The Nordic Experience Food Tour, Stockholm

The Food Tours Stockholm’s Nordic Experience Food Tour of Stockholm proved to be a delightful journey filled with gastronomic wonders. My only concern was how to pace myself food-wise throughout the day. Ultimately, I opted for a late breakfast, complemented with a cup of coffee and a small muffin at lunchtime. Little did I know that this decision would prove wise, as the tour treated us to an incredible array of delicacies.

We embarked on our culinary adventure at Hötorgshallen, a vibrant food market located in the heart of the city. There, we relished in a variety of mouthwatering sausages, cheeses, a Finnish rice cake, brown bear, herring, and salmon, accompanied by refreshing water, beer, and Aquavit.

Eating brown bear (the one in the middle) at Hötorgshallen
Eating brown bear (the one in the middle) at Hötorgshallen
Dr Käse at Hötorgshallen
The standout moments were the passionate descriptions of different cheeses by Doktor Käse (Doctor Cheese) and Martin from Hav, who enthusiastically shared his expertise on the herring and salmon dishes.
Some crayfish at Hötorgshallen
Some crayfish at Hötorgshallen
Some beer and some Aquavit at Hav at Hötorgshallen
Some beer and some Aquavit at Hav at Hötorgshallen

Throughout the tour, we explored a diverse selection of food venues, including charming food shops, inviting restaurants, and cozy cafes. One standout highlight was the delightful organic and fresh gelato from Stikki Nikki, a small yet impressive gelato chain in Stockholm.

Köttbullar at Tranan
At the renowned Stockholm restaurant, Tranan, the chef revealed a delightful secret: their famous köttbullar (Swedish meatballs) aren’t currently on the menu, yet they manage to sell a whopping 70 kilograms of these hand-made delicacies every week. If you’re a local or in the know, you can still savor these mouthwatering meatballs by simply asking for them.

Our adventure culminated in a relaxing fika experience—tea, in my case—inside a historic building that exuded a captivating “dungeon-like” ambiance.

Fika at Rörstrands slott
Fika at Rörstrands slott

The camaraderie within the tour group was delightful, comprising locals and international guests from the United States, Singapore, and myself. The group size was deliberately limited to twelve participants, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the experience. Our exceptional guide, Gunilla, was a treasure trove of food knowledge and passion. Her friendly demeanor and delightful sense of humor added an extra layer of enjoyment to the tour.

http://www.foodtoursstockholm.se/index.php/en/tours/the-nordic-experience

On Sunday, I’m going on another food tour from this group which I’m looking forward to very much, given today’s experience.


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