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38 cozy Christmas markets around Stockholm (2025)

Stockholm is home to a variety of charming Christmas markets that truly amplify the festive spirit. Here are the ones I've found for this year – have I missed any?

4 great restaurants and wine bars in Södermalm – Stockholm

The wine bars and neighborhood restaurants of eastern Södermalm offer French vibes, a friendly atmosphere, and affordable glasses in charming settings. Here are four favorite spots to toast the summer – dogs welcome!

Autumn holidays in Stockholm 2024 – 14 exciting tips

Autumn holidays in Stockholm offer both scary and fun things for all ages. Here are 14 tips on everything from museums to restaurants.

Cozy cafes around Stockholm – 9 favorites for a coffee (2023)

There are many cozy cafes around Stockholm to visit on a day trip from the capital, here are some of my favorites that we definitely will return to.

Velamsund nature reserve in winter clothing – Nacka

A hazy January day offered a beautiful Sunday walk in the Velamsund nature reserve i Nacka. A place not only for hiking, but also for skating, skiing, swimming and horse riding.

Family walks around Stockholm - My 5 favourites

There are many hiking trails that are suitable for family hikes around Stockholm. Here are my five favorites!

Björnö nature reserve - Hiking among the rocks at Ingarö - Stockholm

One summer day in June, we visited the nature reserve Björnö on Ingarö and walked among beautiful archipelago views, cliffs and red small crofts.

Östra Södermalm - Guide to my SoFo favorites 2020 - Stockholm

SoFo is one of my favorite areas in Stockholm, with plenty of bars, shopping and good food. Here you will find (some) of my favorites - 2020 edition!

Hornsgatan in Stockholm - A little more fun shopping

It's time for the next area on Söder to be included in the shopping guide "My Stockholm favourites". Join us at Hornsgatan!

Constructed at the Snösätra Graffiti Wall of Fame – Stockholm

What exactly is art? Yesterday we visited the Snösätra Graffiti Wall of Fame - Europe's largest legal graffiti exhibition.

Gunnes gård – A Viking village in Upplands Väsby – Stockholm

Last weekend we visited a small historical gem in Upplands Väsby. Gunnes Gård is an open-air museum with a reconstruction of a Viking-era farm. A really cozy excursion tip!

Waldemarsudde, an unexpected hug and some lost French tourists - Stockholm

A Saturday walk at Waldemarsudde, an unexpected hug and some lost French tourists.

Sushi Oi – Today's Japanese Stockholm tip

We have discovered a shining star in the restaurant sky in Stockholm - the tiny Japanese restaurant Sushi Oi!

Yasuragi kids – a full day with family spa – Stockholm

We have bathed wrinkled at the Japanese spa hotel Yasuragi, which during the summer months and school holidays opens up Yasuragi kids for family spa!

Utö - walk around the northern island - Stockholm

Last Sunday we were on Utö and hiked in the summer heat among the blue sea of ​​Greece and a huge amount of blueberry rice.

Sandhamn - day trip to beaches and cliffs - Stockholm

Today we went m/s Tärnan out to Sandhamn for a fantastic day among Sandön's cliffs and sandy beaches. Summer heat, sun and almost no tourists - the archipelago at its very best, quite simply!

Tyresta National Park – Autumn in the primeval forest – Stockholm

Tyresta National Park is easily accessible Swedish primeval forest just south of Stockholm. We go here at least once a year with a coffee thermos and camera in top gear!