Stockholm’s best ice cream

If Italian gelato is your thing, few can beat Glassverkstan. Here, handmade gelato and sorbet are made according to Italian traditions with a big dose of love. All ice cream contains natural ingredients such as fresh raspberries, real pistachio nut puree, and natural lemon juice, and the flavors vary with the seasons and the mood of the gelato master. In other words, you can expect new exciting taste experiences every time you come here. And make sure to try the great coffee, the homemade hot drinks, and the customer-favorite GV Sandwich – a waffle and gelato sandwich that’s perfect on the go.

Glassverkstan has three locations in Stockholm (Skeppsholmen, Åkersberga, and Nacka) plus their gelato truck which you can usually find at Skeppsholmen Bridge. In addition to the staff being super nice, there’s a solid knowledge behind the counter. Among other things, the gelato master is trained at the Carpigiani Gelato University in Bologna.

If you want to level up the vibe at your party or event with fantastic gelato, you can also rent the gelato truck. It’s guaranteed to be a mega-popular feature among the guests, whether you’re having a corporate event, children’s party, 50th birthday celebration, or wedding party. Everything is included – truck, gelato, and staff.

There is a new ice cream experience in Stockholm – Le Pop. Between July 2 and August 31, 2024, you’ll find their ice cream popup in Brunogallerian on Södermalm. Here you can eat delicious ice pops with different dips and toppings to choose from. In their Pop Lab, they’re constantly testing new exciting flavors for the ever-changing menu. Mango/vanilla, watermelon/black pepper, pineapple/mint, passion fruit/cream, vegan chocolate/coconut/vanilla, and elderflower/lemon are just a few examples. In addition, they serve coffee and drinks (plus chocolate-dipped strawberries!) for those who want that.

You start by choosing ice cream from a wide range of delicious flavors made from all-natural ingredients. Then you dip the ice cream in the finest Belgian chocolate (white, dark, or milk chocolate). And to top it off, add nuts, coconut, cookie crumbs, or even dried berries. Delicious, fun, and designed by you! Besides the ice cream place on Götgatsbacken, Le Pop has a mobile ice cream bike that you can find on streets and squares around the city during sunny summer days (see Le Pop’s Instagram account to find out where the bike is located). You can also book their ice lollies for your event.

With nine ice cream bars around Stockholm, StikkiNikki has come a long way since the small kiosk where the owner Nikki started building her ice cream empire back in 2008. In other words, this is a classic among Stockholm’s ice cream shops. Here you’re offered homemade organic gelato made with love that’s daily fresh. And with more than 650 recipes developed, you can be sure that the flavors are constantly changing. StikkiNikki always offers several yummy vegan ice cream flavors and also plenty of exciting and unexpected ingredients such as miso, popcorn, and lavender.

Outside the summer-open Gelato Scarfò in Ålsten, the line can sometimes be long, but the vibe is always on top. People know what to expect – incredible Italian gelato. Every day, the delicious ice cream is made from genuine ingredients, without artificial color substances, additives, or preservatives. The flavors vary from day to day, but among the classics, you’ll find pistachios from Bronte, licorice from Calabria, roasted white chocolate with bergamot, and of course, the specialty Brioche con Gelato; two scoops of ice cream in a smooth brioche bun. Enjoy with a double Italian espresso, and you’re in heaven. Oh, we wish it could be summer all the time!

Craving really good ice cream in Södermalm? Then Gelato Caput Munid is a hot tip. It’s a small ice cream kiosk with lovely handmade gelato in the middle of one of Södermalm’s smallest parks, Axel Landquist’s park. Around the shop, they’ve set out sun loungers and small tables so you can just sit down in the sun and enjoy the delicacies. For families with children, there’s also a small playground at one end of the park.

The gelato at Caput Mundi contains only natural ingredients, fresh fruit, and organic dairy products. The owner family Centellini has its origins in Italy, which is noticeable among the flavors. Favorites include pistachio, hazelnut, and Cassata Siciliana. Recently, they’ve also opened an ice cream shop at Hornstull.

It’s called an ice cream factory, but this small shop has all the old-fashioned charm combined with modern ice cream flavors that you could wish for. Here you’ll find fresh ice cream and sorbet made daily, and keep an eye out for their legendary vanilla ice cream and the all-time favorite mint and lime – which is just as refreshing as it sounds. Another wonderful flavor combination (for adults) is blood grape & Campari, yummy! During the summer months, they also open a shop on Bondegatan to the delight of all ice cream hungry Södermalm residents.

At La Gelateria SoFo, you can get both cones and cups to eat on-site or ice cream packs to bring home. The shop may be small, but it houses large ice cream art. Today’s 14 flavors (ish) can all qualify for the list of Stockholm’s best ice cream, and the friendly staff lets you have a taste if you have trouble choosing. The handcrafted gelato is freshly made every day, and the inspiration comes from northern Sweden. Here, Swedish cloudberries, blueberries, and rhubarb meet Italian chocolate and bergamot. A match made in heaven.

A sad thing with many ice cream shops is that they close pretty early in the evenings. And sometimes you’re in the mood for late-night ice cream, right? Then Taverna Brillo is your best friend. It’s an Italian brasserie that’s gone Swedish, located a stone’s throw from Stureplan, where you, among other things, can buy pizza, bread, and flowers. And, of course, ice cream!

Their open late ice cream shop is located at the entrance to Sturegatan, and here you can buy ice cream from morning to evening. The flavors vary from day to day, and a tip is Taverna Brillo’s popular vegan ice cream. The ice cream is made of natural ingredients, and tastes like ice cream should taste. Why not buy a scope or two of your favorite flavors and spend the evening in the nearby park Humlegården?

Lundbergs konditori in Gröndal is a classic patisserie with well-preserved furnishings from the 1940s. Here they make bread, cakes, buns, and fantastic cakes. For those who want to enjoy the goodies on-site, there are also sandwiches, pie, and soup. Not only people from Gröndal but from large parts of Stockholm come here, and a big reason is the award-winning ice cream. Lundbergs konditori has received several awards in the Swedish Ice Cream Championship, and their stracciatella has been named Sweden’s most delicious. Opposite Lundberg’s patisserie is the lush park Sannadalsparken with park benches in the sun and a lovely playground for children when they’re done eating.