL internet access charged by the hour, accommodation also available. Tel : (+33)388238921.

- Net.Sur.Cour [42] 18 quai des Pêcheurs. High speed ADSL internet access with scanners, laser and inkjet printing up to A3. Tel : (+33)388356676.

Cope

Consulates

- Japan, 20, Place des Halles, +33 3 88-52-85-00 (fax: +33 3 88-22-62-39), [43].

- United States, 15, Avenue d'Alsace, +33 3 88 353 104 (USAStrasbourg@state.gov, fax: +33 3 88 240 695), [44].

Get out

- Haut-Koenigsbourg castle

- Alsatian Vineyard Route

- Colmar

- Kaysersberg

- Riquewihr

- Obernai

- Kehl , Germany is a short ride or walk across the river.

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• See

• Do

• Buy

• Eat

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- The Stockholm Public Library (Stadsbiblioteket), Sveavägen 73 (T Rådmansgatan) [1]. Built in 1928 and designed by the famous Swedish architect Erik Gunnar Asplund, the interior of the cylinder-shaped main hall is spectacular, with three floors of bookshelves covering 360 degrees of circular wall. Books (both fiction and non-fiction) are available in many different languages, including English and German. On the cliff overlooking it is the old Observatory, which has a fine view of the city to the east. There is also a small cafe.

- Klara kyrka, Klarabergsgatan 37 (T T-Centralen), +46 8 723 30 31 [2]. Open M-Su 10AM-5PM. Centrally located close to the Sergels Torg square, this large redbrick church was constructed in the 16th century, following the demolition of a 13th-century nunnery. The 116-metre steeple is the second highest in Scandinavia and the fifth highest building in Sweden, making it a significant landmark. The artwork inside includes an 18th-century altarpiece. In the cemetery, a stone commemorates the 18th-century composer Carl Michael Bellman, a well-known Swedish songwriter.

- Adolf Fredriks kyrka, Holländargatan 16 (T Hötorget or T Rådmansgatan), +46 8 20 70 76 [3]. Open to the public M 1-7PM, Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM, Su 10:30AM-4PM. Adolf Fredriks kyrka, named after King Adolf Fredrik, was built in 1768-1774. The exterior is quite intact while the interior was radically changed in the 1890s. In the church there is a monument to the philosopher Cartesius, who died in Stockholm. Today, the church is probably most known for the burial place of former Prime Minister Olof Palme, who was assassinated on Sveavägen not far from the church. The grave can be found just to the south of the church building.

- Museum of Modern Art (Moderna Museet), Slupskjulsvägen 7-9 (T Kungsträdgården and bus 65) [4]. Open Tu 10AM-8PM, W-Su 10AM-6PM. Stockholm's museum of modern art is headed by Lars Nittve, formerly of London's Tate Modern. . These museums have several works by famous artists - Pablo Picasso, Henri Mattise, Salvador Dalí and Irving Penn, an American photographer. Although its Stockholm counterpart might not have as vast a collection, there is still enough to satisfy both the modern art buff as well as the curious amateur. Also, the building, by Spanish architect Rafael Moneo, is a sight in itself. Admission 80SEK (60SEK reduced price).

- Architecture Museum (right next to the Museum of Modern Art)

- National Museum (Nationalmuseum), Södra Blasieholmshamnen (T Kungsträdgården) [5]. Open Tu 11AM-8PM, W-Su 11AM-5PM. For those more interested in classical art, Nationalmuseum offers pieces by Rembrandt, Rubens, Goya, Renoir, Degas and Gauguin, as well as well-known Swedish artists such as Carl Larsson, Ernst Josephson, C F Hill and Anders Zorn. The museum also has a collection of applied art, design, and industrial design. The museum is situated in a beautiful 19th century building and has a nice café in its atrium. Admission 90SEK (70SEK reduced price).

- Prince Eugen's Waldemarsudde, Prins Eugens Väg 6, +46 8 545 837 00, [6]. Open 11AM-5PM (Th 11AM-8PM). Prince Eugen (1865-1947) was the son of King Oscar II and an avid art collector. His beautiful palace on Djurgården is now a museum housing his enormous art collection spanning the 1880-1940 period.

- The House of Culture (Kulturhuset), Sergels torg (T T-Centralen), [7]. Main galleries open M-F 11AM-8PM, Sa-Su 11AM-5PM. Kulturhuset, a 1970s concrete building in the middle of the modernist city centre, is operated by the city and a venue for art exhibitions and performances. The building also houses the Stockholm City Theatre, a library, restaurants, and much more. On ground level there is an Internet café.

- In the last few years, several trendsetting galleries for contemporary art have opened around Hudiksvallsgatan in Vasastan (T St Eriksplan). Among them are brandstrom stockholm (Hudiksvallsgatan 6, +46 8 660 41 53, [8]), Andréhn-Schiptjenko (Hudiksvallsgatan 8, +46 8 612 00 75, [9]), Natalia Goldin Gallery (Hudiksvallsgatan 8, +46 8 411 94 13, [10]), Nordenhake (Hudiksvallsgatan 8, +46 8 21 18 92, [11]) and ALP (Torsgatan 41, [12]).

- Bonniers konsthall, Torsgatan 19 (T St Eriksplan), +46 8 736 42 48 [13]. Open W 11AM-8PM, Th-Su 11AM-5PM (closed during the summer). This new exhibition hall, opened in 2005 by the Bonnier family, owners of Sweden's largest media empire, showcases Swedish and international contemporary art. Adults 40SEK.

- The Royal University College of Fine Arts (Kungliga konsthögskolan), Flaggmansvägen 1, Skeppsholmen (T Kungsträdgården or bus 65 from Vasagatan), +46 8 614 40 00 [14].

- Among the most controversial new pieces of public art in Stockholm in recent years is the monument to Raoul Wallenberg between the adjacent squares Nybroplan and Berzelii Park (T Kungsträdgården or T Östermalmstorg). The sculpture group, consisting of twelve low black figures, by the Danish artist Kirsten Ortwed, inaugurated in 2001, has been both praised and compared to human feces.

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- Vanadisbadet, Sveavägen 142 (T Rådmansgatan), +46 8 34 33 00. Vanadisbadet has an adventure swimming pool with water slides and spa services. NOTE: Currently closed.

- Centralbadet, Drottninggatan 88 (entrance from the courtyard) (T Hötorget), +46 8 545 213 15, [15]. Open Mon-Fri 6AM-8PM, Sat 8AM-8PM, Sun 8AM-5PM. Located in one of Stockholm's most beautiful art noveau buildings, this is a place where you can go for a swim, have a beer in the sauna bar or enjoy a full spa treatment. Rather expensive and sometimes crowded on weekends. Adults 130SEK (Friday after 3PM and all day Saturday 180 SEK), includes entrance to pool, jacuzzi, gym and saunas. University students and seniors 70SEK Sun-Fri until 3PM. Most spa treatments 350-700SEK. NOTE: pools, restaurant, saunas, gym and relax department are currently closed for renovation (as October 3, 2010).

- Sturebadet, Sturegallerian 36 (T Östermalmstorg), +46 8 545 015 00, [16]. Open Mon-Fri 6:30AM-10PM, Sat-Sun 9AM-7PM. Considering the fact that the entrance is located in the exclusive Östermalm shopping centre Sturegallerian, it is hardly a surprise that Sturebadet is the most exclusive spa in central Stockholm. For those who can afford it, this place offers luxury in a listed 1880s building (faithfully reconstructed after a fire in 1985). Entrance costs 495SEK (Fri-Sun 595). It includes rented towel, robe and slippers, and entrance to pool, spa-section, gym and saunas. Most spa treatments 540SEK and upwards.

- Skandia, Drottninggatan 82 (T Hötorget). This 1850s building houses a 1920s cinema designed by the Stockholm Public Library architect Erik Gunnar Asplund. A beautiful and intimate setting.

- Casino Cosmopol, Kungsgatan 65 (T T-Centralen), +46 8 781 88 00 [17]. Open daily 1PM-5AM. Minimum 20 years of age, photo ID required. If you find yourself longing for an international casino, the Swedish state has heard your needs. In 2003 Stockholm’s first and only casino was opened, drawing a rather diverse crowd. There is a restaurant in the casino as well. Entrance 30SEK. Dress code recommended.

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- Drottninggatan is a pedestrianised street starting at the Riksbron bridge to Gamla Stan and continuing north up to the Observatorielunden park. The section south of the Sergels torg square is a typical tourist trap, dominated by stores selling tourist souvenirs and cheap clothes, and bland and bleak restaurants. Between Sergels Torg and Kungsgatan you will find the Åhléns and PUB department stores, as well as flagship stores for some national and international clothing chains. North of Kungsgatan, there are more cafés, restaurants and smaller stores.

- Norrmalmstorg, Biblioteksgatan and the southern end of Birger Jarlsgatan, together with crossing streets and the Sturegallerian shopping centre on Stureplan, form the most upscale shopping area in the city, with brands like Emporio Armani (Biblioteksgatan 3, +46 8 678 79 80), Gucci (Birger Jarlsgatan 1, +46 8 545 005 44), Hugo Boss (Birger Jarlsgatan 28, +46 8 611 42 40, Karen Millen (Biblioteksgatan 7, +46 8 611 57 06) and Louis Vuitton (Birger Jarlsgatan 17 A, +46 8 611 92 00).

- Åhléns City, Klarabergsgatan 50 (T T-Centralen), +46 8 676 60 00 [18]. Open M-F 10AM-8PM, Sa 10AM-7PM, Su 11AM-6PM. A large department store in a central location, with a good selection of designer clothing brands. Also beauty products, kitchenware, interior design, records and DVDs, as well as everything else you would expect from a major department store.

- PUB, Hötorget (T Hötorget), +46 8 789 19 30 [19]. Open M-F 10AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 11AM-5PM. A classic Stockholm department store founded in 1882. Following something of an identity crisis in recent years, PUB is currently undergoing a major redesign, with the intention of rebranding itself as a store for young fashion and popular culture. A few new street wear shops on the ground floor is a sign of this.

- NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Hamngatan 18-20 (T T-Centralen), + 46 8 762 80 00 [20]. Open M-F 10AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-6PM, Su noon-4PM. A large, upmarket department store popular with affluent Stockholmers of all ages. Well-known for its elaborate Christmas shop window decorations.

- Gallerian, main entrance: Hamngatan 37 (T T-Centralen or T Kungsträdgården) [21]. Open M-F 10AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-6PM, Su 11AM-5PM. A relatively large and centrally located shopping mall, where you can find many of Sweden’s major mainstream fashion chains as well as some foreign brands such as Topshop/Topman, French Connection, Esprit and United Colors of Benetton.

- Weekday, Drottninggatan 65 (T Hötorget), +46 8 411 29 70. Open M-F 10AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-6PM, Su 11AM-5PM. Olofsgatan 1 (T Hötorget), +46 8 411 51 50. Open M-F 11AM-7PM, Sa 11AM-5PM, Su 12AM-4PM. Götgatan 21 (T Slussen), +46 8 642 17 72, [22]. Open M-F 11AM-8PM, Sa 11AM-6PM, Su 12AM-5PM. Three stores (the Drottninggatan one being the largest) with a focus on young fashion and street wear. Large assortment of the popular Swedish jeans Cheap Monday, which, surprisingly, is rather cheap.

- Monki, Sergelgatan 16-18 (T Centralen or T Hötorget), Götgatan 19 (T Slussen or T Medborgarplatsen) and Götgatan 78 (Skrapan) (T Skanstull or T Medborgarplatsen),[23]. Cheap fashionable clothes for girls.

- Acne, Norrmalmstorg 2 (T Kungsträdgården or T Östermalmstorg), +46 8 611 64 11 and Nytorgsgatan 36 (T Medborgarplatsen), +46 8 640 04 70 [24]. Denim and some inventive young fashion.

- Carin Rodebjer, Jakobsbergsgatan 6, (T Östermalmstorg),+46 8 410 460 95 [25]. Exclusive womens' fashion.

- Filippa K, Biblioteksgatan 2 (T Östermalmstorg), +46 8 611 88 03, Grev Turegatan 18 (T Östermalmstorg), +46 8 545 888 88 and Götgatan 36 (Man) +46 8 615 70 80/Götgatan 23 (Women), +46 8 556 985 85 (T Slussen). Everyday fashion with a broad appeal.

- The Stray Boys, Smålandsgatan 9 (T Östermalmstorg), +46 8 611 65 10 [26]. Exclusive street wear with an edge.

- WESC, Kungsgatan 66 (T Hötorget), +46 8 21 25 15 [27]. Colorful street wear.

- Whyred, Mäster Samuelsgatan 5 (T Östermalmstorg), +46 8 660 01 70 and Götgatan 36 (inside Bruno, T Slussen), [28]. Laidback minimalistic designs in low-key colors, often with some interesting details.

- Sko dig, Hagagatan 4, second hand store.

- Nu och då, Norrtullsgatan 31, second hand store.

- Little shop of fashion, S:t Eriksgatan 68, second hand store.

- Akademibokhandeln, Mäster Samuelsgatan 28 (T T-Centralen). Stockholm's largest bookstore, with a large selection of books in English as well as many international magazines.

- Bok-Skotten, Regeringsgatan 55 (T T-Centralen). [29]. Discount bookstore with a general selection. (Across the street from the Akademibokhandeln listed above.)

- Megastore, Sergels torg (T T-Centralen), +46 8 566 157 00. A large mainstream media store with all kinds of records, DVDs and computer games.

- For some odd reason, most of Stockholm’s second hand record shops are clustered in the area between Odenplan and St Eriksplan. Some examples (starting from the Odenplan end) are Cosmos Factory and Stockholms Skivbörs (both Upplandsgatan 47), Marquee Records (Odengatan 86), Runtrunt (Odengatan 90) [30], The Beat Goes On Records (St Eriksgatan 67) [31], Record Hunter (St Eriksgatan 70) [32], Skivbörsen (St Eriksgatan 71), and Atlas CD-Börs (St Eriksgatan 78). Most are open M-F 11AM-6PM, Sa 11AM-3PM.

- Orrefors & Kosta Boda, Birger Jarlsgatan 15 (T Östermalmstorg), +46 8 545 040 84 [33]. Flagship store for two of Sweden's most well-known glassworks.

- R.O.O.M, at PUB Department Store (T Hötorget), +46 8 692 50 00 [34]. Open M-F 10AM-6PM, Sa 10AM-4PM. A large Habitat-like shop full of tasteful modern furniture, textiles and interior design, as well as kitchen utensils and garden accessories.

- Village, Kungsgatan 27 (T Hötorget or T Östermalmstorg), [35].

- Indiska, Drottninggatan 53, Slöjdgatan 11 (T Hötorget or T Centralen) and Västerlånggatan 50 (T Gamla Stan) [36]. Indian style: interior design and clothes.

- Lagerhaus, Drottninggatan 31-37 (T Centralen) [37]. Interior design in cool retro style.

- Clas Ohlson, in Gallerian shopping centre, Hamngatan 37 (T T-Centralen), +46 8 545 189 90 [38]. A large low-price electronics and DIY store. One of the cheaper options if you’re looking for an electric adapter, a hair dryer or some batteries.

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- Cafe 60, Sveavägen 60. [39] This small café is very popular among students in the northern part of the city. Open until midnight (2 am on Fridays and Saturdays), with free WiFi, a comfortable chairs and with a nice assortment of tea, cakes and sandwiches.

- Cafe Panorama, Kulturhuset's [40] 5th floor (T T-Centralen). A large café with large windows and a nice open terrace overlooking the lively Sergels torg.

- Cafe Ritorno, Odengatan 78 (T Odenplan). Nice café with personal service. Small outdoor service in the summer.

- Mellqvist Bar, Rörstrandsgatan 4 (T St Eriksplan). Thought by some to serve the best coffee in Stockholm. Expect to drink while standing in this very small coffee bar.

- Non Solo Bar, Odengatan 34 (T Odenplan) [41]. An Italian cafe whose baristas have won the Swedish barista championships multiple times. Amazing espressos and cappuccinos and a quite nice assortment of sandwiches.

- Konditori Valand, Surbrunnsgatan 48 (T Rådmansgatan), +46 8 30 04 76. This is an old-style Swedish "konditori" with its 1954 interior almost completely intact. Still owned and operated by the wife of the original designer, this place is a piece of living Swedish history.

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- Hötorgshallen, Hötorget (T Hötorget), [42]. Open M-Th 10AM-6PM, F 10AM-6:30PM (10AM-6PM 1 Jun-31 Jul), Sa 10AM-4PM (10AM-3PM 1 Jun-31 Jul). Deli market situated in the basement of the cinema Filmstaden Sergel. Here you can get everything from sushi via meze to Swedish meatballs. Most places offer good value for money.

- Kungshallen, Kungsgatan 44 (T Hötorget), [43]. Food court with a wide variety of ethnic foods, across the street from Hötorget. Mostly good value.

- Max, Central Station (T T-Centralen) and Norrmalmstorg (T Östermalmstorg or T Kungsträdgården). Hamburgers in Swedish style. Free Wi-Fi, restrooms and coffee!

- Gooh!, Klarabergsviadukten 49 (T T-Centralen), Norrlandsgatan 15 (T Östermalmstorg), +46 8 21 08 50 [44]. All open at least M-F 9AM-6PM. Although the name may be strange the food is not. The Gooh! concept is quality microwave-ready dishes that you can heat and eat on the premises or take away. Mains 39-69SEK.

- Fattoush / Roppongi / Panini, Hamngatan 31 (T T-Centralen or T Kungsträdgården). A small three-restaurant food court in a central location between the Gallerian shopping center and the NK department store. Fattoush has tasty Lebanese fast food, Roppongi has decent sushi, and Panini offers a selection of sandwiches and salads.

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- Tennstopet, Dalagatan 50 (T Odenplan), +46 8 32 25 18 [45]. Open M-F 4PM-1AM, Sa-Su 1PM-1AM. More traditional Swedish cooking. On one evening in August each year they will serve the Swedish culinary delicacy Surströmming (fermented herring). Mains 130-265SEK, slightly lower prices at the bar.

- Claes på hörnet, Surbrunnsgatan 20 (T Tekniska Högskolan), +46 816 51 36 [46]. Tracing its history back to 1731, the inn Claes på Hörnet (in literal translation "Claes on the Corner") serves traditional Swedish food in more or less modern forms. The 18th century-inspired dining environment adds to the enjoyment. The inn also has 10 hotel rooms in 18th century style. Mains 145-265SEK.

- Prinsen, Mäster Samuelsgatan 4 (T Östermalmstorg), +46 8 611 13 31 [47]. Open M-F 11:30AM-11:30PM, Sa 1-11:30PM, Su 5-10:30PM. Traditional Swedish dishes on the more exclusive side, as well as some French bistro classics, all in a very nice setting. Mains 169-299SEK.

- Simons Skafferi No12, Kungsstensgatan 12 (T Tekniska Högskolan), +46 8 612 38 40 [48]. Open Tu-Sa 11AM-11:30PM. Swedish dishes with focus on local and organic ingredients in season, so the menu changes quite often. The employees are very professional and the wine to food pairings are excellent. Open both for lunch and dinner. Lunch 110SEK. Dinner; Mains 150-230SEK.

- Operabaren and Bakfickan, Operahuset, Kungsträdgården (T Kungsträdgården) [49] [50]. Two restaurants in the Royal Opera house, sharing the same menu. Much more laidback, and considerably less expensive than the formal fine dining restaurant Operakällaren and the celebrity-obsessed nightclub Café Opera in the same building. Operabaren and Bakfickan specialise in traditional Swedish cuisine. The rustique "back pocket" Bakfickan is slightly cheaper, but does not allow reservations. Mains: Bakfickan 130-260SEK, Operabaren 150-300SEK.

- Peppar, Torsgatan 34 (T St Eriksplan), +46 8 34 20 52. Awesome Cajun and Creole food at decent prices. Some have argued that they make the best burger in the city. The place is especially known for having excessive decorations at all major holidays like Christmas and Halloween. They also make really good jalapeño bread.

- Byn Creperie & Ciderie, Rödabergsgatan 11A (T St Eriksplan). Galettes, crêpes, moules and cider in an authentic atmosphere with chansons on the stereo. Mains 89-169SEK.

- Döden i grytan, Norrtullsgatan 61 (T Odenplan) [51]. Like a neighbourhood Italian restaurant, but with great chefs that really know what they are doing. The winner of Dagens Nyheter's Gulddraken award 2006 in the medium-priced restaurant category. Mains 95-295SEK.

- Seikoen, Tegelbacken 2 (T T-Centralen) [52]. Classy sushi restaurant with a great view over the water and the old town. There are many cheaper sushi places in Stockholm, but it's worth the price to eat here instead. Mains 140-245SEK.

- Phi Phi Island, Birger Jarlsgatan 121 (T Tekniska Högskolan), +46 8 612 03 01. Authentic Thai restaurant with great food. The location is a little strange, but that's an opportunity to get off the beaten path and see the real Stockholm. Mains 110-195SEK.

- Lao Wai, Luntmakargatan 74 (T Rådmansgatan), +46 8 673 78 00 [53]. A vegan restaurant with spicy, tasty Chinese dishes, mainly from the genuine Sichuanese and Taiwanese cuisines. Authentic high quality ingredients, and excellent cooking that will appeal to non-vegetarians as well. Mains 125-185SEK. Lunch 80SEK.

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- Café Opera and Operakällaren, Operahuset, Kungsträdgården (T Kungsträdgården) [54] [55]. Situated in the building of the Royal Opera, Café Opera has for long been the place if you want to be seen with celebrities. Offers good food and drinks. Dress code applies. In the same building you'll find a beautiful dining room of the formal and extremely expensive Operakällaren. If you want a less costly option, consider the other two restaurants at the Opera: Operabaren and Backfickan (see Mid-range above). Mains: Café Opera 195-325SEK, Operakällaren 210-450SEK.

- F12, Fredsgatan 12 (T T-Centralen), +46 8 24 80 52 [56]. Open M-F 11:30AM-2PM, 5-10:30PM, Sa 5-10:30 PM. The stylish F12 (short for the centrally located address) is regarded as one of the best fine dining experiences in Stockholm by most critics, including White Guide, the most ambitious Swedish restaurant guide. Mains 270-520SEK, 7-course tasting menus 1095SEK.

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- Anchor, Sveavägen 90 (T Rådmansgatan) [57]. A hard rock club open till 3AM. Happy hour before 10PM. Live acts or karaoke most nights.

- Berns Bar, Berzelii Park 9 (T Östermalmstorg or T Kungsträdgården) [58]. Berns Bar is one of the trendier hangouts in the city centre, with a nice lounge and several dancefloors.

- The White Room, Jakobsbergsgatan 29 (T Hötorget or T Östermalmstorg) [59], 08-545 076 65‎. One of the trendiest mainstream (house/techno/dance) clubs in Stockholm, and one of the few open until 5 AM (on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays). Expect extremely long queues, and rather expensive drinks.

- Jazzclub Fasching, Kungsgatan 63 (T T-Centralen) [60]. Stockholm's premier jazz club. Every Saturday, they are the hosts to the long-running club Soul [61] with old soul records that will put most people in a real partying mood (even if they didn't know that they liked old soul music).

- Inferno, Drottninggatan 85 (T Rådmansgatan) [62]. A recent addition to the Norrmalm bar scene, Inferno takes its name from a semi-autobiographical novel by one of Sweden's most famous authors, August Strindberg, who lived in the building from 1908 to his death in 1912. (Strindberg's apartment is now a small museum, open Tu-Su noon-4PM). The warm atmosphere, the ambitious drink list and the attentive service gave Inferno the Stockholm newspaper Dagens Nyheter's Gulddraken award for Best bar 2007.

- Musslan, Dalagatan 46 (T Odenplan), [63]. Open Tu-Th 6PM-1AM, F-Sa 6PM-2AM. The "back pocket" of seafood restaurant Wasahof next door, cozy and relaxed Musslan offers the same menu, a nice bar and DJs every night.

- Olssons Skor, Odengatan 41 (T Odenplan) [64]. Clean and relaxed. Room for spontaneous dancing.

- Riche, Birger Jarlsgatan 4 (T Östermalmstorg) [65]. Branding itself a "cosmopolitan bar", Riche is one of the most popular places with the media crowd. Two large bars, often with DJs.

- Skybar, Radisson SAS Royal Viking Hotel, 9th floor, Vasagatan 1 (T T-Centralen). Open M-Sa 5PM-1:30AM. Not the most elevated sky bar in the world, in any sense of the word, but if you want a panoramic view to go with your drink this is the only option in the Norrmalm area (although Gondolen's Bar on Södermalm probably has better drinks).

- Storstad, Odengatan 41 (T Odenplan) [66]. A rather large bar with a modern, minimalist interior, Storstad is a popular meeting point in the Vasastan district.

- Tranan, Karlbergsvägen 14 (T Odenplan), [67]. A good brasserie-style restaurant opened in 1929, with a dark downstairs bar that is popular Vasastan hangout, with a mixed crowd. Occasional live music.

- IceBar, Vasaplan 4 (in the Nordic Sea Hotel, T T-Centralen) [68]. The bar is made of ice. Entrance: 140SEK, including warm clothes and one drink. Additional drinks 85SEK. Note that you have to wait a long time before you can get in, because there are only 30 people allowed at a time.

- The Cadier Bar, S. Blasieholmshamnen 8 (in the Grand Hôtel, T Kungsträdgården) [69]. Located inside the Grand Hôtel, this is one of the more upscale places one can find in Stockholm. Recently refurbished it offers a modern yet classic atmosphere and really good drinks at that.

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- STF Vandrarhem af Chapman, Flaggmansvägen 8 (Bus 65 from T T-Centralen, or a short walk from T Kungsträdgården), , [70] — A full-rigged ship, known as Af Chapman for short, and an adjacent building, just 15 minutes walk from the central station. Advance booking suggested. You can specify whether you want to stay in the ship or on land, and it really is a spectacular place to stay.

- City Backpackers, Upplandsgatan 2A (T T-Centralen or T Hötorget), , [71] — Located close to the train station. Clean and friendly, with free wireless internet and computers. Plenty of common areas to meet fellow travellers in, including a great cafe at reception. Prices range from 230SEK to 280SEK for a dorm bed.

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- Rex Hotel, Luntmakargatan 73 (T Rådmansgatan), [72]. North of the city center, the Rex Hotel has a trendy designer feel to it, rooms have vintage photographs and gilt mirrors against concrete walls and the bathrooms are tiled in slate. Free internet is available and staff are extremely helpful, even posting out letters and offering advice if needed.

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- Grand Hotel, Södra Blasieholmshamnen 8 (T Kungsträdgården), [73]. Considered to be one of the most luxurious hotels in Scandinavia and centrally located overlooking the Royal Palace. A bastion of elite hospitality, this is where the famous, infamous and traditional nobility stay, in fact room No 702 is the astounding Nobel Room, where the literature prize winners stay overnight. Its old world luxury and sense of style is well maintained in every room, with some in the Royal Gustavian style, others are intriguing traditional/modern mixes. The rooms are quite pricey but you get what you pay for in terms of service and comfort. The best rooms overlook the water, although these are highly sought after and invariably are booked out. The facilities include a fitness centre, several banquet halls, an upscale bar (the Cadier Bar), and a restaurant which gives an excellent Swedish Smörgåsbord, one of the very few establishments in Scandinavia that still does so. Even if you aren't staying here, its an experience to check out the piano bar, a delightful end-of-the-evening place to get a sophisticated drink.

- Nordic Light, Vasaplan 7 (T T-Centralen), [74]. Stepping into the Nordic Light hotel, you're given a lesson in modern Scandinavian design. Displaying a minimalist yet well equipped decor, this hotel is as chic as it gets. Each room features individual, specially designed light exhibits, which guests can adjust to suit their mood, and several have excellent views over the city centre. Light is showcased throughout the hotel in an ever-changing variety of shapes, colours and intensities. The hotel is located in the city centre of Stockholm right next to the best shopping, nightlife and the express-train to Arlanda airport.

- Sheraton Stockholm Hotel, Tegelbacken 6 (T T-Centralen) [75]. The Sheraton Stockholm Hotel is a five-star hotel located in the very heart of Stockholm’s central business district, shopping areas, and attractions - perfect for both business and leisure guests. The hotel offers stunning views of Lake Mälaren, City Hall, and Old Town, as well as the largest average room size in town.

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District Östermalm Table of Contents

• Get in

• See

• Do

• Buy

• Eat

Budget

Mid-range

Splurge

• Drink

• Sleep

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• Contact

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- Kaknästornet, Mörka kroken 3, Ladugårdsgärdet (Bus 69 from Sergels Torg), +46 8 667 21 05. Open 10AM-9PM Sep-Apr, 9AM-10PM May-Aug. The 155-metre TV tower, east of central Stockholm, offers a different kind of panorama from its viewing gallery. Adults 35SEK, children 7-15 15SEK.

- Vasa Museum (Vasamuseet), Galärvarvsvägen 14 (tram from T-Centralen, bus 44 from T Karlaplan or the Djurgården ferry from Slussen or Nybroplan), +46 8-519 548 00 [1]. Open daily 8:30AM-6PM Jun-Aug, 10AM-5PM (W 10AM-8PM) Sep-May. The Vasa Museum features Vasa, an original warship from 1628 which sank just after being launched. Retrieved from the water in 1961, the ship is almost wholly preserved and is the only one of its kind and quality in the world. A must-see, especially since it is uncertain whether current methods of preservation will be able to maintain her condition in years to come. Adults 110SEK, Students 80SEK, children up to 17 free. There are adequate lifts to enable those less physically fit to see all levels of the ship.

- Skansen, main entrance from Djurgårdsvägen (tram from T-Centralen, bus 44 from T Karlaplan or the Djurgården ferry from Slussen or Nybroplan), +46 8 442 80 00 [2]. Open daily 10AM-8PM 1 May-20 Jun, 10AM-10PM 21 Jun-31 Aug, shorter hours the rest of the year, but always at least 10AM-3PM. The first open-air museum in the world, as well as a zoological garden specializing in Nordic fauna, such as moose, reindeer, bear, wolf, lynx and wolverine. Located on the island of Djurgården it features over 150 historic buildings from previous centuries. Hosts and hostesses in historic costumes further enhance this attraction, and domestic occupations such as weaving, spinning, and glass blowing are demonstrated. The Skansen area is fairly large (700 meters across) with steep slopes and limited public transportation, so be prepared for long walks. There is also an "aquarium" [3] (not included in the entrance fee) with tropical animals such as lemurs, monkeys, snakes, spiders, fish and Cuban Crocodiles. Adults 100 SEK Jun-Aug, lower other times of the year but with less animals. The aquarium: Adults 75 SEK.

- Museum of National Antiquities (Historiska Museet), Narvavägen 13-17 (T Karlaplan) [4]. Open daily 10AM-5PM May-Sep, Tu-Su 11AM-5PM and Th 11AM-8PM Oct-Apr. If you're interested in older Scandinavian history, from the Stone Age to the Vikings, you will want to visit the Museum of National Antiquities (its Swedish name means "the Museum of History"). In the Gold Room, you'll find gold treasures from the Bronze Age to the 16th century. (If you're really interested in all things Viking, you might also want to consider a boat trip to the Viking town of Birka, see "Get out" section below.)

- Nordiska Museet (Nordic Museum), Djurgårdsvägen 6-16 (On Djurgården, just after the Djurgården Bridge. Tram from T-Centralen or bus 44 from T Karlaplan), +46 8 519 546 00, [5]. Open daily 10AM-5PM Jun-Aug, M-F 10AM-4PM (W 10AM-8PM) and Sa-Su 11AM-5PM Sep-May. A museum of cultural history from 1520 to our days, celebrating its 100-year anniversary, in an impressive cathedral-like building on Djurgården. Exhibitions focus on Swedish handicraft, customs and traditions. Adult admission 60SEK.

- Swedish Museum of Natural History (Naturhistoriska riksmuseet), Frescativägen 40 (T Universitetet and then bus 40 or 540), [6]. Open Tu-W, F 10AM-7PM, Th 10AM-8PM, Sa-Su 11AM-7PM. The museum's collection is well-known around the globe and consists of animals, plants, fungi, minerals and fossils. The exhibits have been collected from the poles to the equator, and some were acquired during the voyages of James Cook. The museum is adjacent to Cosmonova, a large IMAX Dome cinema.

- Museum of Science and Technology (Tekniska Museet), Museivägen 7 (Bus 69 from T-Centralen/Sergels Torg), +46 8 450 56 00, [7]. Open daily 10AM-6PM, Wed 10AM-8PM. This large museum tells the tale of Sweden's strong engineering tradition. It is also suitable for small children, with the possibility to carry out your own experiments in the Teknorama section. Admission 160SEK Children 7-18, students 19+ 95SEK. Rebates for families and when using the Stockholm card.

- Östermalm is another gallery district, although the outlets here are a little further apart. Sturegatan and Karlavägen are two streets with several galleries, such as Lars Bohman Gallery (Karlavägen 16 and Sturegatan 36, [8]).

- Magasin 3 Stockholm Konsthall, Frihamnen (Bus 1 to Frihamnen or Bus 76 to Magasin 3), +46 8 545 680 40 [9]. Open Th noon-7PM, F-Su noon-5PM (closed during the summer). Founded in 1987 and located in a former warehouse in the old Freeport district, the large exhibition space of Magasin 3 houses major exhibitions by international artists, often presenting new works.

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- Brunnsviken, the lake adjacent to Haga park just north of the inner city. There are several fine beaches, particularly on the eastern side (T Universitetet). Popular with students as it's just a short walk from the university's main campus.

- Djurgården plays their home games at Stockholms stadion, Lidingövägen/Vallhallavägen (T Stadion), a rather small redbrick stadium on Östermalm, built for the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. Djurgården has been the most successful team in Stockholm for the last couple of years, but has been struggling with form during 2008.

- DN-galan [10] is the leading track and field event in Sweden and a part of the IAAF World Athletic Tour, held annually in July in the beautiful Stockholm Olympic Stadium.

- DN-galan 2011, July 29. (Ticket sales start Dec 1.)

- Stockholm Open [11]. Stockholm Open is a tennis event on the ATP Tour, held in the Royal Tennis Hall in Östermalm in October, attracting many of the world's finest tennis players.

- Stockholm Open 2010, October 16-24.

- Gröna Lund, Lilla Allmänna Gränd 9 (Bus 44 or 47, the latter from Sergels Torg, or the Djurgården Ferry from Slussen or Nybroplan), +46 8 587 501 00, [12]. Open at least noon-11PM most days June-August, shorter hours in May and early September. Djurgården has Stockholm's only amusement park, with more or less standard attractions and games. The restaurants in the park are expensive and generally far from a culinary experience. Note that no rides are included in the entrance fee. Adults 80SEK (90SEK from mid June to mid August, 150SEK from 6PM on concert nights), ages 0-7 and over 65 for free. Rides 20-60SEK with single tickets, day pass 289SEK.

- Junibacken, Galärvarvsvägen (Bus 44, 47 or 69, the latter two from Sergels Torg), +46 8 587 230 00, [13]. Open Tue-Sun 10AM-5PM Jan-May, daily 10AM-5PM June, daily 9AM-6PM July, daily 9AM-18PM 1-15 Aug, daily 10AM-5PM 16-31 Aug, Tue-Sun 10AM-5PM September-December. Astrid Lindgren, author of Pippi Longstocking, Karlsson-on-the-Roof and numerous other children's books, is revered by almost all Swedes. Located on the island Djurgården, like many other child-friendly attractions, Junibacken could be described as an indoor theme-park dedicated to the world of her (and a few other Swedish authors') stories. There is also a restaurant. Admission (2010): 1 Sep-26 Dec, adults 125SEK, childrens 2-15 years of age 110SEK. 27 Dec-9 Jan 2011, adults 145SEK, childrens 2-15 years of age 125SEK.

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- Sturegallerian, main entrance: Stureplan (T Östermalmstorg) [14]. Open M-F 10AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-6PM, Su 12AM-5PM. Opened in 1989, Sturegallerian is the most exclusive (and expensive) shopping center in central Stockholm, with stores carrying a good selection of exclusive brands. Also the home of the upmarket restaurants Sturehof and Tures and the nightclub Sturecompagniet.

- J Lindeberg, Grev Turegatan 9 (T Östermalmstorg) [15]. Straightforward, casual menswear.

- Hedengrens bokhandel, Sturegallerian (T Östermalmstorg), [16]. A sophisticated bookstore with books in Swedish, English and other languages. They focus more on arty books than bestsellers.

- Östermalms Saluhall, Östermalmstorg (T Östermalmstorg) [17]. A market hall in a beautiful 1880s redbrick building, with all kinds of expensive food.

- Kosherian Blecher & Co, Nybrogatan 19 (T Östermalmstorg), +46 8 663 65 80 [18]. Open M-Tu,Th 11AM-6PM, W 11AM-9:30PM, F 9AM-1hour before Shabbat (shorter opening hours during the summer). Kosherian is Stockholm's only Kosher food store. There are no kosher restaurants in Stockholm, but Kosherian offers catering and can prepare light meals.

- Svenskt Tenn, Strandvägen 5 (T Östermalmstorg), +46 8 617 16 00 [19]. Open M-F 10AM–6PM, Sa 10AM–3PM. Well known store for high-quality exclusive Swedish design. Very upmarket.

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- Planet Food, inside Östermalmshallen, Östermalmstorg (T Östermalmstorg). Open during lunch hours. Although the deli market Östermalmshallen is rather upmarket and its restaurants generally on the expensive side, Planet Food is an exception, offering a decent selection of excellent and very fresh wraps for 55SEK. Salads and juices are also on the menu.

- Restaurang Sumlen, in the basement of Kungliga Biblioteket (the Royal Library) in the Humlegården park (T Östermalmstorg) [20]. Open M-F 9:30AM-4PM. In an area where sit-down lunches are expensive, Sumlen, catering to poor PhD students, offer simple but decent meals for 58SEK. Closed in July.

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- Örtagården, Nybrogatan 31 (T Östermalmstorg), +46 8 662 17 28. Lunch M-F 10:30AM-4PM, dinner M-F 4-9:30PM, Sa 11AM-11PM, Su 11AM-9PM. Located on the top floor of the Östermalmshallen food market, Örtagården serves a sumptuous vegetarian buffet with hot and cold vegetarian dishes at a decent price. There is also a "back pocket" serving meat dishes. Vegetarian weekday buffet lunch 85SEK, vegetarian weekday dinner and weekend buffet 135SEK.

- Blå Porten, Djurgårdsvägen 64, +46 8 663 87 59. Open M-F 11AM-PM, Sa-Su 11AM-7PM. Most of the mid-range options in the tourist-dense Djurgården offer a simple, overpriced and uninspiring fare. Blå porten, hidden in the back yard of Liljevalchs konsthall, is the one exception. Delicious food in a lush garden makes the long queues worth it. The excellent cakes and pies also makes this a good choice for a coffee break.

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- Esperanto, Kungstensgatan 2 (T Tekniska Högskolan), +46 8 696 23 23 [21]. Open Tu-Sa 6PM-1AM (closed July and early August). Just a notch below F12 on the White Guide ranking, Esperanto offers innovative tasting menus featuring many examples of advanced cooking. Some of the best value for money in the top class niche. Tasting menus 745 or 1075SEK.

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- The student unions at Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan (T Tekniska Högskolan) and Stockholm University (T Universitetet) hold pubs on weeknights at various campus locations. If you can read Swedish, you'll find a list at Fester.nu [22].

- Sturehof, Stureplan 2 (T Östermalmstorg) [23]. Located close to Riche, with the same owners and much the same well-to-do clientele, Sturehof's prominent location right on Stureplan draws a slightly more mixed and relaxed crowd than many of its neighbours in Stockholm's glitzy nightlife area. The restaurant has good quality food, albeit on the expensive side. The music bar O-baren is well-known for its DJ sets.

- Brasserie Godot, Grev Turegatan 36 (T Östermalmstorg) [24]. If you fancy long drinks with a cool crowd this is the place for you. Ask for an Old-Fashioned, Godot Crush or a Bloody Mary.

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- Backpacker's Inn, Banérgatan 56 (T Karlaplan), (info@backpackersinn.se), [25]. Actually a school, more or less converted into a youth hostel in summer. It is large (320 beds) and really centrally located, close to the subway (200m), and within walking distance to downtown. There is a shopping mall and several supermarkets nearby. The showers are in a separate building (since the only ones available are those at the gym hall), and the sleeping rooms (14 beds) are classrooms. Breakfast (decently priced) and internet (expensive, go to an internet cafe instead!) are available. If you need a cheap place to stay and want to meet a lot of people, this is for you. 135SEK in the dorm for STF members [26] and 180SEK for non-members. However, one should be careful about his luggage, as recently a student from India was a victim of laptop and mobile theft.

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- Hotel Stureplan, Birger Jarlsgatan 24, (T Östermalmstorg) [27]. Central, therefore relatively pricey at around 1000SEK per night. Comfortable, well designed rooms and the location is ideal for shopping and sight-seeing. There are "classic" rooms kitted out in 19th century style, and minimalist "loft" and "cabin" rooms.

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- Scandic Anglais Hotel, Humlegårdsgatan 23 (T Östermalmstorg), [28]. Trendy boutique hotel encased in a glass extrerior. In an excellent location, combining the peace of the park, with the entertainment of the city centre. Rooms are small but functional, and the hotel contains one of the most hip bars in Stockholm, always popular and only steps away from your room. The breakfast buffet conveniently lasts until 2PM, perfect for those wanting to sleep in, and is generous and excellent, making it a great start to the day. Guests are able to rent bikes from reception, and considering its ideal location, its a great way to explore the city at your leisure.

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- The Royal Palace (Kungliga Slottet) [1]. Built between 1697 and 1754 and located on the east side of the Old Town, the Royal Palace is the official residence of the king of Sweden, though the royal family does not actually live there and only uses it for official ceremonies. It is open to the public unless being used for a state ceremony. Tickets to The Royal Apartments, the Tre Kronor Museum, the Treasury, and Gustav III's Museum of Antiquities cost 100SEK each, with the sumptuous Apartments being the main draw. If Royal regalia is your thing, you'll probably want to pay 140SEK for a combination ticket and visit the Treasury as well. Open 10AM-4PM daily in the summer, noon-4PM (and closed Mondays) in the winter.

- The Stockholm Cathedral (Storkyrkan), Trångsund 1 (next to the Royal Castle, T Gamla Stan), +46 8 723 30 16, [2]. Open daily 9AM-6PM 21 May-29 Sep, 9AM-4PM rest of year. Guided tours every Thursday at 11, free entry. Storkyrkan is the oldest church in Gamla Stan. Originating as a 13th century Gothic structure, the exterior was remodelled in Baroque style around 1740. The church is the seat of the Church of Sweden bishop of Stockholm. It contains two pieces of famous artwork: the 15th century wooden statue of Saint George and a copy of the oldest known image of Stockholm, Vädersolstavlan ("The Sun Dog Painting"), a 1636 copy of a lost original from 1535. Entrance 40SEK except for visitors to services 21 May-29 Sep, free entry rest of year.

- Riddarholmen Church (Riddarholmskyrkan), Riddarholmen (T Gamla Stan), +46 8 590 350 09, [3]. Open daily 10AM-5PM Jun-Aug, 10AM-4PM 15 May-31 May and 1 Sep-14 Sep. Riddarholmskyrkan is one of Stockholm's most beautiful churches, and the only remaining medieval abbey. The structure dates back to the late 14th century. In the church, many Swedish regents are buried, including Gustavus Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) and Charles XII (Karl XII). Adults 30SEK, children 7-18 10SEK.

- German Church (Tyska Kyrkan), Svartmangatan 16A (T Gamla Stan), +46 8 411 11 88. Open Tu-F 9:30-11:30AM, Sa-Su noon-4PM. Officially named Sankta Gertrud, this Gamla Stan church is the home of the first German-speaking parish outside Germany, giving some clue to the importance of German merchants in the history of Stockholm. On the site of the church, a German merchants' guild was founded in the 14th century. In the 16th century, the headquarters was converted into a church, which was later expanded. The interior is baroque in style, with large windows and white vaults. The church belongs to the Church of Sweden but holds services in German at 11AM every Sunday.

- Nobel Museum (Nobelmuseet), Stortorget (T Gamla Stan), [4]. Open Tu 11AM-8PM, W-Su 11AM-5PM 17 Sep-20 May, and 10AM-5PM (Tu 10AM-8PM) 21 May-16 Sep. Located in the old Stock Exchange house in the middle of Gamla Stan, this museum has lots of material on the Nobel Prize, including videotaped speeches by laureates. Admission 60SEK (students 40SEK, children 7-18 20SEK).

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- Storkyrkobadet, Svartmangatan 20-22 (T Gamla Stan), +46 8 20 90 27 [5]. Open for men Tue, Fri, Sun 5-8.30PM, for women Mon, Thu 5-8.30PM (closed during summer). A small secret hidden in what once was a wine cellar in the old town, where you can take a bath under 18th century vaults. Note that men and women cannot visit the bath together. Adults 40SEK, includes entrance to pool and sauna. Students and seniors 30SEK.

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- Gamla Stan (the old town) has plenty of small stores selling souvenirs, art, handicraft and other items mainly geared towards tourists. Although there are a number of tourist traps with tacky, grossly overpriced merchandise, especially on Västerlånggatan, you can also find nice and interesting stuff. If you want a calmer experience, try Österlånggatan or any of the other streets. From late November, Stockholm's most well-known Christmas market takes place at Stortorget (open daily 11AM-6PM) [6].

- Sweden Bookshop, Slottsbacken 10 (T Gamla Stan or T Kungsträdgården), +46 8 453 78 00, [7]. Open M-F 10AM-6PM, Sa (Jul-Aug) 11AM-4PM. Whether you’re looking for a Swedish cookbook, a glossy coffee-table book on Swedish design or Swedish fiction in English translation, this is the place to go. Part of the Swedish Institute, Sweden Bookshop is a specialized bookstore that supplies a broad selection of information about Sweden and Swedish literature in English and other languages.

- Science Fiction Bokhandeln, Västerlånggatan 48 (T Gamla Stan) [8]. A bookshop selling science fiction, fantasy, horror, manga/anime, role-playing games, and some popular science; a lot of it is in English.

- Castor, Österlånggatan 27 (T Gamla stan).

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Evening restaurant dining in Gamla Stan is quite expensive - expect to pay around 120SEK for a starter and 250SEK for a main course. Check the evening menu price rather than the boards outside - the prices displayed outside are often lunch offers only. In winter months restaurant kitchens seem to close at around 9.30PM, so dine early!

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- Chokladkoppen & Kaffekoppen, Stortorget 18-20 (T Gamla Stan), Kaffekoppen and Chokladkoppen (literally, the Coffee Cup and the Chocolate Cup) are two LGTB-friendly sister cafes situated on the Stortorget in Gamla Stan, just off the touristy Västerlånggatan. If one is full you can just walk over to the other one. The interior in both of them is small but cosy, probably not for the claustrophobic! Gigantic sandwhiches if you're hungry, and if you're looking for something sweet try their chocolate cake!

- Chocolates Caffe House, Österlånggatan 31, S-111 31 Stockholm. An amazing little chocolate shop where milkshakes (with 3 scoops of ice cream, a chunk of chocolate) go for 70 SEK, and 50ish SEK for four scoops of ice cream. You can also freely take the handmade chocolates by the cash register, and the owner is very friendly.

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- Leijontornet, Lilla Nygatan 5 (T Gamla Stan), +46 8 506 400 80, [9]. Open M-F 11:30AM-2PM, 6-10PM, Sa 6-10PM. With the foundations of a city wall tower behind glass in the cellar dining room, Leijontornet is about exclusive food with a traditionalist slant in an exclusive historical environment. The street-level bar next door is a surprisingly vivid place with cheaper dishes from the kitchen. Three-course dinner 745SEK. Mains in Leijonbaren 115-210SEK.

- Den Gyldene Freden, Österlånggatan 51 (T Gamla Stan), +46 8 24 97 60 [10]. Open M-F 5-11PM, Sa 1-11PM (closed M in July and early August). The members of the Swedish Academy eat here every Thursday. Old traditions (traced back to 1722) in the old town. The reputation allows "The Golden Peace" to charge high prices. Mains 165-335SEK, three-course menus 565-675SEK.

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Drinking in Gamla Stan itself is quite expensive - expect to pay around 60SEK for a 500ml lager in a cheap pub, rising to 95SEK for a microbrew beer in a nice pub. If you like to drink a lot it's worth heading further afield and avoiding the tourist bars.

- 6:e Tunnan, Stora Nygatan 43, Gamla stan (T Gamla stan). Bar open until 3AM. Medieval bar and restaurant, with medieval food and mead, and a small rock bar at street level. Shows almost every night.

- O'Connell's - Irish Pub, Stora Nygatan 21 (T Gamla Stan), Open everyday 12 PM-1 AM. This comfortable and cozy Irish pub serves excellent pub food and has live music most nights of the week. Be sure to check out the 400-year old cellar bar.

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- Archipelago Hostel Old Town, Stora Nygatan 38, , [11] (info@archipelagohostel.se). Central location.

- Best Hostel, Skeppsbron 22, [12]. Located in the city centre on Gamla Stan, the hostel is nice enough but not the kind of place where people hang out and talk to each other. The bars and restaurants nearby are quite expensive, so you will probably want to quickly locate the supermarket in the basement of Galleria Slussen at Katarinavägen 1 about 700 metres away. If you can manage a longer walk there is a much nicer supermarket called Hemköp at Mäster Samuelsgatan 59, around 2km away.

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- Katarina kyrka, Högbergsgatan 13, +46 8 743 68 00 [1]. Open to the public M-F 11AM-5PM, Sa-Su 10AM-5PM. Katarina kyrka ("Church of Catherine"), named after Princess Catherine, mother of King Charles X of Sweden, can be seen from many parts of central Stockholm from its location on a Södermalm hill. The church was built 1656–1695 and has been rebuilt twice after being destroyed by fires. After the first fire in 1723, the church was given a larger, octagonal tower. Following a new fire in May 1990 which left almost nothing but the external walls, the church was faithfully reconstructed and reopened in 1995. Several notable Swedes are buried in the cemetery. The most well-known is former Foreign Minister Anna Lindh, who was assassinated in 2003.

- The northern parts of Södermalm offer some excellent viewpoints with panoramas of the central parts of the city:

- Walking eastwards from Slussen up Katarinavägen you will reach the picturesque street Fjällgatan, with a view of Gamla Stan from the east.

- Monteliusvägen, a walking path that you reach from Bastugatan (north of T Mariatorget) offers a similar view from the west. Benches and tables offer picnic possibilities.

- Skinnarviksberget, a hill further west, close to the Zinkensdamm subway station, is a good option if you prefer cliffs to streets. When exiting the station turn back and head to the north. Walk up a small street to the right and climb the hill. Look for the "Kattenvägen" sign.

- Transport Museum (Spårvägsmuseet), Tegelviksgatan 22 (Bus 2 from Slussen) [2]. Open M-F 10AM-5PM, Sa-Su 11AM-4PM. Maybe not for everyone, but still entertaining, Spårvägsmuseet is a museum of Stockholm's public transportation. Walking through historical buses and subway cars is quite fun but not enough text is in English. Admission 30SEK (15SEK reduced price).

- Between Slussen and Mariatorget, the Hornsgatan street has a narrow sett-paved side section on the north side, above the main street, nicknamed "Hornsgatspuckeln" ("the Hornsgatan bump") [3], with a lot of galleries. Some examples are the ceramics and glassware gallery blås & knåda (Hornsgatan 26, +46 8 642 77 67, [4]) Konsthantverkarna (Sodermalms torg 4, +46 8 611 03 70, [5]) and Grafiska Sällskapet ("The Swedish Printmakers' Association", Hornsgatan 6, +46 8 643 88 04, [6]).

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- The island Långholmen (T Hornstull) has several good spots for swimming, including a small sandy beach.

- Eriksdalsbadet, Hammarby Slussväg 20 (T Skanstull), +46 8 508 40 258 [7]. Offers both indoor and outdoor Olympic-size swimming pools.

- Hammarby plays their bandy home games at Zinkensdamms IP, Ringvägen 16 (T Zinkensdamm), on Södermalm.

- Midnattsloppet [8] is a 10 km night-time running event held annually in mid-August on the strets of Södermalm. There is plenty of live music and other entertainment along the course, creating a party vibe that draws huge numbers of spectators.

- Midnattsloppet 2011, Aug 13.

- Victoria, Götgatan 67 (T Medborgarplatsen). Situated on the lively Götgatan street, this beautiful 1930s theatre screens a broad variety of hollywood blockbusters as well as old classic movies ranging from the birth of cinema and onwards.

- Rio, Hornstulls strand 3 (T Hornstull). Amidst the bars of the Hornstull district, this charming independent theatre, neighbouring the LGBT-friendly café Copacabana, arranges screenings of movies of all sorts - from 3D-features to festivals of low-budget shorts.

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- Götgatsbacken, the northernmost section of Götgatan on Södermalm, is perhaps best known for its nightlife, but also has lots of clothes stores with different profiles, including a new, small shopping centre called Bruno.

- The SoFo district [9], the cleverly rebranded area south of eastern Södermalm's Folkungagatan, has lots of designer clothes and design shops, as well as cafés and restaurants.

- Ringen, Ringvägen 100 (T Skanstull), [10]. Open M-F 10AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 12AM-5PM. Fashion, home decor, restaurants and more.

- Skrapan, Götgatan 78 (T Skanstull/T Medborgarplatsen) [11]. A rather small shopping centre, opened in 2007, with a number of fashion stores and a rather diverse collection of other shops, in part geared towards the students living in the skyscraper on top.

- Bruno, Götgatan 36 (T Slussen). A very small indoor shopping centre with a handful of fashion stores focusing on street wear.

- Sneakersnstuff, Åsögatan 124, +46 8 743 03 22, [12]. Open M-F 11AM-6:30PM, Sa 11AM-5PM, Su 12AM-4PM. Passionate about sneakers, this store has a huge assortment of contemporary and classic designs, including limited-range models.

- Boutique Sportif, Kocksgatan 60 A (T Medborgarplatsen), +46 8 411 12 13, [13]. Open M-F 11:30AM-6:30PM, Sa 11AM-5PM. Somewhat odd shop with a large number of very hip and rather expensive street wear brands.

- Sivletto, Malmgårdsvägen 16-18 (T Skanstull), +46 8 643 39 72[14]. Open Tu-Th noon-7PM, F noon-6PM, Sa noon-4PM. Going through a rather anonymous door on a silent back street, down a spiral staircase leading down into a dimly lit cellar, it is hard to believe you're on the right track. But when you step down, you will find yourself in the midst of a fascinating celebration of American 1950’s culture. Retro and vintage clothes, but also a lot of other stuff from the era, as well as a hairdresser and a café. Well worth a visit just for a look around.

- Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair, Bondegatan 46 B (T Medborgarplatsen), +46 8 642 80 55 [15]. Traditional tailoring, modern designs, mostly in black and white.

- Nakkna, Tjärhovsgatan 3 (T Medborgarplatsen), +46 8 615 29 50 [16]. Sophisticated young fashion in low-key colors.

- Lisa Larsson, Bondegatan 48, second hand store.

- Beyond Retro, Åsögatan 144, second hand store.

- Stockholm Stadsmission, Skånegatan 75, second hand store.

- Emmaus, Götgatan 14, second hand store.

- Myrorna, Götgatan 79, second hand store.

- Judiths, Hornsgatan 75, second hand store.

- La Principessa, Rosenlundsgatan 1, second hand store.

- Pet Sounds Records, Skånegatan 53 (T Medborgarplatsen) [17]. A record store with independent pop, alternative rock and other genres of music with more cred than chart placements. A real institution among Stockholm's music fans.

- Multi Kulti, S:t Paulsgatan 3 (T Slussen), +46 8 643 61 29 [18]. A small but well-stocked music store specialising in the genres popularly called "world music", with welcoming and knowledgeable staff.

- Tio gruppen/Ten Swedish designers, Götgatan 25 (T Slussen) [19].

- Bolagret, Inside "Ringen", Götgatan 98 (T Skanstull), [20].

- Coctail, Skånegatan 71 (T Medborgarplatsen), +46 8 642 07 40, and Cocktail Deluxe, Bondegatan 34 (T Medborgarplatsen), +46 8 642 07 41 [21]. Open M-F 11AM-6PM, Sa 11AM-4PM, Su (generally) noon-4PM. Two rather eccentric sister stores with a collection of colourful household items and other stuff. Good for small gifts.

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- Muggen, Götgatan 24 (T Slussen). A mainstream café with modern design in a central Södermalm location.

- Cafe Rival, Mariatorget 3 (T Mariatorget). A nice café, which like the hotel next door is owned by Benny Andersson of ABBA fame. (You won't find any traces of ABBA in the place, though.)

- Skåningen Kaffebar, Skånegatan 12 (T Medborgarplatsen). Very good coffee with excellent personal service. Small outdoor service where you can smoke.

- Cafe Helgalundens Korta Varor, Grindsgatan 35 (T Skanstull). Extraordinarily good coffee and sandwiches. Not to mention the service. They also carry a good selection of Swedish indie music, some truly hard-to-find DVD's and a few freshly printed T-shirts. All of it is sold at very affordable prices.

- Fåfängan - Café and Restaurant at the top of Klockstapelsbacken (Buses from T Slussen to Londonviadukten) [22]. A café close to the eastern tip of Södermalm with a good view of the city. Music some days during lunchtime.

- Copacabana, Hornstulls strand 3 (T Hornstull), +46 8 669 29 39. Open M-Th 10AM-9PM, F-Su 10AM-7PM. Copacabana calls itself a queer feminist café and draws a LGBT crowd from all over the city, as well as locals both gay and straight. Friendly atmosphere and afternoon sun on a few outdoor tables.

- Vurma, Bergsunds strand 31 (T Hornstull) [23]. Also on Kungsholmen and in Vasastan.

- Café Puck, Hornsgatan 32 (T Slussen or Mariatorget) [24].

- String, Nytorgsgatan 38 (T Medborgarplatsen or Skanstull) [25]. WiFi access.

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- Folkets kebab, Hornsgatan 92 (T Zinkensdamm), and Folkungagatan 62 (T Medborgarplatsen), both on Södermalm. Very nice kebab shops. The buffet at Medborgarplatsen (open 11AM-7PM) is great, 69 SEK.

- Creperie fyra knop, Svartensgatan 4 (T Slussen), +46 8 640 77 27. Open 5-11PM. Authentic French-speaking crêpes/galettes place. The place is often crowded and the service can be very French, in all senses of the word, but the food is excellent. Booking recommended. Mains 70-92SEK.

- Nystekt Strömming, Södermalmstorg (T Slussen). Typical Swedish food! Fried herring in all variants, e.g. with mashed potato. Just a small stand, a few metres outside the northern exit of the Slussen subway station. Very good and quite famous! Open 11AM-6PM in the summer, 11AM-3PM in winter.

- Health Bar & Café, Repslagargatan 16 (T Slussen). This small and rather anonymous restaurant serves surprisingly good budget Asian food, with a healthy profile. No alcoholic beverages. Closes at 7PM.

- Galleria Slussen, Katarinavägen 1 (T Slussen). Just across the bridge from Gamla Stan, has several cheap dining options, though the only one open late is McDonalds.

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- Pelikan, Blekingegatan 40 (T Skanstull), +46 8 556 090 90 (Reservations +46 8 556 090 92). (See also the "drink" section). Offers a small selection of Swedish dishes (including the famous Köttbullar (meatballs)). The selection changes according to the season. The food is excellent and very good value for the money.

- Svejk, Östgötagatan 35 (T Medborgarplatsen), +46 8 641 33 66 [26]. On the cheap end of mid-range, this friendly, cozy and unpretentious Czech restaurant serves Central European fare and a wide selection of Czech beer. Great value for money.

- Roxy, Nytorget 6. (T Medborgarplatsen), +46 8 6409655 [27]. Open Tu-Th 5-12PM, F-Sa 5PM-1AM, Su 5-12PM. The place where Stockholm’s gays and lesbians go out to eat or just hang out in the bar. Straight-friendly and with good food.

- Ho's, Hornsgatan 151 (T Hornstull), +46 8 844420. Open Tu-Th 4-11:30PM, F 4-11PM, Sa 2:30-11PM, Su 2:30-10:30PM. While Stockholm has a fair number of cheap Chinese restaurants, most serve a rather bland and watered-down version of the most popular "westified" staple dishes. While the competition is not all that fierce, Ho's stand out as a quality choice, with a wide selection of dishes with more spice and taste.

- Koh Phangan, Skånegatan 57 (T Medborgarplatsen) [28]. Authentic Thai restaurant with great food. Booking recommended.

- Hermans, Fjällgatan 23 (T Slussen), +46 8 643 94 80 [29]. Sumptuous weekend vegetarian buffet (theme changes weekly) followed by delicious coffees, teas, and desserts (140-190SEK depending on beverage/dessert choice). The view over Stockholm is amazing, go there at sunset and sit on the back terrace. They sometimes have live entertainment.

- Nem nem qúan, Åsögatan 90 (T Medborgarplatsen), +46 8 641 94 47. Excellent and decently authentic vietnamese food. Cheap lunch offers. Booking recommended.

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- Gondolen, Stadsgården 6 (T Slussen), +46 8 641 70 90, [30]. Gondolen is a fancy and expensive restaurant run by the famous chef Erik Lallerstedt, in the peculiar 1930s elevator building Katarinahissen. There is an inexpensive branch named Köket in the same premises where you can eat the best of Swedish cuisine for considerably less than in the main dining room, although you'll miss out on the fabulous view of the city. Dress code may apply! Mains in main dining room 185-300SEK, tasting menu 650SEK.

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- Carmen, Tjärhovsgatan 14 (T Medborgarplatsen). Cheap beer and a lot of broke hipsters at this Södermalm bar.

- Gröne Jägaren, Götgatan 64 (T Medborgarplatsen). Cheap beer since 1692 and karaoke. There are several other places in the hood and you will probably find a seat.

- Kelly's, Folkungagatan 49 (T Medborgarplatsen). Cheap beer, cider and shots for as little as 24 SEK each. Minimum age of 23 to enter. Hard rock music and poor acoustics. You will blend in well if you wear black leather and tattoos.

- Söderkällaren, Tjärhovsgatan 12 (T Medborgarplatsen). Cheap beer and reggae music

- Oliver Twist, Repslagargatan 6 (T Slussen). Warm and cozy English-style pub offering good food, real ale, and other beers from around the world.

- Akkurat, Hornsgatan 2 (T Slussen). Friendly English-style pub offering good food, real ale, plenty of beers from all over the world as well as 450 different whiskies. A place where younger and older drinkers meet.

- Bishop's Arms. Warm and cozy English-style pubs offering good food, real ale and other beers from around the world. Live jazz music Wednesday evenings. Although this chain runs 25 pubs in Sweden, they all have a pleasant atmosphere, notable for the absence of loud music.

- Bellmansgatan 10 (T Mariatorget)

- Folkungagatan 105 (T Medborgarplatsen)

- Pelikan, Blekingegatan 40 (T Skanstull), +46 8 556 090 90 (Reservations +46 8 556 090 92). An old style working-class beer hall with a very authentic feeling, for those traditionalists who think Kvarnen has sold out in recent years. High noise level but quite a friendly crowd. Also offers simple and authentic Swedish food at a reasonable price.

- Kvarnen, Tjärhovsgatan 4 (T Medborgarplatsen), +46 8 643 03 80. A Stockholm beer hall with old traditions. Popular with fans of the Southside football club Hammarby IF. In recent years this place has expanded, adding more modern, trendy bars in adjoining rooms. Has a wide selection of beers and food at decent prices.

- Indigo, Götgatan 19 (T Slussen), +46 8 643 58 59. A really small bar with an eclectic color scheme, usually drawing a rather young crowd. Situated in the centre of Södermalm, this is a good place to start the evening.

- Scandic Malmen (T Medborgarplatsen). A hotel bar with several rooms, good for large groups.

- Södra Teatern Bar, Mosebacke Torg 1-3 (T Slussen). Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, this very relaxed and stylish bar offers a marvellous view of Stockholm from its lounge. Be sure to come before 11PM to get seats offering the best view.

- Mosebacke Etablissement, Mosebacke Torg 3 (T Slussen), +46 8 556 098 90. In the same building as the Södra Teatern theatre and bar, this is a laid-back restaurant, bar and music venue. In the summer, its large beer garden with a panoramic view is extremely popular with Stockholmers and tourists alike. Indoors, you will find lots of clubs and live music in a wealth of genres, including brunches with live jazz on weekends 10:30AM-3PM.

- Och himlen därtill, Götgatan 78 (T Medborgarplatsen), +46 8 660 60 68, [31]. Open M-Th 6PM-1AM, F-Sa 6PM-3AM. Once upon a time, the landmark skyscraper on Götgatan housed the offices of the Swedish Tax Agency. After major renovations, the building reopened in 2008, transformed into the unlikely combination of a small shopping mall, student apartments and, on the 25th and 26th floors, an exclusive-looking sky bar and restaurant offering visitors one of the most spectacular panoramas over the city. Enter from inside the Skrapan shopping center.

- Sjögräs bar, Timmermansgatan 24 (T Mariatorget). Next door to a decent, if a bit expensive, restaurant by the name 'Sjögräs' (Seaweed), specialising in Caribbean fare, this small bar offers a wide selection of rum brands. The standard European beers are still the most popular choices for the young and rather trendy clientele, however.

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- Acco Hostel, Ansgariegatan 10, , [32] (acco.hostel@gmail.com). Free bed linen and towels, free access to computers with Internet connection in the lobby, free WiFi access in all rooms, free access to washing machine and dryer, free tea and coffee, free luggage storage room, 24/7 security observation.

- Skanstulls vandrarhem, Ringvägen 135 (T Skanstull), (kontakt@skanstulls.se) [33]. You don't require a STF card at Skanstulls vandrarhem but the prices are still cheap and the standard is higher than the STF hostels. And compared to the STF hostels, this is more flexible. Skanstulls hostel opened in May 2007 and is a clean and central hostel. Very close to popular SoFo with many bars, restaurants and shopping. Book in advance since it is almost always fully booked.

- Långholmen, Långholmsmuren 20 (T Hornstull), (vandrarhem@langholmen.com) [34]. Spectacular hostel built in an old prison where you actually stay in the old cells (making them limited to the size). The place is clean and the staff is nice and friendly. The prices are fair and the atmosphere is really one of a kind. It is also a hotel and the breakfast buffet holds top-standard and is worth its 75SEK cost. They have a guest kitchen, internet terminals, washing machine/dryer, and there are a lot of green areas and bathing opportunities around. Subway stop is about 7 minutes by walk.

- Zinkensdamm, Zinkens väg 20 (T Zinkensdamm), , [35]. Very nice and fairly big youth hostel and hotel. It is very clean, the staff is helpful and friendly and the prices are fair, however the rooms are rather small. Features a fairly big guest kitchen, a nice garden, Internet terminals, and laundry machine/dryer.

- Gustaf af Klint, Stadsgårdens Kajplatser 153 (Slussen), [36].

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- Clarion Hotel Stockholm, Ringvägen 98 (T Skanstull) [37]. Ideal location, with lots of restaurants, a walkway along the water, and a laid-back vibe all just outside the hotel's door. Huge hotel with over 500 rooms, but the friendly staff ensure that guests feel welcomed, and there's personalized touches to be had, such as automatic checkout via email and free internet.

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- Hilton Slussen, Guldgränd 8 (T Slussen) [38]. International business hotel located on Södermalm with an excellent view of the Old Town and the City Hall. Sleek and modern hotel, with professional, English speaking staff. Breakfast is delightful, and well worth the cost with a tremendous amount of choice from fresh fruit, to cereals, fresh waffles, pancakes, pastries & cooked breakfast. Be sure to check out the interesting wood work displayed all around the hotel, various wood types are entwined with interesting room features.

- Hotel Rival, Mariatorget 3 (T Mariatorget) [39]. Owned by a former member of ABBA, Benny Andersson, who has restored a 1930's Art Deco red velvet cinema into a hip, elegant, and comfortable hotel. Personable staff abound, and patrons enjoy tasteful decor and bright, albeit small rooms with comfortable beds and good linens. Lobby and restaurant are trendy without being overbearing and the hotel faces a very charming city square with garden and fountain.

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- The Stockholm City Hall (Stadshuset), Hantverkargatan 1 (T T-Centralen) [1]. The city hall, where the Nobel Prize Banquet takes place every year, is an imposing brick building in the city centre. Guided tours are held daily, and allow you to see the impressive halls used for the Nobel festivities, the Blue Hall and the Golden Hall. The tower offers a great view of the Old Town and can be climbed (optionally, a lift can take you half the way). To avoid congestion and crowding, you have to get tickets in advance.

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- The largest beach in inner-city Stockholm is the child-friendly Smedsuddsbadet (T Fridhemsplan), next to the Rålambshovsparken Park.

- Fredhällsbadet (T Kristineberg) is a rocky beach on western Kungsholmen.

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- Västermalmsgallerian, Sankt Eriksgatan 45 (T Fridhemsplan) [2]. Open M-F 10AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 11AM-5PM. Opened in 2002, Västermalmsgallerian on Kungsholmen is good-looking but relatively small.

- Vilse i Garderoben, Hantverkargatan 59, second hand store.

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- Cafe Fix, Sankt Eriksgatan 35. Stockholm's oldest coffee shop. 25SEK for coffee, 5SEK for refill. Nice food.

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- Mäster Anders, Pipersgatan 1 (T-Rådhuset), +46 8 654 20 01. French and Swedish cuisine with an emphasis on grilled meats. Mains 145-295SEK.

- Kungsholmen, Norr Mälarstrand, kajplats 464 (T Rådhuset). Maybe on the expensive side of what constitutes mid-range, but this refined food court concept in a beautiful Kungsholmen quay location offers large portions of really tasty food in a variety of styles. Mains 175-260SEK.

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- Lux, Primusgatan 116 (Lilla Essingen, bus 1), +46 8 619 01 90 [3]. Open Tu-Fr 11:30AM-2PM, 5-11PM, Sa 5-11PM. In a waterside location on one of Stockholm’s smaller islands, Lux offers both a relaxed atmosphere and some very good modern cooking. Mains 315-345SEK, tasting menu 940SEK.

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- Dovas, S:t Eriksgatan 53 A. Cheap beer, 30SEK for a 500ml bottle of Norrlands Guld or another local ale. There is a nightclub opposite which most of the young locals seem to disappear into when this place closes.

- Theodoras, S:t Eriksgatan 53 B. Located about 10 metres further down the street, with the same owner, it is basically a quieter copy of its brother, Dovas.

- Nivå 22, Fridhemsgatan 17. Very popular place in Stockholm, particularly in winter time as the upper deck is considered outside, and smoking is allowed.

- Trädgården (The Garden), Fleminggatan 2-4 (T Rådhuset) [4]. A popular summer club, probably owing much to the fact that half of the club (including one dance floor) is situated outdoors, since Swedes love to spend as much of their brief summers as possible outdoors.

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- STF Fridhemsplan, Sankt Eriksgatan 20, [5] (info@fridhemsplan.se). One of the largest and most modern hostels in Stockholm. Doubles from 625 SEK.

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- Connect Hotel City, Ahlströmergatan 41, [6]. The cheapest rooms are very small and windowless. From around 1,000 SEK for a double.

- Marriott Kungsholmen, Ralambshovsleden 50 (T: Thorildsplan), +46 8 4413100 (fax: +46 8 4413199), [7]. Rooms with internet, aircon, coffee maker, ironing board, fridge and safe. The hotel has a fitness centre and a restaurant with local and international cuisine. Expensive parking at 295 SEK. Around 1,200 SEK for a double.

- First Hotel Amaranten, Kungsholmsgatan 31 (T: Rådhuset), +46 8 6925280 (amaranten@firsthotels.se, fax: +46 8 6504050), [8]. Rooms with internet. Around 1,300 SEK for a double.

- Aldoria, [9].

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- Bromma kyrka, Gliavägen 100 (Bus 117 from T Brommaplan) +46 8 37 34 48, [1]. Bromma kyrka, in the western suburbs, is one of the oldest in Stockholm. It has also been voted the city's most beautiful. The oldest part was built as a round church in the second half of the 12th century. The church contains medieval paintings from the late 15th century.

- Tensta konsthall, Taxingegränd 10 (T Tensta), +46 8 36 07 63, [2]. Open Tu-Su noon-5PM (closed for much of the summer). Tensta Konsthall, an exhibition hall in the multicultural western suburb of Tensta, opened in 1998 and has been met with much interest from critics for its contemporary art exhibitions.

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- AIK plays their home games at the large Råsunda stadium, Solnavägen 51 (T Solna Centrum), a national football stadium in the north-western bordering town of Solna. The arena is Stockholm's largest, with around 35,000 seats, and although seldom sold out, the club generally attracts the biggest home crowds in Sweden.

- Brommapojkarna plays their home games at Grimsta IP, Bromma (T Hässelby Strand). Brommapojkarna advanced to the top league in 2009.

- Väsjöbacken in Sollentuna, skiing.

- Solvalla hippodrome (Free buses from the City Terminal and T Sundbyberg before races, or a 10 min walk from T Rissne) +46 8 635 90 00 [3]. For a day at the races, you can go to Stockholm's hippodrome Solvalla in the northwestern suburbs and watch trotters compete in harness racing. Races are held Wednesday nights and many weekends. The biggest event is the prestigious Elitloppet race [4] at the end of May every year.

- Elitloppet 2011, May 27-29.

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- Stockholm Quality Outlet [5], Majorsvägen 2-4, Järfälla (Commuter train to Jakobsberg and then bus 567) [6]. Open M-F 11AM-8PM, Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 11AM-5PM. Close to one of Stockholm's two IKEA stores, in the suburb Barkarby, rather far out northwest of the city center, you will find a factory outlet village that claims to be the first and biggest in the Nordic countries, and promises prices 30 to 60 percent lower than in the city center stores.

- Vällingby Centrum, (T Vällingby), [7]. Most stores open M-F 10AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 11AM-5PM.

- Kista Galleria, (T Kista), [8]. Open daily 10AM-9PM.

- Täby Centrum, (Roslagsbanan Täby Centrum), [9]. Open daily 10AM-7PM.

- Solna Centrum, (Hotellgatan Solna Centrum), [10]. Open M-F 10AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 11AM-5PM.

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- Edsbacka krog, Sollentunavägen 220 (Commuter train to Sollentuna, buses 607, 627 to Edsbacka), +46 8 96 33 00 [11]. Open M-F 5:30-12PM, Sa 2-12PM (Edsbacka Krog is closing down Feb 27 2010). Located 15 km north of central Stockholm, Sollentuna’s rather traditionalist Edsbacka Krog is the only Swedish restaurant with two stars in the Michelin Guide Rouge. Extensive wine list. Mains 370-420SEK, menus 750-1200SEK.

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- JumboHostel, Jumbovägen 4 near Arlanda Airport, , [12] is a bit of a novelty and conveniently located near the airport. An old Boeing 747 Jumbo jet has been recently converted into a backpackers hostel. Everything inside is new and clean, and linen comes included on made beds. Flat screen TV's in each room are a luxury for hostels, and if you really want to splash out, there is the cockpit suite. On the downside, not much of an atmosphere once you get over the novelty of staying in a jet.

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- The Globe (Globen, officially "Ericsson Globe"), Globentorget (T Globen) [1]. Located just south of Södermalm, the giant white sphere that is "the Globe" has been one of the most eye-catching features of the Stockholm skyline since its inauguration in 1989. The 16,000-seat arena claims the title as the world’s largest spherical building. It is frequently used for ice hockey games (see Do/Sports section below) but is also used for other sporting events, as well as concerts and galas. Guided tours are currently available for groups only, by prior arrangement, but organized public tours will be held June 22-August 16 (Adults 80 SEK).[2]

- Skogskyrkogården, the Woodland Cemetery (T Skogskyrkogården) [3]. Skogskyrkogården is a UNESCO World Heritage site in the southern suburbs, famous for its architecture. The two architects Gunnar Asplund (who later also would design the Stockholm Public Library) and Sigurd Lewerentz were 30 years old when they won the architecture competition in 1915. All chapels and other main buildings are designed by Asplund, with the exception of the Chapel of Resurrection, designed by Lewerentz, the landscape architect. The site also features works of art by famous Swedish artists such as Sven Erixson, Carl Milles and Otto Sköld. With some 100,000 graves spanning 102 hectares, Skogskyrkogården is the second largest cemetery in Sweden. The film star Greta Garbo is one of several notables buried there. In addition to the large Christian Protestant section, there are also Orthodox, Catholic, Jewish and Muslim sections.

- Millesgården, Herserudsvägen 32 (on Lidingö, T Ropsten and then the Lidingöbanan train to Baggeby or buses to Torsvik), +46 8 446 75 90, [4]. Open M-Su 11AM-5PM 15 May-30 Sep, Tu-Su noon-5PM 1 Oct-14 May. In the former residence and studio of the famous sculptor Carl Milles, his own work is showcased alongside contemporary Swedish and international artists. A new extension was recently built for temporary exhibitions. Adult admission 80SEK.

- Färgfabriken, Lövholmsbrinken 1 (T Liljeholmen, Tvärbanan tram to Trekanten), +46 8 645 07 07 [5]. Open Th-Su noon-6PM (closed for much of the summer). Färgfabriken is an exhibition hall housed in an old colour factory from 1889 (the name translates to "the colour factory"), calling itself "laboratory of the contemporary". It is perhaps one of Sweden's most interesting scenes for contemporary art. Unfortunately, it is closed for most of the summer.

- University College of Art, Crafts and Design (Konstfack), LM Ericssons väg 14 (T Telefonplan), +46 8 450 41 00 [6].

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- Hammarby plays their home games at Söderstadion, Arenavägen (T Globen), a 1950s stadium just south of the inner city. The club's home games are known for their atmosphere, although recent incidents of hooliganism have somewhat marred the reputation of its enthusiastic supporters.

- Djurgården plays some of their ice hockey home games in Globen (the giant Stockholm Globe Arena) and others at the smaller, neighbouring Hovet, both Arenavägen (T Globen).

- AIK plays their ice hockey home games at Hovet.

- Lidingöloppet [7] claims to be the world's largest cross-contry race. Held annually in September on Lidingö, an island east of the inner city, the 30 km running event attracts around 30,000 participants.

- Lidingöloppet 2011, September 24.

- Stockholm International Horse Show [8]. A major international indoor equestrian event, held annually in the Stockholm Globe Arena, featuring the World Cup in dressage, show jumping and World Cup Four in Hand driving.

- Stockholm International Horse Show 2010, November 26-28.

- Hammarbybacken at Hammarby Sjöstad, skiing.

- Ekholmsnäsbacken on Lidingö, skiing.

- Flottsbrobacken in Huddinge, skiing.

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- Farsta Centrum, (T Farsta), [9]. Open M-F 10AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 11AM-5PM.

- Globen Shopping, (T Globen), [10]. Next to the Globe Arena, Globen. Open M-F 10AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 11AM-5PM.

- Skärholmen Centrum, (T Skärholmen), [11]. Open M-F 10AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 11AM-5PM.

- IKEA Kungens Kurva, Kungens Kurva (buses from T Skärholmen). The largest IKEA in the world.

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- Globen Villa, Dammtrappgatan 13 (In between metro station globen and Enskede Gard), [12]. checkin: 16-18. In this quiet neighbourhood of traditional workerclass houses a welcoming lady rents 3 units for bed and breakfast. Two of the units are separate buildings, which are well equipped. The breakfast consists of several fresh things like bread, fruits and drinks. The cabins are cosy and great value. The metro is a 5 minute walk and from there 10 mins to the main attractions. Short, the location is fine. The units have their own kitchenettes, so you can cook yourself. The supermarket is a 10 minute walk. Discounts apply if you stay longer. 1200 SEK for a weekend from friday evening to Sunday. 3500 SEK for a week and less if you stay longer. Single night is 600 SEK.

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- Rica Talk Hotel, Mässvägen 2, (commuter train to Älvsjö) [13]. The Rica Talk Hotel is conveniently located next door to Stockholmsmässan, Stockholm's newest convention center, and a short stroll from the Älvsjö station. The hotel is spacious, clean and modern, with the bathrooms extremely pleasing; big bath, good temperature-control shower. All toiletries were in big wall-fixed dispensers, but nice ones, with good quality contents! The breakfast buffet is extensive and plentiful.

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