22 Dec 2024
Your New City
Getting Around Tourist Information Your New City

The quiet side of Gamla Stan

Gamla Stan is undeniably one of the most attractive parts of Stockholm, but the most touristy, too. Is there a way to see the old town and dodge the hordes? Katharine Trigarszky offers her tips for how to enjoy it while avoiding the crowds. There’s one thing you can say with certainty about Gamla Stan: […]

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Bars, Pubs & Clubs Lifestyle Your New City

5 key tips for the newcomer to Stockholm nightlife – UPDATED

Welcome to Stockholm city. Trendy, vibrant and buzzing with activity during the day. You will find a good balance between city living and nature and waterfronts. It is not just a beautiful city during the daytime – Stockholm also comes alive at night. So to get the most out of the nightlife experience, there are […]

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Community Courses in English Featured Health Yoga Your New City

Your ultimate Stockholm guide to Yoga in English

If like me you landed one day in Stockholm and wanted to resume your Yoga practice, but didn’t know where to go, here is what I hope can be your ultimate guide to carrying on your practice in good hands and …in English – yes ! How many of you felt too shy to walk to […]

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Dining out Health Tourist Information Your New City

Staying Safe With Food Allergies in Stockholm’s Restaurants

In Western countries, food allergies affect 8% of children and 2% of adults, according to Core. Some of the most common food allergies in Sweden are hazelnuts (between 12 and 15%), lactose (between 4 and 10%), and gluten (3%). Meanwhile, tree nuts, fruit, and carrots all rank highly, too. Food allergies commonly cause wheezing, hives, […]

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Community Essentials Lifestyle Outdoor Activities Sports and Fitness Your New City

Social Sweating in Sweden

The Swedes work out more than anyone else in the European Union. It is true that people in Scandinavian countries are known for their healthy lifestyles, but seven out of ten people living in Sweden work out on a weekly basis. This healthy lifestyle is contagious and if you are living in Stockholm, there are many options […]

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Extraordinary Expats Featured Tourist Information Videos Your New City

Stockholm Moves – The Scandinavian Capital Through a Filmmaker’s Cinematic Eye

Film director and photographer Alex Soloviev pays homage to our capital city in his video Stockholm Moves. A wonderful and dreamy 3-minute ride across the city’s streets and alleys, it’s people, it’s waters and its parks, the bright lights, the shaded corners, its voices and even some rain. Prepare to experience Stockholm like you’ve never seen it […]

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American Dining out Featured French Tex-Mex Your New City

Craving For Barbecue? Stockholm Restaurants For The Best Grilled Treats

When you think of food and Stockholm, what immediately comes to mind are classic Nordic dishes and snacks such as meatballs, kanelbulle, and toast Skagen. But did you know that the city also boasts several restaurants where you can get the best barbecued meats and vegetables? From bistros that serve perfectly juicy grilled beef and Tex-Mex cuisine to vegetarian-friendly […]

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Café Culture Dining out Featured Your New City

The Ultimate List: Stockholm’s Best Ice Cream Spots

You don’t have to travel to Italy to have proper gelato anymore… Some ice cream parlors in Stockholm are truly mastering the art of  the ice cream making and putting a great deal of effort on good quality ingredients sourced in Sweden and even brought directly from Italy’s sunny fields. Have a look at this ultimate […]

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Culture Getting Around Your New City

Photographing Stockholm… Underground

Most people know that Stockholm is Sweden’s capital, but at a guess, it’s fair to assume that probably fewer people know that it’s an incredible city for budding photographers and not just above ground. In fact, some of the most dramatic and artistic landscapes to capture with a lens in Stockholm happen to form part of […]

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Bars, Pubs & Clubs Community Culture Dining out Featured Lifestyle Spanish / Tapas Your New City

YLC Review: España Aqui Tapas Bar

Pour yourself a glass of sangria, expand your cultural horizons and try some tapas in Stockholm tonight!

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