Overview
An island south of central Stockholm, Södermalm was once working-class and is now the city's hippest, most bohemian district. The SoFo (south of Folkungagatan) area is filled with independent boutiques, vintage shops, designer studios, and trendy cafes — perfect for diving into Scandi design. Mosebacke Square has fabulous views of central Stockholm, and locals love to watch the sunset from Fjällgatan. A vintage market sets up on Hornsgatan every Saturday. Free to explore. Metro Slussen/Medborgarplatsen.
Opening Hours
24 hours (shops and cafes typically 10:00-22:00).
Travel Tips
Sunsets from Mosebacke Square and Fjällgatan are spectacular. Don't miss the Saturday vintage market.
Hotels near Södermalm
Hotels and guesthouses in Stockholm, Södermalm, Stockholm
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