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Ostermalms Saluhall

A beautiful late-19th-century food hall in Ostermalm, ranked among the world’s best, with counters of Swedish seafood, game, cheese and bread plus places to sit and eat.

Hornstulls Marknad

A weekend flea and food market on Sodermalm’s waterfront, mixing vintage and second-hand stalls with street-food trucks and a lively local crowd.

Stockholms Stadsmission

A non-profit chain of second-hand stores that funds work training and support for people from disadvantaged backgrounds; its Remake line upcycles old textiles into new pieces.

Vasa Museum

Home to the world’s only preserved 17th-century warship, salvaged and restored, the Vasa is Scandinavia’s most-visited museum. Allow two to three hours and book timed tickets online to skip the queue.

Myrorna

One of Sweden’s largest second-hand charity chains, selling pre-loved clothes, furniture and books while supporting sustainable consumption and social initiatives.

Skansen

The world’s oldest open-air museum, on Djurgarden, recreating historic Sweden with old buildings, craftspeople in period dress and a Nordic zoo. A long-standing Stockholm family favourite.

Slow Fashion Hub

A curated second-hand and vintage boutique and meeting place gathering sustainable fashion sellers, plus circular services like rental, redesign and alterations.

ABBA The Museum

An interactive museum on Djurgarden dedicated to Sweden’s most famous pop group, with costumes, memorabilia and hands-on, sing-along exhibits. Book timed tickets ahead.

Stockholm City Hall Tower

Climb the tower of Stockholm City Hall, home of the Nobel Prize banquet, for one of the best panoramic views over the old town and water. Tower access is by timed ticket in the warmer months.

Stockholm Archipelago Boat Tour

Stockholm sits at the edge of an archipelago of some 30,000 islands. A boat tour, from a couple of hours to a full day, is the classic way to see the islands, lighthouses and red summer houses.

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