City Guide: Stockholm
Stockholm
Photos and Words by Mario Estrada
In a little land far, far away where the people are tall and trendy, lies a super clean city made up of 14 islands. The largest city in Scandinavia, Stockholm is a beautiful metropolis easy to navigate.
Gamla Stan, the area that
housed their old town features
some of the medieval street
layouts and architecture that
survived the modernism and
functionalism movements.
The young, hip, creative types have turned the area of Södermalm into
their stomping ground. The fashion set hang in
Stureplan, enjoying the cafes and shops.
When to go:
The winters can be pretty brutal in Stockholm, averaging only 6 hours of sunlight in late December. Plan to visit from may through September. midsummer, their summer solstice festival takes place when the days average more than 18 hours. The young, hip, creative types have turned Södermalm into their stomping ground.
How to get around:
Getting to the city center from the airport is incredibly easy on the Arlanda Express. Within 20 minutes you can begin exploring by foot or grab a cab to your hotel. The ride is also equipped with wifi, making it easy to pull up your itinerary and double check plans for the day. With great bike lanes that spiderweb throughout the city, pick up bikes in Gamla Stan and explore the area like the locals or take advantage of the Tunnelbanna, the underground train system.
Where to eat:
Pickeled herring was the most prominent
dish on menus. Some places served it
three ways, others included it as one of the
samples in a tasting. But while in Sweden
you must try their famous meatballs! Here
are a few of our favorite restaurants: Brunch
Beaumarches, Lunch at Loopen marin,
Dinner at PA&Co or Pelican.
Where to play:
Stureplan is the fashion district. Plan a stop at a staple bar like Riche where you can check out the scene. If you’re looking for more of a club atmosphere, make your way over to the outdoor dance party at Wall Bar.
