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Hipstoric Södermalm Private Walking Tour

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2 hours (approx.)
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Overview

What are the ingredients needed to be mentioned as one of the coolest places in the world? Stunning views, a girl with a dragon tattoo, a micro-brewery… Add some history, and we've got our Hipstoric Södermalm Private Walking Tour.

What's Included

  • 1 × 20cl sample of beer
  • Professional Guide
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Ryssgården
116 46 Stockholm, Sweden

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Nytorget

The tour ends in the district of SoFo. Located in the heart of the island, it's an ideal spot for lunch, traditional Swedish fika (like a coffee break), a drink or shopping.

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Slussen

Slussen translates to “the lock,” and the reason for the lock is the difference in water level. Two bodies of water surround Stockholm: Lake Mälaren on the one side (west) and the Baltic Sea on the other (east). Lake Mälaren is approximately 70cm higher than the Baltic Sea.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Götgatan 26

Götgatan turns in to Götgatsbacken and is the main pedestrian street of Södermalm, or Söder, as the locals would say. The street is home to, amongst others, shopping with modern-day brands like H&M, Filippa K and Cheap Monday. For those looking for vintage, op shops are found here, there and everywhere. There are also bars and pubs which offer a more laid-back and unpretentious nightlife.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Omnipollos hatt

Omnipollos hatt (Omnipollos Hat) is one of the many places on Södermalm that can be described as “out of the ordinary.” Omnipollo was originally a phantom brewery and is now also a pub.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Katarinahissen

The Katarina Elevator, once a substitute for taking the stairs up the cliff side of Södermalm, is today a " picture-perfect” viewpoint/photo stop. Be sure to bring your camera!
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mosebacke Torg

Mosebackestorg is a quiet square where the theatre, Södra Teatern, offers the most popular Biergarten in Stockholm during the summer. The sculpture is also home to The Sisters (and was made by Nils Sjögren, an apprentice of sculptor Carl Milles, known for his Millegården).
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fiskargatan

Fiskargatan 9 is where Stieg Larsson, the author of the Millennium Trilogy, pictured Lisbeth Salander living when she, in the second book, The Girl Who Played with Fire, purchased a very luxurious apartment after stealing quite a significant sum of money. The island of Södermalm functions as the main playground for the characters of the books, with both Lisbeth Salander and Mikael Blomqvist living here.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Katarina Kyrka

The original church was inaugurated in the late 1600s but has since been rebuilt twice after being destroyed by fires. Several famous Swedes are buried in the cemetery surrounding the church, most notably the assassinated Foreign Minister, Mrs. Anna Lindh, but also Per Anders Fogelström, the author of City of my Dreams, and the troubadour, Cornelis Vreeswijk.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mäster Mikaels gata 5

This lovely little street got its name in the 1930s after Mikael Reissuer, the executor of Stockholm for 15 years in the 1600s (not so adorable!). The houses along the street were built in the early 1700s and are owned by AB Stadsholmen, a real estate company owned by the government whose mission is to look after buildings of great cultural heritage.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Cornelisparken

Cornelisparken was inaugurated in 2000 and is dedicated to troubadour Cornelis Vreeswijk, the Swedish equivalent of Bob Dylan. It, too, offers a stunning view of Stockholm!
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Meatballs for the People

Meatballs for the People is seen as the Södermalm temple to the most Swedish of dishes – it really is more of a deli than a restaurant, but it's worth a mention as a great place to sample the mighty köttbulle (meatball) as it should be eaten.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

SoFo & Medborgarplatsen

SoFo is a play on SoHo, the districts in London and Manhattan. It is an invention of local entrepreneurs who, since 2003, have attempted to rebrand the area as a centre of creative and innovative Swedish fashion and retailing. The name SoFo is registered as a trademark at the Patent Office. The blocks south of Folkungagatan, which SoFo stands for, are packed with interesting, cool, and creative shops.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Nytorget

Nytorget is often described as the heart of Södermalm and is a popular place to hang out. Here, you can shop till you drop on the surrounding streets or replenish your energy at one of many hip cafés and restaurants on the square.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress comfortably and appropriately.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hipstoric Södermalm Private Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • 1 × 20cl sample of beer
  • Professional Guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress comfortably and appropriately.
  • The majority of this tour takes place on Södermalm where you will have to walk both up and down hills.

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