The Fitness 24 Seven chain of gyms are as the name suggests open 24 hours a day seven days a week…read more Many of the gyms in the chain are unmanned most of the time but this one at the entrance level of the Kista Science Tower usually have staff from morning until around 7 pm in the evening. I am usually not a huge fan of this chain as the fact that they usually have no staff tend to also attract some shady characters. Here it is however clear that, at least during day time on weekdays, that the white collar staff from the nearby offices dominate. Staff here are friendly and helpful, there is an abundance of cardio machines (which I mainly use) but also some weights and other machines. Seldom see people having to wait so that is a big plus. A bit of drawback that there are no built in TVs in the treadmills so often have to watch some dull public service crap without sound on. The showers and changing rooms are kept clean and fairy tidy.

This is an average size facility in the Fitness 24 Seven chain if gyms. I thought the locker rooms…read morewere hard to find and had to ask my way there. Locker rooms are sizable but not pristine. The gym has cardio machines and weight lifting machines as expected. The free weights area is of average size. The place felt tidy and welcoming. The address is great, close to the Kista mall - all in all this is a good place if you live in the area. Hardly a gym to travel to for a visit though.

I've been to Barry's all over the world, they are all consistently an amazing work out and the…read morestockholm location is no exception! The reception people behind the desk are super kind and helpful, the area to wait for class is pretty spacious, and the locker rooms fit many people at once that only starts to feel crowded on those very busy mornings before work. The facilities are top notch with high quality woodway treadmills, and they clean the floor and mats between classes. The best part is of course the training and instructors! It oscillates between sprint training on the tred and weight lifting on the floor. No better workout or training instructors in Sweden!

Ok since I checked out a Barry's in Norway, I had to do a workout in Sweden too! Barry's Stockholm…read moreis located upstairs pretty close to the Mood shopping mall. The 6:30am class on a Tuesday wasn't super full, so I was able to get in fairly easily. On the site when you reserve your class, they designate which classes are taught in English. Tuesdays are butt and leg days and Alex worked us with the booty bands to the point where I struggled with stairs for a few days afterwards! Barry's Stockholm is a bit smaller than Oslo, but they still had a nice locker room, this time thankfully with shower stalls with doors, and the fuel bar. They also had Barry's Stockholm specific swag! Oh I forgot to mention, don't forget that Norway and Sweden use the metric system, so double your usual tread settings :-)

I have trained here numerous times and it is a great gym with a wonderful "suburban" atmosphere…read more None of that wanna-be-glamorous attitude - this is a place to lift weights, and preferably heavy ones too. The floor plan is far from optimal, with the upper floor only housing the front desk (where they sell protein shakes, fruit and GI food) and some seats to eat, and the lower floor where the actual gym is divided between a set of separate rooms. Doors are stone arches, the ceiling is low. Wheelchair access is non-existent. There are a few cardio machines but not many. There's a separate room with padded floor for stretching and yoga ball exercises. The equipment is as rough and worn as the stone walls in this basement facility - but here you accept it as part of the charm. It's an environment to gain inspiration from. This is an independent gym with a smaller client base, so this gym doesn't get crowded as much as the facilities if the common gym chains.

Sturebadet is a hidden gem in the heart of Stockholm! Very relaxing place to enjoy the spa and get…read morea massage. Great little restaurant for a bite when relaxing - you can also get a membership like a gym! Instagram TOAST to the weekend, let's relax at the spaaaaaaa! Toast Skagen Sturebadet's Shrimp Salad Bao @Sturebadet Sturebadet is singular because there is no other place like this exclusive and historic spa in the heart of Stockholm Stockholm

Wonderful Swedish spa experience! I took advantage of the well appointed exercise facilities then…read moreenjoyed the sauna and massage. Tourists should be aware of the Swedes relaxed approach to spas and clothing. Coed spa facilities require swimsuits, but unisex facilities and treatment rooms are typically towels or not. Follow everyone's lead and you'll have a great time.

One of the best places to stop by if you need training or workout gear that you can't find in a…read moreregular Swedish sports store like Stadium. The ambience is a bit "bodybuilder", but don't let that scare you. The staff have been helpful the times I've been there. It's not the cheapest place, but you'll find a lot of workout related stuff, and nutrition supplements in one place.

This is one of the newer additions to the SATS gym chain, SATS Globen has been replaced with this…read morenew place. The building is part of the historical "slaughter house" area. The building has on the inside been replaced with an entirely new interior (no need the think of silence of the lambs!). The reception area is small and women's lockers are situated in your back while the gents are inside to the right, up a stair. The gym has one spinning area and one bigger training hall - as I could discern plus gym etc. all brand new, with the latest products. It doesn't however have the Les Mills smart bar but anothe, weaker structure. There's also a balcony outside with additional machines and equipment. An additional minus and plus: - A note for the person using a wheelchair: the accessible lavatory is outside the gents, and you'll need to take an elevator there. + This is the first gym I've seen where there is a shower curtain available in one of the showers - good for the trans person visiting.

One of the centers with the new concept spread out over several floors. Its not the spot you just…read morerun past when strolling around, but once you found it, you will probably go again. You can go here by car, and although they have around 20 reserved spots for the gym, its hard to snatch one of them. The gym has a big cell area where you can go nuts with the barbells and crossfit-styled training. And on the second floor they have a cardio section and lots of machines and dumbells. You shouldnt be missing any vital equipment to get the work done, so you will have to come up with another excuse if you are not sweaty in the end. The mens changing rooms are big and you can top it all off in the sauna once you wrap it for the day.

I had to have a Swedish massage while in Sweden! Is it really a trip to Sweden without one (and…read moremaybe some meatballs!)? I of course took to Yelp to find the best place to do this. Definitely found the right one! This was a magical experience. The hotel is beautiful, and just screams luxury. I checked in early, because I wanted to have some extra time in the wet areas, and not feel rushed. Everyone was friendly, and I was greeted with a robe, flip flops, and a locker to place my items. The pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub, and cold plunge were all fantastic additions to prepare me for my massage. The massage was wonderful (it was a guy, which at first made me nervous but turned out great), and I left feeling completely relaxed. I did mine in the evening, which was perfect because I was able to shower and go straight to bed! My only complaint would be that it was quite warm in there, so I did sweat, but who doesn't want all the toxins out of your body?! Especially after all the lovely wine and mead on my vacation! No pics as cameras are not allowed!

When in Sweden you have to get a Swedish Massage right? We stayed at the Lydmar Hotel and this was…read morethe gym that was offered. We thoroughly enjoyed our massage. We got there an hour early to enjoy the myriad of features they had before the massage. In the women's only locker there was a cold plunge, waterfall shower, and sauna. In the co-ed shared space there was a small indoor pool, a room which seemed like a giant jacuzzi, and a steam room. After using all the amenities, we had a wonderful 90 minute Swedish Massage upstairs in their treatment rooms. Fantastic massage and a must while in Stockholm.