These are the five Vogue-approved chocolatiers in Stockholm

With Easter fast approaching, it’s time to start putting together overflowing baskets of treats and presents, dyed eggs and, of course, chocolate. For what’s an Easter celebration without a decadent assortment of confections?

No matter your age, indulging in endless amounts of sweets is arguably the best part of this cheerful, spring holiday. It shouldn’t be guilt-ridden, either. While green juices and nutritious salads reign supreme in the world of fitness and health, chocolate also has a few lesser-known benefits. Firstly, it releases endorphins that promote our well-being and the caffeine-like substance provides energy and longevity. So your concerns around chocolate are all for naught, for this gourmet treat has a way of melting its way to your heart (and mouth) that other treats just don’t.

While you can always run to your local supermarket to pick up the classics like Marabou or Lindt, for those in Stockholm, ordering a luxurious box of hand-made treats from a local confectionery – many of which form part of the historic foundations of the city – can make your Easter Sunday feel all the more special. Luckily for you, Vogue Scandinavia has hand-picked (and taste-tested) the best of the best to seek out in the Swedish capital.

Eje's, one of the oldest and most prominent chocolatiers in Sweden, has been making irresistible treats for Stockholmer's ever since 1923. Located right in the heart of the capital, this long standing family business (along with expert chocolate-making skills) have been handed down through generations. Given a Royal Warrant of Appointment – aka a stamp of endorsement from the Swedish royal family – this historic confectionery is a place you simply must visit. Fill your Easter basket with a personal selection of the most appetising chocolates – many of which you simply cannot resist.

Rows of perfectly formed cakes, pralines, pastries and truffles rest on the beautiful counters of this almost 30 year old Swedish confectionary. As the name Chokladfabriken suggests, every single edible piece of chocolate is handmade in the company's very own chocolate factory, just a stone's throw away in Södermalm. Spoil yourself this Easter by picking up some treats to-go, or enjoy the ambience by noshing on some chocolates in the atmospheric and cosy café. This confectioner even offers courses and chocolate tastings – a perfect gift or date night booking.

The Mieneke and Günter families are other big names in the chocolate business, as the proud owners of Pralinhuset in Stockholm. United since 1999, the families run a cosy shop on Drottninggatan, where you can find everything from grinning bunnies to chocolate eggs, adorned with unexpected flavour combinations, brought to you from all over the world. With an ethos for inclusivity, Pralinhuset offers chocolate for all types of foodie lovers, including those intolerant of lactose, sugar and gluten.

Reported to be one of Sweden’s smallest chocolate factories, Omn Omn Omn is a quaint but prominent chocolatier in Stockholm. Located just outside the city centre, in Hammarby Sjöstad, Omn Omn Omn offers an array of delectable chocolates, all made of ecological ingredients and handmade in the small factory, visible to customers. This sought-after chocolatier is not only a place to gather treats for your Easter baskets, but also a learning centre. Come here for cosy evening courses to be able to make your own enviable treats this spring.

How do you translate a physical experience into a taste explosion? Swedish luxury chocolatier Tales Chocolate explored this very sentiment when founding their factory in 2017. Here, you can truly experience the rich flavours of Stockholm through Tales' playful take on the city's scents, textures and sights. Each carefully curated bar is made from organic and fair-trade chocolate, with a detailed map of the various landmarks around Sweden – making this taste-experience truly Scandinavian.