This Week in Scandinavia · 23 June 2026
This Week in Scandinavia — Three Stars, New Heights & Summer in Full Bloom
Copenhagen's harbour baths are buzzing with the first real heat of the season, and Stockholm's waterways shimmer under a sun that barely sets. It's that brief, magical window where the entire region feels like it's exhaling at once — Michelin news, bold new openings, and a summer that is finally, fully here. There is nowhere else you'd rather be right now.
Stockholm & Sweden
Stockholm | Culinary
The Next Chapter: Adam Dahlberg & Albin Wessman
Hot off the heels of the 2026 Michelin Nordic ceremony, the talk of the town remains ADAM ALBIN, which took home the prestigious ‘Opening of the Year’ award. It’s a masterclass in modern Nordic hospitality — warm, technically flawless, and currently the hardest table in the city to secure.
Stockholm | Arts & Culture
Waldemarsudde’s Floral Masterpiece
Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde is hosting Det blommande – Konst & botanik, exploring 500 years of floral art through 200 works. It’s the perfect antidote to the city’s summer humidity — serene, cerebral, and stunningly curated.
Lidingö | Wellness
The Arrival of Villa Foresta Spa
The wait is nearly over for the unveiling of the expansive new spa at Villa Foresta. Perched on the cliffs of Lidingö, this 2026 addition turns the historic hotel into a proper wellness destination, blending heritage architecture with a very modern sense of lean luxury.
Stockholm | Event
Archipelago Rhythms: Gotland Runt
On June 26, the world’s largest annual offshore sailing race kicks off right in the heart of the city. Watching the hundreds of yachts manoeuvre out through the archipelago is a quintessential Stockholm moment — best enjoyed with a glass of chilled rosé from a harbour-side terrace.
Copenhagen & Denmark
Copenhagen | Gastronomy
Kadeau: Three-Star Bornholm Poetry
Copenhagen has a new three-star king. Kadeau was elevated to the Michelin Guide’s highest honour this month, a well-deserved recognition for chef Nicolai Nørregaard’s poetic Bornholm-inspired cuisine. It’s a sensory journey that feels deeply rooted in the Danish soil.
Copenhagen | Pop-up
Berlin’s CODA comes to Tivoli
From July 16, the Japanese Pagoda in Tivoli Gardens will host CODA, Berlin’s two-star dessert maverick. René Frank’s patisserie-first dining is avant-garde, surprising, and perfectly suited to the magical, slightly surreal backdrop of the world’s oldest amusement park.
Copenhagen | Stay
Locke at Postbyen: The New Urban Standard
The newly opened Locke at Postbyen is exactly what the city needed: 234 design-led studios in striking rotunda towers near Central Station. Sophisticated enough for a long stay but stylish enough to feel like a boutique hotel, bridging that gap with effortless Danish poise.
Skåne & Malmö
Österlen | Destination Dining
VYN: Daniel Berlin’s Masterwork
Daniel Berlin’s VYN in Skillinge remains the ultimate pilgrimage for any food lover. Holding two Michelin stars, this restored farmhouse is more than a restaurant — it’s a quiet, high-design retreat that feels like the very heart of the Scanian larder.
Malmö | Urban Scene
Cantin: The Industrial Edge
If you’re looking for where the locals are this week, it’s Cantin in Varvsstaden. This permanent street food park brings a bit of Copenhagen’s Reffen energy to Malmö, complete with container kitchens, natural wine, and a very necessary harbour-side sauna.
Skåne | Viticulture
The New Swedish Wine Route
With new regulations allowing on-farm sales, Skåne’s wine scene is entering a golden age. We recommend a stop at Thora Vingård on the Bjäre Peninsula — their organic and biodynamic approach is producing some of the most exciting cool-climate whites we’ve tasted lately.
Göteborg
Göteborg | Architecture
EXO and the Karlatornet View
On June 24, the observation deck at Karlatornet — the Nordics’ tallest building — officially opens. The real draw is EXO, the high-altitude restaurant on the 69th floor. Modern gastronomy with a view that reaches all the way to the horizon.
Marstrand | Lifestyle
Match Cup Glamour
From June 29, the sailing elite descends on Marstrand for the GKSS Match Cup. It’s the closest Sweden gets to Monaco — high-performance yachting, electric atmosphere, and the kind of West Coast glamour that essentially requires linens and oversized sunglasses.
Oslo — På ett Hörn
Oslo | Culinary Migration
Credo Arrives at the Library
Heidi Bjerkan’s legendary Credo has officially completed its move to the National Library in Oslo. It’s a significant moment for the capital’s food scene, bringing Bjerkan’s rigorous focus on Norwegian heritage and sustainable sourcing to a grand, historic setting.
Oslo | Art & Nature
Kistefos: The New Portal
Just outside the city, the Kistefos Museum has unveiled its new visitor centre. Designed by Lund Hagem, it’s a sculptural piece of architecture that serves as a beautiful entry point to one of the most impressive sculpture parks in Europe.
Experience Spotlight
The Michelin Archipelago Safari
Imagine a private RIB boat whisking you from the centre of Stockholm to a hidden cove in the outer skerries, where a private chef from one of the city’s starred kitchens is preparing a multi-course dinner over an open fire. It’s a sensory collision of wild nature and refined technique — the kind of experience that stays with you long after the summer tan fades.
Private Guiding
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