Hötorgshallen in Stockholm - delicacies and goodies

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | Hötorgshallen in Stockholm is a place we return to from time to time, for a good falafel or to buy delicacies for a party at home on the houseboat. Here, cheese, fish, game, pastries and specialties from different parts of the world come together. It's fun to walk around and look at the counters – even when you really only want to buy one thing!

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What can you buy in Hötorgshallen?

We sometimes visit Hötorgshallen when we're looking for something extra tasty or an ingredient that's hard to find in regular grocery stores. Other times we just walk around and let ourselves be inspired by the offerings.

Here you will find fish and seafood, meat and charcuterie, cheeses, bread, spices and sweets. On two floors, grocery stores coexist with restaurants and smaller eateries, so it is easy to combine shopping with lunch.

Among the traders are The cheese factory, with cheeses and side dishes, and Hellbergs Bird and Game, including deer, moose and birds. At Finnish Home Bakery You can find Finnish sourdough bread, Karelian pies and other Finnish specialties.

For us, it has become, among other things, cheese and other delicacies to take home. It is also nice to be able to talk to someone behind the counter and get help choosing.

A favorite: falafel downstairs

One of our favorites in Hötorgshallen is the falafel. We have bought super delicious falafel on the lower level several times, and it is often crowded when we get there.

For us, it's a simple and delicious lunch stop when we're in town. You don't always have to settle down for a long restaurant meal – sometimes you just want a falafel!

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Those who want to eat something different also have plenty of choices. Here, for example, there are fish dishes at Kajsas Fisk, Danish smørrebrød and food with influences from several different parts of the world. Some of the serving options are located on the entrance level, but don't miss continuing downstairs and discovering the rest of the hall.

Delicacies with our South African friends

On one of our visits we had our South African friends with us. We bought some kind of smoked meat that we thought would be fun for them to try.

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They are used to smoked meat from home, so of course we hoped that our Swedish purchase would appeal to their taste. But we didn't really impress them there! They preferred the South African meat. The taste is different, and it's always a bit fun to compare eating habits when you travel or have friends visiting.

At the same time, we shopped at Systembolaget in the hall. There, sales were made over the counter, which surprised them. Later, they discovered that most Systembolaget stores operate differently, with shelves where you pick what you want to buy yourself. A little encounter with Sweden that turned out to be different than they had expected!

The history of Hötorgshallen

Hötorgshallen dates back to the late 19th century, while today's market hall was built in the 1950s in connection with the changes to Stockholm's city center.

An extensive renovation began in 2011 and the modernized hall was reopened in April 2013. Among other things, it received an expanded entrance floor and more seating for those who wanted to eat on site.

When we photographed here in December 2015, a Christmas tree decorated with sausages stood by the path down to the lower level. A rather fitting Christmas decoration in a market hall!

Find Hötorgshallen and Hötorget

Hötorgshallen is located at Sergelgatan 29, at Hötorget in central Stockholm. The nearest metro station is Hötorget on the green line. It is also close to Kungsgatan, Drottninggatan and Sergels torg.

Just outside the hall, the market stalls are open, selling flowers, fruit and vegetables. We don't shop at the market very often, but sometimes we have brought chanterelles home with us.

It's the combination of the square and the market hall that makes it so nice to come here: the hustle and bustle outside and all the smells, produce and treats inside the doors. A great stop for anyone who likes food!

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