Luxury holidays in Sodermalm

When to go

In winter, the city sees just five hours of daylight, becoming a snowy wonderland. Summer is the season of seafood and schnapps, though July quiets as locals retreat to island homes and restaurants close.

Getting there

• Planes

  Arlanda Airport is an hour's drive from Södermalm. If you end up flying into Skavsta, a transfer into Stockholm takes 90 minutes.

• Trains

  Arlanda Express takes you to the city centre in 20 minutes, from there it’s a snappy 10-minute ride by subway to reach Södermalm.

• Automobiles

  Having a set of wheels is handy if you need to leave the city; for everything else, two wheels or two feet will suffice.