It’s not surprising that when you’re sure you’ll be swept off your feet, it doesn’t quite happen. Stockholm is a lovely city and I enjoyed spending time there but it didn’t steal my heart. Then again, it might have been impossible for it to meet my extremely high expectations. Part of the problem might have been the heatwave. Unlike Oslo, that seemed to open up in the warmth, in Stockholm, despite being surrounded by water, we struggled to find places to plunge in. BUT, we had some magnificent picnics overlooking the city, lovely strolls along the waterways, and even hopped on a couple ferries, which made a boat lover like me happy. Södermalm is a real gem. We loved being based there and found the best shopping, food and cocktails there. I bet Stockholm is a great place to live, that continues to open up the longer you’re there.
Walks & views
Monteliusvägen & Skinnarviksberget for city view picnics & happy hour
Swimming at Långholmsbadet and walking down along the western bank of Södermalm
Ferrying between islands
Old town stroll (but make it quick before you drown in tourists)
Food & drink
Woodstockholm (& furniture)
Foodtrucks at Hornstull
Nytorget park area
Cardamom buns every day
La Neta - because I like to find tacos wherever I go
Shopping
Södermalm - around Götgaten, Södermannagatan, Skånegaten, and Mariatorget