Historical beer walk on Södermalm with beer tasting

🍺 Discover Södermalm's brewery history

Wander through the neighborhoods where some of Sweden's most famous breweries were once located and learn how Södermalm became the center of Swedish beer making.

📸 Historical images that bring the stories to life

During the walk you will be shown older photographs from the 18th century to the middle of the 20th century to help you see how the area changed over the centuries.

🍻 Beer tasting with at least five different beers

After the city walk, a guided tasting awaits you, where you will discover new flavors and learn more about different beer styles and brewing traditions.

🧭 Guiding tour filled with history and anecdotes

The authorized guide tells you about the origin of the beer, the people behind the breweries and how lager beer made its way into Sweden.

🌆 A different experience of Södermalm

Perfect for both history buffs and beer lovers who want to discover a lesser known side of Stockholm through culture, history and taste.

What do you get to experience?

The walk starts at Skanstull and takes participants through Södermalm's old industrial areas where breweries, maltings and beer halls once characterized the cityscape. Along the way, the guide will tell you about the long history of beer in Stockholm — from the earliest breweries to the German brewery that introduced lager beer in Sweden.

Historical photographs show what the neighborhood looked like when beer brewing was one of the city's most important industries, while the guide shares stories of brewers, workers and the beer culture that emerged over several centuries.

After the walk, the experience continues at an undisclosed location where a beer tasting with at least five different beers awaits. Here, participants get to discover different beer styles, discuss flavors and perhaps find a new personal favorite. The combination of history and tasting makes this an experience that is as suitable for the history buff as it is for the curious beer enthusiast.

About the Guide

Stanley Rutgersson is a certified Stockholm guide in Swedish and English and a member of FSAG. With a keen interest in Stockholm's history and special knowledge of the city's industrial development from the mid-17th century to the mid-20th century, he offers guided tours with both depth, clarity and commitment.

His work has been recognized for several years in a row through the awards City Tour Guide of the Year 2023, Walking Tour Operator of the Year 2024 and Best Stockholm Tourist Guide 2025.

Alongside his work as a guide, Stanley holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and is active at telecommunications company Ericsson. The combination of historical knowledge, pedagogical experience and a structured approach makes his hikes a safe and meaningful choice for those who want to get to know Stockholm in depth.