To see all of Stockholm at once, visit Och Himlen Därtill. Encased in glass walls, this lounge offers panoramic views of the city from the 26th floor of a skyscraper. The interior is slick and modern: blue lights reflect off lacquered surfaces and tiny white lights illuminate the liquor selection at the bar. Skilled bartenders mix drinks for a diverse crowd. The club is closed on Sundays.
Och Himlen Därtill
Götgatan 78
11830 Stockholm
011-46-08-660-6068
restauranghimlen.se
For an atmosphere you may not have experienced before, try Absolute Ice Bar, a club constructed entirely of ice. Wear your winter coat, because inside it's kept at 23 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. Everything in the bar is constructed entirely of ice, from the bar itself to the block-ice seats scattered about. Bartenders wear down parkas as they serve up cocktails (you can see their bow ties peeking out underneath).
Absolut Ice Bar at the Icehotel
Vasaplan 4
11120 Stockholm
011-46-08-5056-3520
absoluticebar.com
The Stureplan is a public square in central Stockholm that offers a plethora of cafes, restaurants, nightclubs and bars. It is one of the city's most frequented destinations, as it has earned a reputation for being the center of Stockholm nightlife. Located at the heart of the Stureplan in an architecturally-intricate building called the Arnoldhuset is Spy Bar, a hub of Stockholm activity. Expect a creative young crowd full of artists and media professionals. There is usually a line for entry; go early to be sure you get in.
Spy Bar
Birger Jarlsgatan 20
11434 Stockholm
011-46-08-5450-7655
spybar.se
The chic white interior of Laroy draws Stockholm's fashionable young crowd. The interior design is modern and clean: white walls and couches are accented by chrome and glass-globe chandeliers. Due to its popularity and stylish credentials, drinks can get pricey, particularly for bottle service. Laroy is closed on Sundays.
Laroy
Birger Jarlsgatan 20
11434 Stockholm
011-46-08-5450-7650
laroy.se
Stylish crowds of all ages converge at Kharma for dancing, drinking and entertainment. Decor combines Asian elements with modernist Scandinavian style. The nightclub has a packed event calendar; something is going on nearly every night the club is open. Kharma is open until 3 a.m., meaning you can dance well into the wee hours, but not on Sunday and Monday, when the club is closed.
Kharma
Sturegatan 10
Stockholm, GL
011-46-08-662-0465
kharma.se