A stone’s throw from Gamla Stan, Blå Dörren (The Blue Door) occupies the site of a 17th-century pub. Vaulted ceilings and warm timber panelling set an appropriate scene for beautifully executed Swedish classics like fluffy, soul-coaxing elk meatballs, accompanied with juicy lingonberries. Libations include an extensive array of beers and snaps (the Swedes’ favourite spirit).
Blå Dörren
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