Kanelbullar (cinnamon buns) are a very popular pastry treat in Sweden and many tourists wish to try it at least once during their visit. As a city guide, I’m often asked where the best Kanelbullar in Stockholm can be found. My answer: As a rule of thumb, you can find good Kanelbullar in any bakery. And so far it’s always…
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Trip to Sigtuna
In this blog post we make our way to Sigtuna, a small picturesque town northwest of Stockholm. Sigtuna is one of the oldest towns in Sweden and is worth a visit at any time of year. Stora gatan (big street) forms the town’s main axis. This central alleyway runs though the old town and is lined by typical, pretty Swedish…
Doing the laundry in Sweden
Doing the laundry in Sweden is a science in itself. In almost all older Swedish apartment buildings there are no washing machines in the apartments. If residents want to do the laundry, they go to the tvättstuga, a communal laundry room, which is usually in the basement. There you can find washing machines and tumble dryers for shared use. However,…
Stockholm’s Metro stations
You’ve been enjoying the city but the weather has suddenly turned everything into a rainy, snowy or stormy mess? Not to worry! Stockholm’s Metro stations provide a nice refuge and are just waiting to be discovered. The above photo shows the station Rådhuset on the Blue line of the Metro network. Here you get the feeling you’ve climbed down into…
Stockholm’s pet cemetery
Do you like Stephen King’s “Pet Sematary”? Then an excursion to Stockholm’s pet cemetery (Djurkyrkogården) might be just the thing for you. Since the 1870s, pets have been buried in a wooded area in the east of Stockholm. Here lie not only cats and dogs but also budgies, rabbits, tortoises, hamsters, guinea pigs and even a horse named Don Juan…
Wooden houses in Sweden
Love the wooden houses in Sweden, especially the ones painted that typical red-brown colour? Then a little walk in the area around Åsöberget is just the thing for you! Here you’ll find one red-brown wooden house after the other. To get there, make your way to the east of the district of Södermalm and then head for the following roads: …
The ugly sides of Stockholm
Sweden isn’t all cute towns and beautiful landscapes, dear reader. Nor is it just a series of cute red wooden houses. On the contrary, sometimes Sweden looks like the former Soviet Bloc. In this blog entry we wave goodbye to romantic Sweden and say Hello to Stockholm’s ugly side! Many of Stockholm’s architectural eyesores date back to the 60s and…
Alcohol in Sweden
Where on earth do you buy alcohol in Sweden? – Naturally, alcohol is served in restaurants and bars. But what if you’re invited for dinner and want to bring a bottle of wine? Or you want to have a beer on the balcony of your accommodation? Then you’ll need to pay a visit to a special store called Systembolaget. Everything…
From Nytorget to Vita Bergen
The area around Nytorget, a square in the district of Södermalm, is great for dinner or just a snack. Though before taking a seat in one of the many restaurants or cafés, I recommend a short walk through the southeast of Södermalm: from Nytorget to Vita Bergen and back. Also works well for burning off any extra calories. Start on…
Swim spots in central Stockholm
Imagine the scene: It’s summer, it’s warm. You’ve been wandering through the city for hours. You’re sweating. Your feet are steaming hot. You’re dying to cool off! And then you read this blog post about swim spots in central Stockholm. So pack your swimwear and off you go! Stockholm is situated by the water and you’re never far away from…