I'm afraid Hornstulls Marknad may have lost its touch.
The…read morelocation is still perfect - Hornstulls Strand, right along the water, is worth a stroll even when there is no flea market. The view out across the water is unbeatable, particularly on a sunny day.
And last year, I would have given the market five stars, easy. It was absolutely packed with sellers, with everything from low-end to high-end clothing to toys and books and antiques and wooden phone cases and more. It took 45 minutes just to walk through, not even looking thoroughly at each table.
This year, the selection seems weak. I know that each week it's different, but I've been to the market three times this year and each time I was disappointed. I used to always walk away with something new - a sweater or dress or shoes - but I haven't purchased anything this year. There simply aren't as many sellers.
I think that one reason for this may be the new focus on food trucks. The food trucks were there last year as well, of course, but there weren't as many. Now it seems that the focus is just as much or more on the food than on the flea market.
Now, this isn't a bad thing per se - the food trucks are fantastic. You can indulge in crepes, Jamaican, Mexican, or a traditional Swedish fika. But if you're hoping for a second-hand shopping bonanza, you may be disappointed.