DC Paper - Spring 2018

Food, Friends & Fire Get to know the kitchen team.

A Little Bird Told Me...

All you need to know about The Nest.

Just Like Home. But with Benefits.

Camper Co-Living - a completely new way to travel.

Think about how much we have and yet how often we long for something different. Consider how much we love feeling safe yet yearn for new challenges. We raise our standard but long for the fundamental, the basic. We want to live in the city but be able to enjoy nature. To be able to pack only the most essential, put on our backpack and just leave. We want to improvise and create, seize the day, adjust to the wind and weather and discover new paths in the forest and new streets in the city.

We are neither professional nor private but everything at the same time, all the time. We are flexible and diverse, exploring ’bon vivants’.

To us luxury is never about the surface. To us it’s about connections and encounters, contrasts and inspiration. It’s having the opportunity to gather around the campfire instead of the TV to hear new stories, get new impressions – or suddenly find ourselves out of reach, not being online all the time. Luxury to us is doing something good for other people, and to feel good about ourselves, from the inside.

We are curious and hungry but are expected to be creative in standardised, air-conditioned, rooms while we long for encounters and conversations during a hike that might lead us to a completely different place than we expected.

So, put on your backpack and a pair of shoes that will work for both an expedition into the unknown part of the big city and for the party tonight. Let us show you where the adventure begins – right here in the heart of the city.

“Our vision is to create an open, cosy and warm meeting place for both Stockholmers and hotel guests. Our grilled concept is a big flirt with the food truck trend around the world, and we serve food with a high recognition factor. Our aim is having something on the menu that appeals to everyone.” – Claes Benediktsson

Food, Friends & Fire Photographer: Hanna Reuterwall

Just a few months in, Campfire is gaining recognition as the heart and social hub of Downtown Camper, serving up an eclectic abundance of comfort food from all corners of the world (by people from all corners of the world). We’ve stepped into the kitchen, where team captains and Head Chefs Claes Benediktsson and Caroline Åkerstam surveil the pace and temperature.

With meticulous planning, a lot of passion, seamless cooperation and a good sense of humour, they make sure operations run smooth from early hours to late at night. Although diverse, the kitchen is a close-knit team. Or in Caroline’s own words; ”This is my family”.

So Caroline and Claes, what have the early days been like, looking back on the launch of Campfire?

Claes: Campfire is a large restaurant and can seat many guests, and with a full bar that can be challenging. It demands perfect focus. We need to level up without compromising on quality. There can be four people working on different elements on the same plate. Maybe that’s why you usually need a more military-like structure in the kitchen than in other industries.

Caroline: Of course there is always an adjustment when you start out in an entirely new environment, but there’s great cohesion in the group and everyone has found their place. I like that every single person here contributes in their own way. And I’m proud of how we managed to balance a bit of fine dining and a more rough product.

Tell us about the kitchen team!

Claes: We have Caroline here who is my co-Head Chef, responsible for the day-to-day operations and whom I depend on for all the necessary preparations. She also participates in writing the menu. We have two Sous Chefs, Binny and Tomas, who run the operations when neither Caroline nor I’m in. Amanda is responsible for starters and desserts. Then we have the chefs in the breakfast team who are doing a super hero’s job, making sure we feed up to 1100 hungry guests in the morning. We currently have all continents of the world represented in the kitchen team, which is cool.

Caroline: Campfire is not like a regular restaurant kitchen. We are very busy, but we have a lot of fun together. There’s a common goal and good communication.

We all have different strengths and weaknesses, but we all help each other out. Everyone here is highly skilled and professional, but also has a great sense of humour. We have good laughs together every day!

Campfire is big. How do you do it?

Claes: In a large hotel like this, it’s full throttle in the kitchen from 05.30 till 00.00. I am a football player, and in my opinion, working in a kitchen has many similarities. Someone is the midfielder who struggles in the middle, with very high working capacity. Someone else is the star who scores the goals, often the young and promising. Then there’s that one person everyone turns to for advice, the one who backs it all up and keeps the big overview. But everyone is equally important here; we owe everything to our incredible team.

Caroline: Planning, cleaning and routine are crucial in a kitchen. If we have a poor collaboration between the kitchen, service and runners, everything is very likely to fall apart. We have several meetings between the departments every day, so that we can coordinate our efforts and plan ahead.

Where does the food come from?

Caroline: We try to work as seasonally as we can, and work WITH the environment. Depending on the season, vegetables come from Sweden, but also as far down as Morocco. The fish is MSC labelled from Norway; the company Lerøy has been around since the late 1800’s. We do our best to stay up-to-date and review our assortment depending on overfishing reports or reduced demand.

We have a great relationship with our suppliers. Johan i Hallen, as an example, is an older establishment from the early 1900’s who delivers our meat. They have their production down in Gothenburg with smaller productions throughout the country. We have produced two different types of sausages for the menu in cooperation with them.

Both I and Claes worked with this supplier in previous positions and they always provide high quality.

Claes: For us, it’s essential that we work with serious suppliers who think about the environment and the future. That’s why we’ve chosen to CO2 compensate for all the meat we buy in Campfire. I know we can always do more, and we will continue to scrutinise our processes to minimise our footprint. We are happy to work with local suppliers, but the environmental issue is more complicated than that. The locally produced is not necessarily the best from an ecological perspective. And the quality is always an important aspect.

Campfire has guests from all over the world. How do you meet everyone’s needs?

Claes: As we are a very diverse and international kitchen team, we’ve got influences from all over the world in our menu. Something we hope suits both travellers from afar as well as a curious local crowd.

Caroline: I agree, and given how our menu is designed and presented, I think that there is something for everyone to enjoy. We have also seen a growing demand for special dietary requests. More people become flexitarians, semi-vegetarians and vegans. We try to make a lot of the dishes completely lactose-free and also have gluten-free options and nutritious vegan meals to make sure we have something for everyone.

What is the ’crowd pleaser’ on the menu?

Claes: Valencia Grill is one of the most appreciated dishes, and that’s why we’ve kept it on the menu from the start.

Caroline: Another favourite is the burger. It’s simple, fills you up, people know it and really, isn’t it everyone’s ”guilty pleasure”? Our Mexican Fiesta is also popular – as with the burger, you can eat it with your hands.

It’s been great chatting with you, guys. Just one more question: what do you consider to be the best thing about your job?

Caroline: I never feel it’s hard to go to work, it’s always fun and I feel happy when I’m here. The team at Campfire is my family.

Claes: There is nothing better than coming off a really tough and hectic service with your team and to get the confirmation that the guests are happy when they leave.

That’s better than winning an important football game.

Campfire serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Check Downtown Camper’s website or pop by the restaurant for table reservations.

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Operan

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Mexican Fiesta LF GF*

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Grilled veal picanha, black beans, tortilla, salsa fresca

Aquavit, ’glögg’ and Campari - our take on the classic Negroni

A few blocks away from Downtown Camper, you will find the Royal Opera House. It has since it was established in 1773, been demolished and then rebuilt, but it remains Sweden’s most famous opera. The building also houses the historical restaurant Operakällaren and the legendary nightclub Café Opera.

Veggie BBQ Harissa

LF* VN

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Grilled vegetables, chickpeas, tomato, khobez, couscous

Grilled Chicken Bibimbap LF GF

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Kimchi, rice, lettuce, sesame, soy, radish, shiitake, ginger

Valencia Grill LF* GF

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Fish and seafood, chorizo, pimientos, saffron

Grilled Halibut on the Bone LF GF

A MOCKTAIL

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Sterling halibut, browned butter, soy, horseradish

Johannes Kyrka

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Lemonade, seasonal fruits and berries

Campfire Chuck Eye Roll Steak LF GF Asparagus, bone marrow, potatoes and carrot gratin

Steak n’ Frittes LF GF

This church was designed by Carl Möller in the Gothic Revival style and completed in 1890. It differs from other churches: the choir is located in the north - a massive violation of ancient church traditions.

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Striploin steak John Stone collection (dry aged), béarnaise, french fries, haricot verts

Black Fire Edt LF GF*

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Burger, pickled onion, gruyère, onion rings, tomato, chilli, caramelised onion

Weekly Veggie LF GF* VN

DON’T WORRY. WE’VE GOT MORE. We’ve got a bar and a wine cellar filled with goodies ripe for the taking. Just ask your waiter for the book.

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This week’s burger made in Campfire style

Campfire Cheese

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Burger, cheddar cheese, sherry vinegar mayo, pickles, french fries

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Asian Garden Salad

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Beetroot, paksoi, coriander, cashew, sesame, ponzu

Hot Dogs (two small) LF

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Fruits and Berries Gino LF GF VE

Campfire bratwurst, grilled sauerkraut, Dijon mustard,

Key Lime Pie Mojito Twist LF VE

jalapeño lamb chorizo, roasted onions, salsa fresca, avocado

Lime, mint, coconut rum, sorbet

Grilled Green Asparagus

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Smoked truffles mayo, lemon tapioca

Spicy Tacos LF GF*

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Octopus, lime, cucumber, avocado, coriander, chilli

Langos Green Chilli LF GF*

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Whitefish roe (löjrom), sour cream, red onions, chives

Carpaccio Venezia

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Beef, artichoke, grilled onion aioli, pecorino, salt-roasted almonds

Peruvian Ceviche LF

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Fish and seafood, avocado, lime, chilli, coriander

French Tartar

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White chocolate, vanilla ice cream, mint

Ice Cream Nest VE LF GL*

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Ice cream and sorbet of the day

Meringue Mess ”Cashew Cravings” LF GF VN

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Ice cream, roasted cashew nuts, grilled pineapple, chocolate sauce

Chocolate n’ Irish Coffee LF VE

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Baked chocolate, roasted marshmallows, coffee and whiskey ice cream

Peach Melba GL

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Raspberry, peach sorbet, Philly ice cream, lemon, rosemary, pistachio

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Veal, Dijon mustard, pickled yellow beetroot, capers, onion,

Chocolate Truffle LF GL VE

egg yolk, french fries

YUP. WE CARE. We compensate by offsetting the greenhouse gas emissions from all the meat we serve.

GOT ALLERGIES? Talk to our staff and we will guide you through every little ingredient.

Campfire Dictionary LF = Lactose free GL = Gluten free VE = Vegetarian VN = Vegan *Optional

WE LOVE OPENING HOURS BREAKFAST MON - FRI 06.30 – 09.30 SAT – SUN 07.00 – 12.00 CAMPFIRE LUNCH MON – FRI 11.00 – 14.00 DINNER MON– SAT 17.00 – 23.00 SUN 17.00 – 22.00 *SUNDAY MENU CAMPFIRE BAR SUN – THUR 11.00 – 00.00 FRI – SAT 11.00 – 02.00

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A Little Bird Told Me...

Photographers: Robin Hayes, Mette von Schack

At the pinnacle of her long career as Skin Therapist, Personal Trainer, Dietary Advisor and Spa Manager at several highly regarded establishments, Malin Lemchen decided it was time for a change. “I had grown tired of the traditional spa world and wanted to be part of something creative, modern and new” she says. She was headhunted from one of Sweden’s most prominent spas to join newly-opened The Nest at Downtown Camper, where she has been pivotal in creating the service offer, focusing on “surprising service” in a cutting-edge, cool and laidback wellness environment.

Hello there Malin! What is The Nest, essentially?

We want to offer something entirely new. A holistic and modern approach where exercise, relaxation and well-being all go together. Creativity is essential: many spas can feel strict and formal, but we want to create a cool and laid-back wellness in an urban environment, and it needs to be accessible and fun. Here, there’s no judgement if you wish to have a cocktail when you come out of a yoga class.

Although you are in the midst of central Stockholm, you still feel that connection with nature, and the calm that’s so hard to find in the city. From up here, you have a perfect view of the Royal Palace and the City Hall, and you don’t have to be a first-time visitor to appreciate the beauty and diversity of the city.

Tell us about your role here.

After many years working within wellness and health, I wanted to be a part of something new and forward-thinking. My ambition has always been to extend the wellness concept in a more holistic view. The inside and the outside are connected, and the holistic wellness discipline recognises that the body and soul are equally important.

At Downtown Camper and The Nest, I get to be a proactive driving force to accomplish something ground-breaking and fresh. Our focus is to create a friendly and laid-back ambience.

What would you recommend to someone planning a visit?

Once you have made your reservation with us, and especially if you are visiting for the first time, make sure to have a chat with us to find out about the daily offers. For the independent visitor, I’d recommend to pick up a DIY Kit. A few simple steps of lathering, scrubbing, massaging and moisturising let you reconnect with your body and soul. It’s a simple and relaxing experience - and if you’re a couple, you can help each other out, which doubles the fun!

On top of this, we have just launched a series of guided treatments and group rituals, e.g. our Sauna Release which combines yoga-like movements and breathing exercises. Our staff member Selim is also a certified Massage Therapist, so if you’re tired after a day in the city, make an appointment with him for a classic massage.

If you are already staying at the hotel, I wouldn’t leave without having been up for a drink in the cocktail lounge. The view is the best one I’ve seen in Stockholm, and it takes my breath away every morning when I come to work.

Hotel guests have priority access to The Nest Wellness. External guests are welcome as far as space allows. Pre-bookings only. Entry fee includes access to the fitness centre, the heated outdoor pool, the sauna and experience showers.

Bathrobe, slippers and towels are provided. A small buffet of tea, healthy snacks and fruit is available inside the wellness area.

Wellness entry fees: Hotel Guests - 395 sek External Guests - 595 sek Times: 07.00-13.30 / 13.30-20.00 Tel: +46 8 517 263 09 Email: thenest.downtowncamper@scandichotels.com Read more on scandichotels.com/downtowncamper

What’s On at Downtown Camper?

“Hi, there! As Lifestyle Concierges here at Downtown Camper, our role is to make strangers friends, integrating guests with locals and locals with guests.

We are collaborating with some really cool Stockholmers and local business partners; e.g. ATR, Melker Kayaks and Urskog so that you can enjoy free bikes, kayaks and skate/longboards for a loan. Ssideline City is a community of runners who will show you the best routes around our beautiful city and ABLE Lounge offers you everyday activities and workshops on holistic well-being.

Check out our weekly activities in the list below, and come talk to us in the lobby - we’d love to help you find your next adventure!”

Kristian Hell Lifestyle Concierge Malin Börjesson Lifestyle Assistant

...Keep an eye on our daily adventures on Instagram @downtowncamper

MONDAY 12.00-12.30 Walk With Us (Meet at Concierge desk) Join the staff from DC for a 30-minute walk through our beautiful city.

17.00-17.30 The Sound Experience (Meet by the net) A nice relaxation after a long day. Lie down in the net and enjoy a body scan.

17.00-17.30 The Sound Experience (Meet by the net) A nice relaxation after a long day. Lie down in the net and enjoy a body scan.

17.30-18.10 Inspiration & Motivation by ABLE (Meet in the bar) The key to a more fulfilling life. The more we know the more we grow.

17.30-18.10 Body Awareness by ABLE (Meet in the bar) Learn more about training and how to empower your body.

18.00-00.00 Downtown DJ (In Campfire’s bar) Kick back with a cocktail as sweet music fills the bar.

TUESDAY 08.00-08.40 Mental & Emotional Well-being by ABLE (Meet in the bar) How to find balance in a challenging time.

FRIDAY 12.00-12.30 Walk With Us (Meet at Concierge desk) Join the staff from DC for a 30-minute walk through our beautiful city.

12.00-12.30 Walk With Us (Meet at Concierge desk) Join the staff from DC for a 30-minute walk through our beautiful city.

15.30-16.10 Spirituality by ABLE (Meet in the bar) Discover your spiritual self and find balance and meaning in a world of plenty.

17.00-17.30 The Sound Experience (Meet by the net) A nice relaxation after a long day. Lie down in the net and enjoy a body scan.

16.00-17.00 **Yoga With Bella** (Meet in The Nest) Try Hatha yoga with focus on balance and stealth, up in The Nest.

17.30-18.30 **Yoga With Bella** (Meet in The Nest) Try Hatha yoga with focus on balance and stealth, up in The Nest.

17.00-17.30 The Sound Experience (Meet by the net) A nice relaxation after a long day. Lie down in the net and enjoy a body scan.

18.30-21.00 Run Like Hell with Ssideline City (Meet in Nightwood) Join the community for a run, followed by dinner and drinks in Campfire.

18.00-00.00 Downtown DJ (In Campfire’s bar) Kick back with a cocktail as sweet music fills the bar.

WEDNESDAY 08.00-08.40 Leadership & Engagement by ABLE (Meet in the bar) The power of leading yourself and others to increase levels of engagement.

20.00-22.00 **Downtown Camper Film Night** (Meet in Nightwood) It’s Blockbuster Friday and the popcorn machine is popping.

12.00 **Mindfulness & Lunch by ABLE** (Meet in the bar) Finding calm, focus and empowering your decision making.

SATURDAY 17.00-17.30 The Sound Experience (Meet by the net) A nice relaxation after a long day. Lie down in the net and enjoy a body scan.

12.00-12.30 Walk With Us (Meet at Concierge desk) Join the staff from DC for a 30-minute walk through our beautiful city.

18.00-00.00 Downtown DJ (In Campfire’s bar) Kick back with a cocktail as sweet music fills the bar.

17.00-17.30 The Sound Experience (Meet by the net) A nice relaxation after a long day. Lie down in the net and enjoy a body scan.

SUNDAY 14.00-16.00 Bicycle Slow Ride (Meet at Concierge desk) Join us for a slow bike ride and discover the city like a Stockholmer.

19.00-20.30 **Ikebana Workshop** (Meet in Camper Lounge) Traditional Japanese flower philosophy - how to give life to a cut flower.

15.00-16.00 **Yoga with Christian Wigardt** (Meet in the bar) Join Christian for a laid-back, fun and different yoga for beginners.

THURSDAY 07.30-08.30 Run Like Hell (Meet at Concierge desk) Join our Lifestyle Concierge and his team for a 45-minute fun run.

16.00-17.00 After Adventure (In Campfire’s bar) Sit back and relax with a beer after yoga / exploring the city.

8.00-8.40 Hypnosis by ABLE (Meet in the bar) With small actions, your life can be happier as from today.

17.00-17.30 The Sound Experience (Meet by the net) A nice relaxation after a long week. Lie down in the net and enjoy a body scan.

12.00-12.30 Walk With Us (Meet at Concierge desk) Join the staff from DC for a 30-minute walk through our beautiful city.

18.00 **Downtown Camper Film Club** (Meet in Nightwood) Every Sunday a new theme. But all indispensible classics!

**FOR MARKED EVENTS, CHECK DOWNTOWN CAMPER’S FACEBOOK PAGE FOR TICKETS**

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Below five selected hotspots as marked on the map.

You can find all the Downtown Hotspots on our website, on your in-room entertainment system, on Google Maps and the guides are also available as podcasts on iTunes.

1. Judits Second Hand Hornsgatan 75, Södermalm “Where do all the fashion editors and stylists go to hand in their old clothes and bags? The answer is Judits Second Hand at Södermalm. This town’s best fine vintage. If you are looking for a vintage designer bag or a vintage find from a Swedish brand, this is the place to be. Not only do they have branded clothes, but also custom-made pieces from the past decades. When I was going to a ball in the City Hall, this was where I went to find the dress of my dreams – a long pleated dress from the 50’s in pigeon blue. I will never get rid of it.”

– Emma Sundh, journalist and vintage blogger

2. Hedengrens Bookstore Stureplan 4, Östermalm “At the heart of Östermalm, you’ll find this institution.

Established in 1918, it has that look and feel of an old, classic bookstore. The staff are experts, and the selection is large and varied. You can easily end up spending hours here browsing and finding titles you never knew you needed. They offer fiction and non-fiction, magazines, and host a lot of events. If you’re looking for titles in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Danish and Norwegian, this is the place.”

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– Johanna Lindbäck, book blogger and writer

3. Borgmästartrappan Slussen, Södermalm “The most famous place for parkour in Stockholm.

Borgmästartrappan has been used for many years for climbing, jumping and shooting videos. The staircase has been used in many commercial productions for parkour in Sweden. And I would like to say that it is one of the most recognised spots in Stockholm.”

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– Marcus @zyrken Gustafsson, parkour athlete

4. Artipelag Artipelagstigen 1, Gustavsberg

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“This place is a real treat and probably one of the most beautiful art galleries and venues I’ve ever been to.

Located on the island of Värmdö, approximately an hour’s drive from the hotel, Artipelag was built to fit in with its natural surroundings. Designed by Johan Nyren, the building includes art galleries and 22 acres of natural scenery. It offers spectacular views right across Värmdö archipelago and is in itself an impressive, white architectural building. It’s definitely on my list of must-sees!”

– Rebecca Knutsson, expat and freelancer

5. Kymlinge Metro Station Sundbyberg “The never-opened subway station in Kymlinge is the subject of an endless amount of urban legends. In reality, the idea was to build an enormous centre for tens of thousands of government bureaucrats here. During the mid-1970’s the offices were built in downtown Stockholm instead. The stripped-off subway station is the only remnant of the plans.”

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Survival Tips for First Time Stockholmers Text: Rebecca Knutsson, Defining New Wayz

Stockholm is famous for its stunning architecture, the cobblestone streets of Gamla Stan, its Baltic Sea archipelago, freezing temperatures, as well as a host of modern and historical attractions. What’s less known are the quirky cultural nuances, which make Sweden so wonderfully unique. Here are seven cultural insights into Sweden for our newest residents and visitors.

1. Funny words and phrases There are many mesmerising sights to absorb when walking the streets of Stockholm, not least the handsome men and women - everyone is beautiful! But it won’t be long before the hilarious named road signs and funny phrases catch your attention. For all us non-Swedes the sight of ’infart’ (a parking lot entrance), ’utfart’ (exit), ’fartkontroll’ (speed control), and ’slutstation’ (end station), Willy’s (supermarket) is enough to send us into a fit of giggles. And the funny words don’t stop there! There are many words, which confused, could lead to some very embarrassing situations.

If a Swede asks you “sex hos mig” (sex/six at my place), you might want to check their intentions.

However, the chances are they just want you to come over at 6 o’clock, as sex means two things, the number 6 and yes, sex. They probably seem preoccupied with ladies underwear, continually referring to things as ‘bra’, but this simply means ‘good’. Saying they need to ‘kiss’ (pee) when they actually just need a wee. It’s all very confusing but adds a comical element to learning Swedish.

2. Need-to-know house rules If you’ve walked the streets of Stockholm during the winter months, you’ll know how dirty it gets once the rain and snow starts, especially when the gritters come out. So it’s not surprising then, that as a general rule, all Swedish homes expect you to remove your shoes. If like me, a British expat, you’re used to traipsing your way around houses in your outdoor shoes, then this is a rule to get acquainted with fast. This rule also extends to gyms, where they expect you to walk to the gym wearing your outdoor shoes and then change into your pair of indoor training shoes upon arriving. Yes, you’re going to need that extra muscle to carry your gym bag! You may have also noticed, on

arriving in your hotel room, the single duvet covers. The Swedish aren’t killers of romance, I promise. In the freezing minus temperatures that Sweden gets to, in Stockholm an average low of -4 degrees in the winter, do you want your partner stealing the bed cover? We didn’t think so. Single duvets are all about survival.

3. Naked ambition Swedes are way more comfortable with nudity than just about anywhere else in the world (well, them and the other sauna loving nations). In any other country, if you stripped off naked and entered the sauna, you’d be met with shrieks of surprise and blushing red faces. It’s not uncommon in Sweden, however, to strip off and go skinny dipping in the open water with your friends and family. However, be forewarned, there are designated spots; you can’t just strip off anywhere. It’s also not uncommon to see men and women, completely naked, having a good old chit chat in the changing rooms at gyms and swimming houses, seemingly unfazed by their nakedness. But don’t fear though, Downtown Camper has a strictly ‘bathing suit only’ policy, so you won’t be bathing in your birthday suit on your visit.

4. Get social, join a club Sweden can be a hard place to settle as a newcomer, particularly in the long, dark and cold winter months. As spring’s now approaching, it’s a perfect time to join a club and get meeting other expats and sociable Swedes. Get a taster of run club life with Ssideline City Run Club, who run every Tuesday evening from Downtown Camper.

Alternatively, you could try yoga with YesYoga, followed by cocktails at Campfire, every Sunday from the hotel at 3 pm. Or why not join one of the many activities on Meetup? A community made out of sharing experiences and making new friends. With over 260 meetups located in Stockholm, there are a large variety of get-togethers to choose from; you can even start your own.

5. Swedish godis Sweet tooth? In most countries pick n’ mix is intended mainly for children. Not in Sweden. No, the Swedes are mad for their candy with usually two

or more aisles in the supermarket entirely dedicated to every type of candy you could possibly dream of. However, this is usually limited to Saturday’s ‘Lördagsgodis’ (Saturday candy), when the majority of candy is purchased. Swedes consume approximately 16 kilograms of candy per person per year. That’s a whole lot of candy! Unlike other nations, at Easter, the Swedes do not celebrate with branded chocolate eggs but beautifully decorated paper shell eggs, crammed full of sweets.

It’s surprising then that Swedes are some of the healthiest people on the planet.

6. Systembolaget If you’ve ever been invited to an inexperienced expat’s housewarming party, you’re probably familiar with that last-minute panicked message.

This is when the host realises they haven’t gone to the only store in Sweden you can purchase alcohol from, Systembolaget, and lo and behold now need you to bring your own drinks. Happens all the time! One friend of mine invited her friends for a ’prosecco and pancakes evening’, which was a great idea until she forgot to purchase the prosecco in time. Sweden is highly regulated when it comes to the sale of alcoholic drinks stronger than 3.5%. Systembolaget is government-owned and has the monopoly of sales in Sweden. The minimum purchase age at Systembolaget is 20, but 18 in licensed restaurants and bars. So take your ID and be sure to check the opening and closing times.

7. Queue like a Swede Like the British, Swedes are no strangers to queuing. However, Sweden has turned this into an Olympic sport. The Swedish are sticklers for rationality and order, and the queuing system is no exception; there are seemingly queues for everything. While most Swedes won’t confront you, you will feel the sting of their angry stares should you make the ultimate mistake of pushing in line. Or just simply forgetting to take one of the many numbered tickets you find in any number of shops. Our advice - always check upon entering a supermarket, electrical shop, doctor’s surgery, vets, Migrationsverket (migration office), post office, you get my point, if there is a ticket machine.

ANDREA ENJOYING THE NEST WITH DOWNTOWN MIST BODY CARE**

JUAN GRABBING A SNACK**

METTE’S GOT A COOL BICYCLE BELL**

FATIMA WITH A GOLDEN EGG NECKLACE**

CAMPFIRE’S HOT DOGS

MEXICAN FIESTA FROM CAMPFIRE PETTER STIRRING UP COCKTAILS AT THE NEST

NEED A TRIM? VISIT MACLAREN BARBERS IN THE LOBBY

ADVENTURER ROBIN TRYGG HANGING FROM OUR WINDOW IN A PORTALEDGE

SAMI AND THE CAMPFIRE TEAM

**AVAILABLE IN THE HOTEL’S GIFT SHOP

Just Like Home. But with Benefits.

Photographer: Robin Hayes

CAMPER CO-LIVING. Oh to travel with the family. You love them, but sometimes you need a break. The answer to all your problems is Camper Co-Living.

Spacious, social, flexible and fun.

We live in a time when we travellers are becoming increasingly independent and family structures more complex. When planning a trip with extended family, a bunch of friends or friendly colleagues, the first go-to solution might be rental apartments or Airbnb. But who’s got the time or energy to clean or cook during a short leisure trip? And wouldn’t it be nice to be able to close the door and get away from your mates for a moment of peace?

In our age of plenty, luxury is not about buying more stuff – it’s about individuality and having more time to spend. At Downtown Camper, we have created unique rooms for these occasions. We call them Camper Co-Living.

Camper Co-Living can provide that homey feeling but with the security and attentive service of a hotel: everything is at hand’s reach, just a phone call

away and a few floors up or down the lift. The 64-95 m² suites can be customised and connected with adjacent double rooms to accommodate up to 12 guests.

Bedrooms for everyone, common areas with lounge furniture and a dinner table for social hang-outs, work or a private dinner. Every room originates from a large social suite, with one or two connecting doors to adjacent rooms. All the suites are situated on the upper floors with magnificent views over Stockholm.

Our Camper Co-Living rooms for six people can be booked online, and the suites fitted for eight people or more can be booked via telephone or email.

Tel: +46 8 517 263 14 Email: meeting.downtowncamper@scandichotels.com Read more on scandichotels.com/downtowncamper

SPACIOUS LIVING His and hers.

SOCIAL AREA The comfort of home but with room service.

Kajsa Charlotta Photography

A Word From a Guest... ”Travelling the whole family is a completely different thing than travelling with just my husband. When we travel alone, we can live almost anywhere - as we are almost never in the hotel room anyway. However, when travelling as a whole family, the social areas become very important, so that we can socialise even after the kids have gone off to bed. Therefore, nowadays, we usually rent an apartment while on the move. But I would say that Downtown Camper’s Co-Living rooms are the perfect blend of the convenience of an apartment and the luxury of a hotel. Our kids loved the room, and we adults loved that we had a very own room to sleep in. Additionally, it was amazing to be able to sit in the living room and work a bit, watch tv and talk when our children had fallen asleep. Next time we will connect another room and bring some friends too!”

- Maija Mårtensgård

Welcome to the Great Indoors AT DOWNTOWN CAMPER Work, stay and play.

CAMPFIRE Comfort food from all corners of the world.

CAMPER CO-LIVING For 6-12 people.

GAME ROOM Playful area for creative meetings.

THE NEST Take the lift up to heaven.

NIGHTWOOD Creative space and movie theatre.

Downtown Camper is the ultimate basecamp to absorb Stockholm. A hotel for locals, travellers, and urban explorers. Discover comfort food from all continents, take a hike to the rooftop pool, kick back and reload before heading back out to the concrete jungle. Experience Stockholm like never before – our Lifestyle Concierge will connect you with our community of local personalities and partners. This is where the adventure begins.

fire is crackling together with the sound of good conversation, laughter and music.

86 of our rooms have direct connecting doors and the Co-Living suites are designed so they can be customised based on the number of guests. With Camper Co-Living we connect bedrooms to each side of the social areas in the main room so that 6 to 12 people can live together the way they prefer.

Great service, magnificent views and a friendly atmosphere are of course always included in the deal.

Campfire - our restaurant Campfire is the place where locals and visitors from all over the world meet and socialise with each other, and where they take a break from the everyday hustle. This is where we gather around the fire to share experiences, stories and enjoy good food while meeting new and old friends.

The meal is the focal point and in the kitchen, we create exciting dishes close to our hearts. We call our cuisine “comfort food from every corner of the world”. Food inspired by childhood memories, travelling and the shifting seasons that put a smile on your face and spreads joy, love and comfort.

At Campfire we use the elemental force of fire and extract the flavours of the flames. Here the

The Nest – our urban retreat On the rooftop of Downtown Camper, far above the vibrant pulse of the city and with an astonishing view over Stockholm is The Nest. Enjoy the peace in the sauna. Look out over the Old Town and the blue waters of Riddarfjärden from the edge of the all-year-around heated pool. Immerse yourself in a good book, hang out with friends, discover Rooftop Yoga and try a freshly-squeezed juice at the bar. On top of this, The Nest Cocktail Lounge offers a slim, healthy breakfast, a lunch menu consisting of salad bowls, wraps and soups, and a well-composed list of fruity cocktails and mocktails.

Camper Co-Living We travel in new constellations. With extended families, friends and colleagues. We want to have our own space to retreat to but shared areas where we can socialise, work and eat together.

Camper Co-Living is the smart solution for the needs of the modern traveller and we have adapted our rooms to fit the way they live.

Creative Spaces New spaces feed new ideas. That was the guiding thought when we developed our Creative Spaces where you can conduct meetings, brainstorm, team build and do workshops in environments that make it easier for the mind to think freely and creatively. Perhaps through a film screening in the movie theatre, Nightwood, that seats 25 people or a board meeting in Cocoon, a cosy space for a group of ten. For larger groups, up to 40 people, the playful and spacious Game Room will encourage you to find innovative solutions to old challenges.

Naturally, we will customise the food and beverages to your preferences.

DOWNTOWN CAMPER IN SHORT Hard facts

F&B outlets

In all rooms at Downtown Camper

In some rooms

»» Floors - 11

»» Restaurant Campfire

»» Safety box

»» Bathtub

»» Hotel rooms – 494

(max. capacity 200 sitting)

»» TV

»» Minibar

»» Room categories - 13

»» Campfire Bar

»» Refrigerator

»» Window nook bed

»» Camper Co-Living suites - 6

(max. capacity 150 mingle)

»» Free Wi-Fi

»» Bathrobe + slippers

»» Accessibility rooms - 49

»» The Nest Cocktail Lounge

»» Hairdryer

»» Lounge area

»» Pet-friendly rooms - 4

(max. capacity 100 mingle)

»» Iron + ironing board

»» Sofa bed and / or bunk bed

»» Creative Spaces – 5

»» The DC lobby shop

»» Water boiler + tea & coffee

(max. capacity 76 sitting)

»» Bathroom amenities

»» The Nest Wellness (pool, sauna, experience showers etc)

(candy, snacks and soft drinks)

Grab & Go DTC ST YLE

Did you know that we have bicycles, longboards, skateboards, kayaks and sportswear for loan in the hotel lobby? Dust off your urban explorer self and discover Stockholm in a new way. In collaboration with our partners Melker Kayaks, Urskog, And The Revolution and Houdini Sportswear.

CHECK OUT ALL THE DETAILS ON SCANDICHOTELS.COM/DOWNTOWNCAMPER

Meeting à la JOY

Food, friends & fire

Planning a fun meeting?

We bet we can make it even more fun. Book customised activities for your meeting or event at Downtown Camper.

Choose from running, yoga, city walk & talk, nature hangouts and different workshops within holistic well-being.

Do you have a soft spot for charcoal-grilled deliciousness? Discover a new world of comfort food at Campfire, our restaurant. Let your mind travel as your tummy fills up with love. Finish off with a hot chocolate, enjoy a marshmallow straight from the open fire and meet friends you never knew you had.

Contact the Reservations Team at meeting.downtowncamper@ scandichotels.com.

EVERY THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AT CAMPFIRE

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AND THE REVOLUTION BICYCLE WORKSHOP And The Revolution designs, builds and sells urban bicycles.

Normally operating from their Åsögatan location in Södermalm, they have now temporarily moved in at Downtown Camper, to assemble our rental bikes on site in the hotel lobby. The range of bikes that is on offer in the hotel is typical for what a Stockholmer would choose: built on lightweight aluminum frames, some with gears and some without, but always with a clean and uncompromised look and feel. Pop by the workshop at the entrance, pick a bike, pump up your tyres, and head out for a tour around the city!

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#downtowncamper DOWNTOWN CAMPER BRUNKEBERGSTORG 9 SE-111 51 STOCKHOLM TEL. +46 8 517 263 00 MAIL: DOWNTOWNCAMPER@SCANDICHOTELS.COM SCANDICHOTELS.COM/DOWNTOWNCAMPER