The best cafés on Djurgården

The best cafés on Djurgården

The island of Djurgården is famous for being a oasis of green close to Stockholm city centre. Tourists flock over on the ferry or across the bridge to visit Djurgården's museums and tivoli, while locals come over for a stroll around the park at weekends. There are numerous charming cafés tucked away around the island, whether you're after something classic and historic or prefer something a bit more modern. We've listed the best cafés on Djurgården.

In this guide
  1. Cafés on Djurgården
    1. Rosendals Trädgård – Garden café with shops
    2. Café Ekorren – Historic café by the water
    3. Skroten – Archipelago café
    4. Café Blockhusporten – Summer oasis
    5. Kafé Lusknäppen – Coffee break under the deciduous trees
    6. Lilla Hasselbacken – Classic restaurant with long history
    7. Flickorna Helin – Coffee at the Skåne mine
    8. Lilla parkkaféet – Part of Stockholm's cultural history
    9. Konsthallen – Direct from the bakery
    10. Café Petissan – Just like a fairy tale
    11. Koloni – Organic café

Cafés on Djurgården

The best cafés on Djurgården

Rosendals Trädgård

Garden café with shops

Rosendals trädgård is a popular spot deep in the heart of Djurgården's leafiest area. As well as idyllic gardens, there's a shop selling organic produce, a flower shop, event space and a café where you can eat outside among the apple trees or inside in the greenhouses. Stockholmers and tourists alike visit to eat a delicious lunch or coffee and cake in the relaxing surroundings.

Café Ekorren

Historic café by the water

Ekorren has been around since 1897 and continues to provide a popular oasis for Stockholmers looking to escape the stress of big city life. Enjoy the café's leafy surroundings and waterside location, whether you want to eat lunch, have a coffee or a glass of wine. Café Ekorren has something for everyone; cakes and pastries, salads, hot food, coffee and alcoholic drinks.

Skroten Café & Skeppshandel – Djurgården cafés
Skroten Café & Skeppshandel
Skroten Café & Skeppshandel – Djurgården cafés
Skroten Café & Skeppshandel
Skroten Café & Skeppshandel – Djurgården cafés
Skroten Café & Skeppshandel
Skroten Café & Skeppshandel – Djurgården cafés
Skroten Café & Skeppshandel
Skroten Café & Skeppshandel – Djurgården cafés
Skroten Café & Skeppshandel
Skroten Café & Skeppshandel – Djurgården cafés
Skroten Café & Skeppshandel
Skroten Café & Skeppshandel – Djurgården cafés
Skroten Café & Skeppshandel
Skroten Café & Skeppshandel – Djurgården cafés
Skroten Café & Skeppshandel
Skroten Café & Skeppshandel – Djurgården cafés
Skroten Café & Skeppshandel
Skroten Café & Skeppshandel – Djurgården cafés
Skroten Café & Skeppshandel
Skroten Café & Skeppshandel – Djurgården cafés
Skroten Café & Skeppshandel
Skroten Café & Skeppshandel – Djurgården cafés
Skroten Café & Skeppshandel

Skroten

Archipelago café

You'll find Skroten Café right next to the little island of Beckholmen in the Nya Djurgårdsvarvet boatyard. This tucked-away spot oozes archipelago vibes and everything on the menu is homemade. Treat yourself to something sweet, eat a simple lunch, warm up with a mug of hot chocolate or enjoy a glass of wine. Take a break from your Djurgården walk to buy something from their nautical shop or have a sit down and warm yourself in the winter. Four-legged friends are also welcome.

Café Blockhusporten

Summer oasis

Right out at the far end of Djurgården you'll find this hidden oasis, a world away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Only open in the summer, you can sit right by the water and watch the boats sail in past Nacka Strand and into Stockholm harbour. Take in the natural surroundings as you enjoy a sandwich, cake or ice cream.

Kafé Lusknäppen – Djurgården cafés
Kafé Lusknäppen
Kafé Lusknäppen – Djurgården cafés
Kafé Lusknäppen
Kafé Lusknäppen – Djurgården cafés
Kafé Lusknäppen
Kafé Lusknäppen – Djurgården cafés
Kafé Lusknäppen
Kafé Lusknäppen – Djurgården cafés
Kafé Lusknäppen
Kafé Lusknäppen – Djurgården cafés
Kafé Lusknäppen
Kafé Lusknäppen – Djurgården cafés
Kafé Lusknäppen
Kafé Lusknäppen – Djurgården cafés
Kafé Lusknäppen
Kafé Lusknäppen – Djurgården cafés
Kafé Lusknäppen
Kafé Lusknäppen – Djurgården cafés
Kafé Lusknäppen

Kafé Lusknäppen

Coffee break under the deciduous trees

Located in the lush courtyard of the Nordic Museum, Lusknäppen is a charming brick building housing both a café and bar. Museum visitors and external guests alike are welcome to enjoy 'fika' here with coffee, pastries, and ice cream, which are best enjoyed on the outdoor terrace during the warm months. They also serve simple lunches, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages. During the winter months, the opening hours are limited to weekends, while in summer, the café is open daily.

Lilla Hasselbacken

Classic restaurant with long history

Lilla Hasselbacken has been around since 1896 and it's located right opposite Skansen. Regulars and tourists alike come for their classic Swedish cuisine. The café is open every day all year round and serves everything from sandwiches and cakes and pastries to more advanced dishes and alcoholic drinks.

Flickorna Helin

Coffee at the Skåne mine

A perfect way to round off a stroll around Djurgården is with a visit to Flickorna Helin. This beautiful fairytale pavilion, a former exhibition building just outside Skansen, boasts a wonderful veranda with gorgeous views. Their own bakery produces all their bread and pastries and you'll find everything from homemade soups to salads on the menu. You can also order a glass of wine or cold beer to go with your meal.

Lilla parkkaféet

Part of Stockholm's cultural history

Step back in time and experience a slice of cultural history at Hoppa bakåt Lilla Parkcaféet. The building has been carefully presered since the late 1900s, which means you still get the feeling of being transported back to the Fifties when you walk through the doors. The menu includes typical sandwiches, cakes and pastries.

Konsthallen

Direct from the bakery

Take the SL ferry from Slussen or jump on the tram out to Djurgården and Konsthallen. Their shop sells bread and buns and you can sit in and enjoy a coffee and something sweet or savoury baked in their in-house bakery. They also serve breakfast and lunch in historic surroundings.

Café Petissan

Just like a fairy tale

When visiting the idyllic historic buildings and animal enclosures at Skansen, a stop-off at Café Petissan is a must. This picturesque spot is straight from the pages of an Astrid Lindgren book and it's the perfect place to stop for a traditional Swedish fika. The extensive cake buffet includes cinnamon buns, roulades, various kinds of typical Swedish biscuits and cookies, as well as cordial and, of course, filter coffee.

Koloni

Organic café

Koloni at Skansen has created an idyllic little café with coffee from a family-owned Swedish roastery, famously good cakes and pastries, healthy salads and yummy pacakes. If you're not that hungry you can always just have a creamy soft-serve ice cream or a glass of Kullamust apple juice from Skåne. Adult guests can order a cold beer or glass of Fairtrade wine.

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