How to Meet and Date Rich Men in Stockholm, Sweden

Ever since the mid-thirteenth century when Stockholm was founded on the south-central east coast of Sweden, the city has been an important economic, cultural and political center in the whole of Scandinavia. Besides the city also constitutes the most populated urban area of the region. All these factors imply that Stockholm is one of the best places in the northern part of Europe to meet men who are successful and seeking an active social life.

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Check out the geeks

In the last decade or so, the high technology sector has emerged as one of the most significant components of the economy in Stockholm. Today the city is home to several high-tech multinational companies like Ericcson, IBM and Electrolux; In fact, Ericsson is believed to be the largest employer in the city with around eight and a half thousand employees in the company payrolls. Software experts, engineers and other highly skilled professionals employed by these companies make up some of the best-paid people in the city, among which there are sure to figure more than a few singles. The presence of a thriving software industry also implies techies who begin with start-ups of their own and then go on to earn millions of dollars. So you can take your chances with the geeks by hanging out at some of the trendier bars and pubs in the areas where most of these high-tech companies are located like Kista, a major IT center located in northern Stockholm.

The finance professionals

The services industry makes up the largest segment in the economy of Stockholm of which the financial services sector is particularly lucrative. This is evident from the fact that almost all major Swedish banks, such as Swedbank, Handelsbanken, and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken are headquartered in Stockholm. Then there are the biggest insurance companies of Sweden like the Skandia and Trygg-Hansa which also have their headquarters in the city. Around half of Sweden’s major companies with more than two hundred employees are located in Stockholm. Finally Stockholm is also home to Sweden's foremost stock exchange, the Stockholm Stock Exchange. All these factors indicate that the city is home to some of best paid financiers, bankers, hedge fund managers and investment consultants in the country. The best places to run into these men could range from places of business like banks and convention centers to bars and pubs in the financial district where guests in suits can be found unwinding after work with a drink. Apart from central Stockholm which is the chief business district of the city, other upcoming places with important offices and multinational companies are the Globe district and the Stockholm Waterfront.

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Chat up the Academicians

Stockholm is perhaps the most important center for research and higher education in the whole of Scandinavia. Ever since the eighteenth century it has attracted students of medicine and a variety of sciences and today the city boasts of several universities, colleges and research institutions offering a vast variety of programs. The Royal Institute of Technology founded in 1827 is currently Scandinavia's largest higher education institute of technology with 13,000 students. Stockholm University, founded in 1878 now incorporates many historical institutions, such as the Observatory, the Swedish Museum of Natural History, and the botanical garden Bergianska trädgården. The Stockholm School of Economics is one of the few private institutions of higher education in Sweden. In the field of arts, there is the Royal College of Music, the Royal University College of Fine arts, design school Konstfack, the University College of Opera, the University College of Dance, and the Stockholms Musikpedagogiska Institut or the University College of Music Education. All these institutes of repute indicate a large presence of academics, professors and researchers, many of whom often draw healthy fellowships and teaching salaries. And even if their pay-scales cannot compare to what the techies and financiers take home, the largely stress-free schedule and lovely environs of the campus life could often make for a better dating experience.

Explore the Green Areas

Stockholm is famous the world over as being one of the cleanest metropolitan urban centers. This is partly because of the near absence of heavy industries in and around the city as well as due to strict laws governing the environment. Known for its wide open spaces and many parks, Stockholm offers its citizens many opportunities to relax amidst green landscapes; in fact here the health conscious among the affluent may prefer to run along the park instead of working out indoors in a gym. So apart from taking in the tourist attractions of the city, be sure to explore famous parks and gardens of Stockholm like the Royal National Urban Park, Humlegarden, Hagaparken and many others.

Frequent Upscale Nightspots

Depending upon the season, Stockholm offers a vibrant nightlife to both visitors and its residents. The city is famous for its swanky bars and clubs which keep the entertainment rolling into the wee hours of the morning or even later into summer when the sun never really sets in the sky. Among the coolest – literally – hang-out zones is the Absolut IceBar at the Nordic Sea Hotel. Here the temperature is maintained at minus five degrees Celsius and the interiors and everything in it are all sculpted out of ice. For the hip and happening crowd of the city, another popular destination is the Blue Moon Bar while Laroy is the place to frequent if you are in the mood for celebrity-spotting. However if you wish to meet young wealthy singles who like to groove the night way, head for the StureCompagniet which with its three-level dance floors is one of the hottest places to party in the city.  Guests with a more discriminating taste on the other hand can be found converging at the Kungliga Operan for world-class operatic performances or fine dining destinations like Musslan which offers an exquisite choice in sea food as well as accompanying spirits.