I've got my upcoming trip to Sweden on the mind today (am even listening to some Swedish language CD's, oh dear!). I am going to be spending a little bit of time in Stockholm and have already had so many wonderful blogging friends send over suggestions (thank you!!). But, I just wanted to check with you all to see if you have any ideas of something I absolutely should not miss. I like food a lot, cute shops/neighborhoods and parks! Thank you so much!
Just stayed at hotel rival, was great! (the cafe is perfect )
and there is a fantastic fabric shop around the corner! (sorry, i will have to look up the name : )
Posted by: renee | June 11, 2009 at 01:28 PM
Wonderful to here you are coming here. I enjoy your blogg (daily). I work in a flowershop right next to hotel rival (Mariatorget, Södermalm). Come in for a visit - it's called Vildrosor & tistlar (Wildroses & thistles. mMy blogg (in swedish): www.mariecarlqvist.blogspot.com
/Marie
Posted by: Marie Carlqvist | June 11, 2009 at 01:35 PM
Stockholm is great! I hope you'll like it.
Posted by: Tiger | June 11, 2009 at 02:06 PM
hi!
I Love Stockholm, my older brother has lived there for 16 years and I and my family regularly visit him from London, usually at least once or twice a year.
Stockholm is one of the places where I have always thought I would love to live and everytime I go I fall more in love with it, the way of life, the design scene and my brother who now has two swedish little boys adores it there.
My top must see is Chokladkoppen http://www.boo.com/stockholm/nightlife/Chokladkoppen http://www.flickr.com/search/?w=all&q=chokladkoppen&m=text
This is one of my favourite places anywhere, its on the best square in the old town is Stockholm called Gamla Stan (the old town alone is worth at least two days dedicated walking). Chokladkoppen is enchanting, have a big bowl of hot chocolate and a kanelbullar (cinnamon bun).
Another personal favourite is Melanders Blommor, this is the ultimate florists, their creativity blows my mind everytime I visit (I even walk past at night just to press my nose up against the window and have a serious/stalkerish gaze inside). The website doesn't do it justice http://www.melandersblommor.se/index.htm
Another fabulous area is Ostermalmsgatan, here there is an incredible food hall http://ostermalmshallen.se/ This is truly a treasure, like a market crossed with a delicatessen and a food hall, here I always buy the jars of homemade lingonberry jam to eat with meatballs.
I also always visit Skansen, the outdoors museum and home to an outdoors zoo highlighting native animals and also showcases traditional Swedish homes, you will need your walking shoes on but this is so, so worth the visit, especially at this time of year as the petting zoo is open full of baby animals including a little run of kittens!
I have about a million recommendadtions, e mail me if you'd like more, i don't want to overwhelm you!
Sarah
Posted by: Sarah | June 11, 2009 at 02:06 PM
I could go on for days, but will list just a few of the highlights we enjoyed... Happy planning!
Food:
Tranan
Lao Wai
foam
Stores:
Granit and surrounding area
Park:
Kungsträdgården
Rent a Bicycle here
And the one must-see sight:
Vasamuseet
Posted by: Sigrid | June 11, 2009 at 02:13 PM
bummer, my links did not translate. Sorry.
Rent a bicycle at Gamla Stans Cykel.
I will e-mail you the links.
Posted by: Sigrid | June 11, 2009 at 02:16 PM
Oh thank you so much..these are amazing!!! I will email you, Sarah! and, Sigrid, I'd love links!. That's so nice. Thank you!
Posted by: chelsea | June 11, 2009 at 02:19 PM
aw i heart stockholm sooo much. i loved the moderna museet. at the moment they have an awesome looking photography exhibition on at the moment- http://www.modernamuseet.se/v4/templates/template3.asp?id=4148
and ooooh sodermalm . . .. vintage stores, delis, coffee places . . . you are so lucky ! xxxx
Posted by: kerri | June 11, 2009 at 02:22 PM
Oh and thank you MArie, I will most certainly stop by your flower shop!!
Oh thank you , Kerri. I am so excited now!!!
Posted by: chelsea | June 11, 2009 at 02:33 PM
I love Stockholm. Everyone speaks English and is so friendly. I stayed in Södermalm in the dead of winter. I remember wondering the streets, peering into the windows of people's homes, offices, studios. Such chich interiors. Bon voyage!
Posted by: Joanna | June 11, 2009 at 02:48 PM
^ I meant 'wandering' the streets!
Posted by: Joanna | June 11, 2009 at 02:48 PM
i like the same things too :) i don't have any tips but i hope you have a great time!
Posted by: Dog-Eared | June 11, 2009 at 02:55 PM
What brings you to Sweden? I just moved back here last week! Stockholm is one of my very favorite cities. I recommend spending some time relaxing and picnicking in Djurgården. I also love Södermalm, as the others have said, but I grew up spending summers in Östermalm. Take a peak in Svenskt Tenn. So expensive, but worth a trip in to look around even if you don't want to buy.
Posted by: Vanessa | June 13, 2009 at 03:49 AM
Lucky You!!!!!
Posted by: karen | June 13, 2009 at 10:34 AM
Nice :) I love the café Xoko on rörstrandsgatan, it's great if you like lighter food and chocolaty things.
Posted by: Jenny | June 16, 2009 at 12:11 AM