Old Parliament House, Stockholm

Name: Old Parliament House
Address: Stockholm, Sweden

#427 among attractions in Stockholm

Art Nouveau architecture, National Romantic style architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Old Parliament House, is the former seat of the Parliament of Sweden. It was used until January 1905, when the building on Helgeandsholmen was inaugurated. ()

Local name: Gamla riksdagshuset Completed: 1833 (191 years ago)Architectural style: Art NouveauCoordinates: 59°19'27"N, 18°3'54"E

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Södermalm (Storkyrkan)Stockholm Sweden

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Day trips

Old Parliament House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Riddarholmen Church, Wrangel Palace, House of Nobility, Birger Jarls torg.

~450 ftW
Resting place of the Swedish monarchs
Riddarholmen Church, Stockholm
3 min walk • Riddarholmen Church is a historical and architectural gem nestled in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden. This medieval church, with its distinctive cast-iron spire, dates back to the late 13th century and has long been a place of great national significance.
~510 ftNW
Jean de la Vallée, Palace
Wrangel Palace, Stockholm
3 min walk • Wrangel Palace is a townhouse mansion on Riddarholmen islet in Gamla Stan, the old town of Stockholm, in Sweden.
~630 ftN
Baroque architecture, Jean de la Vallée, Forts and castles
House of Nobility, Stockholm
4 min walk • The House of Nobility in Stockholm, Sweden, is a corporation and a building that maintains records and acts as an interest group on behalf of the Swedish nobility.
~330 ftNW
Square
Birger Jarls torg, Stockholm
2 min walk • Birger Jarls torg is a public square on Riddarholmen in Gamla stan, the old town in Stockholm, Sweden.
~410 ftN
Bridge
Riddarholmsbron, Stockholm
2 min walk • Riddarholmsbron is a bridge in Gamla stan, the old town in central Stockholm, Sweden, leading from the square Riddarhustorget on Stadsholmen to the smaller neighbouring island Riddarholmen.
~760 ftSE
Square
Mälartorget, Stockholm
4 min walk • Mälartorget is a public square in Gamla stan, the old town in central Stockholm, Sweden, named after its location on the western waterfront of the old town facing Lake Mälaren.
~190 ftW
Monastery
Greyfriars Monastery, Stockholm
1 min walk • The Greyfriars Monastery on the island of Riddarholmen in Stockholm was a monastery for males of the Franciscan Order, in operation from 1270 until the Swedish Reformation of 1527.
~760 ftE
Street
Sven Vintappares Gränd, Stockholm
4 min walk • Sven Vintappares Gränd is a small alley in Gamla stan, the old town of Stockholm, Sweden. Stretching from Västerlånggatan to Stora Nygatan, it forms a parallel street to Överskärargränd and Didrik Ficks Gränd, while passing on the north side of the small square Sven Vintappares Torg.
~750 ftE
Street
Schönfeldts Gränd, Stockholm
4 min walk • Schönfeldts Gränd is an alley in Gamla stan, the old town in central Stockholm, Sweden. Stretching south-west from Stora Nygatan to Mälartorget it is crossed by Lilla Nygatan and Munkbrogatan, and forms a parallel street to Kåkbrinken and Lejonstedts Gränd.
~760 ftNE
Square
Gåstorget, Stockholm
4 min walk • Gåstorget is a small public square in Gamla stan, the old town in central Stockholm, Sweden, situated between the two alleys Överskärargränd and Gåsgränd.
~690 ftNW
View point, Lookout
Evert Taubes Terrass, Stockholm
4 min walk • Evert Taube's terrace is a paved place on the western part of Riddarholmen in Stockholm. The terrace is located between the Wrangelska Palace and Riddarfjärden and forms part of the North Riddarholm Harbour.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Parliament House?

Nearby attractions include Greyfriars Monastery, Stockholm (1 min walk), Hebbes Bro, Stockholm (2 min walk), Birger Jarls torg, Stockholm (2 min walk), Sculptures of Swedish rulers, Stockholm (2 min walk).

How to get to Old Parliament House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Parliament House:

Metro

Gamla stan • Lines: 13, 14, 17, 18, 19 (3 min walk)
Slussen • Lines: 13, 14, 17, 18, 19 (11 min walk)

Bus

Riddarhustorget • Lines: 3, 53 (3 min walk)
Mälartorget • Lines: 3, 53 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Riddarholmen • Lines: Båt (4 min walk)
Klara Mälarstrand • Lines: 89 (9 min walk)

Train

Stockholms central (17 min walk)
Stockholm City (15 min walk)

Tram

T-Centralen • Lines: 7 (15 min walk)
Kungsträdgården • Lines: 7 (16 min walk)