F Markus

We love to have breakfast and other meals under the open sky. Is there any outdoor area with tables and chairs on Divina?

I´m happy to tell you the Smörgåsbord is now beeing served at restaurants more often again. It´s always been a favorit onboard the cruise ships between Seden and Finland. In homes it´s a tradition for every family at Christmas eve, and maybe Easter and Midsummer.

Restaurant Solliden at Skansen, every day during the summer 12.00-16.00. SEK 310. (+ entrance to Skansen - a lovely experience - SEK 120.)

Grand Hotel, Verandan, Mon-Fri 12.00-15.00 and 18.00-22.00, Sat-Sun 13.00-16.00 and 18.00-22.00. High quality, but with a "modern" twist. Nice view of the Royal Palace. SEK 475.

I would definately recommend Operakällaren (in the Royal Opera House, close to the Royal Palace and the Parliament) if you are in Stockholm on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday. It´s the most well known restaurant in Sweden, famous for high quality and old fashion interiors. The Smörgåsbord is served in Café Opera Thur-Sat 17.00-19.00. SEK 390.

You need to go (at least) five times to the buffé so please allow two hours for your meal. You don´t mix all the dishes, you eat them in a surtain order:

1. Herring.

2. Salmon and other fish.

3. Cold meats and sallads.

4. Hot dishes (meatballs, "Jansons frestelse" &c)

5. Desserts.

And feel free go an extra round, to get some more of what you liked the best!

And remember... the only drink that goes with all the different dishes on a Smörgåsbord is - ice water! Don´t waste your money on wine. (But perhaps a "snaps" for the first plate....) If you want something sweet with your coffee, try a glass of Iced Swedish Punsch. Very nice and very genuine. ;)