5 THINGS TO DO IN STOCKHOLM

What you need for a lively itinerary in the Swedish capital

Oaxen Slip

This beautiful, light-filled restaurant can be found on Djurgarden, Stockholm’s Museum Island. There had once been a shipyard on this site, and there are various nods to its past, including chunky metal girders, softened by the rustic wooden sailing boats hanging from the ceiling. Expect delicious, locally sourced Swedish fare. Details: oaxen.com/en/bistro-slip

Bungy STHLM

The Victoria Tower is one of Stockholm’s tallest buildings, and it’s possible to throw yourself off the top. Well, once you’re attached to a bungee cord. And it’s a big deal, because bungee jumping hasn’t been allowed in Stockholm since 2009. At 120 meters, it’s Scandinavia’s highest jump. The views are breathtaking. Solo jumps cost $199. Details: bungysthlm.se

At Six

At Six is a stylish new hotel in the up-andcoming Brunkebergstorg neighbourhood, close to the city centre. The hotel’s bar has a fantastic cocktail menu, but music lovers should head for the Listening Lounge. The emphasis isn’t on volume but enjoying and learning about music. There’s a high-tech sound system and regular podcasts, DJ sets and talks by musicians. Details: hotelatsix.com

Royal Canal Tour

This 50-minute tour is a great way to get your bearings. It’s an audio tour ($30 per person), and starts in the city centre, before passing through the Djurgarden canal and looping back. Highlights include the Gustaf Dalen lighthouse and the Rosendal Palace, in Djurgarden’s hunting park. This mansion was built for King Karl XIV Johan. Details: stromma.se/en

Vasa Museum

This museum has been built around its one, amazing exhibit: the world’s only preserved 17th-century ship. The enormous vessel capsized within hours of setting sail for the first time and lay on the ocean floor for 333 years before it was raised from its watery depths. Ninety-five per cent of the vessel is original. Details: vasamuseet.se/en