I don't always read the in flight magazine on an airplane, but I thank the Swedish Gawds I read the…read moreSAS magazine on my flight to Stockholm. And I found out about Himlen...
With every new place I visit, I'm always look for that perfect panoramic sky high view of the city. In Swedish "Himlen" means "Heaven". It also means the best free views of Stockholm. Well, its "free" if you're a penny pinching cheap ass budget traveler...take the elevator up to the 25th floor, hike up one more flight to the 26th floor, take a quick look, snap some unoriginal travel selfies, and go back to wherever the f**k your broke booty came from. Can't blame you, its gorgeous up here with great views of Stockholm from any angle.
For those of you making over $100K/year, get yourself a reservation at a window side table at the fancy schmancy restaurant for some great views and hopefully equally great food. For those of making more than American minimum age but below $100K/year, grab a seat at the bar area. Order your drink of preference from one of the tattooed and bearded but handsome Viking hipster barmen. Draft beers are available for less than 70SEK, or be classier like my wife get a wine glass for 120+SEK. Maybe get the full meaty charcuterie plate for 195SEK; its loaded with cured meats and a couple cheeses, and fantastic. Ask for some free bread, its some of the best focaccia I've had. Drink, nosh, relax, and enjoy the sexy-mile-high-club level views of Stockholm.
Perhaps come late in the afternoon, so you can gradually see Stockholm move from day light to night...at least order the cheapest beer if you're going to be hanging out in "Heaven" for that long...Swedish "Heaven" is a business after all.