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Hermans Restaurant on Fjällgatan is located in something known as Hälsans hus, the "house of health". There's a lot of yoga and a self-realisation, but also Hermans vegetarian restaurant, with one of the most fantastic views in the city from the outdoor seating.

And watch stars, rich and beautiful people, passing by. Arrive early if you want to get a seat! From there, it's easy to move on to restaurants and nightclubs such as Kharma, Spy Bar and Sturecompagniet.

Gallerian and NK in the heart of the city for mainstream shopping. Söder for small, fashionable shops such as Tjallamalla on Bondegatan, or for branded second hand clothes at shops like Tant Gredelin in Östermalm.

Enjoy a swim in the city at Smeduddsbadet, extra points for swimming at night. Indoors and out: Eriksdalsbadet in Söder, in a pool where you can see and be seen. Centralbadet in the heart of the city is all indoors, and here you can enjoy champagne and a massage as well.

TV4's dining room on Tegeluddsvägen and the coffee bar at Radiohuset on Oxenstiernsgatan are inexpensive and you'll always see someone you know.

Is it raining? Take the underground to Kista and shop at the biggest mall in Scandinavia until 9 pm. And eat at the nicest food court in Stockholm. That's how close you can come to being abroad.

Boules involves just the right amount of effort in the summer. At Boule & Berså at Danvikstull, you can also enjoy a beer and a barbecue and listen to a live band at the same time.

Stockholmskortet gives you free access to public transport and boat routes, and entry to any museums which still charge entry fees.