Banking and shopping hours

Banks are typically open from 10am to 3pm on Mondays to Fridays but stay open late on Thursdays to 4pm or even 5:30pm. In some of Sewden’s cities banks may stay open until 6pm. All banks are closed at weekends and on public holidays. You will find that banks at the airports are open longer.

Shops are typically open 9:30am to 6pm on Mondays through Fridays and close earlier on Saturdays, typically at 2pm or 4pm. In larger towns the department stores remain open until 7pm or longer. Some are also open on Sundays between noon and 4pm. Shops generally close early the day before a public holiday.

At night

Few cities can offer the level of night life offered by Stockholm, the city that truly is claimed to never sleep! Things are going on seven nights a week so get out there and find it. You can meet anywhere in Stockholm in pubs, cafes, and restaurants with the various districts offering things for all ages and tastes.

In Södermalm, Vasastan and Kungsholmen, you’ll find the nightlife is trendier, more youthful and bohemian, with a constantly changing selection of clubs for everyone. However, most of the larger establishments are located around Kungsträdgården, Berzelii Park, Stureplan and the city centre – a large area that is packed with nightlife, especially at weekends.

Café Opera, Riche, StureCompagniet, White Room, Plaza, LaRoy, Spy Bar and Solidaritet are just a handful of the best known of these clubs – the list is forever changing with new trends. Many of the big clubs don’t close until 5am.

Live music has been a huge tradition in Stockholm and its present popularity will not disappoint. Throughout the year, live performances by Swedish and international artists, from all music genres are given at music clubs such as Berns, Nalen, Fasching, Mosebacke and Debaser, as well as at a variety of other larger and smaller venues.

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