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GUIDE 2013 STOCKHOLM NEWS 2013! ABBA THE MUSEUM WORLD CLASS SHOPPING HOURS THE BEST 24 OF STOCKHOLM BIG CITY OUTDOOR LIFE WELCOME TO STOCKHOLM DISCOVER STOCKHOLM one of the world’s most beautiful cities! Stockholm is the city of green and blue. This is where sea meets lake. A big part of the city is covered by green open spaces, and a peaceful park is never far away. Stockholm is built on fourteen islands, linked together by 57 bridges and the presence of water is always tangible. You can feel it in the air and see it reflected in the light. It’s easy to move between the different parts of the city and many of its attractions can be reached on foot. Stockholm is both pulse and tranquility. But the best thing about the city is perhaps its beauty and architecture. To enjoy the lush greenery during a walk on the island of Royal Djurgården, to discover the archipelago a warm summer’s day or watch the sun rising above the sea a fall day as the fog lifts. Or to wander in alleys covered by snow in the Old Town and feel the smell from the Christmas market at Stortorget – it’s magic. Stockholm shows many different faces depending on the season. But they are all equally beautiful. Welcome to discover our city! PHOTO: JE PHOTO: PP E WIK S TRÖM 2 CONTENT PH PH oto oto : M : NI : ar C H I E O AN 8 S Ö dersso D LIN G N 10 PH oto Tourist information, the smart Stockholm Card and the best links 4–5 : : str Creative Stockholm, where innovations are created Ö mma and trends started 6–7 The best of Stockholm in 24 hours 8–9 Discover Stockholm with children 10 –11 A small selection of Stockholm’s great treasury of museums 12–15 Unique and exciting city experiences on foot 16 –17 Stockholm’s magnificent archipelago offers experiences out of the ordinary 18–19 18 Fishing, swimming and other outdoor activities 21–25 PH Guide to Stockholm’s wide choice of shops, oto department stores and shopping districts 27–31 : H E World class food, unique restaurants, cozy bistros N R IK and classical coffee shops 32–37 tr Y gg Pubs, clubs and bars. A sizzling guide to Stockholm’s nightlife 38–40 Discover more of Stockholm through five excursions 42–43 Travel smarter and cheaper in Stockholm 44–45 City map 46–47 GUIDE STOCKHOLM 2013 was produced by Chiffer AB för Stockholm Visitors Board P.O. Box 16282 SE-103 25 Stockholm, Sweden. Tel +46 8 508 28 500 [email protected]. www.visitstockholm.com. Repro: Italgraf media. Print: Elanders. Cover photo: Jens Assur 21 We reserve ourselves against any changes of activities or attractions that may have occurred since this publication was printed. PH PH oto oto : NI : NI : C C H H O 32 27 O S S Ö Ö D D LIN LIN G G GUIDE STOCKHOLM 2013 3 STOCKHOLM TOURIST CENTER Let us help you make the most out of your Stockholm STOCKHOLM stay. We will show you the hidden treasures, help you TOURIST CENTER find your way and supply you with suggestions, advice and inspiration. PH oto : A N ders rot H STOCKHOLM TOURIST CENTER ARLANDA VISITOR CENTER visitstockholm.com We know Stockholm! At the tourist information at Arlanda Our website, offering all the informa- The official tourist center, airport, we will help you to book ho- tion and inspiration you will need opposite the Central tels. You can also buy the Stockholm ahead of, and during, your visit to Station, offers personal Card here, as well as tickets for the Stockholm. service and assistance to help you Arlanda Express and the Airport You can book hotels, buy the make the most of your stay in Stock- Coaches. Stockholm Card and find lots of holm. We will help you to book Stockholm Arlanda Airport, recommendations and inspiration for accommodation, sightseeing trips, Terminal 5, +46 (0)10 109 10 00. your visit here. or simply show you the way. You can also buy tickets for events and STOCKHOLM ONLINE the Stockholm Card here. visitstockholm.com Vasagatan 14, +46 8 508 28 508, [email protected] facebook.com/visitstockholm visitstockholm.com/gaylesbian 4 GUIDE STOCKHOLM 2013 34 THE STOCKHOLM CARD Birger Jarlsgatan Sveavägen Sankt Eriksgatan VASASTADEN Karlavägen Odenplan 16 Stadion 9 Vallhallavägen Birger Jarlsgatan Odengatan 44 Drottninggatan Sveavägen Sankt Karlavägen Eriksplan Sturegatan 33 28 Karlaplan THE STOCKHOLÖstermalmstorg 79 M CARD NORRMALM Kungsgatan ÖSTERMALM 8 1 63 Fridhemsplan 11 Kungsgatan 71 73 62 7 18 Fleminggatan Vasag 50 Dag Hammarskjölds Väg 19 77 6 Hamngatan Kungs- 81a KUNGSHOLMEN 26 trädgården Strandvägen 70 4b Cityterminalen 85 83 4a 64 81b 58 Central- 13 69 stationen 42b Rådhuset 25 42a 15 82 3 80 31 29 Norr Mälarstrand 24 52-56 12 41 38 DJURGÅRDEN 17 14 66 Västerbron 32 22 74 27 57 84 20 68 75 GAMLA Djurgårdsslätten STAN 45 Söder Mälarstrand 43 26 Slussen Stadsgårdsleden35 Hornsgatan Mariatorget 10 36 Renstiernas Gata Medborgarplatsen SÖDERMALM Götgatan 23 Ringvägen Skanstull A ERICSON, L OSUNEN K IKSTRÖM, O W E pp , JONAS JONAS , W PHOTO: JEPHOTO: SKYVIE 76 THE STOCKHOLM CARD STOCKHOLMSKORTET ADULT • VUXEN The STOCKHOLM CarD will save you both time 46 and money. You’ll be spared the trouble of THE STOCKHOLM handling cash or paying by card at entrances STOCKHOLMSKORTET CARD CHILD and public transports. You’ll discover sights, • BARN museums, attractions and excursions you didn’t even know existed. A card for all ages. Look out for this symbol in Guide Stockholm. It shows where the card is valid. SMarT, SMOOTH anD GOOD vaLUE! ✔ Free admission to more than 80 museums PRICE and attractions CHILD DURATION ADULT 6 –17 YEARS ✔ Free travel by public transport 1 day (24h) SEK 495 SEK 225 ✔ Free sightseeing 2 days (48h) SEK 650 SEK 265 ✔ A folder filled with tips, facts and discount offers. 3 days (72h) SEK 795 SEK 295 Buy the card at visitstockholm.com, Stockholm 5 days (120h) SEK 1 050 SEK 325 Tourist Center or at one of our retailers GUIDE STOCKHOLM 2013 5 THE CREATIVE CITY 6 GUIDE STOCKHOLM 2013 PH oto THE CREATIVE CITY : N obe L / J eppe W IK str Ö M , S H utterstoc CREATIVE K, ABBA / ©B Stockholm E N gt Stockholm is a ground breaking, welcoming and innovative trendsetter. Fashion, H M A L M technology, music, film, design and the game industry thrive here like never before. QVI st , A It is a place where creativity grows, and where dreams and new ideas are realized. C N E S tud I os tockholm is a small, big city with the world Maybe it is not so strange that you find a Stock- , DI as its arena. It is characterized by its tolerant, holmer behind Spotify. The music industry has a ce / open and welcoming atmosphere, which strong position in Stockholm and many Swedish staffa S doesn’t exclude. Variety and new thinking is artists who have conquered the world have started N ELI encouraged, something which strongly contributes their careers here. These include Robyn, Avicii and asso to the creative spirit. Swedish House Maffia, to name a few. N, S N, There are no set boundaries between different Stockholm is also known as a metropolis for O NY PI businesses and genres, resulting in exciting meet- music production and many of the world’s best cutures ings and cross-boundary co-operations. Musicians, songwriters and producers, who have co-operated game developers, artists, filmmakers and designers with international stars such as Justin Bieber and , TH work side by side and inspire each other. Creativity Katy Perry, work from here. E GI R breeds creativity. Trends are born and innovations Stockholm also attracts a growing number of L W I T created, finding their way across the globe. In international film companies and TV teams that H T H Acne, Whyred E Stockholm, fashion brands such as record a variety of productions, such as travel D ragoo and Filippa K started at a small scale and are now articles, TV-series, documentaries and major found in many countries and big cities. movies here. The American version of “The Girl N T attoo And it was here that the computer game and with the Dragon Tattoo”, featuring Daniel Craig and hobby project Minecraft was developed and became Rooney Mara, is one example. a huge success all over the world. In Södermalm in Sweden boasts an almost 100-year old film Stockholm you will also find the games develop- industry, which has promoted many successful ment studio Dice, which has conquered the gaming film personalities in their international careers. world and created the successful Battlefield concept. Greta Garbo and Ingrid Bergman were discovered in Sweden is on top of the list of most innovations Stockholm. Ingmar Bergman, the world famous per capita in the world. We are simply a creative director and the major force behind the inter- nation and Stockholm is the hub for this creative national success of Swedish film, recorded many zest. This is where the father of dynamite, of his movies in Stockholm. Alfred Nobel, had his operations. His will became Swedish world known movie stars of today the foundation for the prestigious Nobel prize, associated with Stockholm include Lena Olin, the which is awarded to honor world leading discover- Skarsgård family and Lasse Hallström. ies. One thing is certain. Regardless of whether it’s It was also in Stockholm that Daniel Ek got the about film, music, fashion, design or technology, idea for Spotify, a groundbreaking music service the creative industry in Stockholm continues to currently used by more than 15 million users grow, develop and spread far beyond the Swedish around the world.