Ostermalms Saluhall

Ostermalms Saluhall is Stockholm's grand old food hall, a handsome red-brick building of 1888 in the smart Ostermalm district, filled with fishmongers, delis, cheese counters and small seafood bars. Recently restored to its ornate best, it is the classic place to browse fine Swedish produce and eat oysters or shrimp at a counter.

What you'll find

• The seafood counters - oysters, prawns and fish to eat on the spot.
• Delis and cheese - cured meats, cheeses and Swedish specialities.
• The restored hall - the ornate 1888 brick-and-timber interior.
• Counter dining - the small bars and eateries among the stalls.

When to go

Year-round; a warm indoor hall good any day, liveliest at lunch. It is more upmarket than a farmers' market, so come to browse and eat well.

Good to know

It is a smart, restored food hall, so prices are on the higher side, especially for a counter meal. It is compact, an hour rather than a half day. It is a place to eat and browse quality produce rather than bargain-hunt.

Nearby

The smart Ostermalm shops and the harbour are around it; central Stockholm is a short walk.

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