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…
Tag: Södermalm
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: …
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…
Abandoned railway line in Södermalm
In this blog article, we set off in search of the Sjukhusspår, in English: hospital track. This is an easily overlooked abandoned railway line in Södermalm, a district in central Stockholm. The line was built in the 1930s. It runs partly through tunnels, and partly in the open. At first the track takes us under the Södersjukhus (South Hospital) where…
Stockholm’s outdoor gyms
You’ll spot them again and again around the parks and woods of the city: Stockholm’s outdoor gyms. The Swedish term for outdoor gym is utegym. You can just show up and use the equipment freely. It won’t cost you anything apart from a bit of sweat. You don’t need to be cool or even have sports clothes to train here.…
Guided tour through Södermalm
Follow me on a guided tour through Södermalm – the village within the city. Enjoy magnificent views over Stockholm and see the contrasts between different parts of town. Let’s stroll through the streets and alleys of Södermalm, travelling from the 18th century right up to the present. Experience the rural atmosphere side-by-side with the hustle and bustle of urban life.…