A hedonist's guide to Stockholm

An in-depth look at Scandinavia’s design and style capital, Hg2 Stockholm takes readers on a journey of discovery through this beautiful archipelago city. With detailed and unbiased reviews of every venue, Hg2 Stockholm covers where’s hot and, just as importantly, where’s not – with this guide readers will never be stuck amongst the hordes of tourists “that clog the narrow arteries of the Old Town like packs of slow witted elk”.

Broken down into clear chapters, the guide enables readers to Sleep in 23 stylish hotels from design classics to cosy seaside retreats; Eat in 28 restaurants ranging from Mathias Dahlgren’s culinary fireworks to PA & Co’s laid back charm; Drink in a host of chic bars; Snack in pretty pavement cafés; Party in wild clubs; go sailing, ice-skating and indulge in spa treatments courtesy of Play; Shop in the high-end boutiques and bohemian independent labels; and finally visit Stockholm’s many cultural attractions.

Tremayne Carew Pole, founder of Hg2, says “Stockholm is a wonderful destination all year round - summers bring long sunny days perfect for sipping rosé in leafy outdoor cafés and sailing in the archipelago, whilst winters are full of snowy romance, ice-skating and cosy indulgent dinners.

“From stylish Ostermalm, with its great architecture, decadent nights out and stylish shopping to the host of new restaurants in up-and-coming Kungsholmen, Stephen Whitlock’s many years of high-living in Stockholm made him the ideal choice to tackle the city for Hg2”.

Hg2’s top 5 hotels in Stockholm:

1. Grand Hotel
2. Berns
3. Rival
4. Diplomat
5. Victory

Hg2’s top 5 restaurants in Stockholm:

1. Mathias Dahlgren
2. Edsbacka Krog
3. Esperanto
4. Lux
5. Den Gyldene Freden

On sale: June 08
Price: £13.99
Written by: Stephen Whitlock
Published by: Filmer Limited