Stockholm’s Most Iconic Landmarks: City Hall, the Royal Palace & Beyond

Stockholm City Hall, Stockholm Royal Palace, Kaknäs Tower

Stockholm is a city where history and modernity coexist, offering a rich tapestry of architectural styles. In this article, we’ll focus on landmarks that hold historical and iconic significance, showcasing the city’s enduring architectural heritage. This is the first of eight articles about Stockholm’s architecture.Go to this page for a list of all articles in … Read more

Stockholm’s iconic architecture: A tour of the city’s landmark buildings

Combination of three photos of Stockholm's architecture split into three vertical columns: The Parliament House, Vasa Museum, and Forskaren

This series takes you on a tour of Stockholm’s architecture, the buildings and landmarks that give Stockholm its unique charm. Stockholm is full of fascinating buildings, blending historic buildings with modern architecture. From the dramatic Gothic and Baroque styles of centuries past to sleek, contemporary landmarks, the city’s architecture offers plenty to explore. Divided into … Read more

Artipelag

Outdoor art installation of a human shape sitting down looking out at the water. Statue at art museum Artipelag outside of Stockholm Sweden.

You’ll find Artipelag about 25 km (15 miles) east of Stockholm city center, in a beautiful part of Stockholm’s archipelago on the island Värmdö. Artipelag is an art museum and gallery with a surface area covering an impressive 10,000 square meters (107,600 square feet), and showcases both contemporary and classical art. The site includes a … Read more

Stockholm City Hall

Interior of the Blue Hall in Stockholm's City Hall

Stockholm City Hall is one of the most prominent buildings in Stockholm, with its unique silhouette and the exterior designed in the National Romantic Style. This style emphasizes traditional Scandinavian building techniques and materials, such as brick and granite. The building’s facade has several Venetian Gothic elements, particularly in the arches and colonnades. What Makes … Read more