Bring your in-laws, your date or simply a good book. Grab a coffee or something cold to drink and watch the world go by. Sometimes you just need a pleasant break from shopping streets and pavements, and what could be better than enjoying something good to eat and drink surrounded by flowers?

Across the city, you’ll find leafy lawns and historic gardens that have a knack for easing even the most stubborn big-city stress, if only for a little while.

Whether you’re keen to explore a new neighbourhood on a day out or stick with an old favourite, looking for a classic garden café on Djurgården, a canal-side spot on Kungsholmen or a lush café on Långholmen with a beach just nearby, there’s something here for just about everyone.

Here are the top Stockholm places for a floral fika.

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