The guide to Stockholm restaurants that are open on public holidays

The guide to Stockholm restaurants that are open on public holidays

If you happen to find yourself in Stockholm over a public holiday like Midsummer or Sweden's national day you may find the city rather deserted with many restaurants closed. Never fear, there are still plenty of places that stay open for both tourists and locals who prefer to stay in town and let someone else stand and cook over a hot stove. Follow our guide to restaurants in Stockholm that are open on public holidays when others are closed.

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  1. Stockholm restaurants that are open on public holidays
    1. 1
      Sturehof Fish and shellfish
    2. 2
      Riche Hip haunt
    3. 3
      Ateneum Old heritage, modern design
    4. 4
      Berns Asiatiska Party food with an Asian touch
    5. 5
      Ulla Winbladh Homecooking with finesse
    6. 6
      Campfire Gather round the "campfire"
    7. 7
      Grodan French on Grev Turegatan
    8. 8
      Tres
    9. 9
      Villa Godthem Excellent every day
    10. 10
      Rival Locals and hotel guests
    11. 11
      Verandan With a view of the royal palace

Stockholm restaurants that are open on public holidays

Sturehof

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Fish and shellfish

If you don't happen to have an invitation to a Swedish midsummer celebration or you're in town over Christmas - don't panic! Stockholm institution Sturehof is open 365 days a year. In the heart of Stureplan, surrounded by beautiful blue interiors you can enjoy fish, shellfish and classic Swedish dishes even when it feels like everyone else has skipped town for the holidays.

Riche

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Hip haunt

Riche is another buzzy favourite haunt among social Stockholmers and, just like its sister restaurants Taverna Brillo and Sturehof, it's open 365 days a year. The menu is Swedish-French and you can come here at any time of the day to enjoy breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner.

Ateneum

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Old heritage, modern design

In this former girl's school on Sveavägen there are no school holidays any more, but opening hours and the menu in this boutique hotel's restaurant can vary on public holidays and during the summer. Swing by for classic cuisine with a twist in a stylish setting designed by Wingårdhs architects.

Berns Asiatiska

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Party food with an Asian touch

Don't fancy traditional Swedish festive food? The magnificent Berns was home to the first Chinese restaurant in Sweden in the Forties and they still serve Asian-inspired food beneath their huge chandeliers. Swap the usual Swedish smörgåsbord classics for sushi, Thai meatballs and Gochujang-flavoured lamb.

Ulla Winbladh

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Homecooking with finesse

This historic restaurant is housed in a magnificant 19th century building out on Djurgården and serves classic Swedish dishes such as Biff Rydberg (diced sirloin, potatoes and onion served with a raw egg yolk), Bellman's herring or meatballs all year round, apart from on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Campfire – Open on public holidays
Campfire
Campfire – Open on public holidays
Campfire
Campfire – Open on public holidays
Campfire
Campfire – Open on public holidays
Campfire
Campfire – Open on public holidays
Campfire
Campfire – Open on public holidays
Campfire

Campfire

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Gather round the "campfire"

You don't need to leave town or gather a big group of family or friends to experience a feeling of unity and oneness with nature. Scandic's signature hotel Downtown Camper on Brunkebergstorg has a fantastic restaurant in keeping with the hotel's "urban wilderness" theme. You can eat here all days of the week, all year round, but on Sundays and certain public holidays dinner in only served in the bar, from the bar menu.

Grodan Grev Ture – Open on public holidays
Grodan Grev Ture
Grodan Grev Ture – Open on public holidays
Grodan Grev Ture
Grodan Grev Ture – Open on public holidays
Grodan Grev Ture
Grodan Grev Ture – Open on public holidays
Grodan Grev Ture
Grodan Grev Ture – Open on public holidays
Grodan Grev Ture
Grodan Grev Ture – Open on public holidays
Grodan Grev Ture
Grodan Grev Ture – Open on public holidays
Grodan Grev Ture
Grodan Grev Ture – Open on public holidays
Grodan Grev Ture
Grodan Grev Ture – Open on public holidays
Grodan Grev Ture
Grodan Grev Ture – Open on public holidays
Grodan Grev Ture

Grodan

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French on Grev Turegatan

Easter weekend, Sweden's National Day, Ascension Day and All Saints' Day can't stop this quintessential brasserie from serving classic French and Swedish dishes to hungry Stockholmers and visitors alike. The only days it's not possible to visit this delightful restaurant on Grev Turegatan are on Midsummer weekend, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Villa Godthem

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Excellent every day

If you don't have private plans or just want to avoid the stress of cooking over the holidays but still want to enjoy classic Swedish homecooking-style food, Villa Godthem is the perfect alternative. A former merchant's villa out on Djurgården, it's a charming spot to meet up on any day of the year.

Rival – Open on public holidays
Rival
Rival – Open on public holidays
Rival
Rival – Open on public holidays
Rival
Rival – Open on public holidays
Rival
Rival – Open on public holidays
Rival
Rival – Open on public holidays
Rival
Rival – Open on public holidays
Rival
Rival – Open on public holidays
Rival
Rival – Open on public holidays
Rival
Rival – Open on public holidays
Rival

Rival

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Locals and hotel guests

Hotel guests and visitors alike are welcome to eat at the delightful Hotel Rival on Mariatorget 365 days a year. This Södermalm institution has been around since the Thirties and continues to draw in locals and international guests with their modern bistro food, red velvet and a warm, lively atmosphere.

Verandan

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With a view of the royal palace

The crown jewel among Stockholm hotels has a restaurant with generous opening hours. Eat breakfast, lunch or dinner in the turn of the century, glass veranda with a view over the royal palace 365 days a year.

Open on public holidays – About the guide

About the guide to Stockholm restaurants that are open on public holidays
The guide to restaurants in Stockholm that stay open on public holidays is updated regularly. Email us at [email protected] if you know of a really good restaurant with generous opening hours that shouldn't be missed (and that we have missed). Please also let us know if you spot any errors in the guide.

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