NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE

STOCKHOLM

Natural beauty meets contemporary urban glamor in the so-called Capital of Scandinavia

curated by

ALLESSANDRO CATENACCI, OWNER OF NOBIS

The center of Nordic design, culture and cuisine, the so-called Capital of Scandinavia is as rich with natural beauty as it is with contemporary urban glamor. The owner of some of Stockholm's best restaurants, nightspots and hotels -- including the inimitably grand Nobis Hotel on the beautiful, bustling Norrmalmstorg Square -- Alessandro Catenacci is the ideal guide to take us through some of his favorite spots.

DINING
OPERAKÄLLAREN

Operakällaren’s name dates back to 1787 when the restaurant was situated in the cellar under Gustav III’s opera house. Now situated in the Royal Opera House and part of the Nobis Group, its high-class cuisine and historic environment give it an unrivaled feeling of warmth. Don't forget to have a drink at Operakällaren’s waterfront cocktail bar, which offers sweeping views of the Royal Castle and a new interior by designers Claesson, Koivisto and Rune. The Royal Opera House, Karl XII:S torg
+46 8 676 58 00
OPERAKALLAREN
SHOPPING
8T8

"A shop. With food. And music. Eat in or watch the world go by. Give it a try." Swedenborgsgatan 1
+46 8 6435 510
8T8
DINING
SEIKOEN

“My favourite Japanese restaurant in Stockholm is Seikoen,” says Catenacci. "I really like Japanese cuisine, because what you see is what you get." Tegelbacken 2
+46 8 100 310
SEIKOEN
SHOPPING
OSCAR & CLOTHILDE

"Tired of white walls and chrome? Give your home your own unique style." Styrmansgatan 12
+46 8 6115 300
OSCAR & CLOTHILDE
SHOPPING
HELLY HANSEN

When it comes to shoping, Catenacci recommends Helly Hansen Brandstore for hardy gear for outdoorsy people. Drottninggatan 78
HELLY HANSEN
ART & CULTURE
NORDIC SPA & FITNESS BY RAISON D´ETRE

According to Catenacci, the best spa is Nordic Spa & Fitness by Raison d´Etre at Grand Hotel, whose interiors and services are inspired by the holy tree of Norse mythology—rooted in Mímisbrunnr, the well of wisdom, and branches into heaven. Grand Hôtel, Södra Blasieholmshamnen 8
+46 8 679 35 75
NORDIC SPA & FITNESS BY RAISON DÂ´ETRE
SHOPPING
HABERDASH

The upcoming neighborhood of SoFo (south of Folkungagatan) in Södermalm is worth a wander for its young street life, cafes and boutiques like Haberdash, one of Catenacci's favorites, which sells a curated selection of menswear. Kocksgatan 17
+46 8 4081 5014
HABERDASH
ART & CULTURE
THE ROYAL ARMOURY

"Hidden beneath the Royal Palace you will find the oldest museum in Sweden. Go explore!"
Slottsbacken 3
+46 8 402 3030
THE ROYAL ARMOURY
ART & CULTURE
SNICKARBACKEN 7

"A fun and quirky place where you can eat, shop, see exhibitions or just contemplate life." Snickarbacken 7
+46 8 667 10 22
SNICKARBACKEN 7
DINING
CHEZ BETTY

"You'd better love thy neighbor in this tiny restaurant with delicious food." Roslagsgatan 43
+46 8 292 293
CHEZ BETTY