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Upon Arrival: Stockholm

However exciting it may be to have reached your destination, the first day of a trip can be taxing. Long flights are tiring, and hotels don’t always have rooms ready for check-in before mid-afternoon. Few travelers care to leap into their trip bleary-eyed, embarking on a full-day excursion, nor do they want to waste the day completely. In the spirit of finding a happy medium, we have outlined an ideal arrival day in Stockholm, customized to where you are staying.

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Hotel: Ett Hem

  • Late Breakfast: Enjoy a classic Scandinavian spread (fresh breads, smoked fish, yogurts and granola) in the Ett Hem's cozy orangerie.
  • Restore: With a private pilates lesson or spa treatment at the hotel's fitness center and spa.
  • Perfect Lunch: Walk ten minutes to Café Saturnus, a local favorite known for its massive cinnamon buns, or remain on property: the hotel chef's will prepare anything you are craving.
  • Culture Moment: Walk or bike down Karlavägen, a bucolic street in the posh Ostermalm neighborhood that feels like a slice of Paris in Stockholm.
  • Shop Around: Ostermalm, making a stop at the greenhouse-like Garbo Interiors for stunning Gustavian antiques, cashmere blankets and garden furniture.
  • Caffeinate: At Café Saturnus or enjoy a latte and book in one of the many cozy nooks at the hotel.
  • Lovely Stroll: Amble through Humlegården, a large park just a few blocks from the hotel.
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Hotel: Grand Hotel Stockholm or Lydmar

A living room at the Grand Hôtel Stockholm

A living room at the Grand Hôtel Stockholm

  • Late Breakfast: Swing by popular bakery Fabrique, which sells fresh-baked breads and pastries including kanelbullar (Swedish cinnamon buns).
  • Restore: At the Grand Hotel's Nordic Spa & Fitness, a tranquil escape inspired by traditional Swedish bathhouses that offers multiple bathing pools, relaxing treatments and a large fitness center.
  • Perfect Lunch: At the Grand Hotel's Matbaren restaurant, a foodie-adored spot serving seasonal cuisine by famed Swedish chef Mathias Dahlgren.
  • Culture Moment: Visit Gamla Stan (the Old Town) to see the Royal Palace, before visiting the Nationalmuseum, Stockholm's top destination for art and design.
  • Shop Around: Walk along the waterfront promenade Strandvägen, stopping at iconic interior design stores Malmstenbutiken and Svenskt Tenn.
  • Caffeinate: After shopping, stop by the second-floor café at Svenskt Tenn for a coffee or tea.
  • Lovely Stroll: Walk along the water's edge on Skeppsholmen, a largely non-residential island that is located just a few minutes' walk from the city center but feels as though it is deep in the Swedish archipelago. Art lovers should visit the Moderna Museet while here.

Hotel: Nobis

  • Late Breakfast: Swing by popular bakery Fabrique, which sells fresh-baked breads and pastries including kanelbullar (Swedish cinnamon buns).
  • Restore: While the Nobis does not have a spa, guests looking to refresh after a long flight can use the saunas (both dry and steam).
  • Perfect Lunch: Dine al fresco at Stockholm institution Sturehof, a favorite with stylish locals for its large terrace and traditional Swedish specialties.
  • Culture Moment: Head next door to the Hallwyl Museum, the former winter home of Count and Countess von Hallwyl. Now a museum, the estate is lavishly designed and features the Countess' extensive art collection.
  • Shop Around: Ostermalm is teeming with upscale boutiques, including the flagship Acne boutique, interior design meccas Svenskt Tenn and Modernity and beloved department store NK.
  • Lovely Stroll: Walk along the picturesque Strandvägen, which follows the waterfront and leads towards Djurgården, home to the can't-miss Vasa Museet.
Contact Indagare for assistance planning a trip to Stockholm. Our specialists can book you at the property that is right for you, plan seamless travel transfers and arrange great activities, meals and special experiences.

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