The Ultimate Guide for Digital Nomads in Stockholm
what digital nomadS need
We think that digital nomads essentially need three key things to make their travelling lifestyle absolutely amazing.
1. COMMUNITY
2. ACTIVITY
3. LOCATION
Further down, you find out why, and our top list of recommendations and hidden gems for digital nomads in Stockholm.
1. community
When you are a digital nomad on the road, moving between places, exploring cities and cultures, you also need community.
Humans need connection and a feeling of belonging to thrive.
As a digital nomad, finding communities in the places you go, is what makes the lifestyle possible.
2. activity
When you decide to travel the world with your laptop, you do so because you want to experience.
You want life to feel full, exciting, and active.
You want to explore the cities you visit, learn about their culture, and get to know the place as if you already lived there for a long time.
3. location
When you are in a city for a limited time, you want to be in the coolest and most scenic part of that city.
You want to find the city's hidden gems. A kind of "secret knowledge" usually belonging to the locals.
You also need a place to work, with good Wi-Fi and coffee. Coworking spaces are exploding in Stockholm and are the perfect way of getting it all in one place.
our members' curated Stockholm tips for digital nomads
drink & eat!
SÖDERMALM - THE SOUTH ISLAND
Busy beer garden in the summer with an amazing view in a historic building, communal feeling with long shared tables.
Ideally for summer, enjoy drinks and prosecco on their several terraces with views of the city; beautiful historic building.
Try any place around Nytorget!
Traditional yet classy Swedish dishes in one of the city’s oldest restaurants!
Especially for summer, a large park terrace great for drinks and food.
The city’s best pizza slice, local highlight, New York style, has a communal feeling with people hanging in the street ally.
Summer spot! Play boules by the water, drink beer, eat. A well loved local spot.
Bleck
800 Grader Slice Shop
Skeppsbro Bageri
GAMLA STAN - OLD TOWN
Great coffee and baked goods at the docks with the most incredible urban water view.
French food in Stockholm! Very cosy and loved by locals.
Local jazz bar, when busy people stand in the street to dance and listen to the music.
CENTRUM - THE CITY CENTER
Skyscraper rooftop restaurant and bar, outdoors in the summer.
A hip bar where art students like to hang. You might not get in on a busy night, if so just go into the restaurant next door and get in through the back, the two are connected via the restrooms. We can’t all be cool enough, doesn’t mean we can’t get in any way!
A restaurant in the daytime, a club in the nighttime. Incredible interior!
Berns Terrassen
ÖSTERMALM - THE EAST ISLAND
The city’s most historic indoor food market, come for the food or simply to look at the beautiful wooden interior.
Large gardens and greenhouses, amazing café and restaurant! Nice both in the summer and around Christmas.
Rosendals Trädgårdar
KUNGSHOLMEN - THE WEST ISLAND
Local spot for the summer, amazing and queer celebrating restaurant, café and bar on the water. Great for city sunbathing and a swim!
Mälarpaviljongen
Mälarpaviljongen
get active!
SÖDERMALM - THE SOUTH ISLAND
Local café-office, communal and with a welcoming feel.
Museum of photography located in a beautiful historic building, a great vegetarian restaurant and café with a view over the water.
Incredible viewpoint in a historic area.
Watch a film in this cute and retro cinema, a local spot, great for the solo traveller.
Large park on a hill with a great view of Södermalm.
Tanto walking path
Start in Tanto by the water close to Hornstull metro station and stroll along the water towards Skansbron. A pretty walk with bathing spots and food trucks in the summer.
Small island connected to Södermalm, beautiful for a stroll, great for a swim in the summer!
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Fotografiska
GAMLA STAN - OLD TOWN
Slottet
Take a stroll around the royal Castle, or check out their guided tours.
Storkyrkan
Have a look inside the Great Church, open to the public.
Nobel Prize Museum
Nobel Prize Museum
CENTRALEN - THE CITY CENTER
Nationalmuseum
The national museum, with a beautiful indoor courtyard, great for contemplation.
Moderna Museet
The modern museum of art, great lunch in the restaurant.
Skeppsholmen and Kastellholmen
Two tiny islands connected, take a stroll around them to look at the view, possible to catch a shuttle boat going between Old Town, Skeppsholmen and Djurgården, perfect for a day of exploration.
Grand Hotel
Dress up and go for Afternoon Tea in the hotel glass pavilion. Make reservations online.
Skeppsholmen
ÖSTERMALM - THE EAST ISLAND
Djurgården
Large island with beautiful nature, amazing for a long walk by the water.
Skansen
Outdoor museum and animal park, with a historic touch.
Skansen
NORRMALM - THE NORTH ISLAND
Stadsbibliotektet
The City Library, grab your laptop for the day and work in this historic building surrounded by thousands of books
Capitol
Fancy cinema where you get to enjoy food and drinks in the salon
Stadsbiblioteket
KUNGSHOLMEN - THE WEST ISLAND
Norr mälarstrand
A beautiful seaside walk between Rålambshovsparken and the Stockholm City Hall
COMMUNITY / COWORKING
A great way to find community as a digital nomad is to become a member of a coworking space. And of course, we are going to put Knackeriet at the top of the list!
Because when it comes to community, location and activities, we are really the best that Stockholm has to offer.
You can find other amazing coworking spaces with arty interiors, central location, and opportunities for work collaboration. See our top choices below.
Knackeriet is truly a community gem. A genuine place of friendliness, openness, and warmth, where work and fun come together. A place where people are always eager to get to know “the new kid”.
At Knackeriet there is always something going on. Either organized by us, or by the members. We simply really like to do things together.
Lectures & workshops, after-work drinks, trips, climbing group, running club, breakfast club, bathing club, lunch in the garden, sauna sessions, midday walks, theme parties, film nights, coffee in the sun.
As a member, you dive into all that activity together with people from all around the world, but more importantly, along with our Swedish members, who will share with you their local knowledge.
There are many amazing places in all of Stockholm, and each of our islands has its own style and highlights. But there is something extra special about our historic location in the Old Town.
A young coworking space in the financial and commercial centre of Stockholm. If the professional vibe is your preference, and you like the feeling of being in the city centre, Lamb is the place to be.
With their relaxation rooms, infra-red saunas, phone booths and stylish interior, there are many nice perks in their memberships. They are unique in their approach and philosophy to encourage a more healthy and balanced way of working.
They are still in the early stage of building a community feel and collaboration. But here you will find an incredibly sweet staff. Baking in the kitchen, tea-time, and some opportunities to meet and talk to other members.
You will not find a more beautiful, arty, and luxurious coworking space in Stockholm. Alma truly has the wow effect.
If you have money to spend, their Fixed tables and Private rooms are very nice. With their own in-house bar and restaurant. Delicious lunches!
The Flex options are not great, and you might find that you do not speak to anyone except your own coworker and guests. Which is fine if you want to use this space mainly to impress potential clients and collaborators.