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Louisa W. Hansen
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Kafé Himlavalet

Kafé Himlavalet

Hidden on a little hill where the Observatory Museum (Observatoriemuseet) is located, Kafé Himlavalet is a well-guarded secret that not even many locals know about or care to explore. Well, the walk up the staircase is a bit of a challenge if you are already tired or hungry to start off with. But if you face the challenge, you will find yourself sitting in the most agreeable outdoor terrace with a wonderful lunch and a chance to catch a unique panorama of the part of the city called Vasastan. There are both indoor and outdoor seatings, but on a warm summer afternoon, the outdoor terrace truly makes you feel like time stops for you. The café serves homemade soup, pasta, salad, cold dishes, cakes, coffee, and tea. A lunch including bread, main course, beverage, and tea or coffee costs about 70 SEK (US$10).

To get there, take the subway to the Rådmansgatan station, head for the exit to Stadsbiblioteket (City Library). The hill, Observatorie Lunden, is right there on your left hand side. Just follow the staircase and climb to the very top.

Besides the café, you might want to take the opportunity to visit the old Stockholm Observatory. Research in astronomy, meteorology and geography was conducted here during the 18th and 19th centuries.

There is also a charming little park around the corner, where you can rest in the sun and enjoy the view from above.

From journal The Jewels of Stockholm

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