Östermalms Food Hall, also called Östermalm Market Hall, brings Stockholm food stalls, cafés and restaurants together in a building dating from the 1880s. Browse counters selling seafood, meat, cheese, produce, pastries and other Swedish delicacies, then sit down for a meal or pick up a few things to sample. The hall is smaller than some European food markets, but its historic architecture and broad mix of food make it a handy stop for lunch or a taste of local specialties.
A market hall from the 1880s
Östermalms Food Hall, also known as Östermalm Market Hall or Östermalms Saluhall, dates from the 1880s. It belongs to the era when covered market halls spread through European cities, bringing food sellers indoors from streets and squares. Inside, antique-style stalls and historic architecture give the market a distinctive setting for browsing and eating.
The hall has long been associated with meat and cheese, but its counters now span a wider range of food. Look for seafood, produce, pastries, gourmet deli goods and Swedish specialties.
What to eat and browse
The stalls make it easy to put together a taste of Stockholm’s food traditions. Swedish cheeses and deli meats are among the goods to browse, alongside fresh seafood and colorful produce. For a dish to order, Toast Skagen pairs toast with a creamy shrimp salad.
Cafés and restaurants provide places to sit down, while takeaway lets you collect food from different counters and try more than one thing. The hall also has choices beyond traditional Swedish fare, including Lebanese food, plant-based fast food and Scandinavian open-faced sandwiches.
Planning your visit
The market is at Östermalmstorg. Weekdays are a practical time to visit if you want to avoid the weekend crowds. You can browse the stalls and then choose a café or restaurant, or take food away for a more varied tasting stop.
If you are travelling with hand luggage only and plan to buy food to take home, leave the shopping until near the end of your trip. Opening hours are shown with the current trip-planning details, so check them before setting out.
Preguntas frecuentes
What can you eat at Östermalms Food Hall?
The hall has seafood, Swedish cheeses, deli meats, pastries and other local specialties. Toast Skagen is a shrimp salad served on toast.
Can you eat at the market hall?
Yes. There are cafés and restaurants, as well as stalls where you can buy food to take away.
When is the best time to visit?
Weekdays are a quieter choice than weekends, which can be crowded.
Where is Östermalms Food Hall?
It is at Östermalmstorg in Stockholm.
