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Stockholm A visit to Stockholm

A visit to Stockhom
www.stockholmtown.com
www.visitsweden.com

Queen of the Mälaren is another name for The museums of Stockholm are a quite special.
Stockholm, the capital city of Sweden with its unique One is more interesting than the next and they are
location on the many islands between the Lake spread throughout the city. The gem of them all
Mälaren and the archipelago on the Baltic Sea. must be the unique ship Vasa that sank on its
Adventures in its beautiful nature are part of the maiden voyage in 1628, has been restored and can
city’s trademark and everywhere one is convinced now be seen in its full glory.
that this was the perfect spot to put a large city.
Happy holiday!
But there is much more to Stockholm than the
surrounding nature. Here is something for everyone.
Gamla Stan is the city’s Old Town and here one can
wander through narrow and twisted streets of the
Middle Ages and never see a modern building. The
opposite is true in the modern business quarters that
stretch out from Sergel’s Square and offer a wealth
of shopping possibilities as well as cultural events
and restaurants.


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Stockholm Historical outline

In 1471 Sweden vanquished the army of the Danish
Historical outline Union in Norrmalm. The country broke from
Denmark-Norway but re-entered the union in
Stockholm was built on the strategically important
1497-1502 under King Hans. King Christian II re-
trading route between the waters of Lake Mäleren
conquered Stockholm after King Hans and in 1520
and the open waters of the Baltic. On the region’s
had 83 Swedish leaders executed on the Great
highlands goods of iron, copper and leather were
Square during the so-called Stockholm Blood Bath.
transshipped.
In 1523 Gustav Vasa was crowned Sweden’s king
Its position as a transshipping harbor grew in
and the period under Danish rule was brought to an
importance and it became necessary to fortify the
end. Stockholm became the leading city of the kingdom
center where there were but a few inhabitants. In
and the king’s city of residence. But it wasn’t until 1614
1250, Birger Jarl built a fortress in what is now the
that the city became the official capital.
center of Stockholm and in 1252 he bestowed the
city with trading privileges.
In the 17th century Sweden became the super
power of the Baltic and Stockholm became its royal,
Thanks to Baltic trade, which was lead by the Hanse
military and administrative center. This led to a
Union, Stockholm grew rapidly. In only 100 years,
boom in the population.
Stockholm became Sweden’s largest city and absolutely
dominated the region. The previously important
The Thirty Years’ War in 1618-1648 meant
settlements like Birka were abandoned for good.
prosperity for Stockholm. Trade grew and many
palaces were built, including Riddarholmen.
Stockholm was first mentioned in the Chronicles of
Erik, thought to have been written in 1322-1332.
Throughout the century people flocked to the city
Stockholm was referred to as the city between the
and many new neighborhoods were built. Around
bridges, a description the visitor readily understands.
1700 the population was approximately 45,000.
There were large residential areas, palaces and the
The original Stockholm city, which is now the Old
royal castle.
Town, grew quickly and soon became overpopulated.
There were frequent fires but houses in the city’s
The 1700’s was a period of stagnation for the city,
narrow streets were soon rebuilt and can be seen
which from around the Baltic met growing
even today. Major constructions of the time included
competition, including Tsar Peter the Great’s
the Great Church (Storkyrkan) and Three Crowns
building of St. Petersburg in 1703. In 1711,
(Tre Kronor) Tower. In the 1300-1400’s the
Stockholm was ravaged by the Plague, which
population in the small area of the city outgrew its
significantly reduced its population.
bounds and led to development of the areas
Norrmalm and Södermalm.
The century, however, brought with it scientific and
cultural growth to the capital and at its ending,
In 1388 Stockholm came under siege by the queen
under King Gustav III, the city continued the
of the Danish Union, Margrethe I, and the city fell in
expansion that began in the 1600’s.
1398. Union between Denmark, Norway and
Sweden was a reality and the queen had a larger wall
The 19th century meant even more prosperity for
built around the city. At the close of the 15th
Stockholm. The city was rebuilt, many of the older
century, Stockholm’s population was 5,000 – a
areas were replaced by newer and more modern
considerable size considering the conditions of the
time.


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Stockholm Historical outline

neighborhoods. Many public buildings and In the 1960’s large areas in Stockholm were torn
institutions, such as the hospital, were built. down to give way for modern construction. Sergel’s
Square is the best example; the central square was
Industrialization also made its mark on the city. built in the old Jugend style neighborhood Klara.
From 1860 railroads were built and from 1877 there Modernization has been a serious topic of debate
was a network of trolleys. The city’s industries grew since then but has been instrumental in giving
and with them came neighborhoods, like Stockholm a metropolitan atmosphere with the
Sundbyberg, for the workers as well as for the large, modern and at times monumental
wealthy, like Djursholm. In 1900 Stockholm’s constructions in the center of the city.
population was 300,000.
In the latest decades there has been much done to
Throughout the greater part of the 20th century, continually develop the city for tourists and to make
Stockholm was on the rise. In 1912, the city was the Stockholm a leader in business. For tourists, the
scene for the Olympic Games, which put the waterways, as at its founding in the 13th century,
Swedish capital on the map of the world. form the basis for many activities and the city’s
beautiful location is also unforgettable.
During both of the world wars, Sweden remained
neutral, thereby avoiding destruction. The country
saw relatively greater growth than many of the other
countries that were directly involved in the conflicts.
Growth and general urbanization meant an increase
in Stockholm’s population from around 500,000 in
1930 to one million in 1960.

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Stockholm Tour 1: Stockholm

Tour 1: Stockholm 2. The Katarina Elevator
(Katarinahissen)
1. Stockholm’s City Museum
(Stadsmuseum)

Ryssgården, Slussen
www.stadsmuseum.stockholm.se
Subway: Slussen
Stockholm’s City Museum is located in Södra
Stadshuset from the 17th century; and relates the
history of the city and its inhabitants from the city’s
founding up to the present time. A visit is a journey
back in time from a small medieval harbor city to an
Subway: Slussen
international metropolis.
The Katarina Elevator is one of Stockholm’s more
curious attractions. The 38-meter-high construction
Stockholm’s City Museum was founded in 1937 and
starts at the middle of the Salt Lake Line’s
opened its doors to the public five years later.
(Saltsjöbanens) platform, continues at street level and
ends at the top, from which there is a wonderful view
over the Old Town and Stockholm’s Stream, where
there are always many boats.

The elevator was built in 1883 to facilitate the
journey to the hills of Södermalm. At the beginning
you had to pay 5 øre to go up and 3 øre to come
down. In 1933 the elevator was dismantled and in
1935 the present elevator was installed.


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3. Old Town (Gamla Stan) 5. The German Church (Tyska Kyrkan)

Subway: Gamla Stan
Gamla Stan is the Swedish name for Stockholm’s old
town. For many centuries, Gamla Stan together with
the buildings on the neighboring island
Riddarholmen made up the Swedish capital.

Old Town itself lies on the island Stadsholmen and
its center is an exciting medieval neighborhood that
invites to exploration of the narrow streets and paths.

Earlier there was a wall around the center of Old
Town, lying at the present streets Österlånggatan
and Vesterlånggatan. When the last of the defenses
were demolished in the 17th century, the
perpendicular streets around Little New Street (Lilla
Nygatan) and Greater New Street (Stora Nygatan)
were created.
Svartmangatan 16
4. Iron Square (Järntorget) www.st-gertrud.se
Subway: Gamla Stan
Stockholm’s German church, also known as
St.Gertrud’s Church, was built by the Hanse Union
in 1570. The building was originally a meeting place
for the Hanse. Later remodeling created the
religious function. An annex built in 1642
transformed the building to what it is today.
A fire in 1878 destroyed the church’s tower. The
present tower, 96 meters high, was then built and is
the Old Town’s highest building.

Subway: Gamla Stan The church contains a pulpit from 1660 made of
With its Parisian atmosphere, this charming square, marble and alabaster.
Iron Square (Järntorget), is one of the Old Town’s
most evocative sites. There are even Parisian cafés,
where one can sit and observe the many passers by.


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6. The Great Square (Stortorget) 6a. the stock Exchange (Börshuset) /
Nobel Museum

Subway: Gamle Stan
The Great Square is the midpoint of the medieval
Old Town (Gamla Stan); and the well on the square
was previously the geographic center of Sweden! It
was from this point that distances from the capital
city were measured. Today it is measured from
Gustav Adolf’s Square.

The beautiful and charming Great Square has been
the scene of many executions in the past. The first
was in 1280; and the most famous was “The
Stockholm Blood Bath” in 1520 when the Danish
King Christian II executed 83 noblemen and
www.nobelmuseum.se
Swedish leaders.
The largest and most distinct building on the Great
Square is the old stock exchange that now serves as
Today more peaceful events take place on the square.
the Nobel Museum. Its placement was central in
In season, there is outdoors serving so that you can
the old city; and the city’s town hall was also located
sit and enjoy the beautiful houses.
here, in a row of medieval buildings.


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Construction of the Stock Exchange was inspired by 7. The Great Church (Storkyrkan)
French classicism with rococo elements in its facade.
Inside is a beautiful assembly hall, The Great
Exchange Hall (Stora Börssalen). It was in this room
that the Swedish stock exchange was located.

Since 2001 the building has housed the Nobel
Museum, which provides information about one of
the events for which Stockholm is famous –
awarding of the Nobel Prizes.

6b. The Cannon ball (Kanonkuglen)
A smaller but unique attraction at the Great Square
is the cannon ball in the wall of the house on the
Slottsbacken
corner of the Great Square and Cobbler Street
www.stockholmsdomkyrkoforsamling.se
(Skomakargatan). History tells that it is from Gustav
Subway: Gamla Stan
Vasa’s siege of the city in 1521 but there is no
The Great Church, also known as St. Nicholas
historical evidence for this. It is also said that the
Church, in Stockholm was built on the island
furniture dealer Grevesmühl had a new house built
Stadsholmen’s highest plateau. The first church was
on the site in 1795 and that he put the cannon ball
built in the 13th century, the remains of which can
there where it had been in the previous building.
still be seen in the northern walls of the tower.


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It is said that the first church burned down and that 8. Stockholm’s Castle
a new one was consecrated in 1306. Later in the 14th
century some chapels were added; but the largest
addition was made in the 15th century.

In the period 1736-1742 the facade was transformed
from the medieval ”buddings” to the Baroque style
seen today. The reason for the change was that the
building should harmonize with the royal palace,
which was built just northeast of the church. The
church’s tower measures 66 meters in height.

The Great Church also served as the coronation
Slottsbacken 1
church. The first coronation was in 1336, when
www.kungahuset.se/dekungligaslotten/kungli
Magnus Eriksson became the Swedish monarch.
gaslottet
This coronation, however, was thought to have
Subway: Kungsträdgården
caused a strong desire for Norwegian independence,
Stockholm’s Castle, also called the Royal Castle, is
and for this reason the coronations were stopped.
the official residence for the Swedish royal family.
The next coronation in The Great Church was of
However, they actually live at Drottningholm Castle
King Hans in 1497, who was union king of
on the island Ecker west of Stockholm.
Denmark, Norway and Sweden. The tradition
continued until the last coronation, in 1873, of King
Until a fire in 1697, the old castle Tre Kronor was
Oscar II.
located here. The architect Nicodemus Tessin the
Younger drew a new castle, Stockholm Castle, on
The church has also been the setting for several
Tre Kronor’s foundation. The castle was to be
weddings, including the marriage between the
grand – a Baroque palace with 600 rooms and many
Danish king-to-be Frederik IX and his queen Ingrid,
large salons.
who was born a Swedish princess.

Construction was completed in 1754; and the royal
Inside, the church has in part been returned to its
family could again move into the castle from their
medieval style; and among its attractions is the pulpit,
temporary residence at the Wrangel Palace on
created in the 1680’s according to instructions by
Riddarholmen.
Nicodemus Tessin the Younger.


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With its 605 rooms, Stockholm Castle is one of the 8b. The Royal Treasury (Skattkammaren)
largest in the world that is still the residence of a Slottsbacken 1
monarch – at least officially. There are exciting www.kungahuset.se/dekungligaslotten/kungli
museums within the castle and many of the official gaslottet/skattkammaren
rooms and salons are open to the public. The Royal Treasury has displayed Sweden’s regalia
since 1970. Gustav Vasa’s sword and Erik XIV’s
8a. Representation Rooms crown are among the objects on display.
Slottsbacken 1
www.kungahuset.se/dekungligaslotten/kunglig
aslottet/slottet
The castle’s beautiful rooms for representative
functions are furnished in various styles, from
Baroque and Rococo to Gustavian neoclassicism.
Among the rooms that are open to the public
includes the Assembly Hall (Festvåningen) in which
the grand galla banquets are held. There is also
access to the Rikssalen, where the king previously
read his opening speech for the parliament
(Riksdagen) from his silver throne.

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8c. Gustav III’s Antique Museum 8e. Museum Tre Kronor
Lejonbacken Norrbro
www.kungahuset.se/dekungligaslotten/kunglig www.kungahuset.se/dekungligaslotten/kungli
aslottet/gustaviiisantikmuseum gaslottet/museumtrekronor
In the castle’s northeastern wing is Sweden’s oldest Tre Kronor (Three Crowns) is the name of the
art museum which opened in 1794. The collection castle that burned down in 1697 and thus made
comprises purchases made by King Gustav III on room for the present royal palace.
his journey to Italy in 1783-1784.
The museum is installed in the lowest level of the
8d. The Royal Armory (Livrustkammaren) castle’s north wing and was that part of the castle
that best survived the fire of 1697. It presents the
history of Tre Kronor from the first fortifications
to the castle that exists today. An interesting detail
is that the entrance to the museum is through a
five-meter thick wall that was part of the castle’s
defense in the 13th century.

9. The Finnish Church

Slottsbacken 3
www.livrustkammaren.lsh.se
In the basement of the castle one gets an intimate
knowledge of the history of the Swedish military and
the royal family. Among the many objects, there is
the king’s parade carriage, clothing, armor and
weapons. There is King Karl XII’s uniform and
King Gustav III’s mask for an opera masquerade in Slottsbacken 2
1792. www.svenskaChurchn.se/finskaforsamlingen
The museum is the oldest in Sweden. It is from 1628, This church is the religious meeting place for
when King Gustav II Adolf commanded that his Stockholm’s Finnish congregation. The church’s
armor from a campaign in Poland should be stored official name is Fredrik’s Church, after the Swedish
forever. king Fredrik I.

The building is from 1648-1653 and was known as
the Little Ball House (Lilla Bollhuset), until the
Finnish congregation bought the house and
converted it to a church in 1725. In the 20x10
meter large church, the altar piece is from 1734.


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10. The Royal Mint 11. The Knight’s House (Riddarhuset)
(Kungliga Myntkabinettet)

Riddarhustorget 10
www.riddarhuset.se
Subway: Gamla Stan
Slottsbacken 6 The Knight’s House was built according to Simon
www.myntkabinettet.se de la Vallée’s drawings from 1641-1674, and is
Subway: Kungsträdgården considered to be one of Stockholm’s most beautiful
The Royal Mint displays the history of money, banks buildings. At the time of its construction, the most
and medals; and within these themes there are many significant influences were from France and
exciting pictures, objects, etc. Holland, which can clearly be seen in the house.

Money’s history is an exciting topic for many; and its The Knight’s House was and is a house for nobility.
history goes back 2,500 years. One of the highlights In it was assembled that part of the parliament
is the archaeological findings from the Viking period. composed of Swedish nobility, who formed a
separate part of the assembly until 1866.


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Today, the designation “Knight’s House” implies the Since its construction many chapels have been
building as well as the institution that comprises added to the main church building, including in
Sweden’s nobility. Since 1869, noblemen have 1632-1634 a chapel for King Gustav II Adolf. At
assembled in the Knight’s House every third year. present the most beautiful grave chapel is for the
Bernadottes, built in 1858-1860. King Karl XII,
12. Riddarholm Church who conquered regions in western Russia, is among
those buried here. There are also many family crests
on display.

The tower and spire on the church were designed
after destruction of the previous one in 1835. The
spire itself, however, is a copy that was placed
during the church’s renovation in 1967-1970.

13. View from Knight’s Islet
(Riddarholmen)

Birger Jarls Torg
Subway: Gamla Stan Evert Taubes Terrace
Knight’s Island Church lies on the islet of Metro: Gamla Stan
Riddarholmen, which is adjacent to the Old Town From the western side of the small island
(Gamla Stan). The church was built in 1280-1310 for Riddarholmen is an amazing view to the City Hall
the Franciscan monastery that was located there. The (Stadshuset), Södermalm and Kungsholmen.
other monastic buildings were torn down in the 17th
century; after which time Riddarholm Church It is from here that many photographs of the city
continued as a parish church until 1807, when it hall are taken; and there is a wonderful view of the
acquired the status as a cemetery and memorial church. beautiful old boats that sail to Mälaren.


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14. Postal Museum Lilla Nygatan 6
www.postmuseum.posten.se
Subway: Gamla Stan
The Swedish postal museum was founded in 1906
and included the history of the postal service as well
as of stamps.

The history of Swedish stamps is told from the very
first issue in 1855 as well as objects from the postal
service and an exciting collection of foreign stamps.


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The city hall was built in 1911-1923 according to
Tour 2: Stockholm
Ragnar Östberg’s design and is Sweden’s largest
national romantic construction. Inspired by the
15. City Hall (Stadshuset)
Italian Renaissance, there are two gardens in the
building (Citizens’ garden, Borgargården, and the
Blue Hall, Blå Hallen). On the south side towards
the “Knight’s Fjord” (Riddarfjärden) a beautiful
arched passage run the entire length of the wing.

There are many beautiful rooms in the city hall,
including the Blue Room, which is the building’s
largest assembly hall. It is here where the Nobel
banquet takes place. In the hall is also the great
organ with its 10,000 pipes.

Hantverkargatan 1 The city council meets in the council room
www.stockholm.se/stadshuset (Rådssalen). Notice the roof that is inspired by the
Subway: T-centralen/Rådhuset old Viking buildings.
Stockholm’s city hall, beautifully located at Mälaren
Beach, is the city’s trademark and pictured on In the Oval Room (Ovalen) the Tureholm
practically all presentations of the Swedish capital. tapestries hang, which were woven in France in the
17th century.

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The Prince’s Gallery is the official receiving room, halls is impressive. Many of the central stations are
which is beautifully furnished and looks out on to decorated with a milieu, colors or a theme from the
the water. station’s location, such as the stations between the
Royal Gardens and Solna Center.
In the Golden Salon, more than 18 million glass and
gold pieces were used, a very impressive installation. The first line in Stockholm’s subway was opened in
1950; and is Sweden’s only underground train. Since
Visitors can go up the 106-meter-high tower and get its opening the network has been expanded; and
a fantastic view over the city. Entrance to the tower today there are three lines, each of which branches
is through the arched corridor of the southern wing. out in the suburbs. In general, the stations were
The tower’s peak was the last to be designed – the built in three ways: (1) Mountain stations that were
Three Crowns (Tre Kronor), the Swedish national blasted out of the mountain, (2) Concrete stations,
crest, symbolizing that the City Hall is not just where the visible parts are of concrete and (3)
Stockholm’s, but all of Sweden’s, pride. Aboveground stations. Today there are
approximately 100 stations, about half of which are
Towards Mälaren lies City Hall Park subterranean. The 38 mountain stations are the
(Stadshusparken), with its lovely lawns and most fascinating.
sculptures, some in marble or bronze. To the south
in the direction of Riddarholmen is a 20-meter-high 17. Santa Clara Church
column, with the rebel Engelbrekt Engelbrektsson
standing on its top.

To the east is the sarcophagi which was built for
Stockholm’s founder, Birger Jarl. But his earthly
remains were never moved from Varnhem as was
the plan. So the sarcophagi remains empty.

16. Stockholm’s Subway

Subway: Bl.a. T-Centralen.
Stockholm’s underground train, the Subway, is a
fantastic construction, which stands out from
subways in other countries while it was blasted out
of the granite underground. The stations lie deep Klara Östra Kyrkogata 7
under street level and the effect of the rough stone www.stockholmsdomkyrkoforsamling.se


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Subway: T-Centralen The square itself is at street level with a sunken
Construction of the centrally located Santa Clara pedestrian level. To the east is the 37-meter-high
Church has a long history. Originally there was a glass obelisk, the ”Crystal Vertical Accent”, which
convent on the property that in 1286 was donated by was created in 1974 by Edvin Öhrström and placed
King Magnus Ladulås for the purpose. Three years in a super ellipse-shaped fountain.
later, construction of the convent was complete
including its church. In 1527 the building was razed Around Sergel’s Square are some of Stockholm’s
in connection with the Reformation. Building most important shopping streets, including Queen
materials from this and other demolished convents Street to the west. To the south is the Culture
were used to reinforce the city’s defenses. House (Kulturhuset) and to the northeast is the
southernmost of the five skyscrapers,
King Johan III instituted construction of a new Hötorgsskraporna, built in 1955-1966.
church where the old convent had been. It is
thought that building was started in 1572 and 19. Queen Street (Drottninggaten)
completed in 1589. One year later, the tower was
embellished with copper.

Expansion of the church continued in the following
centuries, but was abruptly interrupted by a large fire
in 1751. Rebuilding of the destroyed parts was
started and two years later the church could again be
consecrated.

The last to be built was the tower. In 1768, drawings
were accepted but due to lack of funds, it was first
built in 1884-1886.

18. Sergel’s Square (Sergels Torg) Subway: T-Centralen
Drottninggatan is Stockholm’s always bustling
walking street, filled with shoppers or folk just
enjoying the sidewalk cafés in the summer season.

20. Strindberg Museum
Drottninggatan 85
www.strindbergsMuseum.se
Subway: Rådmansgatan
The writer August Strindberg lived here at
Drottninggatan 85 the last four years of his life (1908-
1912). He called this place The Blue Tower (Blå Tornet).

The house is now a museum for August Strindberg
Subway: T-Centralen
and furnished on the whole with the original
Sergel’s Square is modern Stockholm’s central square,
inventory. Among the attractions is Strindberg’s
named after the 18th century sculptor Johan Tobias
study, where the author’s writing utensils are
Sergel.
displayed.


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21. Observatory Museum At the top of Observatory Hill is Stockholm’s Old
Observatory (Gamla Observatorium). It was built
by the Royal Academy of Science in 1747-1753.
Besides its function as an observatory,
meteorological studies have been performed here
since 1756.

In the observatory’s Meridian Room, the precise
local time of Stockholm was established, until 1900
when Greenwich Mean Time was taken into use. In
1931 primary observations were moved to the
newly constructed facilities in Saltsjöbaden but the
old facilities are still used by amateur astronomers.

In 1991 the Observatory Museum was opened and
on special days there is general access for the public
for star gazing. The building’s history and highlights
from the observatory’s past are retold at the
museum. There are also alternating exhibits.

Drottninggatan 120
www.observatoriet.kva.se
Subway: Rådmansgatan

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22. Stockholm’s City Library Odenplan
www.gustafvasa.nu
Subway: Odenplan
Gustaf Vasa Church lies in the center of what is
called Vasa Town, in Stockholm. It is impressive,
almost 60 meters high to the top of its dome, one
of the largest churches in Stockholm with seating
for 1,200.

The church’s floor plan is like a Greek cross and
the building itself is neo-Baroque, particularly
inspired by the Baroque churches in Italy. It was
consecrated in 1906.

Sveavägen 73/Odengatan 53 Inside the visitor is met with a lovely sight. The
www.ssb.stockholm.se altar decoration was inspired by the Gesu Church in
Subway: Rådmansgatan/Odenplan Rome and created in 1725-1731 for the cathedral in
Stockholm’s main library opened in 1928, and Uppsala. The painted dome and marble pulpit are
besides its collection of more than 700,000 books, other attractions.
the building is also worth seeing. The reading room
in the central rotunda is particularly beautiful.

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The church’s interior is not the original, as it
Tour 3: Stockholm
underwent major renovation in 1893-1895. The
altarpiece, which represents the Resurrection, was
24. Svea Way (Sveavägen)
created by Johan Tobias Sergel, after whom the
Subway: Rådmansgatan/Hötorget neighboring Sergel’s Square was named.
Sveavägen is the largest street that runs from the
heart of Stockholm to the north. In the 18th century,
26. King Street (Kungsgatan)
King Gustav III had plans to convert the street to a
boulevard with esplanades in a line from Stockholm
Castle to Haga Castle (which is today Haga Castle
ruins). Today Svea Way is a lively street with office
buildings and several oriental restaurants.

On February 28, 1986, Sweden’s Prime Minister
Olof Palme was assassinated on Svea Way where it
crosses Tunnel Street (Tunnelgatan). There is a
commemorative plaque marking the spot.

25. Adolf Fredrik’s Church

Subway: Hötorget
King Street is the main traffic artery through the
city. Notice the two imposing tower-like office
Holländargatan 16 buildings on either side of the street where it
www.adolffredrik.nu crosses Malmskillnadsgatan.
Subway: Rådmansgatan/Hötorget
This parish church was built in 1768-1774, and
consecrated by the Swedish king and other
prominent persons. Since 1674, there was a wooden
chapel on the site, which was preserved during the
construction of the new church, by building around
the chapel so that it stood in the middle of the new
church room.

The church is primarily built in the classical style,
and crowned by a small chapel with lanterns on its
top. It is 54 meters high.


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27. Concert Hall This museum contains historical collections from
the Middle East and Mediterranean regions.

The museum was founded in 1954 on the basis of
several older collections. It opened in its present
building in 1982. Among its attractions is the
world’s finest collection of terracotta figures from
Cyprus, Egyptian mummies, Islamic works of art
and much more.

29. The Parliament (Riksdagen)

Hötorget
www.konserthuset.se
Subway: Hötorget
The concert hall is the leading playhouse for
orchestrated music in Stockholm and is the home of
the city’s philharmonic orchestra.

But the concert hall is best known as the venue for the
annual awarding of the Nobel Prizes (with the exception
of the Peace Prize, which is awarded in Oslo).

The building was opened in 1926 and is one of the Riksgatan 3A
best examples of neoclassicism of the 1920’s. www.riksdagen.se
28. Museum of the Mediterranean Sweden’s House of Parliament was built in 1894-
(Medelhavsmuseum) 1905 to house the country’s two chambers. In 1971,
Sweden became a unicameral system; and the
building was rebuilt to accommodate the change.

The building is in the neo-Baroque style and is in
two parts: the east and west wings. There are guided
tours through the building.

30. Museum of the Middle Ages
(Medeltidsmuseum)
Strömparterren, Norrbro
www.medeltidsMuseum.stockholm.se
Stockholm’s subterranean medieval museum is built
Fredsgatan
around ruins from the city’s early history; and
www.medelhavsMuseum.se
shows the city’s growth from its founding and up
through the Middle Ages.

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The ruins were discovered during archaeological Subway: Kungsträdgården
excavations in 1978-1980. The museum was opened St. Jacob’s Church has been beautifully situated
in 1986; and until 2009 will be under renovation. For near the King’s Garden for centuries. The first
the moment the exhibits can be seen at the Culture church on the site was a chapel from the start of the
House (Kulturhuset) on Sergels Square (Subway: T- 14th century. Construction of the present building
Centralen). was begun around 1580. After a prolonged pause in
construction from 1592-1633, construction was
31. The Royal Opera (Kungliga Operan) resumed and the church consecrated in 1643.

A fire in 1723 destroyed the uppermost part of the
church including the tower, which was subsequently
rebuilt in Late Baroque style. When renovated in
1968-1969, the church was painted red as it was in
the 17th century.

The interior of St. Jacob’s Church is interesting.
Throughout the 19th century, furnishings were
Gustav Adolfs Torg entirely renewed; and at the close of the century, it
www.operan.se was carried out in the new national romantic style.
Subway: Kungsträdgården The altar decoration was created by Stockholm’s
Stockholm’s original opera house was opened in royal architect in 1936-1937. The baptismal is the
1782 under the rule of Gustav III; and ten years later, original from 1643. There are two organs, one from
a real drama took place at the site: the Swedish king 1644 (added to since then) while the second was
was shot during a masquerade. installed in 1960.

A century later, in 1891, Gustav III’s opera was torn
33. The King’s Garden
down and the present building constructed. It was
(Kungsträdgården)
opened in 1898. The style is neo-Baroque.

Opera and ballet are performed on its scenes.

32. St. Jacob’s Church

Västra Trädgårdsgatan 2
www.stockholmsdomkyrkoforsamling.se
Kungsträdgårdsgatan


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Subway: Kungsträdgården 34. National Museum
Kungsträdgården or the King’s Garden is a green
area opposite the Stockholm Castle, which was laid
out in 1562 as a park. Previously the area was for
stables for the castle and in 1635-1643, the castle
Makalös/Nonpareil was built on the site.

Until the 18th century, the garden was exclusively
for the royal court; but since then there has been
free access for the public. Early in its existence a wall
was built to enclose the area; there was dense foliage
and a green house. From the end of the 18th century, Södra Blasieholmshamnen
lawns were planted and buildings were gradually Subway: Kungsträdgården
removed. Nonpareil was razed after a fire in 1825, The National Museum, housing Sweden’s largest art
the walls and green house followed; so the park collection, was opened in 1866 in the present museum
became the lovely oasis it is today. building. The building was constructed in the
Florentine/Venetian Renaissance style that leads one’s
In the King’s Garden there are statues of the kings thoughts to Italy, the home of the beaux arts.
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The museum’s collection was founded by Gustav Subway: Kungsträdgården
Vasa at Gripsholm Castle in Mariefred in the 16th Skeppsholm Church is with its lantern-adorned
century; and has since grown through purchases, dome a distinct point in Stockholm’s city picture.
gifts and booty of war. In 1654, Queen Kristina took The church was inspired by the Pantheon in Rome
many works with her to Rome; and in 1697 fire as well as the Trinity Church in Karlskrona. It was
caused great destruction. But the collection grew and built in 1824-1842 and consecrated under the name
many works were acquired through Carl Gustaf of Karl Johan’s Church. The church was used for
Tessin’s purchases as ambassador in Paris from various religious functions until 2002.
1739-1742. Gustaf III purchased many sculptures in
Italy at the end of the 18th century; and in this way, 36. East Asiatic Museum
the museum’s sculpture collection was begun.

The National Museum opened in 1794 as one of the
first public museums in the world. At that time, it
was housed in the royal castle. The present museum
building was taken into use in 1866. On the façade
over the entrance is the inscription in Latin,
“Monument for Antiques, Literature and Art”.

In 1958 the Museum’s newer collection from the
1900’s was transferred to the Museum for Modern
Art; and five years later, the oriental collection to the
East Asiatic Museum. At the National Museum it is
possible to see a wide variety of works including the
great European painters from the 16th-20th century,
including 17th century Dutch, 18th century French
as well as the French impressionists.

Tyghusplan, Skeppsholmen
35. Skeppsholm Church www.ostasiatiska.se
The East Asiatic Museum includes exhibits from
various parts of the Orient. The weight of the
collections is archaeological finds and art from
China, Japan, India and Korea.

The collections were initially started by the
archaeologist Johan ”China Gunnar” Andersson’s
archaeological findings from his travels in the
1920’s and the original museum was founded I
1926.

The collections grew steadily and in 1959 it was
decided that the National Museum’s East Asiatic
Tyghusplan, Skeppsholmen collections should be moved to their own museum,
www.sfv.se the East Asiatic Museum, which opened in 1963.


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The museum is located in the building for the just some of the things to be seen. There are also
Swedish navy’s weapon house from the close of the many alternating exhibits.
17th century. The Weapon House was designed by
Nicodemus Tessin the Younger, and through the 39. The Citadel (Kastellet)
years has served as a rope work, poor house and
stable.

37. Museum for Modern Art

Skeppsholmen
www.modernaMuseum.se
Stockholm’s Museum for Modern Art is since 1958
housed in what was the drill hall. The museum was
established through a decision to separate the
collection of modern art from other collections in
the National Museum. The building was radically Kastellholmen
rebuilt in 1998-2004, when Rafael Moneo’s Subway: Kungsträdgården
construction was complete. Like its neighboring island Skeppsholmen,
Kastellholmen was also a military island that has
The museum’s collections include paintings, been converted to a recreational area with many
sculptures, installations, drawings and much more museums.
from the 1900’s to today and include works by Dali,
Picasso and Warhol. The alternating exhibits are of The dominant building on Kastellholmen is the
the same high standard as the museum’s own Citadel, built in red brick in 1846-1848. Most
collection. characteristic is its red tower where the tridentate
Swedish flag is flown when the country is at peace.

38. Museum of Architecture
Since 1667 there has been a citadel here but as it
Exercisplan/Slupskjulsplan, Skeppsholmen blew up in 1845, a replacement was needed.
www.arkitekturMuseum.se
The main theme of Stockholm’s Museum of
Architecture is Swedish architecture, with particular
focus of the last 100 years, which is very colorfully
presented. Furniture, models and material trials are


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Tour 4: Stockholm 41. Hallwylska Museum

40. Nybro Harbor (Nybrohamnen)

www.waxholmsbolaget.se
Subway: Kungsträdgården/Östermalmstorg
The street Nybrohamnen lies down by the water at
Hamngatan 4
Nybroviken and there is a fantastic atmosphere here.
www.hallwylskaMuseum.se
Many of the beautiful and nostalgic wooden ships
Subway: Östermalmstorg
from the 1900’s depart from here daily, as do other
The palace that houses Hallwyl Museum was built
ferries, to many destinations in Stockholm’s
in 1893-1898 by Isak Gustaf Clason as Walther and
archipelago.
Wilhelmina Hallwyl’s home. The palace was
furnished very modern for the time; and as the City
Just sit down and enjoy the view and if you want to
Council became its owners in 1920, furnishings
take a trip, try the ferry to Djursgård zoo that makes
have been kept intact.
the round trip relatively quickly.

The collection is made up of the many works of art
that Wilhelmina Hallwyl acquired on her travels,
including many Dutch and Flemish paintings. Also
the palace’s interior is worth a visit.


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42. The Royal Theater 43. The Royal Stables (Hovstallet)
(Kungliga Dramatiska Teatern) Väpnargatan 1
www.kungahuset.se/dekungligaslotten/hmkon
ungenshovstall
Subway: Östermalms Torg
The Royal Stables, Hovstallet, is where the royal
family’s vehicles and horses are cared for and
maintained. The horses are all brown and they are
trained and ridden daily. The first automobile ever
acquired was a Daimler from 1899.

The present building was built by King Oscar II in
1884 but prior to this, the stables were located in
Nybroplan various buildings spread around the center of the
www.dramaten.se city. None of the older buildings have been
Subway: Östermalms Torg preserved; they have either burned down or were
The Royal Theater, or Dramaten, as it is also called, razed to make room for other construction.
is Sweden’s national scene for drama. The theater
was founded by King Gustav III in 1788. Before this
44. Army Museum
time, performances were in French but Gustav III
wanted and established the Swedish language theater,
which from its inception were performed in
Dramaten.

In the beginning the Great Ball House (Store
Bollhuset) on Castle Hill (Slottsbacken) served as the
theater, later the Arsenal Theater, which burned
down in 1825, and then the Opera until 1863 when
performances were moved to the Small Theater
(Mindre Teatern). In 1901 permission was granted to
raise money for a new building by a lottery - a Riddargatan 13
tremendous success. More money was raised than www.armemuseum.se
budgeted which made it possible to raise the Subway: Östermalms Torg
ambitions of the project. The Royal Theater was The Swedish Army Museum is a military museum
opened in 1908. installed in the weapon house from 1867. The
building served as the arsenal for only 10 years,
In the foyer are beautiful murals and sculptures. when it was converted to a museum for the artillery
There are several scenes in the building but the Big and later to military in general.
Scene (Stora Scenen) with seating for 750 is the
original from 1908. Among the many exhibits is a large collection of
hand weapons, some of the Swedish state’s war
booty as from the Thirty Years’ War, war vehicles
and other armored tanks and vehicles.


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In the Artillery Yard is the Poltava Monument from dome was built in 1866-1868 with a style different
1904 in commemoration of the Battle of Poltava in than the lower part of the building.
1709. The original plan was to place the monument
on the battlefield; but this never came to be, so it Inside is the Golden Altar, made of wood from
still stands in Stockholm instead of in the Ukraine. 1747. The pulpit was added in 1784 and is in the
The monument represents Svea who spreads a classical style. Also of interest are the paintings and
banner over the fallen soldier. the chandeliers – which are copies of the chandelier
given to the church by the congregation in 1673.
45. Hedvig Eleonora Church
46. Historical Museum

Narvavägen 13-17
www.historiska.se
Subway: Karlaplan
The Historical Museum in Stockholm is the best in
the country and in it are exhibited some of the
largest and most significant archaeological finds in
Sweden.

The Gold Room is the museum’s highlight. In it are
exhibited numerous historical gold and silver
artifacts, including gold chains from the 4th and 5th
centuries, Viking silver and a reliquary from the
Storgatan 7 Middle Ages.
www.hedvigeleonora.se
Subway: Östermalms Torg Besides the Gold Room, a visit to the museum is a
The church was consecrated in 1737 and is named journey through Sweden’s history and the
after King Karl X Gustav’s queen Hedvig Eleonora. museum’s collections and historical representations
The church came to be when the area was provide a good general impression. It is also
established as a new parish; and construction of the possible to delve in depth into a single topic or era.
octagonal church was started in 1669 but was soon
halted due to lack of funds. In its stead a small
wooden church was built and in 1725 construction
of the present church was resumed. The church’s


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47. Museum of Maritime History 48. Technological Museum

Djurgårdsbrunnsvägen 24
www.sjohistoriska.se
Subway: Karlaplan
The museum tells the story of Swedish ship building
as well as the country’s merchant marine and naval
defense. In this way the museum offers a unified
picture of Swedish maritime through the ages. Museivägen 7
www.tekniskaMuseum.se
Models, photographs, drawings and many relics are
Subway: Karlaplan
on display in the museum, which was built for the
The Technological Museum displays technology,
purpose in 1933-1936. Among the more curious
industrial history and the natural sciences from
items is King Gustav III’s cabin from his luxury
Sweden and the world. The museum was founded
yacht Amphion, which he had built in 1788.
in 1924 by several institutions including the
There are also other things to see outside the predecessor to the Swedish Union of Engineers and
building, such as the anchor from the barge Pegasus Sweden’s Industrial Society.
and a statue in memory of the fallen sailors from the
Second World War.


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There are many exciting things to see and try in the Mörka Kroken
museum’s permanent exhibit; and there are thematic www.kaknastornet.aos.se
and alternating exhibits. So there is always Subway: Karlaplan
something for curious soles, not to mention the The 155 meter high Kaknäs Tower was built in
Technorama. 1963-1967 as the center for all of Sweden’s radio
and telecommunication. The tower was named after
The Technorama is where the guest can experiment the royal manor Kaknäs the once lay on the site.
with technique and natural science. Check out
technology from different eras, experiment with light On the lobby’s walls is a work of art that
and optical phenomena and much more. symbolizes communication. The elevator runs from
the lobby up to the 30th story. On the top are
49. Ethnographic Museum several stories which are open to the public, with a
café, restaurant and a look-out platform.
Djurgårdsbrunnsvägen 34
www.etnografiska.se
On a clear day there is a fantastic view of
Subway: Karlaplan
Stockholm and the archipelago. It is a good way to
The Ethnographic Museum contains several
get an overview of the region’s unique geography
hundred thousand artifacts from the entire world,
with the many islands and waterways that form the
where a large portion are from outside Europe,
Swedish capital.
including Africa, the large cultural nations of Asia
and from the Arctic regions.

The museum’s oldest objects date back to the first
half of the 18th century, when the collections were
brought to the Royal Scientific Academy, which
since 1900 severed its relations to the ethnographic
branch. The present museum building was built in
1976-1978 and opened in 1980.
50. Kaknäs Tower


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often changing new themes for the public. The
Tour 5: Stockholm
museum shows Sweden from 1520 until today.
51. The Nordic Museum
52. Junibacken
Galärvarvsvägen
www.junibacken.se
Subway: Karlaplan
Trolley: Nordiska
Museum/VasaMuseum/Junibacken
Junibacken is a fairy tale land with all the known
figures from Astrid Lingren’s wonderful books.
They are all here together: Pippi Longstocking,
Karlsson on the Roof, The Brothers Lionheart,
Madicken and of course Emil from Lønneberg.
Djurgårdsvägen 6-16
www.nordiskaMuseum.se In the museum you can take a trip in the scenes of
Subway: Karlaplan Lindgren’s books and re-experience many of the
Trolley: Nordiska things that you’ve either read as a child or seen on
Museum/VasaMuseum/Junibacken television. There are also interactive exhibits,
The Nordic Museum is located in one of making the visit part of a game.
Stockholm’s most famous and beautiful buildings.
The museum building was built in a castle-like style Junibacken opened in 1996 and the place soon
from the Dutch Renaissance, which is also known became one of the most frequented in Stockholm.
from Frederiksborg and Rosenborg Castles in
Denmark. The dimensions are large; the museum is 53. Vasa Museum
153 meters long and 81 meters high. The Nordic
Building was completed in 1907, after 19 years of
construction.

The Nordic Museum was founded in 1872 by Artur
Hazelius, who also founded the open air museum
close by, Skansen. At its start it was located on
Drottninggatan and was called the Scandinavian
Ethnographical Collection - its name was changed to
the Nordic Museum in 1880.

The monumental statue of Gustav Vasa greets
visitors in the museum’s 126.5 meter long and 24
meter high main hall. The statue of the seated
monarch is of painted oak from 1925. On its
forehead is a piece of oak which according to
tradition was planted by Vasa himself.

The collection is rich in many areas of cultural Galärvarvsvägen 14
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www.vasaMuseum.se the hall itself). Masts have been built on the outer
Subway: Karlaplan walls of the museum and the highest reaches the
Trolley: Nordiska original height on the “Vasa”, 52.5 meters from its
Museum/VasaMuseum/Junibacken keel.
The Vasa Museum is unique in the world and one of
Stockholm’s absolutely top attractions. The museum In connection with the Vasa Museum, there are a
is built around the recovered and restored naval couple of museum’s ships anchored at the quay
ship ”Vasa” that sank on its maiden voyage in 1628. outside the museum. The one is a lighthouse ship
and the other an ice breaker, both types have had
Vasa was raised from the floor of the Baltic in 1961, great importance in Swedish maritime.
and immediately thereafter a shed was built around
the ship to protect it from wind and weather. In 54. The Biological Museum
1990 the present museum building was inaugurated.

”Vasa” was commissioned in 1625, and together
with the ship ”Tre Kronor” the two flagships were
to ensure King Gustav II Adolf’s power in the Baltic.
One thousand oaks were felled; and three years after
its commission the ship was launched. It was 69
meters long, 52.5 meters high and 11.7 meters wide.
It had two cannon decks with a total of 64 cannons
and a crew of around 150 men plus twice that
number of soldiers.
Hazelius Port
After its launching, tests for the ship’s stability were
www.biologiskaMuseum.com
to be carried out; but these were quickly canceled by
Subway: Karlaplan
the navy’s commander in chief as the ship heaved
Trolley: Hazeliusporten
violently with the least load. On its maiden voyage
The biological museum was instituted in 1893 by
on August 10, 1628, the ship sank while in the
Gustaf Kolthoff, who was a hunter, taxidermist and
Stockholm Stream; it had only sailed from the wharf
amateur zoologist. His vision was to open a
in Nybroviken past Stockholm Slot to the waters just
museum that could display Nordic fauna.
outside the museum’s present location. The cause
was lack of stability but for posterity, it was fortune
The museum took into use the brand new diorama
in misfortune as the fresh water is the reason why
technique, which displayed the preserved animals in
the ship is so well-preserved.
their natural habitat. Among the exciting montages
are an Arctic grotto from Svalbard and a scene
At the Vasa Museum the ”Vasa” can be observed
from East Greenland. The Swedish natural
from 6 levels and at each level – besides a fantastic
landscape is recreated in a diorama that spans 360
view of the ship – is a topical exhibit, including
degrees, encompassing all forms of Swedish
Sweden of the 1600’s, life on board a ship like
landscape from south to north. The many wild
“Vasa” and even the raising of the ship.
animals, like elk and bear, are placed in their natural
surroundings.
The exhibit hall is 34 meters high, which is enough
to get an idea of the ship’s dimensions with its masts
The building itself is exciting, its design and
and full sail (which would be higher and wider than
building inspired by the Norwegian stave churches.


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