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  • Mathias Dahlgren Implements Matbaren’s Biggest Change Ever

    Mathias Dahlgren Implements Matbaren’s Biggest Change Ever

    ​Mathias Dahlgren opened Matbaren in 2007 at the Grand Hôtel in Stockholm. At that time, such a groundbreaking restaurant concept had never been seen on the Swedish restaurant scene. Since then, the restaurant has evolved while maintaining the same menu composition – until now.

  • Hanna Oscarsson, the “Best Bar Artist 2020” in Art of Italicus 2020 Glo-Cal Edition

    ​Today Hanna Oscarsson at the Cadier Bar, Grand Hôtel, was announced the winner in the prestigious Art of Italicus 2020 Glo-Cal Edition. The Glo-Cal edition involved up to 80 bars, 80 bartenders, and was hosted across 10 cities. Participating bartenders were asked to present an Italicus Aperitivo cocktail inspired by their local region for the chance to be named the Best Bartender Artist 2020.

  • Grand Hôtel Achieves Accreditation For Covid-19 Safety Measures

    ​The Grand Hôtel in Stockholm is the first hotel in Sweden to achieve the Global Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR™ facility accreditation for its stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfection, and biorisk preparedness. The accreditation demonstrates that the hotel actively implements best-practice cleaning processes to prevent the spread of infection, including COVID-19.

  • Grand Hôtel Opens Exclusive Champagne Bar

    Grand Hôtel Opens Exclusive Champagne Bar

    The opening of the Grand Hôtel’s exclusive new champagne bar marks a welcome addition to the Stockholm bar and restaurant scene. At the bar, guests will have the unique opportunity to enjoy an extensive range of prestige cuvées by the glass, including Ruinart Blanc de Blancs, Dom Pérignon and Krug. The champagne bar, launched in collaboration with Ruinart, is opening in autumn 2020.

  • Shellfish Season

    Shellfish Season

    Now that the crayfish season is coming to an end, we are welcoming the other shellfish. Shellfish is often associated with summer, but it is actually now, in the autumn that they are at their best. The main reason for this is that the cold water makes wonders. Do you remember the old rule saying that seafood should only be eaten during months with the letter "R"?
    Is there anything more festive

  • Wrap up the summer at the Spa

    Wrap up the summer at the Spa

    ​Late summer is one of the best times of the year. Re-energized after the vacation, you tend to make smarter choices. Such as booking a relaxing spa treatment or just plan some me and myself-time. In this blog post Camilla Garcia, our Spa manager at Nordic Spa & Fitness will talk more about how to reboot after the summer and how to increase the wellbeing during the autumn.

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    Royal Stockholm

    ​A visit to one of the royal palaces or the royal parks is a great way to get to know more about Royal Stockholm. In July, HM The King decided that four of the royal castles should reopen to visitors. In addition to these four palaces, the surrounding parks at the other royal destinations are open. The parks are amazing destinations for beautiful walks filled with sculptures and garden art.

  • Photo credit: Björn Olin/mediabank.visitstockholm.com

    Ten facts about Stockholm

    ​Today we are listing ten astonishing facts about our beautiful Stockholm that gives the city its special character and a make it such a popular travel destination.

  • A historical walking tour in the spirit of Régis Cadier

    A historical walking tour in the spirit of Régis Cadier

    We would like to take you with us on a journey through some of the parts of Stockholm where Cadier left his prints during his time in the city. For a perfect finish, make sure to visit the Cadier bar at the Grand Hôtel and try out our rewarded cocktail menu inspired from Cadiers adventures abroad.

  • Vintage shopping in Stockholm

    The Vintage trend is here to stay - and Stockholm has its given place on the international vintage scene. Here comes the list of our Stockholm Vintage favorites – amazing spots for both your personal style and for a sustainable world.

  • Cone or cup?

    Cone or cup?

    ​It’s been said that we have this summers’ warmest days behind us, but plenty of sunny days have been promised to come – and that means ice cream! What’s your favourite ice cream bar in Stockholm? We’ve listed ours.

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