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Evening

Stockholm Evening: Sunset at Skansen

Catch the winter golden hour at the world's oldest open-air museum, then wind down with dinner and a drink nearby.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 150 min

Timeline

  1. 14:09

    Solliden

    Grab a simple smörgåsbord at Solliden. It sits on Skansen with a classical Swedish menu and an astounding view of the inner harbour, perfect for settling in before the crowds arrive.

  2. 14:59

    Skansen

    Walk around Skansen. The open-air museum offers wide spaces to enjoy the fading light. The sun sets toward the SW, casting a warm glow over the historic buildings and the water beyond.

  3. 15:39

    Blå Porten [bloːˈpuʈən]

    Dine at Blå Porten. Located in the back yard of Liljevalchs konsthall, this spot offers delicious food in a lush garden. The queues can be long, but the excellent cakes and pies make it a worthy stop for dinner and coffee as evening sets in.

  4. 16:24

    Blå Porten

    End the night at Blå Porten's large open-air courtyard cafe. It is open late enough to enjoy a final drink in the courtyard atmosphere.

Local tip

Check that Blå Porten is open; it closes at 19:00 on weekends. If you arrive later, the courtyard cafe remains open until 21:00.

Check before you go

  • Solliden is on Skansen, which is a large area. Allow time to find the restaurant.
  • Blå Porten at Liljevalchs konsthall has specific hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa,Su 11:00-19:00 for the restaurant. The cafe is open Mo,We,Fr-Su 11:00-21:00; Tu,Th 11:00-21:30.

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