November 21, 2009
Imagine a city that floats on calm expanses of water, a city where 750 years of history meets ultra-modern design, a city that every year becomes the focus of the worlds of science and literature.
With world-class restaurants, glamorous bars and clubs, and galleries and museums to suit every taste, it's no wonder that Stockholm is known as the Capital of Scandinavia. Welcome!
What do you want to do in Stockholm?
Baltic bliss: boating in the Stockholm archipelago
Having lived for some time in a city so dominated by waterways and islands, Alannah Eames decides it's high time to take the plunge and join the boat set. READ »
Stockholm Q & A: Where can I find a good spa?
A reader wants to take his girlfriend to a spa in Stockholm for her birthday. But which one? Peter Vinthagen Simpson has the answer. READ »
Stockholm from the water
Situated on dozens of small islands, Stockholm is a city of water. The Local gives you tips on how to make the most of the Swedish capital’s greatest resource. READ »
Blog: Crossing the Barriers »
"Language isn’t generally given it’s due credit as an essential dimension of personal wellbeing. After 5 days in Paris, however, I’ve been..." READ »
Blog: Stockholm’s two-star Michelin restaurant closing »
"Edsbacka Krog, one of only two Swedish restaurants currently in possession of two Michelin stars, is to close, the luxury Stockholm eatery said in a statement..." READ »
Latest Stockholm news
New Stockholm arena gets financial go-ahead
Plans for the proposed 30,000-seater arena in the Swedish capital can begin after Stockholm City Council announced a financial agreement with AEG Facilities, the company that will run the stadium. READ »
Sweden-based UK artist draws on Darwin for Stockholm exhibition
British artist Richard Sexton marks the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth with an exhibition inspired by the great naturalist at the Mornington Hotel in Stockholm. READ »
Seduction on the streets of Stockholm
Wooed into learning the art of seduction, The Local’s Christine Demsteader follows a group of men in pursuit of a pick-up artist’s secrets in Stockholm. READ »
October in Sweden: forest royalty, bandy, prizes from the Academy
The Year in Sweden - October: Journalist Kim Loughran sketches a month by month account of the country he has called home ever since his accidental migration in 1966. READ »
Getting fit in fitful times
Financial markets implode, the flow of regular work slows to a trickle, and the only thing expanding is his waistline. Roger Choate explains how he unexpectedly came to wave his wilting wallet in the direction of a personal trainer. READ »
What's on in Sweden: September 11 - 17
What's on in Sweden: World Cup baseball & Cirque du Soleil in Stockholm; Coco Chanel & All Time Low (US) in Gothenburg; Macy Gray (US) in Malmö. READ »
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The city's metro, waterways and, of course the streets. - Museums »
Something for everyone of every age and interest. - Archipelago »
Boat trips, island getaways, nature at its best. - Gay Stockholm »
Events, bars and Pride.
- 09:35 A tale of immigrant life in northern Sweden.
- 20:38 Tax on goods shiped from outside EU
- 20:03 Arlanda Express raises prices yet again
- 19:56 How often do you visit your sambo's parents?
- 19:20 HEALTH INSURANCE going to expire
- 19:12 Recommendations for quality Julbord for guests
- 18:58 Temporarily moving back to the UK
- 18:42 Possible move back to the UK, implications?
- 18:24 Looking for small romantic restaurant for date
- 17:47 Mobile phone sim cards
