With fifty bridges and fourteen islands, Stockholm is an archipelago artfully shaped by the Baltic Sea. Fresh air, locavore restaurants and high-end designers are just a few highlights that make a great weekend in Sweden’s capital city.

Stay

On what feels like an island of its own, Hotel Skeppsholmen is an oasis in Stockholm. Only a few minutes away from Gamla Stan (Old Town), the retreat combines Swedish design with warm materials and bright colors. The former 300-year-old house has been transformed into the hotel and restaurant it is today, providing a place for those looking for a quieter stay.

Explore

A trip to Stockholm wouldn’t be complete without a stroll through Gamla Stan to see the sunny-yellow walls of the old city. While there, a stop at the Royal Palace to see the luxurious rooms is well worth a visit. Stockholm’s high concentration of museums means there’s something for almost everyone. Take advantage of complimentary access to the Museum of Modern Art, spend an evening at the Fotografiska Musuem or see a historic ship at the Vasa Museum. For those looking to dive headfirst into some of the best antique shopping in Scandinavia, the neighborhood of Södermalm is a must, especially at the shop Herr Judit Brandstationen.

Eat

The cuisine in Stockholm is diverse to say the least. One moment you can be having world-class sushi with a Peruvian twist at Indio Kitchen, and in another, Vietnamese bowls for lunch at Barobao. For a dinner to remember, book a seat at the intimate restaurant Woodstockholm, where the focus is a seasonally changing set menu of small plates. During the day, be sure to stop by Greta’s for a bright and cheerful brunch, and Vete-Katten around the corner hits the spot with fresh pastries and coffee.