Some shops are hard to categorise, but well worth a visit. So why not while away the morning in a chocolate factory, visit a shop filled with Swedish Christmas elves, and then stroll around Stockholm’s food market halls, marvelling at the delicious flavours on offer?
HötorgetUnder the Filmstaden Sergel cinema complex you’ll find one of Stockholm’s cosiest market halls. This is the place for raw ingredients and delicacies from all four corners of the globe. Wandering between the different food stalls is a gastronomic journey, where different food cultures are brought together. Specialities from all over the world are Hötorgshallen’s trademark. If you fancy a bite to eat while you’re here, there are fast food stalls and restaurants to suit all tastes.www.hotorgshallen.se
Renstiernas gata 12+46 8 640 0568 At Södermalm’s very own chocolate factory you’ll find biscuits, chocolates, petits fours, cakes and muffins. Chokladfabriken – the chocolate factory – was founded in 1997 and is run by Martin and Ellinor Isaksson. Martin is a confectioner and a member of Sweden’s national cooking team. There is a little shop and café next to the factory. A mouth-watering experience!www.chokladfabriken.com
Hornstulls strand 4 Street, a market on Hornstulls strand by the waterside, is a one-off experience with everything from old to new, from furniture and decorations to clothes. It’s also a great place for a coffee or a tasty lunch. The perfect destination for a little outing. The market has different themes each weekend, from books and children’s things to jewellery.www.streetinstockholm.se
ÖstermalmstorgIn the heart of Östermalm, one of Stockholm’s most charming neighbourhoods, you’ll find Östermalms Saluhall market hall. The combination of beautiful 19th century architecture and an exclusive selection of edible delicacies make it well worth a visit. This is the place to come if you’re looking for quail’s eggs, Sweden’s famous Bjäre potatoes sorted according to size, or just to show off your finest clothes. In the centre of the market hall is Lisa Elmqvist’s fish restaurant. Order a fish soup for lunch, breathe in the atmosphere, and watch the world go by.www.ostermalmshallen.se
Södra Benickebrinken 4 +46 8 10 56 29 An unusual little shop in the heart of the Old Town. They only sell models of imps, elves and trolls. These little characters are typical of a Swedish Christmas, but here you can enjoy them all year round. If you dream of mulled wine, Christmas cake and advent candles all year round, this is the place for you.