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Rooftop Bars Stockholm

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The capital of Sweden is a hot rooftop city, with new and sky-high venues popping up each year. Join us as we guide you through the very best ones.

Rooftop Bar Stockholm
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Country Sweden
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Best time to visit May - September
Courtesy of Capital at Scandic Continental

Stockholm Rooftop Guide

Updated:April 11, 2024

Find your favourite Stockholm rooftop bar, with this up-to-date and complete guide, packed with all info you need about each venue to make the most of the warmer months: opening hours, dress code, photos, maps and much more for every rooftop Stockholm worth a visit.

From hip cocktails bars to luxurious rooftop pools and fancy rooftop restaurants, just scroll down and find the rooftop bar in Stockholm best suited for you.

The list

23 best rooftop bars in Stockholm

Rooftop bar SUS - Stockholm Under Stjärnorna
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SUS - Stockholm Under Stjärnorna

14th floor | Brunkebergstorg
  • Highlights
  • Panoramic view
  • Eventful
  • $$$$

Stockholm Under Stjärnorna (Stockholm Below the Stars) is arguably one of the most vibrant and entertaining rooftop bars Stockholm has to offer. This impressive roof park is perched on top of the hotel At Six, located at the flourishing Brunkebergs Torg. This spacious and colorful 1200 square metres terrace comes with three bars, plenty of different hang-out places and panoramic 360° views over the rooftops of Stockholm. Enjoy refreshing cocktails, international street food, live DJs and sport events, rooftop cinema and much more in an easy going and vibrant atmosphere.

Rooftop bar Stockholm Basta in Stockholm
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Basta

4th floor | T-Centralen
  • Highlights
  • Capri-inspired rooftop
  • Lunch & Dinner
  • $$$

In summer 2022, the 4th floor of the large and famous Åhléns shopping center in central Stockholm was taken over by Basta. Very much inspired by Italy, serving genuine Italian food, refreshing drinks, and a large slice of the good life, food and drinks can be enjoyed at the beautiful interior dining room and bar, or even better, out on the spacious and Capri-inspired rooftop terrace. Visit for a sunny lunch, a really good dinner, a vibrant after work with colleagues or just a good glass of wine at the bar.

Rooftop bar Stockholm 3Sixty Skybar in Stockholm
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3Sixty Skybar

25th floor | Liljeholmskajen
  • Highlights
  • Fine dining
  • 360° views
  • $$$$

Located along the water at Liljeholmskajen, south of central Stockholm, 3Sixty Restaurant, Skybar & Livingroom is perched on the 25th floor. And just as the name indicates, here you are surrounded with amazing 360° views over Stockholm and Årstaviken. The sleek and impressive venue comes with an elegant 1920s feel, and features a restaurant, a circular sky bar, and a south facing roof terrace. High above it all, you can indulge in creative flavors and combinations from all over the world, complemented with selected wines and perfectly crafted cocktails.

Rooftop bar Stockholm The Winery Hotel in Stockholm
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The Winery Hotel

7th floor | Solna
  • Highlights
  • Heated pool
  • 360° view
  • $$$

A perfect Stockholm rooftop bar to visit for a glass of wine while watching the sunset over Friends Arena. The terrace is trendy and industrial-chic, with comfy lounge furniture, edge bar stools and regular tables. Enjoy craft beer, a pizza made fresh at the small rooftop kitchen or a glass of their very own wine, available as both red and rosé. With a soft and relaxed ambience, this is the ideal venue to spend a relaxing afternoon or evening high above the suburb Solna. As a guest at the hotel you can also take a dip in the fantastic and heated rooftop pool.

Rooftop bar Stockholm Freyja + Söder in Stockholm
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Freyja + Söder

8th floor | Slussen
  • Highlights
  • Restaurant + bar
  • Amazing views
  • $$$$

Found just steps from Slussen, Freyja + Söder is a quite new addition to the Stockholm rooftop heaven. Covering 1100 square meter, the rooftop is divided into rooftop restaurant Freyja, and the spacious Söder rooftop bar and terrace, surrounded with an unbeatable view of Riddarfjärden, Södermalm, Djurgården and pretty much all of Stockholm. At the interior restaurant you can indulge in contemporary, seasonal and Swedish-inspired dishes, while the outdoor terrace has two bars offering creative, summerish and Swedish-inspired cocktails and a vibrant atmosphere.

Rooftop bar Stockholm Scandic Anglais Terrace Bar in Stockholm
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Scandic Anglais Terrace Bar

7th floor | Stureplan
  • Highlights
  • Live DJs
  • Sunset views
  • $$$$

On Scandic Anglais's roof terrace you find a relaxing after-work bar with a festive atmosphere. One of the more classic Stockholm rooftop bars, but still somewhat a hidden gem. The decor on this small but cosy terrace is quite simple, with a couple of comfy lounge sofas and mostly spots for standing along the edge. The menu is also towards light, with a couple of cocktails, beer, wine and bubbles, but the relaxed and unpretentious summer vibe is on top, and the views over Humlegården and the city rooftops are lovely.

Rooftop bar Stockholm The Nest at Downtown Camper in Stockholm
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The Nest at Downtown Camper

9th floor | Brunkebergstorg
  • Highlights
  • Heated pool
  • Panoramic views
  • $$$$

The latest Stockholm hotel with a rooftop that has both a bar and a wellness area. Located in the middle of the city at newly refurbished Brunkebergstorg - which quickly has become a small mecca for rooftop bars, The Nest offers amazing sights of virtually the whole city, along with one of the best swimming pools on a roof in Northern Europe. Heated year round, there is a fee to use the pool and outside terrace, while the indoor sky bar (called The Nest Cocktail Lounge) is open for all, serving amazing and fresh signature cocktails in a cosy, calm and stylish enviroment.

Rooftop bar Stockholm Capital at Scandic Continental in Stockholm
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Capital at Scandic Continental

8th floor | Central Station
  • Highlights
  • Crafted cocktails
  • Panoramic views
  • $$$$

Located right opposite of the Central Station, Capital is a modern rooftop bar with an international touch and one the most beautiful views imaginable across Stockholm. Decorated with nice lounge furnitures, the terrace is a perfect summer destination, with sun from early morning until the evening. It's also complemented with a beautiful indoor sky bar, making Capital a year round destination. Enjoy well crafted signature cocktails with a continental touch, a large selection of wine and beer, relaxing lounge ambience during the week and more sky high vibes come weekend.

Rooftop bar Stockholm TAK in Stockholm
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TAK Stockholm

14th floor | Brunkebergstorg
  • Highlights
  • Several spaces
  • 360° view
  • $$$$

One of the best open-air rooftop bars in Stockholm, but TAK is also a lot more than that. On the 13th floor you find a bright and stylish indoor restaurant, serving modern Scandinavian food with Japanese influences. One floor above is the airy rooftop terrace, completed with an indoor bar lounge, a community-dining area called Izakaya, and a seperate extension called IMA, which is a modern and bright indoor / outdoor living room. TAK rooftop bar is a fantastic summer destination where you can enjoy crafted signature cocktails, refreshing beers, after work vibes and an outstanding 360° view over Stockholm.

Rooftop bar Stockholm Arc at Blique by Nobis in Stockholm
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Arc at Blique by Nobis

11th floor | Vasastan
  • Highlights
  • Bar + Restaurant
  • 360° views
  • $$$$

The modern design hotel Blique by Nobis comes with an 11th floor rooftop restaurant and bar called Arc. Located in Vasastan, a bit off the beaten tourist-track, this is a great spot to enjoy some cool drinks in the Stockholm sun, together with the trendy local crowd. The all-year indoor restaurant is complemented with a lovely and urban rooftop terrace, in full swing during the warmer months. Enjoy dishes taking inspiration from both Europe and Asia, along with fine signature cocktails, beers, wines and bubbles.

Rooftop bar Stockholm Spesso / Tetto in Stockholm
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Spesso / Tetto

12th floor | Sergels Torg
  • Highlights
  • Dual setting
  • Italian flavours
  • $$$$

Floating high above the central parts of Stockholm, Spesso & Tetto offers pretty much everything you need to enjoy the best of Italian flavours, sprinkled with some New York-vibes and fantastic views over the Swedish capital. Two different venues, yet very much connected, Spesso is more towards a rooftop restaurant, open year-round, where you can indulge in seasonal and modern Italian food created by Desirée Jaks. During the warmer months, its complemented with the very lush outdoor rooftop bar Tetto, a summer hot-spot to enjoy bites, playful cocktails and daily DJs.

Rooftop bar Stockholm Takpark by Urban Deli in Stockholm
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Takpark by Urban Deli

9th floor | Hötorget
  • Highlights
  • Roof park
  • 360° view
  • $$$

One of Stockholm's largest roof terraces, occupying the full 9th floor roof of a building right in the heart of town. Just as the name would tell you ('Roof Park'), the setting is really park atmosphere, with wooded walkways and a lot of vegetation in a very open and airy enviroment. Here you can enjoy refreshing drinks, beer and wine from two outdoor bars during summer, but also visit the indoor cocktail bar Höjden (The Heights) year-round. Really an urban and happening rooftop terrace, that also come with a fantastic 360° view of the rooftops in central Stockholm.

Rooftop bar Stockholm Le Hibou in Stockholm
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Le Hibou

8th floor | Berzelii Park
  • Highlights
  • Cocktail bar
  • Elegant
  • $$$$$

An elegant cocktail bar and rooftop terrace, located on top of the luxurious Bank Hotel, right in the heart of the city. Decorated as an exclusive Parisian suite, this is really a prime spot to enjoy fine cocktails together with lovely views over the Stocholm rooftops. Have a seat at one of the two terraces opposite of each other and choose between well-made and unique cocktails, a large selection of non-alcoholic creations, a fine selection of wine and champagne, along with a nice set of bar bites.

Rooftop bar Naboterrassen in Stockholm
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Naboterrassen

7th floor | Sergels Square
  • Highlights
  • Padle & rooftop bar
  • Morning to night
  • $$$$

Perched on top of NK Parkaden, Naboterrassen really brings a unique rooftop experience to the heart of Stockholm. Part of the 3 000 sqm terrace is home to NK Padel & Social, including 4 padel courts, outdoor gym and a running track, while the other part holds Naboterrassen, made for more relaxing leisure. Equipped with comfy lounge furniture and an outdoor bar, the modern rooftop bar overlooks some of the most iconic Stockholm landmarks. Open from May through September, this is an eventful venue, perfect for the paddle player, the sunny lunch, Saturday brunch, an after work or just to drop-in for some drinks.

Rooftop bar Stockholm Sjöstaden Skybar in Stockholm
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Sjöstaden Skybar

28th floor | Hammarby Sjöstad
  • Highlights
  • Restaurant & bar
  • Panoramic views
  • $$$$

At the very top of the new Sthlm 01 skyscraper, a bit south of the most central parts of the city, Sjöstaden Skybar is a multi-space venue with amazing 360° views over Stockholm all around. With several different indoor spaces, the prime spot to mix views with alfresco vibes is the Terrace, equipped with a retractable roof and vistas stretching far away over Lake Mälaren and its islands. Open daily from around noon to late night, Sjöstaden Skybar is a great Stockholm rooftop for a relaxing lunch / brunch, a fine dinner with views, or just some drinks anywhere in between.

Rooftop bar Stockholm La Terrazza at Italienskan in Stockholm
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La Terrazza at Italienskan

3rd floor | Hötorget
  • Highlights
  • Restaurant & cocktail bar
  • Beach-vibes
  • $$$$

Opened during 2021, Italienskan is an Italian restaurant and cocktail bar, found on the corner of the vibrant square Hötorget. Equipped with a comfy and spacious indoor dining room and bar, available year-round, here you also find a lush and modern summer rooftop terrace, called La Terrazza. With the look and feel of a coastal Italian beach restaurant, here you can enjoy plenty of alfresco drinks and bites overlooking Hötorget. Book a table on the terrace for a sunny lunch or a nice dinner, or get comfy in some of the lounge furniture and just indulge in drinks and vibes.

Rooftop Dramaten Terrace in Stockholm
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Dramaten Terrace

2nd floor | Nybroviken
  • Highlights
  • Vibrant nights
  • Summer hot-spot
  • $$$$

As far as locations go, it doesn't get much more iconic than the Dramaten Terrace, located above the entrance to the Royal Dramatic Theatre, Sweden's national stage for drama. Open during the summer months, this 110 seats terrace overlooks the beautiful water and boats at Nybrokajen and the lively street Strandvägen. At the elegant, sparkling and quite lush rooftop terrace you can enjoy sunny and relaxing summerish cocktails, as well as vibrant summer evenings, with live DJs and an energetic crowd.

Rooftop Garden Bar at Clarion Sign in Stockholm
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Rooftop Garden Bar at Clarion Sign

8th floor | Central Station
  • Highlights
  • Rooftop pool
  • Green oasis
  • $$$

Clarion Sign offers a double rooftop experience. On one side you find a green and sustainable oasis called Rooftop Garden Bar, open to all during the summer months. Here you can enjoy nice views of the area Kungsholmen and the water, along with fresh cocktails and light dishes. At the other end you find Selma City Spa and a fantastic outdoor rooftop pool. Heated and open year round, you usually have to pay a fee to access the terrace and rooftop pool, but some evenings during summer is pool party after work, where all are welcome to enjoy sun, bubbles and a resident DJ.

Rooftop bar Stockholm Gondolen in Stockholm
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Gondolen

9th floor | Slussen
  • Highlights
  • Swedish gastronomy
  • Fantastic views
  • $$$$

After almost 4 years of renovations, the classic restaurant and bar Gondolen finally opened again late 2023, inviting to fine-dining high above Stockholm. Apart from being one of the city's most iconic venues for dining and drinks, Gondolen is mostly famous for it's very special shape and placement, "hanging" like an airship passenger gondola between the Katarina Elevator and the KF building. Primarily an elegant and sleek interior venue, where the vistas are available through the panoramic windows year round, the warmer months also means an outdoor terrace to enjoy the sun.

Rooftop bar Stockholm Slakthuset in Stockholm
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Slakthuset

3rd floor | Tele2 Arena
  • Highlights
  • Live acts
  • Night club
  • $$$

Situated on an old slaughterhouse in Stockholm meatpacking district, the rooftop bar at Slakthuset offers a 600-square-meter roof terrace, located right next to Globen and Tele2 Arena and with cool views over Södermalm. With a classic urban decoration, a large and long rooftop bar serving a good selection of cocktails, beer and wine along with dishes from the charcoal grill, the main feature here is still the vibrant atmosphere. Different live DJs, summer sessions, electronic music, pop clubs and lots more keep the party going all summer long.

Rooftop bar Stockholm Mosebacketerrassen (Södra teatern) in Stockholm
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Mosebacketerrassen

2nd floor | Slussen
  • Highlights
  • Live music
  • Water views
  • $$$

Not your sky high rooftop bar, but rather a large terrace up on a hill offering fantastic views over Lake Mälaren, Gröna Lund and parts of Södermalm and the Old Town. One of the largest and most popular terraces in Stockholm during the summer, with a capacity for about 1 000 people and the feel of a classic biergarten, with community tables and different stands selling a variety of drinks and street food dishes. The perfect place for open, airy and relaxed drinks to enjoy with a group of friends, and also host to both national and international artists.

Rooftop bar Stockholm Barrio at Hornhuset in Stockholm
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Barrio at Hornhuset

4th floor | Hornstull
  • Highlights
  • Neighborhood feel
  • Small & cosy
  • $$$

A small, cozy and colorful rooftop bar, located at the top floor of Hornhuset at Södermalm in Stockholm. This easy going rooftop is open during the summer months, and the atmosphere is supposed to match the name ('Neighborhood') where you casually show up for a drink, a bite and some conversations. Open during summer nights and also daytime in the weekend, The rooftop bar offers light bites, Sol beer, wine and some refreshing drinks along with cool views over Långholmsgatan and the Hornstull area.

Rooftop bar Stockholm Strömterrassen & Guldterrassen in Stockholm
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Strömterrassen & Guldterrassen

2nd floor | Kungsträdgården
  • Highlights
  • 2 terraces
  • Great views
  • $$$$

Closed for renovations until 2025

Situated on the Royal Opera, right in the most classic and historical parts of Stockholm, you find two similar roof terraces, facing two half-different directions. Guldterrassen (the Gold Terrace) is perched above the main entrance of the Opera House. Here you can enjoy lighter dishes and the focus is more on after work and DJs creating a great atmosphere. Strömterrasen (the Stream Terrace) is more of a restaurant, open for lunch and dinner, serving BBQ seafood, burgers and vegetarian dishes, but during the later hours of weekend turning into a great summer club.

Hans Ebenman
Hans Ebenman

Hans has visited over 500 rooftop bars, 200 rooftop pools and 300 rooftop restaurants since 2015. This vast experience has made Hans a true rooftop expert, and one of the most knowledgeable in the field. Today, numerous of travel magazines, bloggers and media websites contact Hans to get his expertise on rooftops.

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