My favourite walks in Stockholm - Around the bay of Djurgarden

Stockholm is a beautiful city. I have been living here for over five years now and still wonder over the magnificence of the place. In this article series I will describe my favourite walking paths in and around the city, with places to see and things to do.

Djurgardsbrunnsviken is a true classic walking area that draws a lot of people from and around Stockholm. A tip is to walk here in on a slightly chilly day in the beginning of fall. Then the fruit trees are weighed down and the beaches are not as crowded. The walk is a great experience in itself, but is also filled with museums, cafes and restaurants. Many of the year-round cafes light a kindling fire during the colder winter period.

I like stopping at the Isbladskarret during the time the birds nest here. The ducks and gulls make a lot of noise but some others are just standing on one leg staring. The Rosendals garden is another inspiring environment with plenty of beautiful and delicious things - all coming from in-house gardens and growths.

If given time be sure to visit some of the museums at the end of the walk. The Stockholm Technical Museum lets you test exciting technical phenomena and Stockholm's Oceanographic History Museum is highly informative. Both museums are targeted towards younger people, children, but that does not mean you can not enjoy it yourself.

In this Stockholm walks article I will be walking from the bridge over to Djurgarden and taking the south part counter clockwise to make my way around the bay. So let us get started.

The Blue Gate used to be included in a fence that went around the whole of Djurgarden back when it used to be royal hunting grounds of Stockholm. Of course the fence was there to keep the wild animals inside but also keep poachers and wolves out.

The well known and old fashioned Stockholm diner Godthem dates back to the end of the nineteenth century. The Swedish name comes from back when the initial owner always said “godt" (meaning good) when he was pleased. This place is more for business lunches than taking a brake from the walk however.

After a whole day in Stockholm with many hours of bustling around it can be nice to skip the queues of the Rosendals Garden and make your way uphill towards the café of the Rosendals Inn. The stunning view and cosy park atmosphere is always a nice surprise. All the food is made with care and attention and also from proper ingredients. This place is also a treat during late fall, if it is chilly out the winter garden always has a live fire going. It is only closed during the first three months of the year.

The Rosendals garden has plentiful gardens with vegetables, fruits, berries and flowers. The own crops are sold in the garden shop, in both fresh and treated form, for example marmalade and stone oven baked bread. If you get inspired by the gardens you may also purchase plants to take home with you. Opening hours vary but the place is only completely closed in January.

About The Author:
Robb is living in - and writing about - Stockholm. Visit flygbiljetter Stockholm, or go to restresor stockholm for information about traveling to Stockholm.