Stockholm - Glistering Waters and Endless Summer Days

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• a beautiful Stockholm interior design store from the 1920s 

• handcrafted furniture and textiles from local manufacturers 

• genuine Swedish design treasures - a significant part of the selection is made exclusively for Svenskt Tenn and therefore hard to find else where in the world 

In a round of quick-fire questions, almost all of us would probably respond to „Swedish interior design shop?” with „Ikea!”.

The far more exciting answer, however, is „Svenskt Tenn”!

This gorgeous traditional establishment has been located on Strandvägen, Stockholm’s elegant boulevard right by the water, since 1927.

As we make our way through the rooms aligned one after the other, up and down the stairs, our design-loving hearts beat a little faster.

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• traditional Swedish caramels as a gift or to enjoy yourself

• handmade in a copper pot and lovingly wrapped

• and in summer - delicious soft ice cream with caramel topping

„It’s a caramel specialist shop in Stockholm” – that was the first thing we heard about Pärlans.

A caramel specialist?!? That could only mean a little slice of heaven made of cream, butter and sugar.

And that’s exactly what it is.

You’ll find this charming little shop on Nytorgsgatan in Södermalm.

In this 1930s-style shop, you’ll find lovingly wrapped caramels and pralines, along with the most delicious soft-serve ice cream topped with homemade caramel sauces, caramelised popcorn and your choice of sprinkles.

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• gorgeous brick and cast iron market hall from 1888

• from köttbullar to smörrebröd - everything we could wish for

• and don't forget - a cooler bag for the trip home

Stockholm's market hall thrives on its unique blend of historic architecture and a delightful selection of exquisite delicacies.

Whether we're looking for fresh ingredients to cook in our Airbnb, searching for culinary souvenirs for loved ones back home or just craving a quick snack among the old market stall - Saluhall is the perfect place.

So, grab your shopping bags and let yourself be tempted!

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• the Hansson family - Stockholm‘s tea and coffee specialists

• sales rooms from 1918, preserved almost in their original state

• our favourites - "Sir Williams" Earl Grey and the cardamom-seasoned coffee beans 

When writing about Stockholm, we often highlight the beautiful long summer days. Finally, here’s one of our favorite tips for Swedish winter days: Sibyllans!

Especially when Sibyllegatan in Östermalm is adorned with fairy lights during the Christmas season and a festive magic envelops Stockholm, the windows of this small tea shop glow brightly and invitingly.

Vividly colored tea and coffee tins with elegant gold lettering line the dark wooden shelves, and the shop exudes a cozy warmth, surpassed only by the fragrant cup of tea we'll brew at home.

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• artistic, casual Scandinavian fashion since 1996

• carrying the pink Acne paper bag home - always a bliss 

• special treat - bargains in the Acne Archive

Unconventional, artistic and quirky, yet minimalist, functional and superbly crafted - that's the fashion of Acne Studios.

Clean, graphic looks sit alongside Nordic folkloristic hippie styles or loud punk creations.

And in the brand's hometown, Stockholm, you can get all of this at a much lower price than in the rest of the world. If that's not enough, you can also go on an exciting bargain hunt at the Acne Archive on Torsgatan.

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• for anyone who didn't know how great cookies could be

• hand-rolled cookies - crispy outside and chewy inside

• The Classic Crump" with Xoco chocolate and Maldon sea salt – never fails

„Krümel“ means Crumbs in German - and blue like the Cookie Monster itself  („Krümel-Monster“ in Germany), the awning above the matching bench outside this Södermalm bakery shines from afar. 

And even inside, the vibrant blue interior feels like a sweet tribute to everyone’s favourite crumb-loving Muppet.

Here, hand-rolled cookies are baked to perfection and served with coffee, tea, matcha – or, naturally, just a cold glass of Swedish milk.

And if you’ve ever thought of cookies as boring, this is the place that will make you change your mind.