Matbaren: Casual dining in an elegant setting Situated in the luxury Grand Hôtel, Matbaren (meaning “food bar”) has an accordingly grand setting overlooking the harbor. It serves bistro style small and medium size dishes in a relaxed atmosphere with friendly staff. It is run and owned by the well-known chef Mathias Dahlgren, who has several [...]

Many visitors of Stockholm spend much time visiting must-sees like beautiful palaces, old parts with beautiful historic buildings, crowded restaurants, churches and museums. Nothing wrong with that of course, but you will spend much of your time queuing with tourists. Here, we have picked some gems in Stockholm, discovered by local people. The gallery street [...]

Gamla Stan (Old Town) Dating from the 1200s and crammed with must-see sights, attractions, cafés, authentic restaurants, and boutique shops, the area of Gamla Stan (Old Town) is a living-breathing museum in its own right. For many, this is the first stop on their journey of exploration. Certainly there\’s no better way to instantly absorb [...]