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Blå Porten dates back to the 1600’s and is easily distinguished with its iron blue gate out front. It looks like a secret garden from the outside, as it is almost completely walled in. Walking by, you might never know this is truly a hidden gem. You may also enjoy: Restaurant Review: Östermalms Saluhall’s Tysta […]
Looking for yet another great Swedish restaurant to take an out of town guest to (or in my case two), well look no further because Blå Dörren Ölhall oct Matsal, more commonly known as Blå Dörren, is where you need to take them. Blå Dörren (Sodermalmstorg, 6) is located in Slussen, right next to the Hilton Hotel in a building […]
Looking for info on Halloween in Sweden? Check out our article on Halloween events for adults and kids in Stockholm 2011. Ok, so Halloween in Stockholm may not be as spooky or flamboyant as you’re normally used to. It’s not that easy to convince an entire population to cover their windows with cobwebs, let […]
I’m a glass half-full kind of girl. As the days get shorter and darker and cloudier, I still feel lucky to be living in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. October in Stockholm is magical, not least because we gain a precious hour on the 28th, when daylight saving ends. Plus there’s […]
A great way to learn about your new city is to read a few novels about city life. The most famous Swedish novels are by the crime authors Stieg Larsson, John Ajvide Lindqvist and Henning Mankell. I highly recommend the works of these authors. Here’s the first part of our Swedish book recommendation list. We […]
Stockholm’s three food halls are at the top of my list for favorite places to grab lunch while I’m in the city. I love going there for the sheer fact that there is something for everyone and you can choose from many different cuisines ranging from Tunisian to Japanese and many more. You can either […]
Living in Seattle for so many years, I was able to try many different types of food ranging from Vietnamese to Italian, but one of my absolute favorites is Indian cuisine. I can say that I love Indian food and everything about it, especially the spices and the flavors. To me, it feels very different […]
If you’re new to the city, or have just never gotten around to visiting the cultural landmarks in Stockholm then now’s your chance! Take part in the annual Stockholm Culture Night for free. Museums, galleries, theaters, clubs and many more invite you in for a unique and unforgettable evening… Stockholm Culture Night gives you as […]
Easter is fast approaching— it falls on Sunday, April 8 this year. But don’t fear there are still lots of fabulous and fun ways to celebrate Easter in Stockholm— from Easter egg & feather hunts to Easter markets. Across Sweden, Spring is arriving bringing flowers, new animals and Easter! From April 1-9th, 2012, Stockholm offers […]
Suffering from Tuesday-itis? Why not have a nice sit down and a chat with Ben, Ben and James (with music by Nicholas Perry)
