Architecture in Stockholm

Stockholm is a truly wonderful place to enjoy architecture. There are exotic influences, modern day classics and buildings dating back hundreds of years. This makes for a versatile experience which allows visitors to find the styles they find most appealing and not feel limited to a certain genre.

Below you will find a list of significant items that will introduce you to other interesting sites on the way. Remember the point of vacation is to enjoy, and find your own pace. We're not here to tell you what to see, only point you in the right direction.

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Amiralitetshuset

The original building is from 1648 but it was rebuilt 1844-46 by a man named Fredrik Blom. The reconstruction in the 19th century revitalized the original 17th century appearance, adding characteristic details to the building.
Address: Amiralitetsvägen 1

Berwaldhallen

Berwaldshallen was finished in 1979, and almost melts into the surroundings of Djurgården. This concert hall is built into the rocks and is known for its amazing acoustics, which is probably why the Philharmonics call this "home".
Address: Dag Hammarskjölds väg 3
Phone: +46 8 784 50 00

Birger Jarls Torn

This tower was built built by order of Gustav Vasa at the end of the 16th century. It was originally a part of an effort to better the city's defence in times of war.
Address:Riddarholmskajen, 111 28 Riddarholmen
Phone:+46 8 696 72 89

Den Gyldene Freden

This restaurant has long been connected to the famous Swedish musician Carl Michael Bellman, and has been in the same building since 1722. Though renovations have occurred through the years, the 18th century feel has been maintained in a genuine way.
Address:Österlånggatan 51
Phone: +46 8 24 97 60

Eriksdalsbadet

This is the place to go swimming in Stockholm, inside that is. Built in 1999, this indoor bath house has three different swimming areas but the adventure water park is the most spectacular. With colourful mosaic tiles and huge windows, a water slide, caves and bubbles and more make this a fun and modern place.
Address:Hammarby Slussväg 20
Phone: +46 8 508 40 250

Globen

The Globe is a genuinely interesting building that was finished in 1988. It was built in a spherical shape and truly stands out from the crowd. The Globe is an arena now, hosting world class concerts and sporting events that easily fill the 16 000 seats with ecstatic crowds.
Address: Globentorget 2
Phone: +46 8 725 10 00

Gärdet

This is a part of town completely built in the Functional style from the 1930's. The buildings in lower Gärdet still have a few of the original details, and in the upper and eastern parts, you can find buildings that are more obviously part of the functional era.
Address: Rindögatan 115 36 Stockholm

Hammarby Sjöstad

This is a new part of the city where building is still in progress. It was originally a harbor district where small industries thrived on the proximity to the water. Today the water draws the larger contractors and residential houses are being built. Simplicity and light colours give it a functional feel.
Address: Sickla Kanalgata 3 120 67 Stockholm
Homepage: www.hammarbysjostad.se

Italienska Kulturinstitutet

The Italian Institute of Culture is situated in a building on Gärdet and was designed in the 1950s by the architect Gio Ponti. The exterior and interior design is a typical example of Italian post-war architecture.
Address: Gärdesgatan 14
Phone: +46 8 545 857 60

Katarinahissen

This lift (built in 1936) connects Slussen to the square Mosebacke Torg. It was built as part of another building and together they form a classic example of early Swedish functionalism. In a glass gangway at the top of the lift there is a restaurant which gives guests a wonderful view of the city with their meal.
Address: Stadsgården 6

Konserthuset

This building/concert hall was finished in 1926 and Ivar Tengbom was the original architect. It is characterized by Swedish Grace and the hall itself is where the Nobel Prizes are awarded. Major concerts also take place here.
Address:Hötorget 8
Phone:+46-8 786 02 00

Kulturhuset

This building (finished in 1973) is a cultural centre and meant to work as a counterbalance to the shopping and business area around Hötorget. As it is adjacent to Sergels Torg, which is known as the very centre of town, it forms an integral part of the city.
Address:Sergels Torg 1
Phone: +46- 8 508 314 00

Kungliga Operan

This is the royal opera, and the architecture is intended to mimic the Royal Palace's (located across the water) style. It was built in the 1800's but the reconstruction has also made other parts of the building immensely popular. The Cafe Opera is now a legendary night club for the posh crowd and the restaurant is rated high on most critics lists.
Address: Gustav Adolfs torg 111 52 Stockholm
Phone:+46-8 791 43 00

Kungliga Slottet

Horizontal lines are characteristic to Kungliga Slottet/The Royal Palace, which was completed in 1754. The building itself was of particular significance to the artistic development in Stockholm, mainly due to the fact that the French architect Tessin, brought in craftsmen from France who in turn took on apprentices in Stockholm, thereby passing the trade on in Stockholm.
Address:Slottsbacken
Phone: +46 8 402 61 30

Liljevalchs Konsthall

Liljevalchs Konsthall is an example of early Swedish Grace, or neo-classicism and a popular gallery. It has been a hot-spot for artists to exhibit their work ever since the building was finished in 1916. The interior is light and welcoming and and some of the ornamentations are made by Carl Milles.
Address: Djurgårdsvägen 60
Phone: +46 8 508 313 30
Homepage: www.liljevalchs.com

Moderna museet & Arkitekturmuseet

The Spanish architect Moneo is the person behind this building finished in 1998. It houses two museums, Moderna museet (The Museum of Modern Art) and Arkitekturmuseet (Museum of Architecture). The building has been critically acclaimed because it simultaneously blends with the commontion of the city as well as with the nature surrounding it.
Address: Skeppsholmen
Phone: +46 8 519 552 00

Nationalmuseum

The German architect Stüler is the person who created this museumin 1866. He is also the one who designed and created the Neues Museum in Berlin. His museum in Stockholm was built when the art collection in the Royal Palace outgrew the wing it was housed in. The most recent addition to the building is the Atrium, which now serves as a restaurant and reception hall.
Address: Södra Blasieholmshamnen
Phone: +46 8 519 543 00

Nordiska Museet

Djurgårdsvägen 6 115 93 Stockholm +46 8 519 560 00

Norr Mälarstrand

Norr Mälarstrand 112 20 Stockholm

Riddarhuset

Riddarhustorget 10 103 11 Stockholm +46 8 723 39 90

Röda Bergen

Falugatan 5 113 32 Stockholm

S:t Eriksområdet

Kungsholmen Stockholm

The Woodland Cemetery

Sockenvägen 492 122 33 Stockholm +46 8 508 301 14

Slussen

Slussen 104 65 Stockholm

Stadion

Lidingövägen 1 114 33 Stockholm +46 8 508 283 62

Stadsbiblioteket

Sveavägen 73 113 80 Stockholm +46 8 508 311 00

Stadshuset

Ragnar Östbergs plan 1 105 35 Stockholm +46 8 508 290 00

Vasamuseet

Galärvarvsvägen 14 102 52 Stockholm +46 8 519 548 00