STOCKHOLM CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Walk Lola Akinmade Åkerström’s Stockholm: A Six‑Hour Literary Day Across Södermalm, Gamla Stan and the City’s Hidden Stages
A 6‑hour, full‑day walking tour by XperienceSthlm (in partnership with ASR) that traces locations from In Every Mirror She’s Black and Everything Is Not Enough and pairs neighborhood storytelling with a curated lunch and fika.
Walk Lola Akinmade Åkerström’s Stockholm: A Six‑Hour Literary Day Across Södermalm, Gamla Stan and the City’s Hidden Stages.
This immersive full‑day literary tour transforms Stockholm’s streets into the stages of contemporary fiction. Over roughly six hours you’ll follow the neighborhoods and scenes that inspired Lola Akinmade Åkerström’s novels, with guided discussion on identity, race and belonging and pauses for curated local cuisine and coffee rituals.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Walk the Pages: Södermalm to Gamla Stan
Begin at Mariatorget and trace characters’ footsteps across Södermalm—Hotel Rival, Monteliusvägen and scenic viewpoints—before descending into the Old Town, where streets and jazz clubs referenced in the books come alive.
Afro‑Swedish Stories Center Stage
The itinerary is framed by discussions of Afro‑Swedish history and lived experience, curated in partnership with Afrosvenskarnas Riksorganisation (ASR), using fiction as a lens to explore race, class and belonging in modern Sweden.
Berns Lunch and a Classic Fika
Midday you’ll enjoy a curated lunch at Berns followed later by a traditional fika at Greta’s, letting local flavors and coffee culture punctuate the literary conversations.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
Expect a steady, conversational walk through Stockholm’s neighborhoods with frequent stops for storytelling, context and communal discussion. Guides from XperienceSthlm lead you from Mariatorget through Södermalm and Gamla Stan, pause for a gourmet lunch and a guided subway art segment, and finish with market flavors and fika—all structured around scenes and themes from contemporary fiction.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this day.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience runs approximately six hours, beginning at 10:00 with a meeting point at Mariatorget and concluding around 16:00.
Pack for the weather: umbrella, rainboots or snowboots as needed, warm clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
A curated lunch at Berns is included in the itinerary and the day ends with a fika at Greta’s; expect market stops at Hötorgshallen to sample local delicacies.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Will Lola Akinmade Åkerström be present on the tour?
No—Lola often travels for work, so her presence cannot be guaranteed. The experience has been curated in close partnership with her.
How long is the tour?
The tour is approximately six hours in duration.
Where and when do we meet?
Meet at Mariatorget at 10:00 to begin the tour.
Is lunch provided?
Yes—the itinerary includes a curated lunch at Berns as part of the day.
How physically demanding is the tour?
The day involves multiple walking segments across neighborhoods and a subway art stop; participants should be able to walk for several hours and stand during guided discussions.
What cultural perspectives does the tour cover?
The tour foregrounds Afro‑Swedish history and contemporary experiences and uses fiction to explore themes of identity, race and belonging in Sweden.