The best picnic spots in Stockholm

The best picnic spots in Stockholm

Summertime in Stockholm, the sun's shining and life suddenly feels a little rosier - so what could be nicer than a picnic in one of the city's beautiful parks with some good food and a bottle of wine or two? To help you find the perfect spot among the city's many leafy areas, we've created this guide to the best places in Stockholm for picnicking and partying in the park. Some parks ban alcohol after midnight, while others leave you free to party all night long.

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  1. Stockholm's best picnic spots
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      Vinterviken Summer idyll south of Södermalm
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      Långholmen Oasis by Lake Mälaren
    3. 3
      Fredhällsklipporna The swimming rocks around Fredhäll
    4. 4
      Vitabergsparken Popular spot in Södermalm
    5. 5
      Skeppsholmen Island life in the heart of town
    6. 6
      Djurgården The city's largest nature reserve
    7. 7
      Rålambshovsparken, Smedsuddbadet & Eden Buzzing in Kungsholmen
    8. 8
      Humlegården Close to everything
    9. 9
      Tantolunden Activity-filled park
    10. 10
      Hagaparken, Fjärilshuset & Koppartälten A bit of England in Stockholm

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Stockholm's best picnic spots

Vinterviken Vintervikens Trädgårdskafé Winterviken Café, Konferens och Festvåning
Vinterviken
vinterviken.com
Vintervikens Trädgårdskafé
vinterviken.com/kafe
Winterviken Café, Konferens och Festvåning
winterviken.se
Vinterviken Vintervikens Trädgårdskafé Winterviken Café, Konferens och Festvåning

Summer idyll south of Södermalm

This leafy summer oasis is just a short walk from Liljeholmen, Aspudden or Gröndal. Pack a picnic to enjoy on the grass or in the evening sun up on the bathing rocks. If you haven't got a picnic with you, you'll find Vintervikens Trädgårdskafé and Winterviken Café nearby - or you can always grab a hipster pizza to take with you from EPA - En Pizza i Aspudden.

  • Vinterviken, Hägersten-Liljeholmen Vinterviksvägen 30, Hägersten-Liljeholmen Vinterviksvägen 60, Hägersten-Liljeholmen
    Vinterviken
    Vinterviken, Hägersten-Liljeholmen
    Vintervikens Trädgårdskafé
    Vinterviksvägen 30, Hägersten-Liljeholmen
    Winterviken Café, Konferens och Festvåning
    Vinterviksvägen 60, Hägersten-Liljeholmen
  • Vinterviken
    vinterviken.com
    Vintervikens Trädgårdskafé
    vinterviken.com/kafe
    Winterviken Café, Konferens och Festvåning
    winterviken.se
    Vintervikens Trädgårdskafé
    073-892 90 99
    Winterviken Café, Konferens och Festvåning
    08-400 264 80
  • Vinterviken Vintervikens Trädgårdskafé Winterviken Café, Konferens och Festvåning
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Långholmens Wärdshus Lasse i parken
Långholmens Wärdshus
langholmen.com/restaurang
Lasse i parken
lasseiparken.se
Långholmens Wärdshus Lasse i parken

Oasis by Lake Mälaren

This island on Lake Mälaren is packed with locals walking and jogging in the summer months, and there are often parties and performances in the amphitheatre. There are several places to swim and grassy spots to lay out a picnic blanket, whether you want to be alone or socialise. Buy something to drink and eat from one of the spots in the area listed below. Lasse i parken, close by on the other side of the water, puts on regular live music throughout the summer. 

  • Alstaviksvägen 17, Södermalm/Hornstull Högalidsgatan 56, Södermalm/Hornstull
    Långholmens Wärdshus
    Alstaviksvägen 17, Södermalm/Hornstull
    Lasse i parken
    Högalidsgatan 56, Södermalm/Hornstull
  • Långholmens Wärdshus
    langholmen.com/restaurang
    Lasse i parken
    lasseiparken.se
    Långholmens Wärdshus
    08-720 85 50
    Lasse i parken
    08-658 33 95
  • Långholmens Wärdshus Lasse i parken
Boulebar Rålambshov – Picnic
Boulebar Rålambshov
Boulebar Rålambshov – Picnic
Boulebar Rålambshov
Pesso Bageri & Café Fridhemsplan Piren Restaurang & Bar
Pesso Bageri & Café Fridhemsplan
pessobageri.se
Piren Restaurang & Bar
piren-bar.se
Pesso Bageri & Café Fridhemsplan
@pessobageriocafe
Piren Restaurang & Bar
@restaurang_piren
Pesso Bageri & Café Fridhemsplan Piren Restaurang & Bar

The swimming rocks around Fredhäll

It would be hard to find a better sunbathing and swimming spot on this side of Stockholm than the swimming rocks around Fredhäll. People flock here when the mercury rises to hang out, barbeque and take a dip. There's plenty of space to sit and various places to buy food and drink from nearby. Swimming spots in Hornsberg and Smeduddsbadet are also within walking distance.

  • Drottningholmsvägen 15, Kungsholmen Kristinebergs Strand 2, Kungsholmen
    Pesso Bageri & Café Fridhemsplan
    Drottningholmsvägen 15, Kungsholmen
    Piren Restaurang & Bar
    Kristinebergs Strand 2, Kungsholmen
  • Pesso Bageri & Café Fridhemsplan
    pessobageri.se
    Piren Restaurang & Bar
    piren-bar.se
    Pesso Bageri & Café Fridhemsplan
    08-650 03 88
    Piren Restaurang & Bar
    08-618 30 30
  • Pesso Bageri & Café Fridhemsplan Piren Restaurang & Bar
Vitabergsparken Kaferang Nytorget Urban Deli Nytorget La Olita
Kaferang Nytorget
kaferang.se
Urban Deli Nytorget
urbandeli.se
La Olita
laolita.se
Kaferang Nytorget
@kaferang
Urban Deli Nytorget
@urbandelinytorget
La Olita
@laolita.swe
Vitabergsparken Kaferang Nytorget Urban Deli Nytorget La Olita

Popular spot in Södermalm

"Vitan" is a hilly park on the highest point of Södermalm. It's a peaceful, leafy spot with plenty of trees, perfect if you want to relax and forget you're in central Stockholm for a while. In the summer months, you can watch Stadsteatern musical and theatrical performaces in the park, totally free.

  • Vitabergsparken, Södermalm Skånegatan 81, Södermalm Nytorget 4, Södermalm Skånegatan 87, Södermalm
    Vitabergsparken
    Vitabergsparken, Södermalm
    Kaferang Nytorget
    Skånegatan 81, Södermalm
    Urban Deli Nytorget
    Nytorget 4, Södermalm
    La Olita
    Skånegatan 87, Södermalm
  • Kaferang Nytorget
    kaferang.se
    Urban Deli Nytorget
    urbandeli.se
    La Olita
    laolita.se
    Kaferang Nytorget
    08-84 49 29
    Urban Deli Nytorget
    08-425 500 30
    La Olita
    070-836 88 22
  • Vitabergsparken Kaferang Nytorget Urban Deli Nytorget La Olita
Skeppsholmen Hotel Skeppsholmen
Website Skeppsholmen Hotel Skeppsholmen

Island life in the heart of town

Stroll over to Skeppsholmen or Kastellholmen if you're looking for a peaceful island vibe in the centre of the city. Hotel Skeppsholmen serves everything from coffee to food, or if you've got your own food with you there are several nice spots around the island to sit and enjoy it. If you want to move on afterwards, boats go from Skeppsholmen to Nybrokajen, Gröna Lund and Slussen.

  • Skeppsholmen, City Gröna Gången 1, City
    Skeppsholmen
    Skeppsholmen, City
    Hotel Skeppsholmen
    Gröna Gången 1, City
  • Website
    Hotel Skeppsholmen
    08-407 23 00
  • Skeppsholmen Hotel Skeppsholmen
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Kungliga Djurgården Junibacken Rosendals Trädgård Flickorna Helin Skånska Gruvan
Kungliga Djurgården
kungligaslotten.se/vara-besoksmal/kungliga-djurgarden.html
Junibacken
junibacken.se
Rosendals Trädgård
rosendalstradgard.se
Flickorna Helin Skånska Gruvan
flickornahelin.se
Junibacken
@junibacken_stockholm
Rosendals Trädgård
@rosendalstradgard
Flickorna Helin Skånska Gruvan
@flickornahelin
Kungliga Djurgården Junibacken Rosendals Trädgård Flickorna Helin Skånska Gruvan

The city's largest nature reserve

This large city park, the former royal hunting grounds, is famous for its museums and other attractions, but also leisure opportunities. Explore the island and find your own favourite spot, with beautiful natural surroundings and places to eat and drink within easy walking distance of the city centre, Djurgården is always a good idea. If you still want to feel a little of the big city buzz, the grassy areas close to Junibacken or near Rosendals Trädgård are a good choice. If you want some proper peace and quiet, head out towards Biskopsudden.

  • Kungliga Djurgården, Djurgården Galärvarvsvägen 8, Djurgården Rosendalsterrassen 12, Djurgården Rosendalsvägen 14, Djurgården
    Kungliga Djurgården
    Kungliga Djurgården, Djurgården
    Junibacken
    Galärvarvsvägen 8, Djurgården
    Rosendals Trädgård
    Rosendalsterrassen 12, Djurgården
    Flickorna Helin Skånska Gruvan
    Rosendalsvägen 14, Djurgården
  • Kungliga Djurgården
    kungligaslotten.se/vara-besoksmal/kungliga-djurgarden.html
    Junibacken
    junibacken.se
    Rosendals Trädgård
    rosendalstradgard.se
    Flickorna Helin Skånska Gruvan
    flickornahelin.se
    Junibacken
    08-587 230 00
    Rosendals Trädgård
    08-545 812 70
    Flickorna Helin Skånska Gruvan
    08-664 51 08
  • Kungliga Djurgården Junibacken Rosendals Trädgård Flickorna Helin Skånska Gruvan
Boulebar Rålambshov – Picnic
Boulebar Rålambshov
Boulebar Rålambshov – Picnic
Boulebar Rålambshov
Boulebar Rålambshov – Picnic
Boulebar Rålambshov
Boulebar Rålambshov – Picnic
Boulebar Rålambshov
Rålambshovsparken Smedsuddbadet Eden
Website Rålambshovsparken Smedsuddbadet Eden

Buzzing in Kungsholmen

During the summer, 'Rålis' is one of the city's hotspots for sunny hangouts, swimming, and activities. In the large park in Kungsholmen, you can combine your picnic with a refreshing swim at Smedsuddbadet, a game or two of boules at Boulebar, or why not bring your own kubb set? If the party animal in you comes alive after a calm day on the lawn, head over to Eden for an evening of drinks and DJs.

  • Smedsuddsvägen 6, Kungsholmen Rålambshov, Kungsholmen Smedsuddsvägen 23, Kungsholmen
    Rålambshovsparken
    Smedsuddsvägen 6, Kungsholmen
    Smedsuddbadet
    Rålambshov, Kungsholmen
    Eden
    Smedsuddsvägen 23, Kungsholmen
  • Website
    Eden
    08-84 80 77
  • Rålambshovsparken Smedsuddbadet Eden

Humlegården

Close to everything

Party-mad singles and loved-up couples gather here in the heart of Stockholm in a summery symbiosis. Gather together your friends and a picnic blanker, plonk yourselves down on an available patch of grass and enjoy. It's close to everything here, so if you've forgotten your picnic basket at home, Stureplan is just a stone's throw away. You'll often meet hen do groups or pre parties - "Humlan" seldom disappoints.

Boulebar Tanto – Picnic
Boulebar Tanto
Boulebar Tanto – Picnic
Boulebar Tanto
Tantolunden Bitza Vurma Hornstull Göstas Korvrestaurang Barbro
Bitza
bitzahornstull.com
Vurma Hornstull
cafevurma.se
Barbro
bar-bro.se
Bitza
@bitzahornstull
Vurma Hornstull
@vurma.hornstull
Göstas Korvrestaurang
@gostaskorvrestaurang
Barbro
@bistrobarbro
Tantolunden Bitza Vurma Hornstull Göstas Korvrestaurang Barbro

Activity-filled park

Tantolunden is huge, with plenty of space for swimming, playing and picnicking right next to the buzz of Hornstull. On sunny days, the crowds gather on the grass to enjoy this green oasis in the heart of town. Sunbathe and swim on the beach, or stop off for a game of boules at Boulebar.

  • Tantolunden, Södermalm/Hornstull Hornstulls strand 13, Södermalm/Hornstull Bergsunds strand 31, Södermalm/Hornstull Tantolunden, Södermalm/Hornstull Hornstulls strand 13, Södermalm/Hornstull
    Tantolunden
    Tantolunden, Södermalm/Hornstull
    Bitza
    Hornstulls strand 13, Södermalm/Hornstull
    Vurma Hornstull
    Bergsunds strand 31, Södermalm/Hornstull
    Göstas Korvrestaurang
    Tantolunden, Södermalm/Hornstull
    Barbro
    Hornstulls strand 13, Södermalm/Hornstull
  • Bitza
    bitzahornstull.com
    Vurma Hornstull
    cafevurma.se
    Barbro
    bar-bro.se
    Vurma Hornstull
    08-669 09 60
    Göstas Korvrestaurang
    070-140 50 91
    Barbro
    08-550 602 66
  • Tantolunden Bitza Vurma Hornstull Göstas Korvrestaurang Barbro
Hagaparken Fjärilshuset Värdshuset Koppartälten
Hagaparken
Fjärilshuset
fjarilshuset.se
Värdshuset Koppartälten
koppartalten.se
Hagaparken Fjärilshuset Värdshuset Koppartälten

A bit of England in Stockholm

A short detour from the city centre, right next to Vasastan, is the lush greenery of Hagaparken. Many Stockholmers come here during the summer to admire the English-inspired park, visit Fjärilshuset, swim in Brunnsviken, or simply relax in the shade of the large deciduous trees. Bring your own picnic or treat yourself to something delicious at Värdshuset Koppartälten or one of the other cafés found in the park.

  • Hagaparken, Solna Haga Trädgård, Solna Hagaparken, Solna
    Hagaparken
    Hagaparken, Solna
    Fjärilshuset
    Haga Trädgård, Solna
    Värdshuset Koppartälten
    Hagaparken, Solna
  • Hagaparken
    Fjärilshuset
    fjarilshuset.se
    Värdshuset Koppartälten
    koppartalten.se
    Hagaparken
    4672-778 58 32
    Fjärilshuset
    08-730 39 81
  • Hagaparken Fjärilshuset Värdshuset Koppartälten

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