What matches your selfie better than a really great backdrop? Stockholm’s silhouette is just that. The city is resting on 14 islands and it’s architecture contains only a few remarkably high buildings, among them the characteristic church towers. We’ve got the coordinates for some of the most Instagram friendly spots of Stockholm that will guarantee you lots of likes!
The time has come to celebrate midsummer and that means that summer has arrived. Alongside Christmas, Midsummer is the most popular Swedish holiday. Midsummer is a great opportunity to celebrate, with traditional Swedish smorgasbord, flowers, dancing, and hopefully a lot of sunshine.
In times like these when social distancing is key, a picnic in the open air feels better than ever. In Sweden we practice the right to roam, which gives us freedom to enjoy the nature. Find a basket to fill with goodies, bring friends or family and spread out a blanket in one of Stockholm's many green spaces and beaches or maybe even in one of our national parks and nature reserves.
Now when the summer is at our doorstep, we would like to take the opportunity to tell you about our archipelago favorites. The proximity to the stunning archipelago, full of outstanding nature experiences and beautiful views, is really one of the greatest advantages of Stockholm. The archipelago consists of over 30,000 islands, so there is something for everyone.
At Grand Hôtel we have just opened the terrace, with a magnificent view over the water to the Royal Palace. We have put together a list with our favorite summer places in Stockholm. The list includes the noteworthy classical places as well as the hidden gems, all perfect for sunny days and amazing wine and dining experiences, but still compatible with social distancing regulations.
Since ancient times, music in different forms has brought us together and in music we can be together even though we are advised to keep a distance. Due to the restrictions, several of Stockholm's best music scenes have changed their ways to reach its audience. Here we are talking about how you can place yourself on the first parquet, free of charge, and meet each other through the music.
A good pastry or a good cup of coffee can bring happiness any day. Here, at the Grand Hôtel we serve everything from the Cadier bar's well-known Afternoon Tea with scones and small pastries to the Grand Café's variations of coffee and Italian soft ice cream. But Stockholm offers more than that - something for everyone. Here we list a selection of our favourites, all worth a visit in themselves.
Sometimes you do not have to go far to get the feeling of a vacation. And sometimes the vacation feeling starts at home when you are planning for your next trip. As you dream of your next adventure whether you are close by or far away, we want to inspire you to choose new walking paths on your next visit.
This autumn, Grand Hôtel is launching an exciting new endeavour, with two of Sweden’s most renowned bartenders presenting a cocktail menu they co-developed for the Cadier Bar.
The Grand Group AB is pleased to announce the acquisition of Hotel Drottning Kristina, a move that further strengthens the group’s position as leader in the luxury hospitality segment in Stockholm. The Grand Group, which runs the Grand Hôtel Stockholm and Lydmar Hotel, will take over Hotel Drottning Kristina’s operations from October 1, 2018.
Today marks the inauguration of what is perhaps the most exclusive accommodation in Stockholm – two of the Grand Hôtel’s signature suites. Both suites have been totally renovated and are now named the Rooftop suite and the Flag suite. Behind the new interiors is the world-renowned, Swedish-born designer Martin Brudnizki, who made his debut in the Swedish market with this project.
Grand Hôtel is pleased to present new bathroom amenities from the Italian brand Bottega Veneta, renowned for fine craftsmanship in exclusive leather products. Inspired by art and nature, the hotel’s new Eau Légère scented products exude tones of citrus, bergamot, patchouli and oak moss. All guest room bathrooms at the hotel will be stocked with these exclusive toiletries in mid-May.
This year, Japan and Sweden celebrate 150 years of diplomatic ties. In conjunction with the celebrations, the Palace Hotel Tokyo has invited the Grand Hôtel’s executive chef, Gabriel Ask, to make a week-long guest chef performance with a Swedish touch. From April 20-27, Gabriel and his team will take over the Grand Kitchen restaurant at the Palace Hotel Tokyo.
In spring 2018, two of Grand Hôtel’s signature suites will undergo a complete redesign. For the job, the hotel has selected Swedish-born Martin Brudnizki, a world-renowned, award-winning interior architect who is based in London and New York. The renovation of the suites marks Brudnizki’s first project in Sweden.
The Grand Hôtel will be renovating its façade in the first quarter, bringing out the best of the building’s history; one that stretches from the imposing original façade to the clean-lined classicism that characterizes the building today. The vision is to recreate a façade that depicts the Grand Hôtel’s rich heritage and that is in harmony with the surrounding buildings at Blasieholmen.
For the 30th year in a row, the influential travel and lifestyle magazine Condé Nast Traveler asked its readers to rank the best hotels in the world. Among the 130 hotels in 40 countries to win a place on the list, the Grand Hôtel was the only hotel in Sweden to make the cut.
The Nordic sommelier championship wrapped up late last night, awarding Fredrik Lindfors yet another championship title. Fredrik, who is Head Sommelier at the Grand Hôtel in Stockholm, is already a two-time winner of the Swedish sommelier championship. He also won the Vana Tallinn Grand Prix earlier this autumn.
Grand Hôtel is delighted to present its newly revamped Vinterträdgården (Winter Garden) – a venue of grandiose versatility. Now, the Winter Garden offers unique, leading-edge event experiences thanks to a custom-built audio and lighting concept, flexible stage solutions, state-of-the-art stage rigging technology as well as a 1000 m2 projection surface with 360° video mapping.
In early September, the Grand Hôtel’s Cadier Bar, a Stockholm classic, is upping its game, tempting those with a passion for food and cocktails with a brand-new look and menu.
As the new official arena for Fashion Week Stockholm, the Grand Hôtel is pleased to welcome Sweden’s leading fashion brands between August 30 and September 1. Numerous participating designers will be showing their upcoming spring/summer collection over a three-day period. Stockholmers and visitors to the city are invited to open fashion week events to catch the latest on the Swedish fashion scene.