Restaurant
Frantzén
Björn Frantzén's three-Michelin-star restaurant in Norrmalm, where an evening starts in a top-floor lounge and continues at counters facing the chefs.
Aira
Two-Michelin-star restaurant in a boathouse-inspired building of steel, wood and glass on Djurgården, serving modern Swedish cooking with views over the water.
At a glance
- Type
- Two-Michelin-star modern Swedish
- Area
- Djurgården, Stockholm, Sweden
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- aira.se
Good to know
- Waterside terrace
- Chef's table
- Non-alcoholic pairing
- Wheelchair access
- Car park
Why we recommend it
Aira is one of Stockholm's leading fine-dining restaurants and holds two Michelin stars in the 2026 Michelin Guide Sweden, which describes its cooking as excellent. It stands on Biskopsvägen on Djurgården, the former royal hunting ground that is now part of the Royal National City Park, and its setting is a large part of its appeal. The building takes its inspiration from a boathouse, with walls of Corten steel, wood and glass, and the light-filled dining room looks out over the water.
The cooking is modern Swedish, built around seasonal produce and presented as a tasting menu. The Michelin inspectors praise it as generous, precise and harmonious, and dishes have included scallops with white asparagus, crème crue and caviar, and lamb with green asparagus, marjoram and mint. Ingredients from the restaurant's own garden feature in the drinks as well as the food. Guests can choose a wine pairing or a creative non-alcoholic pairing, which makes Aira a good option for those who do not drink.
Before dinner, the waterside terrace is a fine place for an aperitif, especially on long summer evenings when the light lasts late. The restaurant also offers a chef's table for those who want to be closer to the kitchen. It is the kind of restaurant many people save for a special occasion.
Aira suits couples celebrating an occasion, food lovers and anyone who wants to combine a top-level meal with a setting away from the city streets. Book ahead: reservations are handled directly by the restaurant. It is closed on Sundays and Mondays, opens for dinner from Tuesday and for lunch as well as dinner on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, so a lunch booking can be a way to enjoy the view in daylight. The building has wheelchair access and a car park, which is useful given its location.
Biskopsvägen is on Djurgården, away from the busiest streets. A taxi is the easiest way to arrive and leave, particularly after dinner. In daylight you can walk there from the Djurgården museums, so a lunch here can round off a morning of sightseeing on the island. If you are coming for dinner in winter, arrive in time to see the last of the light over the water, and bring a warm coat for the walk from the taxi.
Aira FAQs
How many Michelin stars does Aira have?
Two Michelin stars in the 2026 Michelin Guide Sweden.
Where is Aira?
At Biskopsvägen 9 on Djurgården, in a boathouse-inspired building by the water.
When is Aira open?
It is closed on Sundays and Mondays; it serves dinner from Tuesday and also lunch on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Check the restaurant for current times.
Is there a non-alcoholic drinks pairing?
Yes. Guests can choose a wine pairing or a creative non-alcoholic pairing using ingredients from the garden.
How do I book?
Reservations are handled directly by the restaurant.
Is Aira wheelchair accessible?
The Michelin Guide lists wheelchair access, and there is a car park.
Is there a terrace?
Yes. A waterside terrace is used for drinks before dinner.
How do I get there?
A taxi is easiest, or walk along the Djurgården waterfront from the museums in daylight.