Guidebook
Welcome to Karlbergsvägen 45
We really hope you will feel at home here and that you will have a wonderful stay in Stockholm. This building was built between 1902-1906 for executive managers in the traditional porcelain factory Rörstrands Porslinsfabrik, which closed in 1926. Over the years the building has been carefully renovated and now serves as homes for families and couples of all ages. The location here in Birkastan is ideal. Close to everything like the city centre, old town, the royal castle and lush green areas of Vasaparken, Hagaparken and the park of Karlbergs Castle. This is also one of Stockholm's most trendy areas with boutiques, coffee shops, bars and restaurants just outside the door.
Here in Birkastan, there are numerous places to eat and drink. Most of them are good, but as always some are better than others. A good idea is to stroll along the lovely Rörstrandsgatan with all its restaurants and vibrant street life. Here is a list with our favourite places in the neighbourhood. Enjoy!
Birkastan
Here in Birkastan, there are numerous places to eat and drink. Most of them are good, but as always some are better than others. A good idea is to stroll along the lovely Rörstrandsgatan with all its restaurants and vibrant street life. Here is a list with our favourite places in the neighbourhood. Enjoy!
Good places to eat
Very popular place with a focus on Spanish/Mediterranean cuisine right in the middle on Rörstandsgatan. Nice outdoor seating as well. Adress: Rörstrandsgatan 6
Mellqvist Matbar
6 RörstrandsgatanVery popular place with a focus on Spanish/Mediterranean cuisine right in the middle on Rörstandsgatan. Nice outdoor seating as well. Adress: Rörstrandsgatan 6
Vibrant, trendy restaurant with award winning cuisine. Nice location in the middle of Sankt Eriksplan. Adress: Sankt Eriksplan 1.
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Portal
1 Sankt EriksplanVibrant, trendy restaurant with award winning cuisine. Nice location in the middle of Sankt Eriksplan. Adress: Sankt Eriksplan 1.
One of the best sushis in Stockholm, and nice outdoor seating facing the sun. Adress: Odengatan 106
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itamae izakaya
106 OdengatanOne of the best sushis in Stockholm, and nice outdoor seating facing the sun. Adress: Odengatan 106
Rawbata
15 RörstrandsgatanGreat Ramen in popular Rörstrandsgatan. Nice outdoor seating. Adress: Rörstrandsgatan 15
Great, buzy place with good bistro food in an upscale environment. Adress: Odengatan 72
Tennstopet Grill
Great, buzy place with good bistro food in an upscale environment. Adress: Odengatan 72
The best kebab in Stockholm. Eat there or grab it to go to enjoy it in one of the nearby parks. Rörstrandsgatan 11
M.O.A.S Meat on a stick Rörstandsgatan
The best kebab in Stockholm. Eat there or grab it to go to enjoy it in one of the nearby parks. Rörstrandsgatan 11
If you feel like having Indian food, this is the place to go. The owners claim it's a Bengalian restaurant but nevertheless the food is excellent and the atmosphere vibrant and friendly. Adress: Rörstrandsgatan 23
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Shanti Touch of Bengal
23 RörstrandsgatanIf you feel like having Indian food, this is the place to go. The owners claim it's a Bengalian restaurant but nevertheless the food is excellent and the atmosphere vibrant and friendly. Adress: Rörstrandsgatan 23
An institution in Stockholm and for decades second home for journalists, artists and musicians. If you go on a Saturday night don’t be surprised if an opera singer break forth into singing. This place is great for seafood but be sure to make a reservation first. Adress: Dalagatan 46
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Wasahof
46 DalagatanAn institution in Stockholm and for decades second home for journalists, artists and musicians. If you go on a Saturday night don’t be surprised if an opera singer break forth into singing. This place is great for seafood but be sure to make a reservation first. Adress: Dalagatan 46
A place to meet at, have a bite to eat and something to drink. That was how Tranan was know in 1929 by the residents of Stockholm, and that’s how it’s still known today - over 80 years later. Also, try their great winebar Grusgrus just next door. Adress: Karlbergsvägen 14
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Tranan
14 KarlbergsvägenA place to meet at, have a bite to eat and something to drink. That was how Tranan was know in 1929 by the residents of Stockholm, and that’s how it’s still known today - over 80 years later. Also, try their great winebar Grusgrus just next door. Adress: Karlbergsvägen 14
Good thai food. Lovely staff, lots of food for reasonable prices. Cosy courtyard with coloured lanterns. Also good for take away. Sankt Eriksgatan 92
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Waan Thai
92 S:t EriksgatanGood thai food. Lovely staff, lots of food for reasonable prices. Cosy courtyard with coloured lanterns. Also good for take away. Sankt Eriksgatan 92
A wine bar located on vibrant Rörstrandsgatan. Great small dishes and a beautiful selection of organic wines. Adress: Rörstrandsgatan 12
Nektar mat & vin
A wine bar located on vibrant Rörstrandsgatan. Great small dishes and a beautiful selection of organic wines. Adress: Rörstrandsgatan 12
Trendy hipster bar. An environment that takes you back to the 1960:s. Jazz and Blues from the speakers while sipping cocktails, wine or beer. Gästrikegatan 1
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Erlands
1 GästrikegatanTrendy hipster bar. An environment that takes you back to the 1960:s. Jazz and Blues from the speakers while sipping cocktails, wine or beer. Gästrikegatan 1
Coffee shops, bakery and ice-cream
Birkastans meeting point number one. Busy, vibrant, great coffee and good food. Adress: Rörstrandsgatan 4
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Mellqvist Cafe & Bar
4 RörstrandsgatanBirkastans meeting point number one. Busy, vibrant, great coffee and good food. Adress: Rörstrandsgatan 4
Great coffee and great food in a modern environment. Adress Sankt Eriksgatan 88
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Kaffeverket
88 S:t EriksgatanGreat coffee and great food in a modern environment. Adress Sankt Eriksgatan 88
Lovely café in the bottom of this building. Pop down for some fresh baked bread, croissants, pastries. Very friendly, genuine and cosy. Adress: In the house :)
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Systrarna Andersson
45 KarlbergsvägenLovely café in the bottom of this building. Pop down for some fresh baked bread, croissants, pastries. Very friendly, genuine and cosy. Adress: In the house :)
People come here from all over Stockholm to enjoy heavenly homemade Italian ice cream in various flavours. Adress: Odengatan 92
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SNÖ Gelatetia & Caffetteria
92 OdengatanPeople come here from all over Stockholm to enjoy heavenly homemade Italian ice cream in various flavours. Adress: Odengatan 92
Traditional Swedish café culture with traditional dishes. The cafe hasn’t changed in decades and is a great place to visit any day of the year. Nice outdoor seating in the sun. Adress: Odengatan 80
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Ritorno Konditori Etc
80 OdengatanTraditional Swedish café culture with traditional dishes. The cafe hasn’t changed in decades and is a great place to visit any day of the year. Nice outdoor seating in the sun. Adress: Odengatan 80
The best bakery in town! Fantastic freshly baked bread and buns. Adress: Rörstrandsgatan 10
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Lillebrors bageri
10 RörstrandsgatanThe best bakery in town! Fantastic freshly baked bread and buns. Adress: Rörstrandsgatan 10
Nice parks in the hoods
Take a walk down the waterfront and the Karlberg Slott. In the summer time it's a lot of people swimming in the canal, and having there BBQ along the water front. Karlberg slott is a military academy for second lieutenants studying to become first lieutenants, so you will see a lot of military personel moving about in the area.
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Karlberg Palace park
12 Karlbergs slottsvägTake a walk down the waterfront and the Karlberg Slott. In the summer time it's a lot of people swimming in the canal, and having there BBQ along the water front. Karlberg slott is a military academy for second lieutenants studying to become first lieutenants, so you will see a lot of military personel moving about in the area.
Part of the Royal National City Park. Founded by the monarch Gustav III in 1780-1797, Haga is Sweden's foremost example of an English landscape park, and one of Sweden's most popular recreational areas.Within the park is also Haga Palace, the residence of Crown Princess Victoria and her family.
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하가공원
Part of the Royal National City Park. Founded by the monarch Gustav III in 1780-1797, Haga is Sweden's foremost example of an English landscape park, and one of Sweden's most popular recreational areas.Within the park is also Haga Palace, the residence of Crown Princess Victoria and her family.
Vasaparken is located in the middle of the Vasastan-district. The park is a beloved oasis for inner-city Stockholmers and has a soccer pitch, jungle gym, and a green lush environment with lots of places for a picnic or an ice cream break.
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바사파르켄 놀이터
11C DalagatanVasaparken is located in the middle of the Vasastan-district. The park is a beloved oasis for inner-city Stockholmers and has a soccer pitch, jungle gym, and a green lush environment with lots of places for a picnic or an ice cream break.
Hornsbergs strandpark is a relatively new park, located at Kungsholmen's northern shore. The park consists of a walking path, running along the water, with several great spots for a nice summer swim along the way.
Hornsbergs Strandpark
Hornsbergs strandpark is a relatively new park, located at Kungsholmen's northern shore. The park consists of a walking path, running along the water, with several great spots for a nice summer swim along the way.