Fasching is a nightlife spot in Norrmalm, Stockholm.
Fasching on Kungsgatan in Stockholm's Norrmalm is the city's reference jazz club since 1977; international jazz bookings, late jam sessions and the smallest bar in town.
Tip: Two sets a night, 21:00 and 23:00. Tickets online; book the back-bar standing room for cheap entry.
Address: Kungsgatan 63, 111 22 Stockholm
TAK Rooftop on Brunkebergstorg in Stockholm's Norrmalm runs the city's most-cited rooftop bar; cocktail counter on the top floor of the Sven Harrys building, with Stureplan-style DJ nights.
Tip: Walk-in friendly. The greenhouse area (Unna) is the indoor sit for cold months.
Hotel Skeppsholmen on Gröna gången in Stockholm runs a roof terrace overlooking the harbour; cocktail counter with the Strömkajen ferry view and a summer-only opening.
Tip: Open May through September only. Sunset is 21:30 in June; arrive at 19:00 for the best light.
Stampen on Stora Nygatan in Stockholm's Gamla Stan has run a jazz and blues club in a 17th-century vault since 1968; live music Wednesday through Saturday, walking-distance from the Royal Palace.
Tip: No cover Wednesday through Friday before 21:00. Saturdays charge a small entry.
Debaser Strand on Hornstulls Strand in Stockholm runs the city's live indie-rock and electronic venue; large concert room, ticketed events and the marketplace ferry-side terrace in summer.
Tip: Concerts ticketed by event. The summer outdoor stage runs free Sunday sets at Hornstulls Marknad.
Gröna Lund on Djurgården in Stockholm runs Sweden's largest summer concert programme; touring rock and pop acts on the park stage from May through September, included with park ticket.
Tip: Park ticket includes concerts. Use the season pass if you plan to come back; rides separate.
TAK Rooftop on Brunkebergstorg in Stockholm's Norrmalm runs the city's most-cited rooftop bar; cocktail counter on the top floor of the Sven Harrys building, with Stureplan-style DJ nights.
Tip: Walk-in friendly. The greenhouse area (Unna) is the indoor sit for cold months.
Hotel Skeppsholmen on Gröna gången in Stockholm runs a roof terrace overlooking the harbour; cocktail counter with the Strömkajen ferry view and a summer-only opening.
Tip: Open May through September only. Sunset is 21:30 in June; arrive at 19:00 for the best light.
Mosebacke Terrass on Mosebacke torg in Stockholm's Södermalm is the city's classic summer rooftop terrace; beer-and-cocktail bar overlooking the Old Town from the top of Söder.
Tip: Summer only. The view across the Old Town and the Royal Palace is the postcard.
