In time for Stockholm Design Week, we round up the must-sees for design lovers visiting the city
The capital of Sweden shows the best of itself in every season, whether there are meters of snow that make it seem out of a fairy tale; or during the height of summer when the sun sets only for a few hours and illuminates the city with a golden light.
In the last years, Stockholm has become the new destination for all design lovers, particularly during Stockholm Design Week, which runs from February 4 to 10 this year. The plethora of Swedish furniture makers and design studios, together with their inspiring collections, have contributed to popularising Scandinavian design around the world.
While the city may be associated with the enigmatic films of Ingmar Bergman, the dala horses (the traditional wooden toys) and kanelbullar (the Swedish cinnamon brioche), the Stockholm of today is also synonymous with designers as famous as superstars, Michelin-starred restaurants and numerous design shops to explore.
Here, we pick out the design-driven destinations to explore on your next trip to the city:
1. Stay: Strand Stockholm
After an extensive interior renovation by Swedish architectural studio Wingårdhs, the latest Radisson Collection hotel opened its doors last Autumn. Strand Stockholm, which was originally opened in 1912 to coincide with the Stockholm Olympics, is situated in central Stockholm in the bustling area of Nybrokajen Bay and is just a short walk from the old town area of Gamla Stan.
The new interiors feature soft textures and rich colours, alongside natural materials such as oak and walnut. The studio has introduced a serene palette of grey tones that run throughout the hotel and has also added recognisable design classics from the likes of Flos and Fritz Hansen to the communal areas as well as the guest rooms.
radissoncollection.com/en/strandhotel-stockholm
(Related: 12 New Hotel Openings To Note In 2019)