Björn Frantzén has opened Stockholm’s first gastropub, whose offerings are not for the faint of heart: the wine bar’s “umami” sandwich is just one highlight.
Jacob Holmström and Anton Bjuhr are the brains behind this New Nordic gem, where minimalist décor sets the stage for specialties such as foraged lichen and pine-scented sorbet.
At this Grand Hôtel food bar, the changing selections may include smoked-pork buns with spicy apple and pickled cucumber and seared king crab. On warm days, sit on the terrace overlooking the harbor.
With its carved-wood ceiling and classic Swedish dishes (meatballs with potato purée and lingonberries), the 109-year-old Operabaren attracts politicos and stage luminaries.
It’s the adventurous plates that make Volt one of Stockholm’s best restaurants. The understated menu includes dishes such as a delicate fillet of skrei (cod), served atop an emulsion of salsify.
Sweden’s stately 17th-century royal residence, on the shore of Lake Mälaren a few miles west of the city, is surrounded by acres of parks and has gilded halls and Versailles-inspired Baroque gardens.
Casja Warg was like a mother of Swedish household cooking in the 18th century. This store sells beautiful artisanal foods and cookware.
At this casual lunch spot, it’s all turkey on the menu—get the grilled version with coleslaw.
In the summer, Djurgården is the place to hang out on weekends; locals go horseback riding and canoeing and for leisurely strolls along the water.
The punchy, unstructured women’s pieces by Carin Rodebjer have earned her a cult following for over a decade.
Locals love Restaurant J, in Nacka Strand, for its traditional kitchen and unique location along the harbor. Order the seafood platter with fresh lobster, shrimp, and oysters.
