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.
The best views in Stockholm
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The best viewpoints in Stockholm
- Himlen – Ambitious panoramic restaurant and skybar
- The Nest Cocktail Lounge – Roofbar in the heart of the city
- Arc – Sleek design
- Brasserie X – Views for miles
- Capital – Continental rooftop bar
- Sjöstaden Skybar – Sky high in Sjöstaden
- Södra Teatern – Bubbles and a great atmosphere
- Tak – Top rooftop spot
- Gondolen – A true classic
- Takpark by Urban Deli – Urban roof park
- Dramatenterrassen – A reliable classic
- Sailor Bar – Marine theme and sea view
- Pitcher's – Sports bar with lake view
- Kulturhuset – The city from above
The best viewpoints in Stockholm
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
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Götgatan 78 (Skrapan), Södermalm
- Website • 08-660 60 68
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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
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Brunkebergstorg 9, City/Norrmalm
- Website • 08-517 263 00
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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
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Gävlegatan 18, Vasastan
- Website • 08-557 666 30
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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.
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Råsta Strandväg 1, Solna
- Website • 08-705 70 79
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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)
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Vasagatan 22, City/Norrmalm
- Website • 08-517 342 00
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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.
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Hammarby allé 12B, Hammarby sjöstad/Johanneshov
- Website • 08-28 18 90
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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
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Mosebacke Torg 1–3, Södermalm
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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
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Brunkebergstorg 4, City/Norrmalm
- Website • 08-587 220 80
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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
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Stadsgården 6, Södermalm
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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
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Sveavägen 44, City/Norrmalm
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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
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Nybrokajen 2, City/Östermalm
- Website • 08-665 62 66
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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
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Katarinavägen 26, Södermalm
- Website • 08-517 349 00
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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
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Moa Martinsons Torg 12, Kungsholmen
- Website • 08-600 05 42
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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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Sergels torg, City/Norrmalm
- Website • 08-506 202 00
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