Pehr and Richard Hante are known for having if not the world's, then at least Sweden’s most Christmassy home (during the holidays, that is. Not all-year-round!). Pehr was born in Småland but has lived in Stockholm since 1985. Richard on the other hand was born in Stockholm but has also lived in Uppsala and the small village of Jormvattnet. They live on Kungsholmen, have a daughter (Cornelia) and two grandkids (Wiola and Wide). Together they simply devour movies (watching every Oscar-nominated film is an annual tradition) and love to play miniature golf, arrange board game nights, good food, good wine, and travel. And during their travels, they try out every Escape Room they can find!

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Pehr and Richard Hante, locals in Stockholm. Two men in the fifties, standing outside in Kronobergsparken in Stockholm.

Pehr och Richard Hante

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An old steamer boat lies moored in the waters outside of Stockholm Palace. Evening. The Old Town is visible in the background.

Färja vid slottskajen

5 boat trips you don't want to miss

Afternoon in Stockholm. Two women sit and admire the view from Skinnarviksberget.

Skinnarviksberget, afternoon

4 great spots for an outdoor breakfast

Christmas in Stockholm. The annual Christmas decorations at NK.

NK julskyltning

Find the light in winter Stockholm

Stockholms skärgård. Sommar. På bilden syns de röda bodarna på Fjäderholmarna.

Fjäderholmarna

Where the archipelago begins, only a 20-minute boat trip from downtown Stockholm. The excellent restaurant Fjäderholmarnas krog is open during the summer season, and for the julbord Christmas buffet. The popular Rökeriet restaurant and café is located by the guest harbor. Many artists have studios and stores in the center of the island. Fjäderholmarna provides a nice taste of the archipelago for people who don&#x27;t have time to explore further. Boats depart from Strandvägen and Slussen during the summer.

Stockholms skärgård. Sommar, solnedgång. En kvinna sitter och vilar på en brygga i Vaxholm.

Vaxholm

Idyllic archipelago town with many well-preserved wooden houses from the turn of the last century painted in the archipelago’s typical delicate pastel tones. Vaxholm has numerous charming restaurants, cafés, and shops. And more adventurous travelers have a range of exciting activities to chose from like SUP and kayak paddling or fishing. Waxholm Hotel, with its great views of the fortress and harbor, is a classic choice for lunch or dinner, or, why not a Christmas Buffet. Vaxholm is easily accessible year-round, by Waxholmsbolagets boat traffic or by bus. If you take the bus, the trip is covered by Stockholm&#x27;s public transport service.

A row of pink, fresh salmon on a wooden tray.

A stone&#x27;s throw from the city in Haga Park on the shore of Brunnsviken lake is the eighteenth-century Stallmästaregården inn. Classic Swedish home fare is served here in a Gustavian setting.

Stallmästaregården

Mosebacketerrassen

<a id="700" linktype="page">Södra Teatern&#x27;s</a> open-air terrace is a classic among Stockholmers during the summer. Here, you can drink beer on wooden benches, play some pétanque, or challenge your friends for a game of table tennis. Mosebacke Restaurant serves simple dishes, soft ice cream, and Swedish pancakes.The view from the terrace is among the best in Stockholm, and only light bulbs separate you and the sky when it starts to darken and the city lights up beneath you. Mosebacketerrassen is open every day during the summer, weather permitting. Drop-in only, and the age limit is 20 years.

Experienced swimmers will enjoy swimming from the rocks with a view of Lake Mälaren. Located in a residential area in the central Kungsholmen island.

Fredhällsbadet

Ice skating in Kungsträdgården

Gliding around this ice-skating rink in the middle of the city is a must for many winter visitors to Stockholm. The rink is free and open to all. It is open in the winter season (weather permitting). Get more info <a href="https://motionera.stockholm/hitta-oppen-skridskois/skridskois/kungstradgardens-isbana/">here (in Swedish).</a>

Museums in Stockholm. ArkDes, the museum of architecture, after a lenghty rennovation.

ArkDes rennoverat

Arkdes in Skeppsholmen is a national center for architecture and design, with several interesting exhibitions and activities, a café, and a special library with unique collections. The admission is free of charge, and here&#x27;s something to explore for any age group!

Arkdes

The exterior of Drottningholm palace, a great example of an 18th-century royal residence inspired by the Palace of Versailles.

Board a century-old steamer and sail to world heritage site Drottningholm, the private residence of the Swedish Royal Family. Travel time 60 min on Lake Mälaren offering beautiful scenery. Café and restaurant.

Boat to Drottningholm Palace

Skansen

Skansen is a favorite both among Stockholmers and visitors passing through, and it’s a perfect family outing. This is the oldest open-air museum in the world and also the Stockholm zoo, with animals native to Scandinavia, a children&#x27;s petting zoo, and two indoor aquariums; <a href="https://www.skansen.se/en/skansen-akvariet-1">Skansen&#x27;s Aquarium</a> and the <a href="https://www.skansen.se/en/baltic-sea-science-center">Baltic Sea Science Center</a>.Skansen is beautifully located on Royal Djurgården and offers spectacular views over all of Stockholm. This is also Sweden in miniature. 150 farms and dwellings from different parts of the country were disassembled and transported here. Swedish traditions such as Midsummer, Walpurgis Night, and Lucia are celebrated at Skansen.

Skansen Open-Air Museum

Stockholm's low skyline and a summer sunset seen by lots of people picnicing on the cliffs of Skinnarviksberget in the Södermalm district

Skinnarviksberget

The highest natural point in central Stockholm is a favorite place among the locals for picnics and parties under the open sky. The views are stunning – across Kungsholmen, Gamla Stan (Old Town), the Stockholm City Hall, and other points of interest. The park beneath the hill has a small playground and an open-air café where you can enjoy a light lunch or an ice cream in one of the hammocks.

A canal boat is on its way under the bridge to Djurgården in Stockholm

Built where the Baltic Sea meets with Lake Mälaren, with stunning vistas and sparkling blue water wherever you turn, Stockholm has to be one of the world’s top cities for sightseeing. Strömma gives you the opportunity to experience Stockholm from every angle. Whether you want to go for a cruise in the archipelago or under the bridges of Stockholm or on a classical bus tour Strömma has the sightseeing tour for you.

Strömma: sightseeing by bus and boat

NK - Nordiska Kompaniet

Steeped in tradition, NK is Stockholm&#x27;s most luxurious department store, established in 1915. Swedish and international fashion, cosmetics, jewelry, crystal, ceramics, design, fine foods and much more.

The Stockholm Archipelago. MS Vindhem is heading out to sea, on one of its evening tours through the archipelago. Passangers can be seen on deck, and the sun is about the set in the horizon.

MS Vindhem, solnedgång

MS Vindhem has been chartering the same route since 1989, combining a nice evening sightseeing tour through the inner archipelago with their classic seafood buffet and live music. If you&#x27;d rather prefer a daytime trip the ship also operates a lunch-sightseeing tour during the summer months.

MS Vindhem

Restaurants in Stockholm. Östergårds in Danderyd.

Östergårds

Östergårds is a former estate-turned-conference center and events space for private receptions and parties. You&#x27;ll also find a popular restaurant here that serves both lunch and dinner.

Restaurants in Stockholm. The sig hanging over Peppar, a classic restaurant in Vasastan.

Peppar

Peppar is a beloved restaurant in Vasastan known for its American-inspired menu and its garish and kitschy interior. Peppar&#x27;s over-the-top Christmas decorations have become something of a holiday tradition.

Parks in Stockholm. Kronobergsparken in Stockholm. Winter afternoon.

Kronobergsparken

Kronobergsparken on Kungsholmen was made into a public park in the early years of the 20th century. Formerly the site of a mill, its a beloved oasis for the residents of Kungsholmen with both lush greenery and a playground for children.

Pehr and Richard Hante

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