5 great restaurants for a Swedish crayfish party in Stockholm

A kräftskiva (crayfish party) is a traditional Swedish celebration held in August, when this delicacy is at its best. A lively occasion where friends and family gather to eat crayfish, sing schnapps songs, and enjoy the late summer evenings, tables are often decorated with colorful lanterns, party hats, and paper moons in this beloved local tradition. Originally, crayfish season always started on August 7, as back in the 19th century, crayfish were so popular a fishing ban was introduced, restricting their harvest from late summer to November 1. The ban was lifted 1994, but most Swedes still uphold tradition and celebrate with crayfish at the beginning of August.