A different way to Xperience Stockholm

What to see, do, and discover in Stockholm, shared by the Local Xperts who call the city home

Gamla Stan waterfront in Stockholm alongside the covers of Lola Akinmade Akerstroms three novels and a portrait of the author
Culture

In Every Mirror She’s Black – The Book Club Experience

The Book Club Experience turns Stockholm into an open book — a full-day literary walk through the city behind Lola Akinmade Ã…kerström’s novels, from Mariatorget and Monteliusvägen to the metro’s underground galleries and the food stalls of Hötorgshallen, with conversation about the characters at every stop.

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Collage of Stockholm City Hall showing the brick facade, the Golden Hall mosaics, the arcaded courtyard and the waterfront view
About XperienceSthlm

A tour of Stockholm’s must-see attractions

Stockholm is a city of contrasts: political water,  medieval legends, and maritime heritage all meet on its streets. On our Must – See Stockholm, I experienced these three layers in a single morning – from the iconic City Hall to the cobblestone alleys of Gamla Stan, and finally, the breathtaking Vasa Museum. Stadshuset: the beating heart of the city We

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Performers lighting a large metal phoenix sculpture set over a fire basin at a Valborg street party, with a crowd watching
Life in Sweden

Lighting up Walpurgis Night – Valborg

As the days grow longer and the grip of winter begins to loosen its hold, Sweden bursts into celebration with Valborg. This annual festival, also known as Walpurgis Night, marks the transition from darkness to light, from cold to warmth, and is eagerly awaited across the country. Valborg is celebrated on the 30th of April each year, a date that

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Green aurora arcing across the night sky above a dark fjord, with village lights on the far shore
Christmas in Sweden

Chasing the Mystical Aurora: Witnessing the Northern Lights

Northern Lights in Sweden The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, is one of nature's most mesmerizing displays. Dancing across the night sky with vibrant colours of green, purple, and pink, it's a phenomenon that has captivated humanity for centuries. While the Arctic regions are commonly associated with this celestial spectacle, Sweden offers a unique and accessible vantage

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