Of all Stockholm’s impressive museums, this centre for contemporary photography comes up trumps. No permanent collection means it doesn’t classify as a museum, but it’s this freshness that makes it so appealing. Contemporary and fashion photography aficionados will fall for the calibre of exhibitions, which are world class.

If you’re a fan of London’s Shoreditch or New York’s SoHo, you’ll slip straight into the bohemian vibe of the Stockholm equivalent, Södermalm. Söder (that’s what the locals call it) is known as the trendiest area in the Swedish capital. Sprawling with independent fashion boutiques, bars and cafés, this is where young professionals hang and live music ricochets. Arrive in the afternoon to make the most of the pop-up shops and Grandpa; a particularly well known boutique stocking cult Swedish labels like Dagmar. Our favourite? Papercut, which we love for its unrivalled selection of independent publications and its support of creative industries.

Every brilliant escape needs an equally brilliant souvenir. We trust you won’t head for fridge magnets; opt instead for Erika Petersdotter ceramics. Inspired by the northern nature, elements of the earth, snow and ice are palpable in every piece, whether a plate, bowl or cup; each item is simply made, with an almost raw quality.