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The best views in Stockholm

Stockholm's skybars, roof terraces, rooftop gardens and other well-loved vantage points provide gorgeous views and a real natural high. What could be better than the view over Stockholm from a really cool skybar? Or eating a romantic dinner as the sun sets over the water? Many of these places are undiscovered gems that even Stockholmers don't know about, it's mainly well-researched tourists who find their way here. But that's set to change now we've revealed the restaurants, bars and cafés that boast the best views in Stockholm.

In this guide
  1. The best viewpoints in Stockholm
    1. Himlen – Ambitious panoramic restaurant and skybar
    2. The Nest Cocktail Lounge – Roofbar in the heart of the city
    3. Arc – Sleek design
    4. Brasserie X – Views for miles
    5. Capital – Continental rooftop bar
    6. Sjöstaden Skybar – Sky high in Sjöstaden
    7. Södra Teatern – Bubbles and a great atmosphere
    8. Tak – Top rooftop spot
    9. Gondolen – A true classic
    10. Takpark by Urban Deli – Urban roof park
    11. Dramaten­terrassen – A reliable classic
    12. Sailor Bar – Marine theme and sea view
    13. Pitcher's – Sports bar with lake view
    14. Kulturhuset – The city from above

The best viewpoints in Stockholm

Himlen – Restaurants and bars with a view
Himlen
Himlen – Restaurants and bars with a view
Himlen
Himlen – Restaurants and bars with a view
Himlen
Himlen – Restaurants and bars with a view
Himlen
Himlen – Restaurants and bars with a view
Himlen
Himlen – Restaurants and bars with a view
Himlen
Himlen – Restaurants and bars with a view
Himlen
Himlen – Restaurants and bars with a view
Himlen

Himlen

Ambitious panoramic restaurant and skybar

Enjoy well-made dishes at dizzying heights. This ambitious restaurant almost at the top of the Skrapan skyscraper boasts a concept that satisfies both tastebuds and eyes. As well as a dining room, Himlen has a skybar at the very top of the building with 360 degree views over the entire city.

  • Height: 104 metres
  • Season: Year round
The Nest Cocktail Lounge – Restaurants and bars with a view
The Nest Cocktail Lounge
The Nest Cocktail Lounge – Restaurants and bars with a view
The Nest Cocktail Lounge
The Nest Cocktail Lounge – Restaurants and bars with a view
The Nest Cocktail Lounge
The Nest Cocktail Lounge – Restaurants and bars with a view
The Nest Cocktail Lounge
The Nest Cocktail Lounge – Restaurants and bars with a view
The Nest Cocktail Lounge
The Nest Cocktail Lounge – Restaurants and bars with a view
The Nest Cocktail Lounge
The Nest Cocktail Lounge – Restaurants and bars with a view
The Nest Cocktail Lounge
The Nest Cocktail Lounge – Restaurants and bars with a view
The Nest Cocktail Lounge
The Nest Cocktail Lounge – Restaurants and bars with a view
The Nest Cocktail Lounge
The Nest Cocktail Lounge – Restaurants and bars with a view
The Nest Cocktail Lounge
The Nest Cocktail Lounge – Restaurants and bars with a view
The Nest Cocktail Lounge
The Nest Cocktail Lounge – Restaurants and bars with a view
The Nest Cocktail Lounge

The Nest Cocktail Lounge

Roofbar in the heart of the city

Right at the top of the Downtown Camper by Scandic hotel, you can enjoy the views over Stockholm while you sip on a mocktail or signature cocktail in relaxing surroundings. The roofbar is open from afternoon to late evening and is part of the hotel's wellness area The Nest and the heated outdoor swimming pool has the same stunning view.

  • Height: 11 floors up
  • Season: All year

Arc

Sleek design

This rooftop restaurant crowns the design hotel Blique by Nobis on the outskirts of Vasastan. The views over Stockholm from up here are hard to beat. Don't miss the roof terrace which is open during the summer months and includes a roof bar with panoramic views.

  • Height: 11 floors
  • Season: All year round

Brasserie X

Views for miles

From the 25th floor of the Quality Hotel Friends skyscraper you can enjoy panoramic views of Stockholm. Brasserie X is a modern, relaxed restaurant which combines spectacular views with cocktails and French food.

Capital – Restaurants and bars with a view
Capital
Capital – Restaurants and bars with a view
Capital
Capital – Restaurants and bars with a view
Capital
Capital – Restaurants and bars with a view
Capital
Capital – Restaurants and bars with a view
Capital
Capital – Restaurants and bars with a view
Capital
Capital – Restaurants and bars with a view
Capital
Capital – Restaurants and bars with a view
Capital
Capital – Restaurants and bars with a view
Capital
Capital – Restaurants and bars with a view
Capital
Capital – Restaurants and bars with a view
Capital
Capital – Restaurants and bars with a view
Capital

Capital

Continental rooftop bar

Enjoy views over Södermalm, Kungsholmen and Stockholm City Hall while sipping on a cocktail from the rooftop bar of the Scandic Continental. Cocktails take centre stage here, with both signature drinks and classics on the menu. Hotel guests and locals alike come here to enjoy a drink and something to eat, and during the summer months you can hang out in the sunshine on the outdoor terrace.

  • Height: 8 floors
  • Season: Year-round (terrace open in the summer)
Sjöstaden Skybar – Restaurants and bars with a view
Sjöstaden Skybar
Sjöstaden Skybar – Restaurants and bars with a view
Sjöstaden Skybar
Sjöstaden Skybar – Restaurants and bars with a view
Sjöstaden Skybar
Sjöstaden Skybar – Restaurants and bars with a view
Sjöstaden Skybar
Sjöstaden Skybar – Restaurants and bars with a view
Sjöstaden Skybar
Sjöstaden Skybar – Restaurants and bars with a view
Sjöstaden Skybar
Sjöstaden Skybar – Restaurants and bars with a view
Sjöstaden Skybar
Sjöstaden Skybar – Restaurants and bars with a view
Sjöstaden Skybar

Sjöstaden Skybar

Sky high in Sjöstaden

If you love heights and panoramic views, don't miss Sjöstaden Skybar right at the top of the Sthlm 01 skyscraper. A modern destination for anyone who wants to eat and socialise at 100 metres high. Even the toilets have fantastic views here.

Södra Teatern

Bubbles and a great atmosphere

The champagne bar boasts an impressive panoramic view from Södra Teatern's seventh and highest floor. During the summer the bar's open for anyone who fancies drinking champagne and champagne cocktails, but naturally you can also enjoy the view from Mosebacketerrassen or Södra Bar as well. Not quite as far off the ground, but still striking.

  • Height: around 25 metres
  • Season : Summer
Tak – Restaurants and bars with a view
Tak
Tak – Restaurants and bars with a view
Tak
Tak – Restaurants and bars with a view
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Tak – Restaurants and bars with a view
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Tak – Restaurants and bars with a view
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Tak – Restaurants and bars with a view
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Tak – Restaurants and bars with a view
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Tak – Restaurants and bars with a view
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Tak – Restaurants and bars with a view
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Tak – Restaurants and bars with a view
Tak
Tak – Restaurants and bars with a view
Tak
Tak – Restaurants and bars with a view
Tak

Tak

Top rooftop spot

At the top of the new lifestyle hotel At Six on Brunkebergstorg you can enjoy the view over the rooftops in four different directions at the rooftop restaurant Tak (designed by Wingårdhs Architects). Combine with food or a cocktail - there's a restaurant, raw bar, bar and terrace. The rising gastronomic star Frida Ronge is behind the Nordic-Japanese flavours. 

  • Height: 48 metres above sea level
  • Season: Year round

Gondolen

A true classic

Gondolen at Slussen is perhaps one of the city's most distinctive and talked-about viewpoints. The long, narrow part of the building, towards the Katarinahissen elevator, offers an unbeatable view of Stockholm harbour and the city's rooftops. Combine views with dinner, lunch or a cocktail.

  • Height: 33 metres 
  • Season: Year round
Takpark by Urban Deli – Restaurants and bars with a view
Takpark by Urban Deli
Takpark by Urban Deli – Restaurants and bars with a view
Takpark by Urban Deli
Takpark by Urban Deli – Restaurants and bars with a view
Takpark by Urban Deli
Takpark by Urban Deli – Restaurants and bars with a view
Takpark by Urban Deli
Takpark by Urban Deli – Restaurants and bars with a view
Takpark by Urban Deli
Takpark by Urban Deli – Restaurants and bars with a view
Takpark by Urban Deli
Takpark by Urban Deli – Restaurants and bars with a view
Takpark by Urban Deli
Takpark by Urban Deli – Restaurants and bars with a view
Takpark by Urban Deli

Takpark by Urban Deli

Urban roof park

During the summer months you're free to admire the view from Urban Deli's Urban Deli's roof park in the heart of the city. A popular meeting place nine floors up, with wide open spaces, plenty of greenery and bars both indoors and out. Perfect if you're after panoramic views over the rooftops of Stockholm.

  • Height: 9 floors
  • Season: Summer

Dramaten­terrassen

A reliable classic

During the summer months, guests flood in to the popular lunch restaurant on the terrace of Dramaten theatre. As well as lunch, they serve simple dishes such as open sandwiches and salads. Beneath the terrace the waters of Nybroviken glisten and the streets are filled with trams and strolling city-dwellers.

  • Height: around 5 metres
  • Season: Summer

Sailor Bar

Marine theme and sea view

In between the Old Town and Södermalm you'll find this gem of a hotel which boasts a marine theme, reasonable prices, a nice bar scene and a great view. The rooftop terrace at the top of Scandic Sjöfartshotellet is called Sailor bar.

  • Height: around 25 metres
  • Season: Summer
Pitcher's Hornsberg – Restaurants and bars with a view
Pitcher's Hornsberg
Pitcher's Hornsberg – Restaurants and bars with a view
Pitcher's Hornsberg
Pitcher's Hornsberg – Restaurants and bars with a view
Pitcher's Hornsberg
Pitcher's Hornsberg – Restaurants and bars with a view
Pitcher's Hornsberg
Pitcher's Hornsberg – Restaurants and bars with a view
Pitcher's Hornsberg
Pitcher's Hornsberg – Restaurants and bars with a view
Pitcher's Hornsberg
Pitcher's Hornsberg – Restaurants and bars with a view
Pitcher's Hornsberg
Pitcher's Hornsberg – Restaurants and bars with a view
Pitcher's Hornsberg
Pitcher's Hornsberg – Restaurants and bars with a view
Pitcher's Hornsberg
Pitcher's Hornsberg – Restaurants and bars with a view
Pitcher's Hornsberg
Pitcher's Hornsberg – Restaurants and bars with a view
Pitcher's Hornsberg
Pitcher's Hornsberg – Restaurants and bars with a view
Pitcher's Hornsberg

Pitcher's

Sports bar with lake view

Proving that you don't need to be at a high altitude to enjoy beautiful views, Pitcher's Hornsberg boasts stunning vistas. Situated right on the waterfront, this sports bar boasts striking views of the shimmering waters of Lake Ulvsunda. Enjoy a hearty meal with international flavours, watch the big game, or simply drop by for an after-work drink – perhaps on the sunny outdoor seating area?

  • Height: First and second floor
  • Season: Year-round

Kulturhuset

The city from above

Right at the top of Kulturhuset on Sergels torg you'll find Café Panorama, whose huge windows provide wide-reaching views over Stockholm. An easy spot to drop by for a light meal or cup of coffee. The whole of Kulturhuset is closed for renovations in 2019/2020 but will open again in autumn 2020.

  • Height: 5 floors
  • Season: Year round

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