How to visit a typical Swedish Saluhall market in Ostermalms (Stockholm)

Typical Swedish market Ostermalms Saluhall in Stockholm

I am of the opinion that you have not taken the pulse of a country or a city well if you have not visited one of its markets, as well as the flea markets.

That is why I will tell you that your visit to Stockholm, in Sweden, will not be complete if you have not entered and walked through a Saluhall, a typical Swedish market that has become a glamorous center of gastronomy.

There, food stores with high-quality products are mixed with restaurants and cafes , ideal places to eat or have a snack.

Typical Swedish market Ostermalms Saluhall in Stockholm

Does it ring a bell? Indeed, the San Miguel market, one of the places among visitors to Madrid, is undoubtedly made in the image and likeness of a Swedish Saluhall.

Where to visit a typical Saluhall in Stockholm

You will also see this type of market in other countries, for example in neighboring Finland, where on my last trip I visited a couple of Saluhall in Helsinki.

Specifically, my advice is to visit the Saluhall in Stockholm, which is located in the heart of the Ostermalms neighborhood, the most glamorous in the city.

The wealthiest class lives there, in an environment with luxury brand stores, and where, due to the configuration of the streets and the main avenue, as well as its buildings, you will have the feeling of being in Paris.

Typical Swedish market Ostermalms Saluhall in Stockholm

You can walk to Ostermalms, for example, from Gamla Stan, the neighborhood that is the historic (and tourist) center of Stockholm.

How is a typical Swedish market Saluhall

The Ostermalms Saluhall was built in 1888, and much of the decoration from that time still stands.

Thus, when you enter this market, you will surely love the lacquered wood decoration of the different stalls.

In addition, its iron structure will remind you to a certain extent of the aforementioned Madrid market.

As you can imagine, in these stalls the food is not piled up, but exposed. All very careful. All very colorful. And all very appetizing.

Typical Swedish market Ostermalms Saluhall in Stockholm

And the cafeterias and food stalls , rather than restaurants, are shown to you with a clear invitation to eat.

Actually, I advise you to take advantage of lunchtime to go to Saluhal l, with the certainty that you will find an appetizing meal adapted to your economy.

Opening hours of the Saluhall market in Ostermalms

The visiting hours of the Ostermalms Saluhall are, from Monday to Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and on Saturdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., is closed on Sundays.

Photos of the Ostermalms Saluhall in Stockholm

In anticipation of your visit, here is a photo gallery of Stockholm's Ostermalms Saluhall.

Do not be surprised to see the market almost empty of customers in the photos, because during my trip to Stockholm I visited it when closing time was approaching.