Rån ikea kungens kurva

We’re only in it for the chance to eat cheap meatballs.

How to find the free Ikea bus

First off, you’re going to need to get yourself to Vasagatan 38, a short walk north of Stockholm’s main train station in Norrmalm.

At the time of writing the actual bus stop was just opposite the Nordic Light Hotel.

Some would say that you haven’t experienced Sweden properly until you’ve paid it a visit.

Thankfully there’s a completely free bus that will whizz you from central Stockholm to the big blue-and-yellow warehouse in 20 minutes flat.

To find out what all the fuss is about, we decided to hop aboard.

They may also be able to spill the beans about the secret shortcuts and moving walls that help employees get around the shop more quickly.

Mountains of meatballs

If you don’t want to spend your money on furniture and kitchen supplies, and are just looking for a truly budget Swedish experience, head to one of the store’s food outlets.

At Ikea the whole point in the food is to keep people from leaving the place, so prices are insanely low – you can grab a plate of meatballs and a soft drink for as little as 15 SEK, and a coffee will set you back just 5 SEK.

Just be warned: the main restaurant here can get very busy.

Returning to Stockholm

When it’s time to go back to Stockholm, wait for the bus on the same side of the road as it dropped you off.

Important bit: the final bus leaves Ikea at 7.45pm.

Consider purchasing an SL Access card for convenience and potential cost savings if you plan multiple trips.

Are there additional attractions near IKEA Kungens Kurva worth exploring?

Yes, adjacent to IKEA Kungens Kurva is Heron City, offering dining, cinemas, and entertainment options. Remember where you are – when it’s time to leave, the bus will pick you up from exactly the same spot, on the same side of the road (don’t cross the road for the ordinary bus!).

Into the “labyrinth’s web”

Prepare to enter a vast maze of futuristic household goods and flat-pack furnishings – or, as one member of staff called it when we visited, the “labyrinth’s web”.

The largest Ikea in the world has five separate levels, selling all kinds of household stuff: there are beds, desks, fridges, TVs, lamps and kitchen appliances, plus paper towels, vases, tote bags, kids’ toys… and yes, meatballs.

The Ikea bus provides a great free way to escape the centre for while, and will give you a feel for life away from the main tourist areas.

The bus has air-con and surprisingly cosy seats, so you can kick back and watch the Stockholm scenery passing by as the journey begins.

After setting off, the bus will make its way out of the city, passing the handsome spires of Gamla Stan.

Shortly after that you’ll enter a tunnel that sinks down below Södermalm.

Just to be clear: this is not a sponsored post and we don’t have any connection to Ikea.