Stockholm

6e Tunnan

Sjätte tunnan

Medieval bar and restaurant, with medieval food and mead, and a small heavy-metal bar at street level. Live performances most evenings, usually Medieval-style or rock music.

Open until 03:00

Abba The Museum

A museum of the Swedish pop band ABBA: their spectacular costumes, gold records and original items. In the same building you’ll find Pop House Hotel with 49 stylishly decorated hotel rooms and Pop House Hotel Food & Bar. It has a gift shop.

Mid-Jan to May, Sep to mid-Dec: Mon Tue Fri-Sun 10:00-18:00, Wed Thu 10:00-20:00; Jun to Aug: daily 09:00-20:00; 10:00-18:00; mid-Dec to Dec 21: daily 10:00-18:00

Adolf Fredrik's church

Adolf Fredriks kyrka

Adolf Fredrik's church, named by King Adolf Fredrik, was built in 1768-1774. The exterior is quite intact, while the interior was radically changed in the 1890s. In the church, there is a monument to the philosopher René Descartes, who spent his last years in Stockholm tutoring Queen Christina, until dying of pneumonia. The church is known for the grave of Prime Minister Olof Palme, who was assassinated in 1986. The grave can be found just to the south of the church building.

Mon 13:00-19:00, Tue-Sat 10:00-16:00, Sun 10:30-16:00

Aifur

A Viking restaurant, branding itself as the only of its kind. Live Viking Age music.

Akademibokhandeln

Stockholm's largest bookstore, with a large selection of books in English as well as many international magazines.

Akalla 4H farm

Akalla 4H-gård

The animals are out in their pastures every day of the year. In Akalla village there is in addition to 4H-farm; Café, ceramics workshop, mini golf course, playground, barbecue area and splash pond. To get really close to the animals, you can book a guided tour.

Mon-Sun 08:30-15:00·Free of charge

Akkurat

Friendly English-style pub offering good food, real ale, plenty of beers from all over the world as well as 450 different whiskies. A place where younger and older drinkers meet.

Almgrens sidenväveri

An original 19th century silk factory. The original machinery is preserved, and some manufacturing still goes on today. A museum displays the history of silk, from its origin in China, to the factory itself.

ArkDes - Swedish Centre for Architecture and Design

Exhibits and models including the annual gingerbread house competition. Cafe with good views outside.

Tue 10:00-20:00, Wed-Sun 10:00-18:00·120/100 kr reduced, under 18 free

Army Museum

Displays the history of war, focused on the rise and fall of the Swedish Empire during the 16th to 18th centuries, followed by Sweden's role in the shade of World War I, World War II in Europe and Cold War Europe. The museum makes a great effort of putting warfare into a broader social context.

Closed · opens 10 am tomorrow·140 kr/adult, 95 kr/concession, children free

Astrid Lindgren's home

World famous writer of children's books Astrid Lindgren lived in this Stockholm apartment from 1941 until her death in 2002. Open for visitors since November 2015. Reservations only. See Astrid Lindgren tourism for related venues.

Avicii Experience

An interactive exhibition dedicated to the Swedish music producer Avicii, also known as Tim Bergling.

Bellevue Park and Carl Eldh Studio Museum

The park gives an astounding view of Brunnsviken, a brackish bay. The Carl Eldh Studio Museum contains early 20th-century sculptures.

Bergius Botanic Gardens

Bergianska trädgården

Open-air gardens open to the public, as well as a greenhouse, popular during the cold season. The Victoria House is a preserved Victorian greenhouse.

Berns Bar

Berns Bar is one of the trendier hangouts in the city centre, with a nice lounge and several dancefloors. You can eat a late dinner here to avoid the high entrance fee. Otherwise, make sure to show up early (before 23:00) in order to get in with minimal hassle. 300 kr entrance and mixed drinks costing as much as 150 kr. Can be overcrowded late at night.

Berwaldhallen

[ˈbærvaldˈhalən]

The official concert hall for the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra.

Big Ben

Stereotypical English pub, best known for its stand-up comedy club, with free-entrance shows in English every Thursday on 20:00. Live music at weekend nights.

Biological Museum

Biologiska museet

Scandinavian and Arctic dioramas with stuffed Scandinavian animals, lit only by daylight (limiting the opening hours; the museum closes at 15:00 in October-March, and 16:00 in April-September). When built in 1893, the diorama technique was revolutionary, and inspired similar museums worldwide. A century later, the museum is more interesting as an artifact of educational history, than a faithful display of nature.

Bishop's Arms

There is one English-style pub in the Bishop's arms chain close to the Central station.

Blå Porten [bloːˈpuʈən]

Blå porten, hidden in the back yard of Liljevalchs konsthall, is the one exception. Delicious food in a lush garden makes the long queues worth it. The excellent cakes and pies also makes this a good choice for a coffee break.

Mon-Fri 11:00-23:00, Sat Sun 11:00-19:00

Bok-Skotten

Discount bookstore with a general selection, across the street from the Akademibokhandeln listed above.

Bonniers konsthall

This exhibition hall, opened in 2005 by the Bonnier family, owners of Sweden's largest media empire, showcases Swedish and international contemporary art.

Wed 11:00-20:00, Thu-Sun 11:00-17:00 (closed during the summer)·130 kr/adult, 100 kr/concession, free Fridays

Brasserie Godot

If you fancy long drinks with a cool crowd this is the place for you. Ask for an Old-Fashioned, Godot Crush or a Bloody Mary.

Bromma kyrka

Bromma church

Stockholm's oldest preserved building. It has also been voted the city's most beautiful church. The oldest part was built as a round church in the second half of the 12th century. The church contains medieval paintings from the late 15th century.

Brunnsviken

[ˈbrɵnsˈviːkən]

A brackish bay, adjacent to the National City Park. There are several fine beaches, particularly on the eastern side (T Universitetet). Popular with students as it is less than a kilometre from the university's main campus.

Bruno

A very small indoor shopping centre with a handful of fashion stores focusing on street wear.

Bukowskis

A well-renowned auction house for high-end art and antiquities, many of them on public display during daytime.

Butterfly House

Fjärilshuset

A tropical greenhouse open around the year. Except butterflies, it houses frogs, reptiles, and a large shark tank.

145 kr

Buttericks

A century-old store for party supplies, costume rental, and practical joke devices.

Byn Creperie & Ciderie

Galettes, crêpes, moules and cider in an authentic atmosphere with chansons on the stereo. Mains 89-169 kr.