STOCKHOLM
In Scandinavia, it’s always Leather Weather!
Hot-spot neighborhoods: Gamla stan, Södermalm
Drink Fuck Buy Crash Eat Pump Ink Hang See Plan
WHERE TO DRINK (AND CRUISE)
Scandinavian Leather Men Stockholm (Wollmar Yxkullsgatan 18, Södermalm) Sign up to become a temporary or full year member of SLM Stockholm to enter their private club with fetish theme nights and an onsite bar. link
Side Track (Wollmar Yxkullsgatan 7, Södermalm) Not a Leather bar, but it’s just down the block from SLM’s private club. So you can drop in for a drink before or after spending time at SLM. Or it’s an alternative if you don’t want to sign up for an SLM membership. It’s also a popular casual restaurant. link
WHERE TO FUCK
Blue Vision (Fridhemsgatan 44, Kungsholmen) Sex and porn shop and cruising area with private booths and glory holes. link
Scandinavian Leather Men Stockholm (Wollmar Yxkullsgatan 18, Södermalm) Sign up to become a temporary or full year member of SLM Stockholm to enter their private club with fetish theme nights and an onsite bar. link
WHERE TO BUY GEAR
Blue Vision (Fridhemsgatan 44, Kungsholmen) Sex and porn shop and cruising area with private booths and glory holes. link
Chambers of Love (Drottninggatan 71 D, Norrmalm) A fetish shop for everyone. link
Läderverkstan (Rosenlundsgatan 30, Södermalm) Buy new leather gear, pre-made or custom, or get your gear repaired at this shop offering personal service. Pick up toys here, too. link
USVIDEO (Regeringsgatan 76, Norrmalm) A 24-hour sex shop for everyone. link
WHERE TO CRASH (AND MAYBE FUCK SOME MORE)
Archipelago Hostel Old Town (Stora Nygatan 38, Gamla stan/Södermalm) Gay-friendly adults-only hostel for boys on a budget. link
Berns (Näckströmsgatan 8, Norrmalm) Hip boutique hotel in a historic building. link
Castle House Inn (Brunnsgränd 4, Gamla stan/Södermalm) Gay-friendly hotel in the Old Town. link
Collector’s Victory Hotel (Lilla Nygatan 5, Gamla stan/Södermalm) Upscale, nautical-themed hotel. link
Freys Hotel (Bryggargatan 12, Norrmalm) Centrally located gay-friendly hotel. link
Hilton Stockholm Slussen (Guldgränd 8, Södermalm) Upscale place to get your Hilton points in Stockholm. link
Hasselbacken (Hazeliusbacken 20, Djurgården/Östermalm) Gay-friendly historic hotel in a scenic setting. link
Hellstens Glashus (Wollmar Yxkullsgatan 18, Södermalm) A boutique hotel across from SLM’s private clubhouse. Very convenient for dragging your trick back from SLM’s playspace. link
Hotel Skeppsholmen (Gröna gången 1, Skeppsholmen/Norrmalm) Hotel in a 17th-century house in a peaceful setting. link
Pop House Hotel (Djugårdsvägen 68, Djurgården/Östermalm) A hotel adjacent to the ABBA Museum. Pretty fucking gay. link
Sheraton Stockhom Hotel (Tegelbacken 6, Norrmalm) Gay-friendly spot to get your Marriott points. link
WHERE TO EAT (AND CRUISE).
Björk Bar and Grill (Rålambshovsleden 50, Kungsholmen) A somewhat pricey place for traditional Swedish dishes and international fare too. link
Bongo Kök & Bar (Birger Jarlsgatan 37, Norrmalm) Cozy restaurant with delicious food. link
Chokladkloppen (Stortorget 18, Gamla stan/Södermalm) Popular gay café. link
DEMI Mat & Bar (Katarina Bangata 21, Södermalm) Small dishes with patio dining available during good weather. link
The Hills (Götgatan 29, Södermalm) Fine dining in a gay-friendly spot. link
Restaurant Hellstens (Wollmar Yxkullsgatan 18, Södermalm) Leather-friendly restaurant just across from SLM’s private clubhouse. link
The Secret Garden (Kornhamnstorg 59, Gamla stan/Södermalm) It’s no secret that this popular gay bar serves pub grub favorites too. link
Side Track (Wollmar Yxkullsgatan 7, Södermalm) A popular restaurant in a popular gay bar. link
Taverna Brillo (Sturegatan 6, Östermalm) Italian food in Northern Europe. link
Whippet Lab (Rutger Fuchsgatan 5, Södermalm) Leather-friend (and dog-friendly) social justice-focused restaurant. link
WHERE TO PUMP IRON (AND CRUISE)
SATS Södra Station (Rosenlundsgatan 50, Södermalm) Local outpost of the gay-friendly gym chain. link
SATS Vasagatan (Vasagatan 1, Norrmalm) Another local outpost of the gay-friendly gym chain. link
WHERE TO GET INKED
StaDemonia (Slipgatan 9, Södermalm) Very fetish-friendly tattoo shop. link
Stockholm Alternative (Österlånggatan 12, Gamla stan/Södermalm) Tattoo shop with an alternative philosophy. link
WHO TO HANG WITH
Scandinavian Leather Men Stockholm Founded in 1975, SLM Stockholm is one of Europe’s oldest Leather clubs. They are part of the very active collection of clubs across Scandinavia and other areas at the Top of Europe. link
Stockholm Leather Social Socialize with these friendly gear guys every last Friday of the month. link
WHAT TO SEE WHILE YOU’RE IN TOWN
ABBA The Museum (Djugårdsvägen 68, Djurgården/Östermalm) Are you man enough? link
WHAT TO PLAN FOR
October
Baltic Battle Scandinavia’s biggest annual Leather event. In its fifth decade. link
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