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SNAPSHOT
In Stockholm the darkness is kept at bay with coloured lights and glittering Christmas decorations. For the prettiest lights and window displays, walk down pedestrian Drottninggatan.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Use our P-AIR bus transfer between Stockholm Skavsta Airport and Stockholm City Bus Terminal (Cityterminalen). The cost is €10.50 and €21 return.
FOOD
Landet
LM Ericssons väg 27, +46 (0)8 410 19320, www.landet.nu Housed in a spacious former post office, during December expect a fabulous French five-course Christmas dinner. Indulge in duck, terrine de foie gras and oysters, 495 kronor (€48.50).
Judit & Bertil
Bergsunds Strand 38, +46 (0)8 669 3131, www.juditbertil.se This two-levelled neighbourhood favourite is relaxed and cosy, and feels like an old, dear friend. BBQ Chicken with Caesar Salad is135 kronor (€13).
FRIENDS
Absolut Ice Bar
Vasaplan 2-4, +46 (0)8 50 56 3124 The ambiance is ice-cool at this bar entirely sculpted out of ice. Entrance fee is 195 kronor (€19) and includes cape, gloves, cocktail and ice glass.
Stadsbiblioteket
Sveavägen 73, +46 (0)8 50 83 1100 If you’re okay talking in whispers, the selection of books and newspapers is extraordinary, the Internet free, and the rotunda building itself is spectacular.
INSIDER TIP
While a visit to the Stockholm Royal Palace requires a ticket, the changing of guard outside the palace is free. It’s at 12.15pm (Sundays 1.15pm).
Words Victoria Larsson |
