Stockholm

Stockholm is Sweden's capital and largest city, with nearly a million inhabitants in the city proper, and 2.3 million within Stockholm County. The inner city is made up of 14 islands across Lake Mälaren and three streams into the brackish Baltic Sea, with the Stockholm archipelago with some 24,000 islands, islets and skerries. Over 30% of the city area is made up of waterways, and another 30% is made up of green areas. Air and water are said to be the freshest of any European capital.

Stockholm is the hub of most rail and bus travel in Sweden|Swedish rail and bus traffic and has two of the nation's busiest airports nearby, so it is a good starting point for visiting other parts of Sweden.

Districts

Stockholm's suburbs sprawl out across most of Stockholm County. Stockholm's administrative division may be perplexing - municipal borders might cut right through neighbourhoods.

eHalal Travel Guide describes areas that are geographically close and easy to visit together as neighborhoods; the administrative borders of neighborhoods and municipalities may differ. The outer parts of the county consist of Norrtälje, Sigtuna, Norrort, Stockholm Archipelago, Södertörn and Södertälje.

Districts of Stockholm

Stockholm/Norrmalm (including Skeppsholmen) The central business neighborhood, commonly called City, contains several museums, hotels, restaurants, shopping venues, a casino and the Royal Opera and the Concert Hall and other performance stages, and the central rail and bus station. It includes Skeppsholmen, an island known for its museum.

Stockholm/Vasastan and Hagastaden (Vasastan, Hagastaden, Karlberg) Vasastaden contains the Stockholm Public Library and the Stockholm Observatory, and several second-hand stores. Hagastaden is a neighbourhood under construction, dominated by the Karolinska University Hospital.

Stockholm/Östermalm (including Gärdet, Norra Djurgården, Värtahamnen) A borough with urban boulevards and the National City Park and the Stockholm Harbour with several cruise ship terminals and the Stureplan square with upmarket shopping and Halal dining, as well as Stockholm University and the Royal Institute of Technology, and several museums.

Stockholm/Djurgården A park island with venues such as the Skansen open air museum and the Gröna Lund amusement park and the Vasa Museum, ABBA The Museum and the Rosendal Palace.

Stockholm/Gamla Stan (including Riddarholmen, Helgeandsholmen) The Old Town; an island dominated by the Royal Palace and the Swedish Parliament. The rest of the island is a picturesque collection of old buildings and narrow cobblestone streets. The adjacent island, Riddarholmen has an important church and several historic government buildings.

Stockholm/Södermalm (including Reimersholme, Långholmen) A rugged island with buildings of all ages, with several viewpoints for the inner city. The more or less bohemian area nicknamed SoFo (south of Folkungagatan) has some Halal restaurants and pubs, as well as specialist shops and boutiques. The major north-south street Götgatan, has many bars and retail outlets, especially around the Medborgarplatsen square. Our Södermalm article also includes some areas immediately south of it, featuring the Eurovision venue Globen, plus the mainland part of Nacka.

Stockholm/Kungsholmen (including Stora Essingen, Lilla Essingen) An island in the western inner city, with the Stockholm City Hall at its eastern edge. Further west, a collection of relaxed neighbourhood restaurants can be found. West of the Fridhemsplan transport hub and the island is more suburban. There are several parks and beaches.

Stockholm/Västerort, Solna and Sundbyberg (Bromma, Kista etc) The western suburbs are dominated by Stockholm-Bromma Airport. Vällingby, founded in the 1950s, is one of Europe's first planned suburbs. Solvalla is a horse-race stadium. Kista, a center of information technology, contains Stockholm's only two skyscrapers. Solna and Sundbyberg, just north of Stockholm, two cities in their own right. Solna is the home of the 50,000-seat Friends Arena and the Royal park Hagaparken, and the Karolinska Institute, a medical institution.

Stockholm/Söderort The southern neighborhoods of Stockholm municipality contains Stockholm International Fairs and the Woodland Cemetery, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Lidingö (including Fjäderholmarna) A suburban island just east of Stockholm, containing the Millesgården sculpture museum; the Ekholmsnäs ski slope; and Elfvik: a farmland with an array of conference hotels. Stockholm Halal Travel Guide See also: Nordic history Stockholm RoyalGuard Flag -

As central Stockholm has good public transit, a vehicle is only needed for freight, or for visiting outer suburbs, or the nationside.

Cars driving into or out of central Stockholm between 06:30 and 18:29 are charged a yrelsen.se/en/road/Trangselskatt/Congestion-tax-in-stockholm/ congestion tax of 11 to 35 kr. Some automobile rental services charge their clients separately for the cost of toll passages, while others do not. Taxis pass the tax onto the passengers. Foreign-registered vehicles are automatically exempt from tax yrelsen.se/en/road/Trangselskatt/Congestion-tax-in-stockholm/Exemptions/]. Taxes are not charged in July, on holidays (such as Sundays) or on the day before a holiday (such as Saturdays).

Parking is restricted and expensive in the inner city, and free parking is scarce even in the suburbs, except at external shopping centers.

The congestion tax, parking fees and fuel prices make driving costly around Stockholm.

While traffic congestion is not as bad as in other cities of similar size and the north-south divide is a chokepoint at rush hour; especially the Slussen area between Gamla Stan and Södermalm. In general, commuting south to north is slowest in the morning, while north to south is slowest in the afternoon.

Remember to yield for pedestrians.

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Stockholm

The Stockholm archipelago is served by two major shipping companies.

Waxholmsbolaget runs affordable public transit ferries, slowed down by stops at several different docks. Waxholmsbolaget also runs two steamboats, that offer even slower, but genuine, round-trips with classical Swedish cuisine.

Strömma is a private company, aimed at international tourists, with fast boats and audioguides.

For the city area and there are two hop-on/hop-off boat tours that run loops between various sites in Stockholm. Each costs roughly 100 kr for a day long pass and has roughly 8 stops, including the cruise terminal, Gamla Stan and the Vasa Museum, Skansen, and Skeppsholmen.

By foot

Stockholm is a walking-friendly city if snow is not present and getting from one place to another by foot is safe and otherwise hassle-free, at least in the inner city. Stockholm's suburbs, on the other hand, are rather spread out.

What to see in Stockholm

Districts

Buildings and structures

Stockholm Castle and crown - The Royal Palace, Stockholms slott, in Stockholm/Gamla Stan|Gamla stan.

Untouched by wars for a long time, Stockholm has some great old architecture to see. The exception would be Stockholm/Norrmalm|Norrmalm, where much was demolished in the 1950s and 1960s to give place to what was then more modern buildings. Looking at it the other way around, if interested in this kind of architecture this is the place to go.

Stockholm's Stockholm/Gamla stan|Old Town (Gamla Stan), is the beautifully preserved historical center, best covered on foot, dominated by the Stockholm Palace (Stockholms slott). Other highlights include Storkyrkan is the cathedral of Stockholm, and has been used for many royal coronations, weddings and funerals plus Riddarholmskyrkan, a beautifully preserved medieval church, which hosts the tombs of many Swedish Kings and royals, surrounded by former mansions.

Stockholm-old town - Stockholm's Old Town with the Tyska Kyrkan (German church)

Matter of fact and there's not only one royal palace in and around Stockholm but several others, Drottningholm (on Ekerö), Haga (in Solna) being the most famous. Here visitors can get in close contact with traditions of the Swedish monarchy. The world legacy listed Drottningholm is where the royal family lives at, still much of it is open to the public. The surroundings are well worth a walk as well. In summer and there is a regular boat service from Stadshuskajen (the City Hall Quay) to Drottningholm.

Stockholm has several interesting Christianity|churches, from medieval times to the 20th century. Most of them are in active use by the Church of Sweden. There is also a synagogue in Stockholm/Östermalm|Östermalm and a mosque on Stockholm/Södermalm|Södermalm. The Woodland cemetery, Skogskyrkogården, Stockholm/Söderort|Söderort is one of few UNESCO World Heritage sites from the 20th century. Also in souther Stockholm is the Ericsson Globe (Stockholm/Söderort|Söderort), a white spherical building used for hockey games and as a concert venue. Occasionally, at least at game-nights, it is lit by coloured light. The Globe is the heart of the Sweden Solar System and the world's largest scale model of any kind. With the Globe as the Sun, models of the planets are displayed at Slussen (Mercury) and the Royal Institute of Technology (Venus) and the Natural History Museum (Earth & Moon), Mörby Centrum (Mars), Sigtuna|Arlanda Airport (Jupiter) and Uppsala (Saturn).

Viewpoints

The heights of northern Stockholm/Södermalm|Södermalm give a great view of central Stockholm, especially from the street Fjällgatan and the Fåfängan mountain just east of to Stadsgårdshamnen, and restaurants such as Gondolen, Herman's, Himlen, and the penthouse lounge of Sjöfartshotellet. Further south in Stockholm/Söderort|Söderort there's Hammarbybacken, a semi-artificial ski slope, walkable around the year, great during summer and Skyview on the top of the Ericsson Globe (130 kr).

On Stockholm/Djurgården|Skansen there's the 19th century tower of Bredablick offering views. The  Stockholm City Hall (Stockholms stadshus) on Stockholm/Kungsholmen|Kungsholmen is famous for its observatory tower, and for the Nobel Prize dining hall.

Museums

Vasa Top Deck - The Vasa Museum.

Stockholm has more than 70 museums, ranging from those large in size and scope to the very specialized, including the Butterfly Museum and the Spirits Museum, and the Dance Museum, to name but a few. As of 2023, many of them have free entrance. A brief selection:

Stockholm/Östermalm|Östermalm: The Natural History Museum at T-Universitetet has extensive exhibits for all ages, and an Omnimax cinema. The Army Museum displays Sweden's military history, with frequent wars from the Middle Ages until 1814 and then followed by two centuries of peace. The Swedish History Museum features an exhibition on Vikings.

• The Museum of Modern Art (Stockholm/Skeppsholmen|Skeppsholmen).

• Stockholm/Djurgården|Djurgården: The Vasa Museum displays the Vasa, a 17th-century warship that sunk in Stockholm harbour on its maiden voyage, and authentic objects from the height of the Swedish Empire. Skansen is an open-air museum in Djurgården, containing a zoo featuring Swedish fauna, as well as displays of Sweden's cultural legacy in reconstructed buildings. Nordiska Museet displays Swedish history and cultural legacy. The Swedish Music Hall of Fame features ABBA The Museum.

Millesgården, Lidingö#QQ67094|Lidingö an open-air sculpture museum. Fotografiska Stockholm/Södermalm#Q1439649|Södermalm a photo gallery opened in 2010.

• Birka (Ekerö)— For the real Viking buff and there's Birka and the site of a former Viking city on Björkö. A replica of the old city has been built up. Boats to Björkö are operated by Strömma Kanalbolaget]. Birka can also be reached by public transport to Rastaholm, and boarding a boat.

Vädersoltavlan cropped - |The "Sun Dog Painting" and the oldest depiction of Stockholm, can be seen in the Stockholm/Gamla Stan|Stockholm Gothic Church]

Art

Beyond the art museums mentioned above, Stockholm has a vivid art scene with many art galleries, exhibition halls and public art installation. Some of the galleries are Galleri Magnus Karlsson, Fredsgatan 12 (Stockholm/Norrmalm|Norrmalm), Lars Bohman Gallery, Karlavägen 9 (Stockholm/Östermalm|Östermalm), Galerie Nordenhake, Hudiksvallsgatan 8 (Stockholm/Vasastan|Vasastan) and Magasin 3, Frihamnen (Stockholm/Östermalm|Östermalm).

The Royal Institute of Art (Stockholm/Skeppsholmen|Skeppsholmen) and the University College of Arts, Crafts and Design (Stockholm/Söderort|Söderort) hold regular exhibitions.

The Stockholm Metro has plenty of artistic decoration in its stations, and promotes itself as "the world’s longest art exhibition". Some stations worth to mention are the moody dark blue cave of Kungsträdgården (Stockholm/Norrmalm|Norrmalm) and the giant black and white "drawings" by Siri Derkert at Östermalmstorg (Stockholm/Östermalm|Östermalm) and the celebration of science and technology at Tekniska Högskolan (Stockholm/Östermalm|Östermalm). Rissne (Solna and Sundbyberg|Solna) has a fascinating timeline of human history on its walls. A written description in English to the art in the Stockholm Metro can be downloaded for free from the SL website].

Fiction

See also: Stockholm in fiction

Stockholm has been the setting of many books and films, including some of Astrid Lindgren tourism|Astrid Lindgren's works and Nordic Noir works such as Millennium and Beck.

Best things to do in Stockholm

Districts}} Katarinahissen from Katarinavägen 2005-08-09 - |Restaurant Gondolen at Katarinahissen

Guided Tours in Stockholm by ehalal.io (email for prices)

There is a wide selection of guided tours available, by boat, by bus and on foot.

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Stockholm

• Hop On - Hop Off Boat - Opening Hours: daily 10:00-16:00 24-hr ticket from 180 kr. Audio track in 11 languages. Two of the most frequented stops are at the Palace, and at the Gamla Stan, right across the canal from T Slussen. The recordings on this loop service are reasonably informative.
• Under the bridges of Stockholm - From 260 kr - Departing from Strömkajen by Grand Hôtel and opposite the Royal Castle (T Kungsträdgården), this tour on both the sea and on lake Mälaren passes under 15 bridges and through two locks. Several departures every day, depending on the time of year. 1 hour 50 min.
• Royal Canal Tour - From 200 kr - Departs from Strömkajen and takes you around the eastern parts of the city, passing through the lush Djurgården canal. 50 min.
• Historical Canal Tour - From 220 kr - Departs from Stadshusbron next to the City Hall (T T-Centralen), and passes Kungsholmen and other western islands of the city. 50 min.
• Stockholm Grand Tour - From 432 kr - Combines a boat and a bus tour. 3 hours 30 min, 450 kr.

Travel on a Bus in Stockholm

City Tours and Open Top Tours (also divisions of the Strömma group) offers bus tours:

• Stockholm Panorama - A tour of some major sights that departs from Gustaf Adolf Torg (T T-Centralen). 1 hour 30 min, 300 kr.

• The Hop-on Hop-off Bus is a tour with open top double decker buses that allows you to get on and off the bus as often as you want at bus stops along the route. The tour passes some major sights, but only in the central and eastern part of the city. 24-hour travel pass from 270 kr.

Stockholm Excursions also has a few specialized bus tours.

Best way to travel in Stockholm by a Taxi

Taxi Stockholm, +46 8 15 00 00, offers a multimedia guided tours, allowing up to 3 people for a flat fare of 950 kr to explore sites and experiences in Stockholm linked to some poignant historic moments of its past, usually the dark ones, like the assasination of Olof Palme.

By bicycle

Talk of the town offers self-guided bike tours in six languages.

• Talk of the town - Memory card for your mobile phone can be rented at several bike rentals in Stockholm. Load your mobile phone with audioguides at 56 of the best sights in Stockholm. Rent by hour, 30 kr or day 125 kr.
• BikeSweden - Narvavägen 13-17 ☎ +46 8-667 57 02 | Opening Hours: 10–18 April–October BikeSweden offers several guided cycling tours and a variety of high quality bikes in the center of the city. Daily guided drop-in biketours form may-september). BikeSweden offers mountainbikes, children's bikes, racing bikes, trailers, child seats and city bikes.

Swimming

Flottsbrobadet 2008 - Flottsbrobadet (Södertörn), one of several public beaches in the area.

There are several beaches in inner Stockholm, as well as the suburbs. The water in central Stockholm is mostly clean, even though it looks dark. The quality of the water is monitored by local authorities, and the reports for all the beaches in the city is available online. If there is a problem with the water, signs will be posted at the beach. During summer and the inner town beaches are rather crowded.

The Stockholm archipelago has enough beaches and rocks for everyone, and the right to access allows bathing nearly everywhere, if no notice of the opposite. As in the rest of Sweden, public adult skinny-dipping is not explicitly illegal, but frowned upon. The only sanctioned nudist beach is in Ågesta (Stockholm/Söderort|Söderort)

If the open water is too cold for your tastes, Stockholm has several outdoor and indoor swimming pools and spas. Besides the public baths and the more luxurious ones are Centralbadet (Stockholm/Norrmalm|Norrmalm), Sturebadet (Stockholm/Östermalm|Östermalm), Eriksdalsbadet (Stockholm/Södermalm|Södermalm) and Yasuragi spa (Nacka and Värmdö|Nacka).

Spectator sports

The most popular spectator sports are football in Europe|football (soccer) and ice hockey. Also, bandy has a cult following. Tickets for all games can be purchased online from Ticnet]. Speedway is another big spectator sport in Sweden, performed on a race track in Gubbängen (Stockholm/Söderort|Söderort).

The Swedish National Men's football (soccer) team plays international games on Friends Arena in Solna. The Swedish top football league, Allsvenskan, is weaker than most of its Western European sister leagues, but the fans are very faithful. The season runs from April until October. AIK plays on Friends Arena. Tele2 Arena (Stockholm/Söderort|Söderort) hosts Djurgårdens IF and Hammarby. These three clubs are in constant rivalry, and the decision to share one stadium was not easy.

The Swedish top ice hockey league is named Elitserien, and the season goes from September to April. Stockholm has one team in Elitserien: AIK, playing their home games at Hovet (Stockholm/Söderort|Söderort).

Bandy is played from November to February. Dress warm, as the game is played outdoors in two 45-minutes halves. Stockholm has only one team in the top men's bandy league: Hammarby. The final of the Swedish League takes place on Friends Arena (Solna and Sundbyberg|Solna) or Tele2 Arena (Södermalm).

These stadiums also host frequent concerts and stage shows; see / Stockholm Live for calendar and tickets.

Doing sport

Vikingarännet 2010 mål - Vikingarännet, an annual ice-skating race from Uppsala to Stockholm.

There are many opportunities to do sport in Stockholm.

Stockholm has many short slopes for downhill snowsports: Hammarbybacken (Stockholm/Söderort|Söderort), Ekebyhovsbacken (Ekerö), Ekholmsnäsbacken (Lidingö), Flottsbrobacken (Södertörn), etc. with lifts and equipment rental when weather allows. The height is modest, but most hills have a great view, well worth a hike any season. Tracks for cross-country skiing are available throughout Stockholm; the ground is usually, but not always, covered by snow in January–February.

There are many open fields in Stockholm. Gärdet (T Karlaplan or T Gärdet) is good for outdoor sport. There are also horse riding venues and many golf courses open for visitors in the inner region.

If you would rather compete in an event, one of the most visible sporting events is the Stockholm Marathon Race|Marathon, held annually on a Saturday in late May or early June, when some 18,000 participants run two laps around the inner city. Another one is the Lidingöloppet, a 30 kilometers running|cross-country race branded as the world's most attended, and a part of the Swedish Classic Circuit, on Lidingö in early September. For hardcore swimmers, Ötillö (literally island to island) is an all-day swim-run race where teams of two swim between and run across many islands in the Stockholm archipelago.

Arts

The concert hall stockholm sweden 20050616 - Hötorget, with The Stockholm Concert Hall at Hötorget (Stockholm/Norrmalm|Norrmalm), where the Nobel Prize ceremony takes place.

Stockholm's national stages and the Royal Dramatic Theatre and the Royal Opera stage classic and modern plays, operas and ballets. There are many other playhouses, such as the Stockholm City Theatre. The theatre season generally runs from late August until the beginning of June. In the summer the Parkteatern stages free-entrance plays and monologues in the parks of Stockholm. During September–May, a range of international and local musicals, as well as other shows, are provided at the many theatres.

Cinema films are not dubbed, but subtitled. Except the multiplexes (most of them THX certified), a few classic cinema theaters remain: Rigoletto, Grand Sveavägen, Saga, and Skandia (Stockholm/Norrmalm|Norrmalm) Park (Stockholm/Östermalm|Östermalm) and Victoria (Stockholm/Södermalm|Södermalm). While SF has a de facto monopoly for mainstream film and there are some independent cinemas.

A couple of large cultural events are arranged every year. Culture Night Stockholm takes place annually in springtime, with free admission to several museums, special performances around the city, from 18:00 until midnight. In August the /skf/ Stockholm Culture Festival takes place, in tandem with the Ung 08 youth festival in Kungsträdgården. During this time of the year and the Stockholm International Film Festival also hosts an open-air cinema in the Tantolunden park during one week in August. The major Stockholm International Film Festival takes place in November, and draws large international crowds.

Stockholm has a growing scene for standup comedy in Swedish and English. The Big Ben Bar (Stockholm/Södermalm|Södermalm), Folkungagatan 97, has a free-entrance comedy club in English each Thursday at 20:00. Skrattstock is an annual comedy festival organized every summer.

The live music stage in Stockholm is something else. There are never any signs of anyone playing but a few posters in specific areas. Although a lot of the cities bars have live music and the most common place to find it is around Södermalm. There you will find places like Debaser, Hornhuset and Trädgården]. Besides Södermalm both Norrmalm and Vasastan have a few interesting venues.

On Sunday evenings from September to May at Stockholm/Skeppsholmen|Skeppsholmen there is live Swedish folk music at Folkmusikhuset. Go to listen or to dance Swedish folk dances. Free entrance.

Stockholm hosts many expos and conventions. The two largest facilities are Stockholm International Fairs (Stockholm/Söderort|Söderort) and Kistamässan (Stockholm/Västerort|Västerort).

Amusement park and children's activities

Grona lund 20050902 001 - Gröna Lund seen from the water also|Stockholm with children}} Stockholm's main amusement park, Gröna Lund is on Djurgården (accessible by Spårväg City, by the ferry to Djurgården or by bus 44). There are all sorts of rides including rollercoasters and during the summer the park hosts a large number of concerts by famous artists and groups, as well as popular dancing evenings. Opening times for the amusement park vary across the year. Check the website before visiting. The park generally is very crowded during weekends and concert days.

On Djurgården you can also find Junibacken, a theme park centered on children's books, especially Astrid Lindgren tourism|Astrid Lindgren's stories. Skansen, Stockholm's zoo, is also on the island.

Gambling

Casino Cosmopol on Kungsgatan 65 (Stockholm/Norrmalm#Do|Norrmalm) has 37 gaming tables and almost 400 slot machines and is one of Sweden's four casinos. In addition, several major late night restaurants have blackjack tables and slot machines.

There are regular horse races at Solvalla (Stockholm/Västerort|Västerort) and Täby Galopp (Stockholm/Norrort|Norrort).

events

See also: Stockholm

Attitudes towards homosexuality and lady boys expressions are generally tolerant. In the summer (generally late July/early August) and there is an annual pride festival, Stockholm Pride, which is the largest in Scandinavia. The national organization, RFSL, can provide information on other events and venues.

Outdoor life

Stensjön, Tyresta national park, 2007-07-31, northern shore on Stensjöborg, view southeast - Tyresta National Park, a virgin forest 20 kilometers south of central Stockholm.

There are many forests and lakes within commuting distance of Stockholm, with good chances to see wild animals such as moose, deer and boars. Much of outer Östermalm consists of forest and farmland within a walk from the metro.

In Södertörn, one can find Nackareservatet, Tyresta National Park and Bornsjön.

Study in Stockholm

With about 80,000 university students at more than 20 universities and university colleges, Stockholm is the largest Nordic university city. The largest institutions of higher education are Stockholm University (Stockholms universitet) and the Royal Institute of Technology (Kungliga tekniska högskolan), and Södertörn University College (Södertörns högskola). Karolinska institutet is a world-class medical university. There are also several fine arts university colleges. Study in Stockholm has information about university studies in Stockholm.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Stockholm

Districts}} As in the rest of Sweden, VISA and MasterCard are accepted by nearly all stores, and ATMs are readily available. There are ATMs inside some late night restaurants, where the bar might accept cash only. Very few venues accept foreign currencies, such as euros or US dollars.

In contrast to many other European cities, most shops in Stockholm (except the small independent ones) are open all week, including Sundays; only closed down for a few major holidays a year. Closing time tends to be rigid, though.

Fashion

Popular Swedish clothing brands that you can find in several major stores include Acne Jeans, WESC, Cheap Monday, J Lindeberg, Whyred, Tiger and Filippa K. There has been an explosion of young designers starting their own small labels. Many of these can be found in the small shops in the SoFo area on Södermalm (see below). Examples are Nakkna, Jenny Hellström, Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair and The Stray Boys.

Glassware

• The large department stores Åhléns and NK in Norrmalm all have a wide selection of glassware.
• Duka, several locations: Västerlånggatan 78 (Stockholm/Gamla stan|Gamla stan), Sveavägen 24-26 and Kungsgatan 41, (Stockholm/Norrmalm|Norrmalm). Duka is a Swedish chain selling both cheaper household items and a limited selection of glassware in several stores in central Stockholm.
• Nordiska Kristall, several locations: Kungsgatan 9 (Stockholm/Norrmalm|Norrmalm), Österlånggatan 1 (Stockholm/Gamla stan|Gamla stan), also in Strand Hotel, Grand Hotel and City Hotel. Nordiska Kristall is a high-end shop for crystal design glass. The Kungsgatan store has an art-glass gallery.

Furniture and design

Sweden is internationally known for its design, and Stockholm has many stores where you can find Swedish-designed clothes, textiles and interior decoration items. Hand-made and hand-painted glassware is also a famous Swedish speciality.

• DesignTorget at Sergels Torg (Stockholm/Norrmalm) and Götgatan 31 (Stockholm/Södermalm), a design store specializing in smaller items, ranging from the beautiful to the useful to the downright eccentric.
• Asplund furniture store, is an upscale store with world-class design. T Östermalmstorg.
• Room is another great furniture and design store locaded in the Pub mall, T Hötorget.
• Illums Bolighus is a high-end furniture, home decoration and glassware store specializing in Danish design. (T Centralen, Hamngatan 27)
• Many antiquities shops are close to T Odenplan. Good place to stroll around.
• If second-hand is an option many Stadsmissionen and Myrorna (The Salvation Army) have fun vintage products, and contribute to a good cause. Especially Stadsmissionen Stortorget (T Gamla stan) has hand-picked design and classical furniture.

Major places for shopping

Norrmalm

See also: Stockholm/Norrmalm#Buy

Drottninggatanshopping - |Drottninggatan retail therapy.

Drottninggatan is dominated by major brands down at the Sergels Torg end before giving way to smaller and more specialised shops further north. Tourist shops occupy the southern end.

Also connected to Drottninggatan is the square of Hötorget (T-Hötorget). Here is a daily fresh food market outside as well as Hötorgshallen, an indoor food market.

Mood Stockholm on Norrlandsgatan opened in 2012. This mall contains a lot of interesting boutiques not represented elsewhere in the city. Hamngatan, Biblioteksgatan and Birger Jarlsgatan have a collection of high end shops including Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Louis Vuitton among others. NK, is a classical department store on Hamngatan (Stockholm/Norrmalm|Norrmalm).

Stockholm/Östermalm#Buy|Östermalm

See also: Stockholm/Östermalm#Buy

Östermalmstorg has a well-reputed grocery hall, Östermalmshallen. Sturegallerian is an upmarket shopping mall at Stureplan, with some eateries. Fältöversten is a shopping mall at Karlaplan.

Suburban malls

There are a number of shopping centers and malls in the major suburban centers – see the neighborhood articles for details. While different in size and they all have a similar profile, with affordable restaurants, supermarkets and major fashion, electronics and interior design chain stores, as well as some smaller shops. Kista Galleria in Stockholm/Västerort]] Zum Franziskaner 2006 - Zum Franziskaner, a restaurant from the 1840s.

Stockholm features a large variety of restaurants. However, dining in Stockholm can be expensive, if you aim for something else than the fast food bars and the run-of-the-mill British-style pubs or the ethnic restaurants that dominate the budget bracket. Be prepared to pay around 175-250 kr or more for most main courses at quality restaurants. If you are on a tight budget, self-catering is an excellent option.

Most hotels and hostels have a good breakfast buffet, in many cases included with the room.

Most restaurants have "dagens rätt" - a lunch offer, normally including a lower- or non-alcoholic drink, bread, butter, salad and Coffee Monday - Friday, usually 11:00-14:00. Expect to pay between 65-100 kr. Generally more expensive downtown and affordableer in the suburbs. Many Asian, Indian, Mexican and fast food restaurants offer rather affordable "all you can eat" lunch buffets. Office workers usually go for lunch at noon, so try to show up well before, or past 13:00.

Most restaurants' kitchens close at 22:00 even on weekends, so don't get out too late. A glass of house costs in the range between 60 and 120 kr, or 400 to 700 kr for a bottle. Sweden has enforced non-smoking in all bars, pubs, restaurants and enclosed areas. Smoking is usually permitted outdoors, or in designated smoking rooms/outdoor seating.

Many Stockholm restaurants are closed for vacation for a few weeks in July and/or early August. In December, some Halal restaurants offer a "julbord" ("Christmas buffet"), a variation of the classic Swedish smörgåsbord with traditional Christmas dishes including Christmas ham, pickled herring and "lutfisk" (stockfish from cod or ling, prepared with lye), which might require advance booking, costing around 300-600 kr, beverages not included.

In this cosmopolitan city, traditional Nordic cuisine|Swedish cuisine, known as husmanskost ("every mans food"), can be hard to get by. Many fine diners have a not-too-expensive husmanskost course: some other places to eat Swedish are the Nystekt strömming wagon at Slussen (Stockholm/Södermalm|Södermalm), Ät gott (S:t Göransgatan 74, (Stockholm/Kungsholmen|Kungsholmen)) and Tennstopet (Dalagatan 50, (Stockholm/Vasastan|Vasastan)).

Guide Michelin recognizes ten Stockholm restaurants: Three-star Frantzén], two-star Oaxen Krog and one-star Mathias Dahlgren Matbaren], Ekstedt], Gastrologik], Operakällaren], Sushi Sho], Restaurang Volt], Aloë] and Agrikultur].

Since 2016 Stockholm has a fish auction for seafood, and local catch can be found at many supermarkets and restaurants.

While the traditional Nordic cuisine is heavy on Meat and fish, Stockholm has a strong Vegetarian food|vegetarian community. Most restaurants have at least one lacto-vegetarian option. For vegan food, look for the café chain Blueberry.

Stockholm has a fleet of food trucks, with high-end meals around 70 to 90 kr. See Hittatrucken for schedules.

• Sandys - Several locations throughout the city: Sergelarkaden 6 (T T-Centralen), Klarabergsgatan 31 (T T-Centralen), Stureplan 2 (T Östermalmstorg) and Götgatan 28 (T Slussen). A large Stockholm-based fast food chain focusing on submarine sandwiches, wraps and salads, Sandys offer a wide selection, reliable quality and acceptable prices, although not by any means a bargain. Sandwiches 49 kr (excluding drinks), XL sandwiches 59 kr, salads 65 kr.

Cafés

Taking a break for Coffee and a biscuit is a Swedish tradition, commonly called fika in Swedish, and there are many coffee-bars around the city. You also have a great number of the more traditional pasttiseries.

Traditional Swedish filter Coffee is relatively strong when compared to American, but a far cry from the Italian espresso. Espresso, caffe latte, cappuccino and other varieties of Italian Coffee are generally available. If you prefer tea, many cafés only offer a few flavours, but generally some black, red and green teas.

Don't miss the traditional Swedish "cinnamon bun" with your coffea. If you visit in January-March you also will have the possibility to try a "Semla", a popular local pastry with wheat bread, almond paste and cream. In November-December you can try one of the saffron buns, known as "lussebulle".

Starbucks (Please do not support Starbucks as Starbucks supports Israel. Shun this Coffee and go for alternative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned brand.) has only recently entered competition with Swedish Coffee shops; Wayne's Coffee, Robert's Coffee and Espresso House are the most common names here - that are strikingly similar in design. Just as everywhere else and the small local cafés offer a more personal experience, and often better Coffee. Expect to pay 20 kr and upwards for a cup of regular black Coffee.

Don't hesitate to ask for a refill (påtår in Swedish) at self-service cafeterias, as it is often free. - Districts

Retail drinks

Further information: Sweden#Systembolaget

Drinking retail alcohol is allowed in most public areas. Among the exceptions are schools, playgrounds, indoor malls, some city squares, and public transport areas. In some parks, drinking is prohibited from 22:00 or midnight. Map of dry areas

• Systembolaget - Opening Hours: Generally open Monday - West 10:00-18:00, Thursday - Friday 10:00-19:00, Saturday 10:00-15:00, all stores closed Sunday Systembolaget is the government monopoly chain for selling alcohol. The stores have a wide assortment and helpful, knowledgeable staff. Tax makes organic juice and hard drink expensive. Surprisingly, high-end soft drinks can be a bargain. Ask the staff for advice. You need to be able to prove that you are over 20 years old, so be sure to bring photo ID. For more information, see the section on Systembolaget in the Sweden#Systembolaget|Sweden article. Central locations include:

• Drottninggatan - T T-Centralen | Drottninggatan 22 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00-19:00, Saturday 10:00-15:00, Sunday closed
• Klarabergsgatan - T T-Centralen | Klarabergsgatan 62 Opening Hours: Extra late hours: Closes 20:00 all weekdays
• Regeringsgatan - T T-Centralen | Regeringsgatan 44 - The largest Systembolaget store in Stockholm, with a special selection of exclusive fruit cocktails

• Vasagatan - T T-Centralen | Vasagatan 25
• Nybrogatan - T Östermalmstorg | Nybrogatan 47
• Folkungagatan - T Medborgarplatsen | Folkungagatan 56

Bars and late night restaurants

Absolut Ice Bar Stockholm - |The Ice Bar at Nordic Sea Hotel, Stockholm/Norrmalm|Norrmalm.

The cost for drinking out in Stockholm varies a lot. Expect to pay around 30 kr in the cheapest pub (55-75 kr in a trendier club or pub) for a organic juice or cider, and at least 95-150 kr for a long-drink or cocktail in a club. Bars usually have no cover charge, but may have an arbitrarily set (and arbitrarily enforced) minimum age limit (usually 21 or 23, sometimes as low as 18, other times as high as 27), while clubs usually charge 50-200 kr at the door (or more at special performances). Long, and very slow moving lines tend to form outside most popular clubs - expect having to wait as much as 1 hour or more if going to a trendy place after midnight, even if raining or snowing. Don't forget to bring an ID, as bouncers will (almost) always ask for identification at the door in both pubs and clubs.

Stureplan is a neighborhood dominated by dancefloor late night restaurants, at the crossing of Birger Jarlsgatan, Kungsgatan and Sturegatan, (T Östermalmstorg). The mushroom-shaped rain shelter is a common meeting point. High entrance fees (200 kr or more) and long lines.

Stockholm/Södermalm|Södermalm is a neighborhood with many smaller bars and late night restaurants focusing on art and electronic music. Look in nightlife magazines for places around Hornstull (such as Strand), Mariatorget (such as Sidetrack, Marie Laveau), Slussen (such as Debaser, Kolingsborg), Skanstull (such as Trädgården, Under Bron).

Major bar streets are Götgatan (where most places are rather affordable pubs) and Bondegatan (with a younger and more trendy crowd), both on Södermalm, Rörstrandsgatan in western Vasastan (also rather trendy, but drawing a slightly older crowd) and the area around the Rådhuset and Fridhemsplan metro stations on Kungsholmen (with many small and relaxed places). Beer is usually really affordable in suburban pubs.

Most restaurants close at 01:00, larger clubs usually at 03:00, and a handful at 05:00. More trendy clubs might have a long queue from midnight till closing time. Get out early (at least before midnight). Most late-night clubs (especially at Stureplan) have an informal or outspoken dress code, vårdad klädsel. Loudness and drunkenness are other common reasons to reject waiting guests. Drinking in the queue is a no-no, bribes are even worse.

If you can read Swedish, you can get more information about Stockholm's nightlife in the free monthly magazine Nöjesguiden and the newspaper Dagens Nyheter on Thursdays and the free QX magazine for events and the free Metro on Fridays.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Stockholm

Stockholm - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Stockholm, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Stockholm. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Stockholm and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Stockholm. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Stockholm. Key components include:

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Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Stockholm, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Stockholm and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Stockholm, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Stockholm, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Stockholm without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Stockholm is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Stockholm.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Stockholm is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Stockholm, please contact:

eHalal Travel Group Stockholm Media: info@ehalal.io

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At eHalal Group, we understand the importance of meeting the unique requirements of Muslim individuals and families seeking properties that align with their cultural and religious trainings. Our extensive portfolio of Muslim-friendly properties in Stockholm ensures that clients have access to a diverse selection of options tailored to their needs. Whether it's a luxurious villa, a modern condominium, or a fully equipped factory, our team is dedicated to assisting clients in finding their ideal property.

For those seeking a comfortable and modern living space, our condos are an excellent choice. Starting at US$ 350,000 and these condominium units offer contemporary designs, state-of-the-art facilities, and convenient locations within Stockholm. Each condo is thoughtfully designed to incorporate halal-friendly features and amenities, ensuring a seamless integration of Islamic values into everyday living.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

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Stockholm is primarily a business city, so beside the Grand Hôtel (Stockholm/Norrmalm|Norrmalm) and a few other luxury venues, Stockholm has several business (typically 4-star) hotels, which charge 900-1200 kr for a single room. They usually have vacancies during weekends and summers, and might give special offers for tourists.

Many hotels have basement rooms without windows, often smaller and more austere than the regular rooms, and significantly cheaper, especially the singles. The hotels make no secret of the fact that this room category has no window, but do make sure to read the description of your room carefully before you book to avoid unpleasant surprises.

The affordable bunks are in short supply. Look for hostels at Svenska Turistföreningen and SVIF]. Advance booking is usually needed, especially in summer, and for those in the inner city. Stockholm has some spectacular hostels, such as [https://em/STF-Hostel-af-Chapman--Skeppsholmen/ af Chapman (Stockholm/Norrmalm|Skeppsholmen), Långholmen (Stockholm/Södermalm|Södermalm) and Jumbostay at Sigtuna|Arlanda.

The lowest cost per bed can be found on the Baltic Sea ferries.

Hospitality exchange and home exchange options can be useful for Stockholm. The apartment rental market is strictly regulated, with waiting times over a decade.

When it comes to long-time accommodation, Stockholm has a harsh housing situation, with several years' waiting time for a rental apartment. Newcomers are dependent on the unreliable second-hand rental market. For consultants and other business visitors, a long-time hotel stay might be the most practical option.

Telecommunications in Stockholm

Stockholm Public Library January 2015 04 - Stockholm Public Library

There are a number of places where you can access the Internet in central Stockholm.

An alternative for any visitor to Sweden is to buy a pre-paid USB 4G modem. These can be had cheaply (down to 150 kr) and the 4G coverage in Stockholm is excellent. Expect to pay around 100 kr/week or 300 kr/month to use the 4G modem. Data limits are typically high (20 GB/Month but up to 100 GB or more is also available)

WiFi

If you have your own laptop, many cafés, hotels, libraries offer free wi-fi access.

• Skype offers wi-fi access in some areas called Skype Zones]. This service used to be offered for free as a test, but now seems to be subject to a fee.
• Telia HomeRun is a commercial wi-fi service that covers many points in central Stockholm with wi-fi.

Internet terminals

You can often use the Internet for free at the public libraries (but you may have to ask first). Big libraries can be found at Medborgarplatsen (T Medborgarplatsen) and Sveavägen 73 (T Odenplan). The Central Station has Stockholmspanelen, information terminals with keyboards and web browsers that have full internet access but no address bar to type in the URL of the site you want to visit. But if you are clever there's a way to get to Google, you can then type in the URL you want to visit and hit "Search".

The company Sidewalk Express operates Internet terminals in a number of convenience stores (most 7 Eleven and many Pressbyrån stores) and some other shops and public locations, including the main hall in the Stockholm central train station. Check their website for a full list of locations. Most terminals are however quite uncomfortable to use (metallic keyboards, stand-up only access etc.) and fairly expensive. Unused time from one Sidewalk Express location can be reused at any other terminal in Sweden within 5 days.

There are also a number of more gaming-oriented Internet points. These are often open late nights.

• Matrix — The underground hall in the Kungsgatan exit of the metro station Hötorget. Open Sunday - Thursday 10:00-24:00, F-Sa 10:00-03:00. A central 80-terminal gamer den with generous opening hours.
• Inferno Online, situated at Odenplan (metro station). The largest gaming/internet-cafe in the world. If you are a new user you need to create an account (free) and then pay for the amount of hours you want on your account (the prices are low compared to other Internet terminals).

Stay Safe

For its size, Stockholm is a safe city by international standards. Still, Muslim travellers should use common sense to avoid crime.

While police officers can be spread thin, Stockholm has patrolling security guards (ordningsvakt) in central neighbourhoods. These are usually helpful to visitors. Security staff at late night restaurants might be more harsh, especially at intoxicated patrons. Drunkenness is less accepted in restaurants than in smaller towns, and could lead to the security staff forcibly ejecting the trouble-maker. Bouncers in Stockholm are stricter than in other European cities, and you may be kicked out for no reason.

Most crimes against travellers are crimes of opportunity, such as pickpockets, bicycle theft, auto theft, and auto vandalism. As always, do not leave valuable items in your car, and watch your bag in crowded places such as festivals, late night restaurants, markets, airports, and public transport areas. Most shops and all major taxi companies accept credit and debit cards, so there is no need to carry a lot of cash.

Taxis are required to post pricing information in the rear side window. The comparison price is for a 15 km ride and not the maximum price, which could be a lot more when venturing outside the inner city. While some independent driver charge the maximum allowed (499 kr), major cab companies (Taxi Stockholm, Taxi Kurir, Taxi 020/Sverigetaxi and Topcab) are around 300 kr. With these cabs, you also have a better chance of having belongings lost in the vehicle returned to you.

During summer, groups of Common scams#Rigged gambling games|street gamblers try to scam their audience in other touristed areas, by planting a few of their own in the crowd. Don't play, you will lose.

Though Sweden has an extensive welfare system, and Stockholm has far fewer homeless and impoverished people than other cities of similar size, homeless people can be seen begging around the city; several of them from other parts of the European Union. A responsible way to address their situation is to buy the street paper, Situation Sthlm, for 50 kr. Buying food or water for someone begging is also a good way of helping. While organized crime does exist, lawful visitors are unlikely to be affected.

Stockholm is friendly to sexual minorities. Homophobic and transphobic attitudes will be met with outright hostility from many Swedes. Same-sex couples will have no trouble living openly in Stockholm, which includes holding hands or kissing in public around the city.

Local Customs in Stockholm

When using escalators, stand on the right and reserve the left side for walking. Standing still on the left side might annoy people. On train and metro platforms, passengers should be allow to leave the vehicle before passengers who want to board. When waiting in lines, be patient and polite. Swedes never jump queues - but make sure you actually stand in the line. If unsure, ask.

Avoid walking in the cycle lane. Dedicated cycle paths are clearly marked, but sometimes run directly next to the sidewalk. Stockholm cyclists are subject to a comparatively hilly landscape and are unwilling to slow down and lose momentum. Usually, however and they are careful, signal clearly and use their bells, meaning that straying tourists most often are just sworn at.

As most other Nordic people, Swedes value privacy, and are usually not open to strangers in public, especially in public transport. They may feel uncomfortable and embarrassed if you try to start a conversation. If you are lucky enough to be invited to someone's home, you will discover that Swedes behave very differently and will be very social.

Cope

Pack

See also Sweden#Bring.

Stockholm is best experienced on foot, so bring comfortable shoes. An umbrella or a raincoat for wet weather is also a good idea. Expect the temperature to be well under freezing during the winter months (add to that windchill and humidity), so if you plan to visit then, warm clothes in good materials are certainly recommendable. Long johns/stockings under your pants/skirt will keep you warm without looking like you wear your ski-outfit).

Eating out is generally rather expensive. If on a budget, supermarket food is a good alternative to restaurants.

Getting cash

There are many ATMs in the city, but some foreign card-holders, such as a Canadian, have reported trouble in using them, even when they purport to be connected to international networks their banks are part of, so consider doing some research before you arrive.

The main currency exchange is Forex, but they charge a whopping 50 kr commission on top of their buy-sell spread.

Credit/debit cards are widely accepted even for small amounts. Most places accept identification and a signature, but PIN-transactions are preferred.

Stuck with old Swedish currency? New banknotes were introduced in 2015, and older notes all became invalid between 2016-17. Banks will no longer change these. You can still salvage perhaps 90% of their value at a currency exchange office such as Forex: they'll trade old notes for a foreign currency but not for Swedish. So if you change that foreign currency back to valid Swedish krona, you'll be down to perhaps 85% on the deal. Consider instead buying a third currency that you always have need of, eg euros or US$ and then using your home currency to buy fresh krona. No time limit has been announced on the exchange option, but it clearly can't be indefinite.

Toilets

Stockholms toaletter Norr Mälarstrand 2011a - A public toilet booth. Can be clean or messy.

Finding a good toilets|toilet in Stockholm can be tricky. Many department stores and fast-food restaurants have clean toilets, often for the charge of 5 kr. That is also the cost of public toilet booths found in most city squares (though these might be messy) so be sure to carry some 5 kr coins. Restaurants' toilets are often reserved for clients, and might be messy depending on the establishment. Some good, clean toilets are found in Max at Norrmalmstorg, and in the restaurant Sturehof (at Stureplan - the establishment is too big for crew to keep track of people borrowing the toilet). Urinating in town is illegal, but urinals are often free even if you have to pay for a WC. The libraries, museums, and government buildings often have free, clean toilets.

Most major hotels have clean lobby toilets. Some of them might be reserved for house guests and require an access code, but travellers can often get access to them on request.

Laundry

Since Swedish apartments either have a washing machine or access to a communal laundry room and there are virtually no self-service laundries to be found in Stockholm, with one exception:

• Tvättomaten - T Odenplan | Västmannagatan 61 ☎ +46 8 34 64 80 | Opening Hours: Open Monday to Friday 08:30-18:30, Saturday 09:30-15:00 (closed Saturday from end of June to mid-August, closed one week at the end of July) Self-service price: 50 kr without drying, 84 kr with drying (per machine, up to 5 kg) Washing machines in Scandinavian countries are connected to cold water only, so the machine actually heats the water, taking up to 3 hours to do a load of laundry.

Most youth hostels have washing machines. Some dry cleaners offer to wash shirts and bed linen as well, but this tends to be quite expensive.

Health

Swedish healthcare is generally of high quality, although there may be long waits in emergency rooms. How quickly one sees a doctor will depend on medical priority; money, name or title won't bypass the queue.

EU/EEA citizens with a European Health Insurance card pay the same (rather low) fee for emergency and necessary care as a local citizen. Others must pay the whole health care cost (which can be between 1,700 and 2,200 kr for a doctor’s visit at an emergency care unit at a hospital). More information on hospital fees can be found at 1177.se/Other-languages/New-in-Sweden---healthcare/English--Engelska/ 1177 Vårdguiden].

In an emergency, always call 112 for SOS Alarm, for ambulance, police, fire service, air and sea rescue, mountain patrol, or priest on call. English-speaking operators are available.

There are two hospitals with 24-hour emergency care units in the inner city:

• S:t Görans Sjukhus | S:t Göransplan 1 T Fridhemsplan or T Stadshagen ☎ +46 8 58 70 10 00
• Södersjukhuset | Sjukhusbacken 10 Bus 3, 74 or 164 from T Skanstull, bus 74 from T Mariatorget or commuter train to Stockholm Södra ☎ +46 8 616 10 00

For less serious illnesses and ailments, getting in touch with a local clinic, vårdcentral, is a much better option than the hospital emergency rooms. The Stockholm County healthcare hotline (+46 8 320 100) can give medical advice and help you find a doctor. While information is officially given in Swedish only and the doctors can often speak some English.

Pharmacies

Certified pharmacies (apotek) have a green cross sign. You can buy over-the-counter medicine in most supermarkets and convenience stores. Strong painkillers are only sold at pharmacies, though.

• Apoteket C West Scheele | Klarabergsgatan 64 T T-Centralen ☎ +46 8 454 81 30 | Opening Hours: Open 24 hours, all days of the week, including holidays This pharmacy is centrally located. Service is limited late at night, and can be slow, but they have a very large inventory of specialized drugs.
• Apotek Hjärtat | Krukmakargatan 13, Södermalm

T Mariatorget ☎ +46 8 454 81 30 | Opening Hours: Extra long operating hours: 08:00-22:00 all days of the week

Embassies & Consulates in Stockholm

Albania - Capllavägen 7, 181 32 Lidingö, Stockholm 59.360833, 18.136111 ☎ +46 8 7310920, +46 8 7310930 +46 8 767 6557 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Algeria - Danderydsgatan 3-5, 100 41 Stockholm 59.342639, 18.069444 ☎ +46 86799130 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 13:00 {{flag|Armenia

• Armenia - Sveavägen 76, 113 59 Stockholm 59.33988, 18.05950 ☎ +46 (8) 512 58 580 +46 (8) 512 58 589 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00

Angola - Skeppsbron 8, 111 30 Stockholm 59.325886, 18.074956 ☎ +46 8 24 28 90 +46 8 34 31 27

Argentina - Narvavägen 32, 3rd floor, P.O. Box 140 39, Stockholm 59.336722, 18.091192 ☎ +46 8 663 1965 +46 8 661 0009

• Australia - Klarabergsviadukten 63, 8th Floor 59.331111, 18.056667 ☎ +46 8-613 2900 +46 8-248505

{{flag|Austria

• Austria - stockholm-@ Kommendörsgatan 35/V, 114 58 Stockholm 59.337222, 18.086944 3 minutes walk from T-Bana station Karlaplan ☎ +46 8-665 1770 | Opening Hours: Monday - zF 09:30-12:30

Azerbaijan - Barnhusgatan 3, 4th floor, 111 23, Stockholm 59.33887, 18.08320 ☎ +46 8 661 58 50 +46 8 441 24 58 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00 (except Azerbaijani public holidays) - The phone lines for general public are open from 09:00-18:00. {{flag|Bangladesh

• Bangladesh | Anderstorpsvägen 12, 1st floor, 171 54 Solna 59.35074, 17.98192 ☎ +46 8 730 5850 +46 8 730 5870 Opening Hours: Submission of application: 09:30-12:00. Delivery time: 15:00-16:00. Query over telephone: 14:00-16:00

• Belarus - Sky Hotel Apartments, Lindhagensgatan 90, Box 12327, 102-28 Stockholm Opening Hours: In process of re-opening

{{flag|Belgium

• Belgium - Kungsbroplan 2, 2nd floor, 101 38 Stockholm 59.332222, 18.049167 ☎ +46 8 534 802 00, +46 70 966 23 46 (Emergency line for Belgians in need outside of opening hours. This is no information line no visa information will be given on this number.) +46 8-5451 6315 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:30 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 16:00

{{flag|Bolivia

• Bolivia | embolivia-@ Stjärnvägen 2 A, 181 50 Lidingö 59.36228, 18.12308 ☎ +46 8 731 58 30 +46 8 767 63 11

{{flag|Bosnia and Herzegovina

• Bosnia and Herzegovina | Birger Jarlsgatan 55, 111 45 Stockholm 59.33997, 18.06668 ☎ +46 8-440 05 40 +46 8-24 98 30 Opening Hours: Opening hours consular department: Monday to Friday 10:00 to 16:00. Opening hours of the Embassy: Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00

{{flag|Botswana

• Botswana | Tyrgatan 11, Stockholm, Sweden - GPS: 59.34621, 18.06680 ☎ +46 8-545 258 80 +46 8-723 00 87 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09.00-13.00 and 14.00-17.00

• Brazil | Odengatan 3, 114 24 Stockholm 59.34651, 18.06665 Take busses 4, 43, 72, 73, 94, 608, 624C, 628, 680, 690 or 691 to Valhallavägen/Odengatan. Take the metro to Tekniska Högskolan, red line ☎ +46 8-545 163 20 +46 8-545 163 14 Opening Hours: Visiting: 09:00-12:30. Telephone: 10:00-11:00

{{flag|Bulgaria Bulgaria | Embassy.@ Karlavägen 29, 11431 Stockholm 59.34182, 18.07149 ☎ +46 8 20 67 13 Opening Hours: Office hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:30. The Consular Department is open for citizens: Monday to Friday 10:00 - 12:30. Telephone 13:30 - 15:30 {{flag|Canada

• Canada - stkhm-@ Klarabergsgatan 23, 6th Floor, PO Box 16129 South - 103 23 Stockholm 59.33209, 18.06293 ☎ +46 8-453 3000 +46 8 453 30 16 Opening Hours: Monday - Th: 08:30-12:25 and 13:00-17:00 F: 08:30-12:25 and 13:00-15:00

{{flag|Chile

• Chile | Mäster Samuelsgatan 1, 2nd floor, 11144 Stockholm 59.33431, 18.07393 ☎ +46 8 679 82 80, +46 8 679 83 80 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 17:00

China | Lidovägen 8，115 25 Stockholm 59.33082, 18.13114 ☎ +46 8-5793 6429 +46 8-5793 6452 {{flag|Colombia

• Colombia | Östermalmsgatan 46, 114 86 Stockholm - GPS: 59.34224, 18.07476 Take the red metro line to either Stadion or Tekniska Högskolan. Take busses 42, 44 or 1 to Humlegården. Take bus 4 to Stadion ☎ +46 8 214 320 +46 8 218 490 - Additionally and the Foreign Ministry has available other communication channels such as: Online Support (Chat) and Skype. All communication channels of citizen services are available 24 hours a day.

{{flag|Croatia

• Croatia | Engelbrektsplan 2, 3rd floor, 114 34 Stockholm 59.33742, 18.07100 ☎ +46 8 440 52 80 +46 8 678 83 20

{{flag|Cuba

• Cuba | Sturevägen 9, 182 73 Stocksund 59.38729, 18.05392 ☎ +46 8 545 83 277 +46 8 545 83 270 Opening Hours: Monday Wednesday Friday 09:00 to 12:30

Cyprus | Styrmansgatan 4, 1st floor, 114 54 Stockholm - GPS: 59.33213, 18.08526 ☎ +46 8 24 50 08 +46 8 24 45 18 Opening Hours: Embassy Office Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00. Consular Section opening hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 15:00 If you find yourself in an emergency situation that cannot wait until the next working day, please call the Embassy Duty Officer: (+46) 702 898 904 {{flag|Czech Republic

• Czech Republic - Villagatan 21, Box 26156, 100 41 Stockholm ☎ +46 8 | Opening Hours: Monday & West 09:00-11:00; T & Thursday 13:30-15:30

{{flag|Denmark

• Denmark | Jakobs Torg 1, 111 52 Stockholm - GPS: 59.33010, 18.06970 ☎ +46 8-406 7500 | Opening Hours: Monday - West 09:00-12:00; Thursday 13:30-16:00

{{flag|Dominican Republic

• Dominican Republic | Kungsholmsgatan 10, 5th floor, 112 27 Stockholm - GPS: 59.33113, 18.04834 ☎ +46 8-406 7500 - {{flag|Ecuador
• Ecuador | Västra Trädgårdsgatan 11A, 1st floor, 111 53 Stockholm 59.33092, 18.06982 ☎ +46 8 679 6043 +46 8 611 5593 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 14:00

Egypt | Strandvägen 35, 114 56 Stockholm 59.33197, 18.08920 ☎ +46 84 59 98 60 +46 86 61 26 64 Opening Hours: Embassy: Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00. Consular section: Monday to Friday 10:00 to 13:00 {{flag|El Salvador

• El Salvador | Herserudsvägen 5a, 5th floor, 181 50 Lidingö 59.36222, 18.12252 Take the red metro line towards Ropsten and get off at Ropsten. From there you can take any of the busses 201 - 212 (except 203 and 207). Get of at the stop Torsvikstorg. Cross the road, walk alongside the supermaket and you will arrive at the embassy. ☎ +46 8 765 86 21 +46 8 731 72 42 Opening Hours: 09:30-12:30 and 13:30-15:30

{{flag|Eritrea

• Eritrea | @mbassy.se Stjärnvägen 2B, 4th floor, 181 23 Lidingö 59.36222, 18.12252 ☎ +46 8 441 7170 +46 8 446 7340 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-12.00 and 14:30-16:30 (Wednesday closed for public services). ☎ hours: 09:00-12:00 and 13:30-16:30

{{flag|Estonia

• Estonia | Tyrgatan 3, 11427 Stockholm 59.34633, 18.06664 ☎ +46 8 5451 2282, +46 8 5451 2280 +46 8 5451 2298 Opening Hours: Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday 10:00 - 12:00

Ethiopia | ethemb.consular2@ Löjtnantsgatan 17, 115 50 Stockholm 59.34611, 18.08411 ☎ +46 8 12 04 85 00 +46 8-660 9561 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 – 12:00 and 13:30 – 15:30. Telephone hours: Monday to Friday 09:30 – 16:30

• Finland | Gärdesgatan 11 59.33589, 18.10741 ☎ +46 8 676 67 00 +46 8 20 74 97 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 08:15-12:00, 13:00-16:30
• France | @se.org Kommendörsgatan 13, 102 43 Stockholm 59.33885, 18.07929 ☎ +46 8 45 95 300 +46 8 45 95 341 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-12:30, excepted holidays

• Germany | Skarpögatan 9, 115 27 Stockholm - GPS: 59.33446, 18.10632 ☎ +46 8-670 15 00 +46 8-670 15 72 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 12:00. Telephone hours: Monday - Thursday 07:30 - 12:00 and 13:00 - 16:00, Friday 07:30 - 12:00 and 13:00 - 14:30
• Greece | Kommendorsgatan 16, 114 48 Stockholm 59.33859, 18.07947 ☎ +46 8-5456 6010, +46 7-6580 0952 (Emergencies) +46 8-660 5470 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 - 14:00

{{flag|Guatemala

• Guatemala | Scheelegatan 8, 112 23 Stockholm 59.32962, 18.04382 ☎ +46 8 660 52 29+46 8 660 42 29

{{flag|Honduras

• Honduras | Stjärnvägen 2, 7th floor, 181 34 Lidingö - GPS: 59.36234, 18.12324 ☎ +46 8 731 5084 +46 8 636 9983

{{flag|Iceland

• Iceland | Kommendörsgatan 35, 114 58 Stockholm 59.33734, 18.08683 ☎ +46 8 442 8300 +46 8 660 7423 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 16:00

• India - Adolf Fredriks Kyrkogata 12, Bov 1340, 111 83 Stockholm 59.33701, 18.05862 ☎ +46 8 107 008, +46 8 411 3212, +46 8 411 3213 +46 8 248505 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:30 - 12:30 and 15:00 - 16:00

Indonesia | Kungsbroplan 1, 4th floor, 112 27 Stockholm 59.33170, 18.04950 ☎ +46 8 545 55 880 +46 8 650 87 50 Opening Hours: Embassy: Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00 (except holidays). Consular Affairs: Monday - Thursday 09:30 – 12:00 and Friday 10:00 – 11:00 (except holidays)

• Iran | Elfviksvägen 76 , 181 90 Lidingö 59.3698, 18.1927 ☎ +46 8 6363630 +46 8 6363626 Opening Hours: Monday - West 08:30 to 12:00

{{flag|Iraq

• Iraq | Baldersgatan 6A, 114 27 Stockholm 59.34523, 18.06871 ☎ +46 8 41 14 443 | Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 09:00 - 14:00, Friday 09:00 - 13:00, except formal holidays

{{flag|Ireland

• Ireland | Hovslagargatan 5, 111 48 Stockholm 59.32984, 18.07801 ☎ +46 8 5450 4040 +46 8-660 1353 Opening Hours: Public office and telephone lines: Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 16:30

• Palestine | Strandvägen 58, 115 23 Stockholm 59.33183, 18.09698 ☎ +46 8 528 065 40 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:30 - 12:30. Telephone hours: 09:00 - 14:00

{{flag|Italy

• Italy | Djurgårdsvagen 176, 115 21 Stockholm 59.32329, 18.11144 ☎ +46 8 54567100 +46 8 6671034 Opening Hours: Monday Wednesday Friday 09:30 to 12:30. Telephone hours: 14:00-16:00* Japan | Gärdesgatan 10, 115 27 Stockholm 59.33481, 18.10691 ☎ +46 8-579 353 00 +46 8-661 88 20 Opening Hours: Visa inquiries: Monday to Friday 09:30 to 12:00, 14:00 to 16:00. Consular Assistance (for Japanese citizens): Monday to Friday 09:30 to 12:00, 14:00 to 16:00 (W to 17:00)

{{flag|Kenya

• Kenya | Birger Jarlsgatan 37, 2nd floor, 103 95 Stockholm 59.33849, 18.06825 ☎ +46 8 218300-9 +46 8 209261 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday winter 27th October - 31st March 09:00-16:00. Summer and autumn 1st April - 26th October 09:00-13:00, 14:00-17:00. Visa office hours 10:00-13:00

{{flag|Kosovo

• Kosovo | @ov.net Birger Jarlsgatan 33, 111 45 Stockholm 59.33785, 18.06903 ☎ +46 8 614 6860 +46 8 678 3002

{{flag|North Korea

• Korea, Democratic Republic of - Norra Kungsvägen 39, 181 31 Lidingö ☎ +46 8 767-38-36 +46 8 767-38-35

{{flag|South Korea

• Korea, Republic of - Laboratoriegatan 10, Box 27237, 102 53 Stockholm ☎ +46 8 5458-9400 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-12:00, 13:30-17:00

• Kuwait | Adolf Fredriks Kyrkogata 13, 111 37 Stockholm 59.33698, 18.05962 ☎ +46-8-4509980 +46-8-4509945 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 16:00

{{flag|Laos

• Laos | Badstrandvägen 11, 112 65 Stockholm 59.32323, 17.99206 ☎ +46 8 618 2010 +46 8 618 200 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:00

{{flag|Latvia

• Latvia | Odengatan 5, 114 24 Stockholm 59.34642, 18.06634 Take busses 4, 43 or 72 to Odengatan/Valhallavägen. Take the metro to Tekniska Högskolan, exit Odengatan ☎ +46 8 700 63 00 +46 8 14 01 51 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00-12:00

{{flag|Lebanon

• Lebanon | Kommendörsgatan 35, 2nd floor 59.33735, 18.08679 Take the red metro line to Karlaplan ☎ +46 8-665 19 61, +46 8-665 19 65 +46 8-662 68 24 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:30 - 14:00

{{flag|Libya

• Libya | Munkbrogatan 2, 100 55 Stockholm 59.32385, 18.06740 ☎ +46 8 14 34 35 +46 8 10 43 80

{{flag|Lithuania

• Lithuania - Grevgatan 5, 1st floor, 114 53 Stockholm 59.33221, 18.08321 ☎ +46 8 667 54 55, +46 8 103 018, +46 8 103 565 +46 8 667 54 56 Opening Hours: Business hours: Monday - Thursday 08:00-17:00, Friday 08:00-15:45. Consular section admission hours: Monday 13:00-16:00. Tuesday Thursday Friday 09:00-12:00

{{flag|Malaysia

• Malaysia | Karlavägen 37, P.O.Box 26053 59.341256, 18.074217 ☎ +46 8-440 8400 +46 8-791 8760

{{flag|Mexico

• Mexico - Luntmakargatan 34, 4th Floor, 114-53 Stockholm ☎ +46 8 511-61-400, +46 8 511-61-418 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-12:00
• {{Flag|Netherlands* The Netherlands Götgatan 16A GPS 59.19090,18.04145 ☎ +46 85 569 33 00|tollfree= Fax: +46 85 569 33 11|hours= . Visiting is only feasible on appointment.

{{flag|Norway

• Norway | Skarpögatan 4 59.333794, 18.107336 Bus 69 to "Ambassaderna", T-bane to Karlaplan ☎ +46 8 587-236-00 -
• Pakistan | Karlavägen 65, 114 49 Stockholm 59.339722, 18.081389 ☎ +46-8-6617320 +46-8-24 92 33 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-11:30

{{flag|Poland

• Poland | Karlavägen 35, 114 31 Stockholm 59.341442, 18.0734 ☎ +46 08-50 57 50 00 +46 08-50 57 50 86

{{flag|Portugal

• Portugal - Narvavägen 32, 2nd floor, Box 10194, 100-55 Stockholm ☎ +46 8 545-670-60{{flag|Qatar
• Qatar - Klarabergsviadukten 63, Box 612, 101-32 Stockholm ☎ +46 8 511-659-00 +46 8 23-18-07

• Russian Federation - Gjörwellsgatan 31, 112 60 ☎ +46 8 13-04-41, +46 8 13-04-43 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30 - 16:30

{{flag|Saudi Arabia

• Saudi Arabia - Sköldungagatan 5, Box 26073, 100-41 Stockholm ☎ +46 8 23-88-00 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-16:00

Serbia - Valhallavägen 70, Box 26209, 100-41 Stockholm ☎ +46 8 82-18-436, +46 8 82-18-482{{flag|Slovakia

• Slovakia - Arsenalsgatan 2, 3rd floor, Box 7183, 103-88 Stockholm ☎ +46 8 545-039-60, +46 8 545-039-61* Spain | Emb.@ Djurgårdsvägen, 21 Southeast - 115 21 Stockholm 59.326378, 18.098144 ☎ +46 8-5228 0800 +46 8-660 3034

• Syria - Vendevägen 90, 5th floor, Box 4, 182 11 Danderyd ☎ +46 8 622-18-70 | Opening Hours: By appointment only

{{flag|Switzerland

• Switzerland - Valhallavägen 64, P.O. Box 26143, 100-41 Stockholm ☎ +46 8 676-79-00 +46 8 21-15-04 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-12:00 All consular services and visa support for residents of the countries listed below are provided by the Regional Consular Centre Nordic and Baltic Countries in Stockholm

{{flag|Taiwan

• Taiwan (Taipei Mission in Sweden) - Sweden Wenner-Gren Center, 18tr Sveavägen 166, 113-46 Stockholm ☎ +46 8 728-85-13 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-15:30

• Türkiye - Dag Hammarskjölds Vag 20, 115 27 Stockholm 59.332925, 18.103697 ☎ +46 8-667 29 60 +46 8-663 5514 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-12:30

{{flag|United Arab Emirates

• United Arab Emirates | Torsgatan 2, 5th floor , 111 23 Stockholm 59.33574, 18.05381 ☎ +46 8 411 12 44 +46 8 411 12 45 Opening Hours: Embassy: Monday to Friday 08:30 - 15:30. Consular Services: Monday - Thursday 10:00 - 12:00

{{flag|Ukraine

• Ukraine - Stjärnvägen 2A, 181-34 Lidingö ☎ +46 8 522-28-400, +46 8 522-28-401 +46 8 522-28-411
• United Kingdom | Skarpögatan 6-8, Box 27819, 115 93 Stockholm 59.334283, 18.107753 ☎ +46 8 671-30-00 +46 8-662 9989 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00

United States | Dag Hammarskjölds Väg 31, 115 89 Stockholm 59.333611, 18.105556 ☎ +46 8 783-53-00 +46 8-660 5879

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Stockholm

Stockholm County

Drottningholm Palace (by Pudelek) 2 - The world legacy Drottningholm Palace in Ekerö, just outside Stockholm's city limits

Outside the metropolitan area, Stockholm County contains cultural legacy as well as great nature, all within reach of the SL public transport network; most in less than an hour.

• Stockholm archipelago consists of thousands of islands scattered into the Baltic Sea. While many of them can be visited by road, others need a ferry. Many of those ferries call at central Stockholm.
• Ekerö is a less-known freshwater archipelago in Lake Mälaren, with two World Heritage Sites: Drottningholm Palace (the residence of the Royal Family) and Viking Age settlement Birka. Drottningholm is 10 kilometers from central Stockholm, and can be visited by public transportation within 30 minutes, or a 1-hour ferry trip.
• Sigtuna is Sweden's first capital, a quaint town near Arlanda Airport, 40 kilometers north of Stockholm.
• Norrtälje contains the northern part of the archipelago, and vast forests.
• Stockholm's northern suburbs have many opportunities for outdoor life, including three slopes for downhill skiing, and Viking Age legacy.
• Södertörn contains forests and lakes, especially the Tyresta National Park, and the Nynäshamn port city.
• Södertälje is a quaint port city.

Uppsala County

Uppsala and the seat of Uppsala County, was the political, cultural and religious centre of Viking perioid Sweden. Uppsala also hosts Sweden's first university and Uppsala Gothic Church is the largest in the Nordic countries, and the seat of the Church of Sweden. 80 km north of Stockholm, it is a gratifying day trip destination, where many historic sites dating even farther back than some in Stockholm are within walking distance from the central station.

To get there and there are two rail options:

• SJ offers fast hourly service from Stockholm C to Uppsala, with a sporadic service to Gävle also calling at Uppsala. This option takes 38 minutes and costs 82 kr for adults (26 or older).
• SL offers a stopping half-hourly service from Stockholm C to Uppsala, taking 55 minutes and costing 110 kr (65 kr for people under 20), possession of an SL travel card (even 24- or 72 hour) will reduce the fare to 60 kr (35 kr for people under 20 or over 65).

Farther away

• Gävle is a town and a county seat with several museums, and the famous straw goat during December.
• Södermanland County has some destinations for day excursions, such as Strängnäs and Mariefred and Trosa.
• Gotland is an exotic island in the middle of the Baltic Sea, reachable by plane from Bromma Airport, or by ferry from Södertörn|Nynäshamn.
• Åland is an autonomous Swedish-speaking island between Sweden and Finland, served by most Baltic Sea ferries.
• Turku|Turku is Finland's oldest city, reached by day or overnight ferry.
• Helsinki|Helsinki is Finland's capital, reached by overnight ferry or airplane.

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