
Stockholm's best rooftop bars
Updated 18 Aug 2020
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Sipping a cocktail high up above the rooftops with views for miles is pretty hard to beat. Stockholm's a relatively low-built city, but there are still plenty of tall buildings, and charming rooftops, green areas and waterways to look out over. Take the lift up to tiny, tucked-away terraces or well-known hotel bars for a skybar experience with spectacular views over Stockholm.
Urban Deli
Sveavägen 44, Norrmalm/CityRoof park in the heart of the city
Since 2015, Urban Deli's "roof park" - a large, open-air area with a glass pavilion - on the ninth floor has been the place to go to hang out and look out over the city centre. Have something to eat or drink in one of the three bars, listen to music, eat tapas from Urban Deli's food hall and check out the 360 degree views - whatever the weather.
Urban Deli Sveavägen
Tak
Brunkebergstorg 4, Norrmalm/CityJapanese flavours and unbeatable views
A few buildings away along Malmskillnadsgatan lies Brunkebergs torg, where the hotels Hotel At Six and Hobo Stockholm share a rooftop bar with the restaurant TAK. The cuisine is Japanese-Swedish fusion and the drinks menu also includes Asian flavours such as shiso, ginger and tea.
The Nest Cocktail Lounge
Brunkebergstorg 9, Norrmalm/CityHealthy option
Would you like to have a sauna, swim, relax and drink cocktails all in the same place? Then get yourself along to Scandic Camper on Brunkebergstorg. Right at the top of the hotel building you'll find the wellness area, The Nest, which serves cocktails, mocktails and healthy food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with magnificent views.
The Nest Cocktail Lounge
Scandic Continental
Vasagatan 22, Norrmalm/CityOpen late seven days a week
The Capital hotel bar has views over Riddarfjärden and guests can sit both inside and outside on the terrace. The bar menu includes just about any drink you can think of, as well as bar food, and you can stay well into the small hours seven days a week.
Arc
Gävlegatan 18, VasastanBeautiful views over the city
You'll find this á la carte restaurant on the rooftop of the Blique by Nobis hotel. Enjoy a dinner inspired by European and Asian cuisines on the restaurant's terrace under the stars. They also serve fish and shellfish from Scandinavian waters as starters and main courses are largely Korean-inspired.
- Season: Summer
- bliquebynobis.se
The Winery Hotel
Rosenborgsgatan 20, SolnaOwn winery
The world's first wine hotel with its very own winery can be found next to Haga Park in Solna. Sit on the roof terrace in the summer and enjoy delicious wines, produced from grapes grown in Tuscany. The Winery Hotel also organises masses of wine-related courses, tastings and other events.
- Season: Summer
- thewineryhotel.com
Strömterrassen
Strömgatan 14, Norrmalm/CityMagnificent views
The splendid roof terrace at the Royal Opera House has stunning views of the Royal Palace and the Strömmen waterway. Treat yourself to shellfish and grilled dishes as you look out over the city. On Fridays and Saturdays the restaurant transforms into a summer club with DJs playing under the stars.
Scandic Anglais Terrassbaren
Humlegårdsgatan 23, ÖstermalmAbove Stureplan
With views over the rooftops surrounding Stureplan, Scandic Anglais' tucked-away terrace on the seventh floor is a sunny place to enjoy a few drinks. There are often live DJs during the summer months.
Scandic Anglais Terrassbaren
Brasserie X
Råsta Strandväg 1, SolnaHigh up near the arena
If you want to look out over the city from a distance the Quality Hotel Friends hotel in Solna boasts a skybar on the 25th floor serving French-Swedish cuisine. Take in the beautiful views through the circular windows, particularly at sunset when a warm light spreads right through the room.
Sailorbar
Katarinavägen 26, SödermalmNautical but nice
Sjöfartshotellet's roof bar Sailor is a real rooftop bar classic. The place is decorated along the hotel's marine lines and boasts unbeatable views over the entrance to Stockholm harbour.
Slakthuset
Slakthusgatan 6, Johanneshov600 square metres of rooftop terrace
South of the city in Stockholm's answer to the Meatpacking District, you'll find Slakthuset, which has become a popular watering hole for thirsty club kids. The huge terrace up on the roof attracts a more mixed crowd, with its sun loungers, palm trees, excellent cocktails and great music.
Himlen
Götgatan 78 (Skrapan), SödermalmAt the top of a skyscraper
From right up at the top of the iconic old Skatteskrapan high-rise tower there are views over Södermalm and right out to the very edges of the city. 104 metres above ground you'll find the restaurant Himlen and the skybar with the same name. Quench your thirst with fabulous cocktails in the latter and eat light dishes from their lounge menu.
Barrio
Långholmsgatan 15B, Hornstull/SödermalmAbove Hornstull
During the summer months, Barrio on the top of Hornhuset is the place to be in Hornstull. With views over buzzy Långholmsgatan, enjoy great music and simple food in brightly-coloured surroundings on this hip rooftop terrace. Quench your thirst with exotic cocktails that suit the urban jungle vibe.
Stockholm under stjärnorna
Brunkebergstorg 2-4, Norrmalm/City"Park" on the roof
One of the latest additions to Stockholm's rooftop scene is SUS, short for Stockholm Under the Stars. From summer 2018 you can enjoy everything from food and drinks to an outdoor cinema, gym and live sports events streaming on a 1200 square metre large terrace, 47 metres above ground. The inspiration for this multi destination is thriving big city parks, but transported a few floors up.
Stockholm under stjärnorna
Le Hibou
Arsenalgatan 6, Norrmalm/CityParisian elegance
You'll find Le Hibou, a cocktail bar and roof terrace, right at the top of the Bank Hotel. The decor is inspired by glamorous Parisian apartments and the views from the two terraces are hard to beat. The bar serves a wide range of carefully selected beers andwines, along with innovative cocktails.