Stockholm's coolest club is under a bridge
by Danielle Robles
The thing about “clubbing” in the United States is that it tends to have a completely different connotation than it does in Europe. At least it does when you’re from LA. “Clubbing” tends to mean babes with bottle service and dodging sweaty dudes trying to get their grind on, so you can imagine my surprise when my boyfriend told me that Stockholm’s coolest nightclub was under a bridge.
Welcome to Trädgården, the beating heart of Stockholm's nightlife scene and the ultimate playground for millennials looking to get their dance on until the wee hours of dawn. Nestled beneath the Skanstull Bridge on the edge of Södermalm, this vibrant venue transforms into a buzzing hub of activity come summertime.
Upon entrance you’ll be hit with a sprawling courtyard dance area pulsating with energy, a natty wine bar dressed in custom designer furniture, a burger shack and brick oven pizza hut for late-night munchies, and corners dedicated to popular drinking games like table tennis and boules. Here, amidst the maze of terraces and bars, Stockholmers shed their normally calm-cool-collected facade and dive headfirst into the rhythm of the night.
Whether you're soaking up the sun at the popular Daytime Sessions, where renowned EDM, garage, and house DJs spin tunes to a sea of smiling faces, or immersing yourself in the underground of Under Bron during colder months, there's never a dull moment. Sweaty and crowded, yet undeniably exhilarating, Trädgården promises an unforgettable experience for anyone with a penchant for chasing the sunrise.
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