Rest in Swedish culture is as important as work. It's about more than just taking a break in the day - in fact, it's an entire concept. 

Fika, a tradition that involves taking time out from work to catch up with colleagues over coffee (and cake of course), is usually practiced every day. The concept is similar to the German kaffeeklatsch, and should be about winding down and taking some much needed relaxation time to help recharge during the working day. It can be done in a cafe, or even in a quiet corner of the office. 

And lucky for you, all of NearU's Stockholm spaces have been designed with Fika in mind. So, here are four Fika-worthy workspaces you should definitely pay a visit...

Looking to add a bit more activity into your work routine? The Park at Södra could be the space for you. Spread over three floors with a mix of coworking space and private meeting areas, they also offer 'activity rooms' where you can host small events to help promote team-building and corporate morale. And when you've tired yourself out from all of that, what better place to head than their nap room!

Napping at work isn't about being lazy. Taking a short break to catch some z's has actually been proven to help boost work productivity. This practice is much more common in Europe (just look at the Spanish siesta for evidence), but people all over the world could serve to benefit. According to the CDC, more than one-third of adults aren't getting enough sleep, often less than 6 hours a night. But studies have shown that taking a mid-afternoon power nap is more energy boosting than drinking a cup of coffee! So, anyone for a lie down?

You might remember us talking about Block, a workspace in the trendy suburb of Sodermalm, back in November. We caught up with co-founder, Rölf Fällström, all about how he and his team created the world's first coworking space. That's right! This is a workspace with a history spanning back over two decades!

"At the start there were only 6 of us working there, and it took a while to fill because of the economic crisis. After a couple of years we were a full house with about 25/30 people," Rolf told us. "Then we decided we wanted to move to another space in an area that we liked even better - so we moved Block to another spot here in Södermalm, which you could say is the creative hub in Stockholm."

He later added: "We've also developed more community activities, so that everyone coming in gets to know each other. Not only to improve their social lives but also to encourage business developments. We like to see it as somewhere between an office and home - almost like a family, but still a professional network."

But of course, this impressive feat isn't the only reason we suggest giving Block a visit. This light and airy office is injected with pops of bright colours to keep you feeling focussed throughout the day. There's truly nothing worse than a boring workspace, and bold colours have been shown to have more positive psychological effects on us than your traditional office grey.

*this price is reflective of a monthly booking.

There's nothing more Scandinavian than a good cinnamon bun, so of course we had to include it in our guide. Ranked as one of the best bakeries in Södermalm, with many colloquially agreeing that they serve "the best cinnamon buns" around, Fabrique is not far from Block, located on 28 Rosenlundsgaten. So, when you're heading out to take your Fika make sure you give Fabrique a taste.

Another Stockholm space with impressive credits to its name, Impact Hub won the Member's Choice Award for Best Coworking Space back in 2018 and have since been striving to retain that title. Offering more than just space (though they do have plenty of that on offer too, with a blend of coworking and meeting areas), Impact Hub host a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, freelancers, and workers.

They're also ideal for anyone in the digital sphere, thanks to their on-site Digital Media Studio, equipped with podcasting and video recording equipment; they regularly put on workshops and events to help you launch your website, podcast, or online event.

One of Stockholm's best restaurants, Smak is just a stone's throw from Impact Hub. This stunning space is the place to impress big clients or wow your colleagues. They have a strong focus on flavours in their menu, serving small but powerful dishes that have a distinctly Scandinavian quality. They also boast an extensive vegetarian menu (that can also be made vegan) - so why not tuck into some pesto broccoli, marinated celeriac, or tartare tofu?

Another space by The Park, their Haga location sits to the north of the city. High ceilings and plenty of natural light give this space a refreshing feel that will leave you feeling alert throughout your working day. Homely furnishings are bound to make guests feel a little more comfortable, even in a new environment.

Having trouble finding this office? Why not search their what3words address, ///knocking.insects.recorder, directly within the NearU app. Did you know we actually partner with what3words to make it easier for our users to locate our spaces? This feature can be especially helpful for busy city centres (like Stockholm) where our spaces might be hidden within other buildings or down awkward streets.