STOCKHOLM STRAIGHT EDGE’S GUIDE TO
STOCKHOLM
Stockholm Straight Edge
STOCKHOLM STRAIGHT EDGE Stockholm Straight Edge is a nonprofit, drug free, all ages booking group centered in Stockholm. It was founded in 2009 and has grown from putting up smaller local bands to large international acts over the years. We all share feminist beliefs and have strong opinions regarding animal rights and social justice. Our objective is to make our events open and welcoming to everyone, regardless of gender, sexuality, skin colour or age. We only serve vegan food and fika, because we believe that our footprint on the world should be as crueltyfree as possible. The groups ideas are centered around Straight Edge, and therefore we only do all ages and drug free shows. In todays society, most of the entertainment outside of peoples homes are related to alcohol, which is pretty fucked up. We want to give people something else. Creating spaces where alcohol is not welcome will make people understand that having fun/stagediving/listening to live music is as nice, and even nicer, without a beer in the hand or a drunk somebody that makes the space to his/hers/its. Contact us:
[email protected], instagram: @stockholmsxe
How to faredodge in the Stockholm Subway The Stockholm subway is one of the most expensive subway systems in the world. This is why some people might want to know that faredodging is fairly easy. What are the possible consequences? If a ticket inspector catches you, it means you have to pay a fee, in theory. However, ticket inspectors in Sweden have no right to hold you in place or force you to stay in place in any other way; you can leave the station right away or leave the train (and the station) at the next stop. You can also refuse to show identification and dodge a fine in that way too.
Okay, that sounds cool, so what are the possible ways of faredodging? In most stations, there are glass doors that take one passenger at a time. You can, however, sneak in behind someone with a valid ticket. Just wait until someone comes who was a valid ticket, and stay close behind that person through the gate. It’s also possible to climb over the glass by using the sides of the gates. At the other side, you can let your friends in. The gate might beep at you if you let your friends in from the exit side. In some older stations, there are still turnstiles. These can be faredodged by activating the exit sensor on the exit side of the turnstile. This is done by walking up close to the turnstile and hovering your foot at the exit sensor until it loosens and you can pull it towards you. Pull it about halfway and cram through the space created. Or jump over them using the sides to support yourself.
Tip: You can find more info about faredodging in Stockholm at https://planka.nu/eng/
FOOD PIZZA Penguin , Ölandsgatan 45, Ⓣ Skanstull The oldest pizza place to have vegan options. The pizza sizes are huge. Vegan salamy and ham is available. Ca 115 SEK per pizza. Denniso , Åsötorget 14, Ⓣ Medborgarplatsen/Skanstull Various vegan faux meat availabale, a vegan kebab too. The cost is a bit higher depending on the dish, but around 120 SEK. Oliven , Folkungagatan 86, Ⓣ Medborgarplatsen Change the cheese to vegan on your pizza choice, costs 20 SEK extra to the original price. O’ Mamma Mia , Kungstensgatan 60, Ⓣ Odenplan Probably the biggest vegan pizza menu in Stockholm, prices ranges from 90 to 130 SEK. Pizzeria Midsommar/Fellini , Midsommarvägen 9, Ⓣ Midsommarkransen Tellus, Vattenledningsvägen 57, Ⓣ Midsommarkransen The two pizzerias above are both located a bit off from the city center. However, it’s still worth the travel.
BUFFET Hermans , Fjällgatan 23B, Ⓣ Slussen/Medborgarplatsen Ask the staff to know what’s vegan. The buffet will most definitely leave you overfull, however it is pricey. Vegetarisk Matkafé Légumes , Hornsgatan 80, Ⓣ Mariatorget May be the cheapest buffet in town 80 SEK. Usually the staff knows what’s vegan and not, but the rumor goes the falafels actually have eggs in them. Hermitage , Stora Nygatan 11, Ⓣ Gamla Stan 110 SEK for a meal, the buffet is not very big however. Seyhmus , Varvsgatan 29, Ⓣ Hornstull Located very close to our main venue Bergsunds strand 43. The buffet is very nice. Ask for what’s vegan. Around 120 SEK.
CAFÉS Femtopia , Hornsgatan 149, Ⓣ Hornstull Feminist café with some FIKA treats and café foods. Make sure you check out their art installation. Closed on mondays! Budget price range. Vurma , Bergsunds strand 31, Ⓣ Hornstull Is located just down the road from our main venue Bergsunds strand 43. There is both some food and some treats. There are a few more Vurmas around the city.
Café Blå Lotus , Katarina Bangata 21, Ⓣ Skanstull/Medborgarplatsen Classic cozy Södermalm café with nice people. Kafé 44 , Tjärhovsgatan 44, Ⓣ Medborgarplatsen Socialist/anarchist cafe. Always closed on sundays and mondays, check their website for opening hours ( http://www.kafe44.org/ ) Budget price range. Bagel Street Café , Hornsgatan 174, Ⓣ Hornstull Bagels. Pricey, but tasty! Well worth a visit for the extensive vegan menu. Prepare your wallet. 80 to 100 SEK. (There are other Bagel Street Cafés around town.)
FAST FOOD / FOOD TRUCKS Falafelkungen , Sveavägen 71, Ⓣ Rådmansgatan The best of the cheapest falafel in Stockholm. Circa 50 SEK for a whole meal. Babas Burgers , Bjursätragatan 106, Ⓣ Rågsved Super nice homemade burgers a bit outside the town center, just under 100 SEK for a meal with fries, burger and soda. Södermanna Vegetariska , Söderhallarna 110, Ⓣ Medborgarplatsen Vegetarian fast food, ranging from wraps and burgers to seitan kebab and wok dishes 50 to 100 SEK. Zocálo , Klarabergsgatan 29. Ⓣ TCentralen Mexican food, burritos, tacos, quesadillas. Make sure you ask for vegan dishes, as some of the items on vegetarian menu contains dairy and honey. 100 to 150 SEK. (There are other Zocálos around town.) Hisar , Hötorgshallen, Ⓣ Hötorget The hidden gem of vegan fast food in Stockholm. The place is located on the lower floor of Hötorgshallen and serves one vegan option of “turkish” burgers. Make sure you choose between mild and hot ajvar, these are the only vegan sauce options. Vegan Soul Train , check facebook: “ Vegan Soul Train ” for location of the day. The original Stockholm vegan foodtruck, hot dogs, kebab… pretty much everything fast. 70 to 120 SEK. Vegan Schmegan , check facebook: “ Vegan Schmegan Foodtruck ”, for location of the day. A newcomer on the foodtruck scene, home made falafel, and more, About 100 SEK.
OTHER Kokyo , Sveavägen 105, Ⓣ Odenplan Best damn sushi in the world, several kinds of homemade tofu and a large vegan menu. A meal here goes for around 150 SEK. Mae Thai , Götgatan 85, Ⓣ Skanstull Fast thai food the way you get it in Sweden, special vegan menu with 4 options. Around 100 SEK.
WHAT TO DO RECORD STORES / ACTIVITIES Sound Pollution , Stora Nygatan 18, Ⓣ Gamla Stan Punk, hardcore, metal… You’ll find it here. We usually stock up on tickets here too, so if you’re looking for one of those, look no further. Trash Palace , Sankt Eriksgatan 101, Ⓣ S:t Eriksplan The other record store to look into when you’re passing by. Loads of second hand and old records you won’t find anywhere else. Moderna muséet , Skeppsholmen, Ⓣ Kungsträdgården The Stockholm museum of modern arts, always something interesting, and a great experience. 120 SEK entrance. Fotografiska muséet , Stadsgårdshamnen 22, Ⓣ Slussen A trendy museum for photography, always something new and one of the most visited museums in Stockholm. 120 SEK entrance. Museiparken , Djurgårdsbrunnsvägen, Ⓑ Museiparken Take bus 69 from Sergels Torg (Ⓣ TCentralen) and jump off at Museiparken, were you’ll find loads of museums. We recommend Etnografiska muséet especially, 80 SEK.
OTHER PROMOTERS
if you are in town longer, you may check out these promoters to see if something else is going on in the city.
Thousand Strong , https://www.facebook.com/Thousandstrong Keepers of the youth crew and such. Sippinkollektivet , https://www.facebook.com/sippinproductions Coming up with the most refreshing and fun events of the punk scene of Stockholm. Püssy a Go Go , https://www.facebook.com/pages/P%C3%BCssyaGoGo/783286041709417 Professionals when it comes to the harder and darker side of metal and hardcore. Debaser , https://www.facebook.com/mydebaser Not a specific promoter, but the venue hosts a big variety of both mainstream and alternative acts. A lot of the concerts are for free, so it is worth checking out. However, there is always an age restriction due to alcohol. Fritz’s Corner , https://www.facebook.com/fritzscorner Gigs with genres ranging from indie pop to crust. Dead Rhythm , https://www.facebook.com/klubbdeadrhythm Various events with some bigger bands. Sicksound , https://www.facebook.com/sickrecords Putting up an annual charity hardcore show in addition to different punk and hardcore events during the year. Sunpower , https://www.facebook.com/sunpower Mostly bigger hardcore bands and some fests around Sweden.
SODA The Stockholm Straight Edge group shares a love of sodas. Our tips when it comes to finding the best of them:
ICA Aptiten , Torkel Knutssongatan 16, Ⓣ Mariatorget The only difference between a standard ICA Supermarket and this specific one is their extended soda catalogue. Kafé 44 , Tjärhovsgatan 44, Ⓣ Medborgarplatsen Mentioned before in the café section. Offers our favourite Cuba Cola, among other classics not produced by multinational douchebag corporations. Look out to try these sodas: ● Portello ● Trocadero ● Cuba Cola ● Hallonsoda ● Champis
OTHER TIPS The people of Stockholm (and Sweden) are usually very proficient with the English language, so don’t be afraid to ask the locals. A lot of people here are awkward, so they might act a little strange or nervous… This is perfectly normal. If you’d like to learn some swedish, use these:
English
Swedish
Pronunciation
One soda, please!
En läsk tack!
Enn lehsk takk!
Play Freebird!
Spela Shoreline!
Spehlah Shoreline!
I want to stagedive!
Jag vill stagediva!
Jag ville stagedivah!
The Stockholm subway is famous worldwide because it’s basically a huge art installation. The blue line is especially crowded with art. Look around when you’re entering or leaving the subway, who knows what you will find. XXX Stockholm Straight Edge 2015
