Södermalm

Stockholm's southern island district, Södermalm — known locally as Söder — has shifted over generations from a working-class neighbourhood into the city's creative and bohemian quarter, dense with cafés, independent bookshops, art galleries, music venues, and second-hand stores. The island setting puts most of the district within walking distance of the water, and the area is well served by its own Wikivoyage guide, reflecting steady independent-traveller interest.

• Population127,323
• Nearest water from center 1.0 km0.7 mi
• Nearest mountain from center 4.0 km2.5 mi