• Stockholm nightlife is vibrant and engaging.Nacht in Stockholm image by Viking from Fotolia.com
  
  Stockholm, Sweden's capital, is known primarily for its cultural, historic and architectural offerings. But when the sun goes down, this city turns into a hub of vibrant nightlife. Whether you're seeking a quiet night out at a sophisticated bar or a late-night dance party, Stockholm's got it.
  
  

Och Himlen Därtill

• To see all of Stockholm at once, visit Och Himlen Därtill. Encased in glass walls, this lounge offers panoramic views of the city from the 26th floor of a skyscraper. The interior is slick and modern: blue lights reflect off lacquered surfaces and tiny white lights illuminate the liquor selection at the bar. Skilled bartenders mix drinks for a diverse crowd. The club is closed on Sundays.
  
  Och Himlen Därtill
  Götgatan 78
  11830 Stockholm
  011-46-08-660-6068
  restauranghimlen.se
  
  

Absolut Ice Bar

• For an atmosphere you may not have experienced before, try Absolute Ice Bar, a club constructed entirely of ice. Wear your winter coat, because inside it's kept at 23 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. Everything in the bar is constructed entirely of ice, from the bar itself to the block-ice seats scattered about. Bartenders wear down parkas as they serve up cocktails (you can see their bow ties peeking out underneath).
  
  Absolut Ice Bar at the Icehotel
  Vasaplan 4
  11120 Stockholm
  011-46-08-5056-3520
  absoluticebar.com
  
  

Spy Bar

• The Stureplan is a public square in central Stockholm that offers a plethora of cafes, restaurants, nightclubs and bars. It is one of the city's most frequented destinations, as it has earned a reputation for being the center of Stockholm nightlife. Located at the heart of the Stureplan in an architecturally-intricate building called the Arnoldhuset is Spy Bar, a hub of Stockholm activity. Expect a creative young crowd full of artists and media professionals. There is usually a line for entry; go early to be sure you get in.
  
  Spy Bar
  Birger Jarlsgatan 20
  11434 Stockholm
  011-46-08-5450-7655
  spybar.se
  
  

Laroy

• The chic white interior of Laroy draws Stockholm's fashionable young crowd. The interior design is modern and clean: white walls and couches are accented by chrome and glass-globe chandeliers. Due to its popularity and stylish credentials, drinks can get pricey, particularly for bottle service. Laroy is closed on Sundays.
  
  Laroy
  Birger Jarlsgatan 20
  11434 Stockholm
  011-46-08-5450-7650
  laroy.se
  
  

Kharma

• Stylish crowds of all ages converge at Kharma for dancing, drinking and entertainment. Decor combines Asian elements with modernist Scandinavian style. The nightclub has a packed event calendar; something is going on nearly every night the club is open. Kharma is open until 3 a.m., meaning you can dance well into the wee hours, but not on Sunday and Monday, when the club is closed.
  
  Kharma
  Sturegatan 10
  Stockholm, GL
  011-46-08-662-0465
  kharma.se