Some of the most prestigious suburbs of capitals all over the world boast quite dubiously humble beginnings, yet none of them could even compare to Östermalm. The most expensive and fashionable Stockholm area started out as a cow shed! The entire suburb was completely dedicated to keeping of the royal cattle back in the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries, with residential developments here not starting until the late 1800s. Luckily for locals (and visitors) the associated wafting smells are long gone, and the only ‘treasures’ you’ll stumble upon here are opulent mansions, grandiose villas and some of the trendiest boutiques in the entire country. The leafy suburb is a divine choice for anyone wanting to experience the un-touristy, yet very authentic, side of Stockholm. Book your holiday rental in Östermalm and see how the other half lives in Stockholm. While you’re out and about exploring the city’s best sites, don’t miss visiting the following superlative attractions in your own backyard. Swedish Museum of Natural History, Frescativägen 40 Found next to Stockholm University on the northern fringe of Östermalm, the most fascinating Swedish Museum of Natural History showcases collections of fossils, animals and plants from every corner of the globe. Collections date back hundreds ...

The Ostermalm area of Stockholm is amongst the most exclusive areas in the city and a perfect one to choose as a base to discover Stockholm. There are countless streets lined with quite fantastic shops selling items of varying nature. Not only can you find a string of top end designer cloth shops, there are also a collection of other boutiques to choose from, making this area one of the most popular for shopping with visitors to the city. Below are some of the luxury boutiques worth visiting and some streets where you may find a number of boutiques in a cluster.Svenskt TennWeb: www.svenskttenn.seIt seems fitting, what with Sweden’s association with furniture, to start this summary by mentioning a luxury furnishings boutique which can be found in Ostermalm. This is a well established shop which has been the pilgrimage of many interior design lovers. The furniture and decor on sale here are unique and of genuine quality.MalmstenbutikenAddress: Strandvägen 5bCarl Malmsten, the celebrated interior designer who opened this store, did so with a vision of restoring traditional Swedish craftsmanship. Today, after a full refurbishment programme, the shop sells top quality interior design items. The shop is considerably bigger than the small ...