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The best insider tips for Stockholm in winter

The Swedish capital is a center for new trends, music and design. Since the usual rush is absent, Stockholm is particularly charming and worth seeing in winter.

January 23, 2023


Where to stay

Grand Hōtel

Grand Hotel – Stockholm im Winter

The opulent interior of the hotel © optional 

For almost 150 years, the legendary hotel has been the most popular address for bon vivants in the Swedish capital. Located directly on the marina, it overlooks Stockholm Castle and Gamla Stan, the old town. The rooms and suites exude regal elegance and old-world glamour with a touch of modernity. The Veranda restaurant has been the place to see and be seen in Stockholm for a century.

Grand Hōtel
Södra Blasieholmshamnen 8, Box 164 24, 103 27 Stockholm, Sweden
Web: grandhotel.se
Tel.: +46 (0)8 - 679 35 00
Price: double room from about € 300,- per night. 

Ett Hem

Ett Hem – Stockholm im Winter

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The name of the hotel translates as "a home" - and that's exactly how it feels. For this, three beautiful private homes have been converted to present Stockholm to guests in the most personal way.

Et Hem
Sköldungagatan 2, 114 27 Stockholm, Sweden
Web: etthem.se
Tel.: +46 (0)8 20 05 90
Price: doubles from approx. €365

Lydmar Hotel

Stockholm im Winter

The design is elegant and cozy at the same time. © Johan Nilson

Those who like things relaxed, casual and cool will quickly feel at home at "Lydmar". The ethos of the establishment is to do away with the usual formalities - here friendly service meets stylish design that is homely and reflects the character of a tasteful private apartment. Guests also have the option of using the spa at the "Grand Hôtel" next door.

Lydmar Hotel
Södra Blasieholmshamnen 2, 103 24 Stockholm, Sweden
Web: lydmar.com
Tel.: +46 (0) 822 31 60
Price: double room incl. breakfast from approx. € 256,- per night

Where to eat

Oaxen Krog

Oaxen Krog – Stockholm im Winter

Haute cuisine at Oaxen Krog © optional

The creations in this two Michelin-starred restaurant are inspired by nature and prepared exclusively with sustainable ingredients.

Web: oaxen.com.

Gastrology

Gastrologik

Minimal design meets outstanding cuisine © erik olsson photography

"Logical gastronomy" is what this outstanding eatery calls its concept, which uses only ingredients of Swedish origin. Two Michelin stars adorn the restaurant, which has no menu and instead serves the best from the region every day.

Web: gastrology.com

This article appeared in the Falstaff TRAVEL issue Winter 2022/23.

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