It takes about 30 minutes for the train to "leave" the suburbs. You'll pass by stables and farmers. Look out for the typical Swedish countryside houses!

StikkiNikki is my no.1 ice cream place in Stockholm. They're all homemade at the same small-scale local production facility — and have no additives!

Centralbadet Stockholm is an art nouveau spa that was finished in 1904. It's also a restaurant & a popular spot for shooting films set in the 20th cen.

Reimersholme is one of the smallest islands that make up the city center of Stockholm. It's so serene, green and romantic, I forget I'm in the capital...

Augustendals 4H Farm in Stockholm is great for kids! Their 4Hs stand for head, heart, hand & health. Come here for horses, goats, cats, rabbits & hens.

The City Hall in Stockholm has an impressive history and is very nice to wind down after some major sightseeing. It's beautiful, central yet quiet!

Karlbergs Castle in Stockholm is not open to visitors, but the beautiful and interesting park around is open daily and entry is free of charge!

Gröna Lund is an amusement park in Stockholm with an excellent location. I recommend their attractions Eclipse, Katapulten or Kättingflygaren...

Every day, about 8-10 different flavours are made and sold here. If they ran out, they are out of that flavour for the day and everything is made fresh!

Whenever I visit Brickyard, I love ordering the lamb chilli, just the right amount of heat, and the meat is so tender after being slow cooked.

"Mahalo" is a vegan-only café in Södermalm, Stockholm. It's easy-going yet serves well made dishes that feel fresh. Take your hesitant friends here...

Take the ferry and discover not only the small island but also experience the archipelago of Stockholm. The trip takes just under one hour.