Off the beaten path for many travellers, this former industrial wasteland turned award-winning urban eco district is worth a visit to check out its impressive energy-saving modern architecture (designed to reduce heat consumption) or to bike along its pristine waterfront cycle lanes. To quench your thirst, make a stop at craft beer bar Nya Carnegiebryggeriet. Run by a team trained by the iconic Brooklyn Brewery in New York, it specialises in seasonal releases and limited-edition experiments. If you don’t hire a city bicycle (note they’re only available during the summer), pick up the three-minute free ferry over from Södermalm or jump on a tram from Gullmarsplan station to get there.
Time Out tip: If you’re not in the mood for a beer, soak up the atmosphere for free with a stop on the curved wooden seating deck on the waterfront next to Lugnets Allé.