Södermalm is a lively district in Stockholm, with cafés, restaurants, parks and viewpoints over the water. This guide gives you ideas for things to do on Södermalm, from walks to escape rooms, and a suggestion for how to plan a day on Söder.
Areas to explore
- SoFo: the blocks south of Folkungagatan, with small shops, cafés and restaurants.
- Medborgarplatsen: the square by the metro station, a natural meeting point.
- Götgatan: Söder's long main street, running south from Slussen.
- Nytorget: a square with a park in the middle of SoFo.
- The northern cliffs: viewpoints over Gamla stan and the water, for example along Monteliusvägen.
Outdoor activities
- Walks along the water and up to the viewpoints.
- A spy mission in SoFo: Operation Mindfall turns the streets of SoFo into your game board. You follow clues with an iPad, and the mission takes up to 2 hours. The game is 16+ and can be played with umbrellas.
- A magical city adventure: Magic Portal takes you to hidden spots and familiar places on Södermalm. Beginner-friendly and from age 8.
Indoor activities
- Cafés and fika, especially around SoFo.
- Museums and galleries in the district.
- Escape rooms: at Questrooms, Kocksgatan 21A, there are classic rooms like Russian Mafia, Horror Escape (18+ recommended) and Time Travellers for kids aged 8–12.
- VR: a wide range of VR escape rooms, from sci-fi and fantasy to horror. No VR experience is needed.
Finding Questrooms
We are at Kocksgatan 21A, 116 24 Stockholm, a few minutes from Medborgarplatsen metro station. The Operation Mindfall and Magic Portal missions start and end here.
A day on Södermalm
- Morning: a walk up to the viewpoints on the northern cliffs.
- Lunch in SoFo or around Nytorget.
- Afternoon (about 1.5 hours): an escape room or VR game at Questrooms, or an AR mission in the city.
- Evening: dinner at one of the restaurants within walking distance.
For different groups
- Friends: an escape room or BACK-TO-BACK with up to 10 players.
- Families: Time Travellers, Smash Point KIDS VR or Magic Portal.
- Couples: a VR game for two. See date ideas in Stockholm.
- Colleagues: packages for 8–44 people on team building.
- Visitors from abroad: the briefing is given in English or Swedish.
Price and booking
The price depends on how many you are, and the more players, the lower the price per person. You see the current price when you book an escape room or a VR escape room.
Frequently asked questions
What can you do on Södermalm? Walk around SoFo and along the northern cliffs, have fika, visit a museum or do an activity. At Questrooms, Kocksgatan 21A, there are escape rooms, VR and AR missions played on the streets of Södermalm.
What can you do near Medborgarplatsen? Cafés, restaurants and SoFo are within walking distance. Questrooms is a few minutes from Medborgarplatsen metro station, with indoor escape rooms and VR.
Are there activities on Södermalm when it rains? Yes. All classic escape rooms and VR games at Questrooms are indoors. The outdoor missions can be played with umbrellas, and Operation Mindfall has free cancellation up to 24 hours before start.
What can kids do on Södermalm? Parks, playgrounds and the AR mission Magic Portal from age 8. At Questrooms there is also Time Travellers for ages 8–12 and Smash Point KIDS VR from age 8.
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