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Stockholm Metro Art Tour

Stockholm’s metro is billed as the world’s longest art gallery, with around 90 of its 100 stations decorated by artists. A guided ride reveals the best stations and the stories behind them.

Gamla Stan (Old Town)

Stockholm’s medieval old town, founded in 1252, is a maze of cobbled lanes, ochre buildings, the Royal Palace and cafe-lined squares. Free to wander and the historic heart of the city.

Djurgarden

A green island just east of the centre, home to many of Stockholm’s top museums plus parkland, walking trails and waterside cafes. Easy to reach by tram or ferry.

Monteliusvagen

A scenic walking path along the ridge of Sodermalm with sweeping free views over the water, City Hall and the old town, especially lovely at sunset.

Restaurant Pelikan

A grand traditional Swedish beer hall on Sodermalm, serving classics like meatballs and herring under high ceilings and candlelight since 1904.

Babette

A buzzy, wine-led neighbourhood restaurant popular with Stockholm’s food-and-drink crowd, known for wood-fired plates and a carefully chosen natural wine list.

Gaia

A chef-run restaurant in Midsommarkransen with a devoted local following, serving a personal, seasonal menu built on mostly organic Swedish ingredients.

Pet Sounds Bar

The sibling of Södermalm’s iconic Pet Sounds Records, this lovely little bar attracts local music fanatics with its carefully curated sounds, guest DJs and decent selection of drinks.

Snotty Sounds Bar

Snotty Sounds is a cosy bar that lives and breathes indie rock. It attracts a diverse crowd with its fairly priced drinks and pleasant ambiance, and is a great place to catch…

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