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Concierge Tips for Stockholm

By Birte Wilkert
Head concierge at the Radisson SAS Royal Viking Hotel

If you had 2 hours in Stockholm - how would you use them?

Stroll along the cobblestone alleys in our charming Old town (Gamla Stan)

Best spot for a romantic dinner?

Enjoy a perfect dinner in a historical building on the island Djurgården, Restaurant Ulla Winbladh

Coolest 5 off the beaten track secrets?
  • Guided rooftop tours on Riddarholmen
  • Paddle a kayak in the city centre
  • Visit the urban blocks around Mariatorget and Bellmansgatan at Södermalm
  • Take a swim in the clean waters of Riddarfjärden in the middle of Stockholm
  • Go fishing in the heart of the city
What are the top 5 must sees?
  • The Vasa museum
  • The Old town
  • Skansen (large open-air museum)
  • City Hall
  • Stockholm's Archipelago
Best place to watch a sunset?

In a hot air balloon up in the silent sky

A Perfect Day in Stockholm

By Frida Ståby
Sales Coordinator at the Radisson SAS Royal Viking Hotel

Morning: After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, I would stroll or take the bus out to Djurgården and a take a nice walk around the eastern parts of the island. Here you will find beautiful buildings, open peaceful landscape and perhaps meet someone who is horse riding along the water.

Lunch: For lunch, take a walk up to Östermalms Saluhall that is located not far from Djurgården. This historical building from the 18th century holds about 20 stalls, restaurants and cafes. From first-class ingredients, ready-made meals and deli goods to tea, coffee and chocolates this market offers something for everyone.

Afternoon: After lunch take the subway from Östermalm to Mariatorget located on SÖdermalm. Here you can visit some of the nice second hand shops, art galleries and small antique shops. Depending on time and effort it is always nice to walk down the charming street called Bellmansgatan and take a look over Stockholm waterways and the City Hall. End the afternoon by taking a cold drink at the little bar called Bishop Arms located on Bellmansgatan.

Evening: Enjoy a first class fish course at the hotel's restaurant, Stockholm Fisk or go to the restaurant Grill Ruby located on Österlånggatan in the Old Town. Here you can choose from grilled meat or fish dishes and your own side dish.

Night: Take a taxi to Kronobergsgatan 37 and go through the entrance, walk up 2 stairs and find Stockholm's most hidden restaurant and bar called Allmänna Galleriet 925 (translation: The Public Gallery). This bar, as per its name, houses nice art on the walls and an interior design influenced from New York and gives you a down to earth atmosphere. (Closed during summer) During summer I often spend time on the boat M/S Gerdas that is docked at Norr Mälarstrand on Kungsholmen. This restaurant and bar offers a nice relaxed and "easy to chat friendly" atmosphere with a focus on details. Just order a bottle of wine and get a cute little bag with ice that will keep the wine cool!

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Djurgården
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Delightfully located on an island in the middle of Stockholm, find beautiful green spaces and parks not far from our centrally-located hotels. Djurgården is home to some of the city's top museums such as Skansen, the world's first open-air museum as well as the city's main amusement park, Gröna Lund Tivoli. Hop on a tram and begin a journey through this "Game Park" that has been attracting Stockholm city slickers for centuries.

Djugården

Östermalms Saluhall
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Opened in 1888, this market place has been attracting gourmands with its fresh produce, amazing seafood and delicious lunchtime menus. Lisa Elmqvist Fisk showers guests with a variety of seafood dishes spanning from lobster to smoked salmom, all prepared with simplicity so the freshness of the ingredients shines through. Tysta Mari tempts with bistro-fare dishes ranging from open face sandwichwes to simple seafood dishes. The grand dame of the food hall is Gerdas Fish & Skaldjurs which has pleased generations of gourmands with its catch of the day offers.

Östermalms Saluhall
Östermalmstorg

Stockholm Fisk
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With a modern, brasserie style setting, guests can enjoy expertly-prepared seafood dishes all complemented with an extensive wine list. A feast for the eyes and mouth, enjoy succulent dishes such as fried herring with potato puree and lingon berries, Belon oysters simply served with a wedge of lemon and brown bread or the catch of the day.

Stockholm Fisk
Radisson SAS Royal Viking Hotel

M/S Gerdas
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When the sun is out, there is nothing more glorious that al fresco dining right on the water. Enjoy Scandinavian classic dishes along with a glass or wine and breathe in the fresh air. As in most Swedish institutions, there is a long and venerable legacy behind the boat, which served as one of 8 barges used to transport American soldiers to the battle ground of Normandy during WWII.

M/S Gerdas
Norr Mälarstrands
Kajplatser 466