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JUNE 22, 2016 Restaurants Closing During the Summer Months (2016)

This post may come as bad news, at least for "foodies" visiting in July and early August. Many top tier restaurants (Michelin star, gourmet) close for a few weeks during the summer. This is mainly due to the generous Swedish vacation rules leading many top restaurants to feel that they can't offer excellent food & service with summer replacement staff. Another reason, perhaps, is that many Stockholmers leave the city during this period and there aren't enough visiting "foodies" to fill these types of restaurants to make it profitable. No businessmen in town either... wining & dining clients. At any rate, the good news is that there are a few which will be open all summer and several other top restaurants have some other options during these weeks... and you always have a plethora of other great restaurants in the city to choose from! Most of these restaurants are also closed during the big Midsummer holiday weekend (June 24th-26th).

Michelin star and Bib Gourmand restaurants:

• Mathias Dahlgren- closed between July 15th and August 9th (both the Dining Room and the Food Bar). • Frantzén- closes on July 9th. Reopening at a new & better location in 2017! • Oaxen Krog- open all summer as normal. • Oaxen Slip- open all summer... every day for lunch & dinner. • Gastrologik- open all summer, though their more casual Speceriet will be closed until the beginning of August for renovations. • Ekstedt- closed between July 17th and August 5th. • Esperanto- the dining room is closed between June 24th and August 5th. Instead, between June 28th and August 4th, they open up their lounge with what they call their Spanish Summer Salon where guests sit at a communal table. They have other restaurants in the house with different summer schedules... Råkultur is open all summer and Shibumi is only closed between June 24th and July 4th. Imouto however will be closed between July 17th and August 10th. • Operakällaren- closed between July 17th and August 10th. Their more casual Bakfickan will be open all summer. • Volt- closed between July 17th and August 14th. • Rolfs Kök- closed between July 3rd and August 7th. • Den Gyldene Freden- closed for renovations between June 18th and August 19th. • Lilla Ego- closed between July 10th and August 15th. • Nook- closed between July 2nd and August 8th. • Proviant Östermalm- closed between July 9th and July 28th. • Ulla Winbladh- open all summer.

Other top rated restaurants:

• Svartengrens- closed between July 4th and July 31st. • AG- closed between July 3rd and August 7th. • Lux Day to Day- closed between July 16th and August 16th. • Farang- closed between July 10th and August 10th. • Djuret- closed between July 4th and August 10th. Instead they open up an outdoor pork barbecue restaurant called Svinet. • Pubologi- closed between July 4th and August 2nd. • Omakase Köttslöjd- closed between July 4th and August 2nd. • Le Rouge- closed between June 24th and August 15th. • SMAK- closed between July 10th and August 11th. • Miss Voon- open all summer. • Publico- closed between July 3rd and August 8th. • Spritmuseum- their high-end dinner service closes during the summer months. Instead they have a more casual restaurant (includes garden seating) as well as a great "beer pier" on the water open. • - their indoor fine dining restaurant is closed between June 24th and August 17th. During this time they open an outdoor barbecue in front of the (from June 27th to August 14th). Their café is open as usual. • Wedholms Fisk- open all summer.

What this all means is that you need to plan a little ahead if you wish to dine at a top tier Stockholm restaurant during your summer visit and be aware that your favorite (or the one you read about) might not be open. However there are still many great restaurants open during these weeks as well as some restaurants that are open only during the summer months that are definitely worth a visit... so you won't go hungry! If you are staying at the Rival Hotel, contact me directly for help in booking any tables ahead of your visit. Our restaurant Bistro Rival is open all summer.

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Stadshuset

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Stadshuset review

The City Hall (1923), Stockholm's most prominent landmark, stands imposingly on the northern shore of the of Riddarfjärden. A massive red- building, it was designed by Ragnar Östberg (1866-1945) in the National Romantic style, with two inner courtyards and a 106m (348ft) tower. It's most famous for hosting the 1,300 or so guests who are lucky enough to be invited along to the annual Nobel Prize banquet, an event held in the Blue Hall on 10 December after the prizes have been awarded at Konserthuset. The hall - which is designed to look like an Italian Renaissance piazza - was meant to be painted blue, but Östberg liked the way the sun hit the red and changed his mind. The hall is also the home of an immense organ, with more than 10,000 pipes and 138 stops.

In the astonishing Golden Hall upstairs, scenes from Swedish history are depicted on the walls in 18 million mosaic pieces in leaf. The artist, Einar Forseth (1892-1988), covered the northern wall with a mosaic known as the 'Queen of Lake Mälaren', representing Stockholm being honoured from all sides. The beamed ceiling of the Council Chamber, where the city council meets every other Monday, resembles the open roof of a Viking longhouse. The furniture was designed by Carl Malmsten. The opulent Oval Room, which is part of the guided tour, is a popular place for Swedish nuptials. Such is the demand, it's a speedy marriage merry-go-round as couples tie the knot in a no-frills 40-second ceremony. The extended version is three minutes. You can only visit the interior of the Stadshuset by guided tour, but you can climb the tower independently. Follow a series of winding red-brick slopes then wooden stairs for a fantastic view over Gamla Stan. Three gold crowns - the , 's heraldic symbol - top the tower. At the edge of the outdoor terrace below the tower, by the waters of Riddarfjärden, are two statues by famous Swedish sculptor Carl Eldh (1873-1954): the female Dansen (Dance) and the male Sången (Song). For refreshments, a cafeteria-style restaurant serves up classic Swedish dishes at lunchtime, while the Stadshuskällaren cellar restaurant offers the previous year's menu from the Nobel banquet.

Stadshuset details

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Open Stadshuset (guided tours only; tours are in Swedish and English) June-Sept 10am, noon, 2pm daily; Oct-May 10am, noon daily. Tower July-Aug 10am-5pm daily; Sept 10am-4pm daily. Closed Oct-May.

Admission Guided tour 60kr; tower 20kr; free under-12s. Free with SC. The list of in Stockholm with free entrance after February 1st, 2016:

• Armémuseum (The Army Museum)- a look at Sweden's military past and peace keeping present. • Etnografiska museet (Museum of Ethnography)- dedicated to cultures and peoples of the world. • Hallwylska museet- art and history museum located in a palace from the late 1800's owned by von Hallwyl family. • Historiska museet ()- focused on the ... including the Viking era. • Kungliga myntkabinettet (The Royal Coin Cabinet)- museum of economy as well as the history of money and finance. • (The Royal Armoury)- a look at Swedish royal history through their clothing, costumes, armour and carriages. • (Mediterranean Museum)- dedicated to the history and culture of the Mediterranean area (Greek, Roman, Egyptian, etc.). • Medeltidsmuseet (Museum of Medieval History)- how did Stockholm look in the ? What was life like for Medieval Stockholmers? Actually not state run (run by the city), but still free entrance as of January 1st. • - Stockholm's museum of modern art. • (the National Museum)- Sweden's museum of art and design. Currently closed for renovations, they have temporary exhibits at Konstakademien (Royal Academy of Fine Arts). • Naturhistoriska riksmuseet (Museum of Natural History)- a look at the history of the natural world from dinosaurs to today. Entrance fee still for their IMAX theatre Cosmonova. • Sjöhistoriska museet (Maritime Museum)- dedicated to naval and shipping history. • Centrum för Arkitektur och Design- The Stockholm center for architecture and design. • Östasiatiska museet (Museum of Far East Antiquities)- houses art and sculpture from the Far East (Japan, China, Korea, etc.).

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Guide Name: Gamla Stan Walk, Part 2 Guide Location: Sweden » Stockholm Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing) # of Attractions: 14 Tour Duration: 2 hour(s) Travel Distance: 1.1 km Author: rose

1) Tessin Palace Designed in the Baroque style, with its powerful lines and artistic influence, Tessin Palace is located in a part of Stockholm known as Gamla Stan. Gamla Stan is in the oldest part of the city. Once known as “The Town between the Bridges” the town is located on the island of . With beautiful views and a rich architectural history, this is an area of town that will transport visitors back to medieval Sweden. Tessin Palace is located on prime property next to the Royal Palace. Its... view more

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2) Number 3 Located on the boundary of Stortorget, Sweden, building Number 3 was constructed by the wealthy merchant Hans Bremer in the 1640s. The building still displays the original cross design and, if guests look closely, they will discover the original German inscription at the entrance of the building. The building is commonly known as Grillska Huset, which means “Grill House”. It acquired the name from one of its most legendary residents, Antoni Grill, who was an immigrant from Augsburg and... view more

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3) Stortorget Number 5 Situated near Building Number 3, Building Number 5 was another of the real estate purchases of Antoni Grill. Visitors today will enjoy visiting the secondhand shop which currently sells goods from within these historic walls. The joists of the building are embellished with detailed painted flowers, fruits and animals, which transport guests back to ancient Stockholm. The building currently houses a Christian charity and, on Sundays, services are held followed by a meal for the homeless.... view more

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4) Stockholm Stock Exchange Building Owned by the , the Stockholm Stock Exchange Building is located in the old part of Stockholm. The building has been used by the Swedish Academy while chooseing the winners of the Nobel Prize for Literature, since its inception in 1901. The building, now known as the Stockholm Stock Exchange Building, was built for the bourgeoisie. The bottom floor once was used as the trading floor and the upper floor was a large scale ballroom. The Academy chose the ballroom for it’s use purely... view more

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5) Stortorget Number 22 Stortorget Number 22 is easily identified by its color. The green building, which is located on the left side of the square, was built in 1758. It was once occupied by the Saxon Polycarpus Crumbügel, who was one of the closest friends of King Charles XI. Built on medieval walls, the building also housed one of Sweden’s most wealth men, Councilor Johan Berndes, who was attributed with the development of Swedish copper production. While being explored by archeologists in 1998, a vaulted chamber... view more

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6) Stortorget Number 18-20 A quaint public square, located in the Old Town section of Stockholm, Sweden, Stortorget is an artistic and shopping hub filled with incredible performances, unique handicrafts and sumptuous culinary offerings. On the west side of the square are the buildings known only by their addresses. The buildings are residences of private individuals. These historic buildings date back to the 18th century and have been occupied by several famous residents including Councilor Johan Berndes, a Swedish... view more

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7) Prästgatan Known as “The Priest’s Street,” Prästgatan can be found in Gamla Stan in the oldest section of Stockholm. The street’s name is derived from its ecclesiastic residents during the 16th century which included three chaplains and a bell-ringer. In 1708 a parsonage was built which stands in the same place today. One end of the street led to the Blackfriars monastery. The Blackfriars were part of the , of the Roman which was founded by Saint Dominic in 1216. The... view more

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What to buy here: Home made candy canes- mint white and red stripes.

The small town of Graenna (Gränna) is famous for the locally produced candy canes, known in dialect as 'Polka pigs' ('Polkagrisar'). The cosy and rustic small town is also known for growing and harvesting tons of fruit, mostly apples. The distinct smell of caramel and mint fills the air in the summer when hundreds of pounds of sweets are mixed, stirred and boiled to be shaped, by hand, into canes and... view more

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9) A small street on Gamla Stan that spans from the square to is Lilla Nygatan. The street was the result of city planning following a huge fire in 1625, which nearly destroyed the entire metropolis. During the 1990s, archeological digs in the area unearthed many medieval artifacts and evidence of the original town which existed on the ridge. When the archeologists examined Lilla Nygatan, they found confirmation of the old city wall that protected the area during the 14th... view more

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10) Gåstorget Gamla Stan is filled with many small public squares, one of which is known as “Goose Square” or Gåstorget. Part of the Old Town of Stockholm, this area is a wonderful place for traveler to take time to explore and spend a relaxing day on a walking tour. Gåstorget is located between two major streets in Gamla Stan, Gåsgränd and Överskärargränd. The 18th century city architect, J. E. Carlberg was responsible for many of the street plans and city squares on the island. Many of the... view more

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11) Västerlånggatan An ancient historical street in Gamla Stan is Västerlånggatan, extending between the squares of Järntorget and http://www.gpsmycity.com/tours/gamla-stan-walk,-part-2-4746.html[6/23/2016 3:37:05 PM] City Walk: Gamla Stan Walk, Part 2, Stockholm, Sweden

and traces the original length of the defensive wall which protected the city during the 13th century. This street has been a high traffic area since the 15th century. The street has been lined with shops and cafes along with many residences. During the 15th century, the most common residents were local merchants who made their fortunes from the iron and copper trade. The... view more

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12) Storkyrkam, the Church of St. Nicholas or, the Great Church, is a style structure located in the center of Stockholm. Said to have been built by the founding father of Stockholm, Birgir Jarl, the church served the Roman Catholic community until 1527, when it became a Lutheran Protestant church. Late into the middle ages it was once again used by the Roman Catholic Church and, to this day, it remains under the governance of the Archdiocese of Stockholm. It has been the preferred site... view more

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13) Bonde Palace One of the many fabulous architectural structures of Old Town Sweden, Gamla Stan, is the Bonde Palace. This commanding building is one of the most notable structures in the town. Designed by Nicodemus Tessin the Elder and Jean De la Vallée, the building was once the home to government officials including the Lord High Treasurer, Gustaf Bonde. The building also once housed the Royal Library and the Svea Court of Appeals. The architectural style of the building reflects the Baroque and... view more

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14) Swedish House of

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An important government building, the Swedish House of Nobility is the record-keeping agency of Sweden. This is the governing agency that doles out titles to nobility in Sweden, including counts, barons, esquires and knights. Over the years, the Swedish House of Nobility has played many roles including being a governing agency, a representative of the nobility and, most recently, it is a record-keeping agency which is regulated by the government of Sweden. The building associated with the House... view more

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1) , Royal Palace 2) , Royal Palace

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3) Church of St. Nicholas 4) Källargränd

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5) Stortorget Square 6) Branda Tomten Square

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7) Österlånggatan 8) Mårten Trotzigs Grand Street Entrance

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9) Mårten Trotzigs Grand 10) Kornhamnstorg (Grain Harbour Square)

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13) Tyska Brinken 14) Bonde Palace

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15) Riddarhuset (House of Nobility)

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2) Hessenstein Palace Designed by famed architect Nicodemus Tessin, the Hessenstein Palace was erected in 1630 for State Councilor Bengt Bengtsson. Tessin, who favored the Renaissance style of architecture, impressed the style upon the Hessenstein Palace. The palace was inhabited by nobility, over the years, including Bengt Gabrielsson Oxenstierna, a nobleman and Swedish diplomat, and his 18 children. In 1687, the Royal Family moved into the palace after a fire which destroyed the Royal Palace. The building is still... view more

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3) Gamla Riksarkivet Gamla Riksarkivet was once used as the National Archive of Sweden. Located on the islet of Riddarholmen, the archives were housed in the building until the middle part of the 1960s. Designed in the Romanesque style of architecture, the building hints at the medieval past of this city, while articulating the grandeur of this architectural style. Designed by the architect, Axel F. Nyström, the building was once the tallest building in Stockholm and a distinctive model of the architecture of the... view more

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4) Norstedt Building Designed by architect Magnus Isæus, the Norstedt Building was erected between 1882 and 1891. The impressive roof is a landmark on the Stockholm skyline and appears to be pointing into the heavens. The building has an impressive location and is surrounded by water on two sides. Located on the islet of Riddarholmen, the Norstedt Building sits amongst many historical landmarks of Stockholm. The building is perched on the eastern shore of the islet. The building itself got its name from the... view more

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5) Birger Jarls Torn Birger Jarls Torn is a tower located on the north-western side or Riddarholmen. Named in honor of , who was a leader

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in the and a Swedish Statesman. Birger Jarl was one of the most powerful men of his time and, was credited with ending the many years of hostilities between Sweden and Norway during the 13th century. He was a significant part of the Treaty of Lödöse, too. The Birger Jarls Torn is one of the oldest structures in the town. Build for King Gustav... view more

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6) Wrangel Palace Wrangel Palace, known as Wrangelska Palatset, is a historical piece of architecture located in Stockholm, Sweden. The townhouse has been the home of government nobility like Svea Hovrätt of the regional court of appeals during the 18th century. During the first part of the 19th century, it housed the royal court. The building itself is combination of various architectural styles. One the Southern part of the building stands a tower which was one of the defensive towers of Gustav Vasa during the... view more

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7) The historic Riddarholmen Church dates back all the way to the 13th century. Originally, the church was built with two but, by the 1400s, one additional was added. This church facility represents the last abbey left in Stockholm and, is a product of the Protestant in Sweden. The church itself has been used as a funeral and memorial church since 1807, being the final resting place of many members of the Swedish Royal family. Its close proximity to the Royal Palace made it... view more

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8) Old Building

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Located in the Birger Jarls Torg, the Riksdag Building is known as “The Old House of Parliament.” The reason for this name is because this was the original home of Sweden’s Parliament for most of the 1800s. The Birger Jarls Torg is a square located on the island of in Old Town Stockholm. The historic square is the location of many other historic landmarks which date back to ancient Swedish times. Once the seat of Sweden’s Riksdag, Sweden’s Parliament, the building dates... view more

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http://www.gpsmycity.com/tours/riddarholmen-landmarks-walk-in-stockholm-4737.html[6/23/2016 3:30:04 PM] Stockholm’s Market Halls - A historical era... During my youth years I always heard my grandmother declare that the best food to buy, and to eat, you will find at any of the market halls in Stockholm. They are even superior to the best restaurants in town, she was saying with some authority, as she was a former restaurateur herself. During my last visit to Stockholm I remembered her words, from more than 50 years ago, and decided to have a walk around in some of the few markets left in A view at Östermalms Market Hall Stockholm to buy, and taste, their food in order to see whether her words are still true. Stockholm’s market halls were built in the end of the 1800s, mainly to improve the control over bacteria that could trigger a variety of bacteria induced diseases, calling for new hygenic regulations to be introduced. The first market hall in Stockholm was Köttorgshallen in old town (opened in 1875 and closed in 1950) where charcuteries were sold. It was followed by Gamla Hötorgshallen (old market hall) at Hötorget in Stockholm. It was opened in 1884 and closed 1954, and a new building was built on the same site for a new market hall. Hötorgshallen 2008, photo Holger Ellgaard While walking around the various food stands, with their wonderful selection of beef, pork, seafood and vegetables ready to be purchased or consumed at the premises. I stop by one foodstand to buy an enormous shrimp sandwich. Ohhh...what a wonderful creation! are known for their delicious shrimp sandwiches and I believe this is the proof of their reputation. This is a must while visiting Stockholm. The recent renovation of Hötorgshallen is a wonderful work of art with very nice produce and eating facilities, Shrimp sandwich (räkmacka in Swedish) although the ambiance, with much glass and steel, is too modern for my taste with the loss of most of the market hall athmosphere with its very high ceilings and the old decorative wood carvings. After spending a couple of hours in Hötorgshallen I continue my walk towards Östermalmshallen situated at Östermalms torg. I’m arriving at the subway station at Östermalms torg. At the station you will see something very uniquely Swedish with significant artwork on the walls by worldknown artists. At this station you see art by Siri Derkert, called Simone de Beauvoir, on the wall. Stay a minute and contemplate, it is worth it... Art by Siri Derkert 1

Leaving the subway station and walking accross Östermalms torg, I see the Östermalms Saluhall, a very large building with a facad of red clinker bricks, cement and ironwork. With it’s very impressive brickbuilding front, the building project an impression of a real old fashion market hall. The internationally renouned magazine Bon Appetit ranked the Östermalm Saluhall the seventh best market hall in the world.

Östermalms Saluhall, front view 2013 Östermalms Saluhall, early 1900

When I enter into the market hall itself I’m met by an overwhelming view of all the vendors and their range of food offerings. I will never find something similar in any supermarket in the USA. This is a different world to immerse myself in, and just enjoy the market hall ambience of color, aroma and people.

Views from the Östermalms Saluhall entrance Here I find the most exquisit offering of vegetables, charcuteries, and seafood. The ambience, colors and scents are fantastic and are setting the tone for the entire market hall.

Various produce at the market hall

2 After browsing around for a while I sit down to eat my early din- ner at “Tysta Mari” (Silent Mari) restaurant. The restaurant adopted the name Tysta Mari when it opened in 1974 at Öster- malmshallen, and is part of the restaurant group “Melanders Fisk”. They offer the most fabulous selection of seafood, all freshly delivered the same day. After considering the impressive menu for a couple of minutes I decided to start with some oysters with Mignonette sauce (mix Tysta Mari restaurant of shallots, peppercorn, dry white wine, lemon juice and sherry vinegar)...Yum. As the main dish I select my absolute favorite “Stekt Strömming (Fried Baltic Herring). Freshly fried Baltic Herring tastes espe- cially good on top of buttered hard crispbread, but there is cer- tainly nothing wrong about eating them with fluffy mashed pota- toes, lingonberries and generously sprinkled with chopped pars- ley. Oyster Stekt strömming, or fried Baltic Herring, is one of hundreds of recipes based on the smaller-sized eastern relative of the North Sea Herring. Swedes often say that Baltic Herring is better the fatter it is, but the truth is perhaps, that all Baltic Herring tastes very good indeed. I have a cold beer with my meal, making it even better tasting. I’m now convinced that my grandmother’s wisdom in her as- Fried herring dinner sessment of the benefits of eating at these market places has true and clear merit. After dinner I slowly browse around the different vendor food stands, absorbing all the impres- sions they retain. After a little while I end up on a tall barstool and order a glass of white wine to sip while observing people walking by. They represent different ethnic backgrounds, languages and interests in what is available to fulfill their tastes. I like to chat with them when an opportunity appears. My walking trip to some of the market halls in Stockholm is over, but I would like to end with a rec- ommendation to the reader to visit, taste and experience the ambience these market places pro- vide to the visitor, as this is an integral part of the life in Stockholm.

3 Saluhall tips: Best of all, the market is dotted with sit-down eateries and many of the deli counters offer seating, making it a popular lunch spot for local workers and visiting foodies. Look out for Swedish specialties like Köttbullar (Swedish meatballs), Raggmunk (grated, fried potato cakes) and Kåldolmar (cabbage roll filled with minced beef) at the Husman’s Deli or tuck into delicious Kanebullar (cinnamon buns) and sip fresh coffee from Tysta Mari. If you’re stocking up on products to take away make sure you add traditional favorites like smoked salmon, Räkor (shrimp) and fresh lingonberries to your list too.

Resellers of Fryst gelato: Café plot, Gotlandsgatan 65 Urban Deli S44, Sveavägen 44 Urban Deli Scrape, Hessel's Square 12 Sixten & Frans, Fridhemsgatan 43 Papilles Cheese & Deli, Rörstrandsgatan 17 Boteco da Silvania, Kungsholmsstrand 173 Cuckoo Food & Deli, Pontonjärgatan 28

Tipping

An outstretched hand in Sweden more often welcomes a handshake than a tip. A service charge is automatically included in most Swedish hotel bills.

Tipping for special services provided by hotel staff is fine, but is not expected and is simply a matter of personal taste.

At restaurants, a service charge is included in the bill, but a small gratuity is expected for evening meals.

Taxi drivers should be given a few extra kronor.

Porters and cloakroom attendants often charge fixed fees. Doormen at hotels and restaurants are tipped modestly.

Menu ostermalms korvspecialist

Hot sausages • Kabanoss – Our Kabanoss is hot, long and thin, contains beef and pork and seasoned with pepper and a lot of garlic.

• Cayenne sausage – Was previously known as ‘Ziegeuner’ and is a hot, thick sausage with cayenne pepper and garlic, made of pork.

• House – The House sausage is a hot and thick sausage, and is similar to the Kabanoss with pepper and garlic. Contains beef and pork.

Medium hot sausages

• Sremska – Sremska is a medium hot, thick sausage with pepper, garlic and mustard seeds. Beef and pork.

• Coburger Berzelii – This thin and long sausage is seasoned with a lot of black pepper and small amounts of garlic. Pork.

• Lamb merguez – A thin un-smoked sausage with spices such as cumin and garlic.

• Oriental – A thin, long sausage with lamb and beef mixed together. Contains spices such as garlic and curry.

• Ox sausage – Thin sausage made of beef with lamb intestine, seasoned with garlic among other spices.

• Chorizo – A thick sausage with garlic and a small amount of pepper, not unfamiliar to many. Made of pork.

• Tiroler – An Austrian thick sausage with garlic and mustard seeds. Has a similar taste to Salami and is made of pork.

• Currywurst – Consists of white, finely grounded Bratwurst made of pork which is cut and seasoned with yellow curry. With this sausage you get a homemade curry sauce in the baguette. No garlic.

• Turkish lamb sausage/Suyuk – A thick well-smoked lamb sausage with beef, without garlic but with peppers.

Mild sausages

• Polish Bratwurst – A thick meaty bratwurst with cumin and garlic. Pork.

• German Bratwurst – A light (white) sausage, finely grounded with pork and beef mixed together. Without garlic but contains onion.

• Jägerwurst – A thick, mild sausage with juniper berry flavor. No garlic. Pork.

• Alpenwurst – A mild and juicy bratwurst with garlic and mustard seeds. Pork and beef.

• Thüringer Weisswurst – A white, thick, meaty sausage with small amount of garlic and marjoram. Nowadays made of pork.

• Italian bratwurst – A thick, mild bratwurst with small amount of garlic. Pork.

• Cheese sausage – A thick sausage with peppers and Emmentaler cheese. In the grill, the cheese in the sausage gets very warm, so be cautious when taking the first bites. No garlic.

• Leberkäs – A meatloaf made of pork and veal seasoned with herbs such as thyme, marjoram and basil. (Contains egg)

• Bamse sausage/Giant sausage /Breakfast sausage – A mild thick sausage without garlic. Pork.

• Vegetarian sausage – A short soy sausage from Hälsans kök/The Health Kitchen.

• Halloumi toast – Sliced and grilled halloumi and tomato in baguette with our spicy tomato sauce.

• Chicken sausage – Made of chicken and sheep intestine

And of course

• Cooked sausage – Lithell’s wiener sausage, pork and beef. No garlic.

• Grilled sausage – The ones we buy are made of pork and beef and are grilled after you order it. No garlic.

• Stockholmer – A thin, grilled sausage which is a little bit meatier and has more flavor than a regular grilled sausage. Contains small amounts of garlic and is made of pork and beef.

Skansen, Djurgårdsslätten 49-51, Stockholm. Attractions - Time Out Stockholm Page 1 of 2

Skansen Attractions, Museums, Restaurants & cafés

Skansen review Users say Founded in 1891 by Artur Hazelius, also responsible for the Nordiska Museet, Skansen is a one-stop cultural tour of Sweden. The 150-plus traditional buildings - homes, shops, churches, barns and workshops - are organised as a miniature Sweden, with buildings from the north of the country at the north, those from the middle in the middle, and so on. Most of the structures, situated along paths lined with elm, oak and maple trees, date from the 18th and 19th centuries. The striking 14th-century Norwegian storage hut that overlooks Djurgårdsbrunnsviken is the oldest; newest is the ironmonger's shop and the co-op grocery store from the 1930s. Most complete is the 1850s quarter, with cobblestoned streets and artisans' workshops, including a baker, glass-blower and potter. Watch them work, then buy the proceeds. Nearly all of the buildings are original and were moved here whole or piece by piece from all over Sweden. Skansen's staff - dressed in folk costumes - spin wool, tend fires and perform traditional tasks (Oct-Apr 11am-3pm; May- Sept 11am-5pm).

Animals from all over Scandinavia, including brown bears, moose and wolves, are kept along the northern cliff in natural habitats. There's also a petting zoo with goats, hedgehogs and kittens, and an aquarium/zoo, Skansen Akvariet, near the southern entrance. An old-fashioned marketplace sits at the centre of the park, and folk-dancing demonstrations - with foot-stamping and fiddle-playing - take place in summer on the Tingsvallen stage.

Hunger pangs can be satisfied at a variety of eating places; the cafeteria-style Restaurang Solliden serves classic Swedish dishes and has a wonderful view of Djurgården and southern Stockholm. The 19th-century Gubbhyllan building to the left of the main entrance houses a Tobacco and Match Museum - it was a Swede who invented the safety match - and an old-fashioned café that serves simple dishes. Skansen is a popular destination on Sweden's national holidays since most of them, including Midsummer and Lucia, are celebrated here in traditional style. The Christmas market is a big draw too. Don't miss the shop by the main gate, which is packed with traditional arts and crafts. In the summer on Tuesdays, be sure to stick around for 'Allsång på Skansen', a singalong concert on the Solliden stage that is broadcast nationally at 8pm.

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Skansen details

Address Open Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec 10am-3pm Mon-Fri; 10am-4pm Sat, Sun; Djurgårdsslätten 49-51 Mar, Apr, Oct 10am-4pm daily; May-mid June 10am-8pm daily; mid Area Stockholm June-Aug 10am-10pm daily; Sept 10am-5pm daily. Special opening Transport Bus 44, 47/tram 7/ferry from hours during Christmas; call for details. Slussen or Nybroviken. Admission 30kr-90kr; free under-6s. Free with SC. Telephone 442 80 00 Skansen website http://www.skansen.se

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