Tessin Palace, Stockholm

Name: Tessin Palace
Address: Slottsbacken 4, Stockholm, Sweden

#103 among attractions in Stockholm

Baroque architecture, Postmodern architecture, Palace

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The Tessin Palace is a baroque town house located in Gamla stan, the old town in central Stockholm. Located next to the Royal Palace, it is facing Slottsbacken, the major approach to the Stockholm Palace, and flanked by two alleys, Finska Kyrkogränd and Bollhusgränd. ()

Local name: Tessinska palatset Completed: 1700 (324 years ago)Coordinates: 59°19'32"N, 18°4'22"E

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Slottsbacken 4Södermalm (Storkyrkan)Stockholm Sweden

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Tessin Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Armoury, Obelisk at Slottsbacken, Economy Museum - Royal Coin Cabinet, Finnish Church.

~370 ftN
Royal armory and fashion history museum
Royal Armoury, Stockholm
2 min walk • The Royal Armoury, housed in the depths of the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, offers a journey through Swedish history with a martial twist. Established in 1628 by King Gustav II Adolf, it is the oldest museum in Sweden and provides an exquisite collection that...
~280 ftW
Obelisk
Obelisk at Slottsbacken, Stockholm
2 min walk • The Obelisk at Slottsbacken is an iconic monument situated in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden. Standing prominently near the Royal Palace, this stone obelisk serves as a reminder of the city's rich history and cultural heritage.
~140 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Economy Museum - Royal Coin Cabinet, Stockholm
1 min walk • The Economy Museum - Royal Coin Cabinet is a museum in central Stockholm, Sweden, dedicated to the history of money and economic history in general.
~110 ftW
Baroque architecture, Church, Postmodern architecture
Finnish Church, Stockholm
1 min walk • The Finnish Church is a church building in Gamla stan in Stockholm, Sweden. Belonging to the Stockholm Finnish Parish of the Church of Sweden, it was opened in 1725 after the Lilla Bollhuset building had been rebuilt into a church.
~120 ftW
Postmodern architecture, Monuments and statues
Järnpojke, Stockholm
1 min walk • Järnpojke or Iron Boy is a sculpture in Gamla stan of Stockholm, Sweden by Liss Eriksson, which is only 15 centimetres high and therefore is the smallest public monument of Stockholm.
~70 ftNW
Street
Finska Kyrkogränd, Stockholm
1 min walk • Finska Kyrkogränd is a blind alley in Gamla stan, an old town in central Stockholm, Sweden. Leading south from Slottsbacken, the alley separates the Finnish Church from the Tessin Palace. It was also named after the vicinity to the former. It forms a parallel street to Bollhusgränd and Källargränd.
~120 ftSW
Street
Trädgårdsgatan, Stockholm
1 min walk • Trädgårdsgatan is a small street in Gamla stan, the old town of Stockholm, Sweden. It stretches west from Skeppar Olofs Gränd to Källargränd, just south of the Royal Palace and north of the square Stortorget. Forming a parallel to Slottsbacken and Köpmangatan, it is intercepted by Trädgårdstvärgränd.
~210 ftSE
Square
Köpmantorget, Stockholm
2 min walk • Köpmantorget is a small public square in Gamla stan, the old town in central Stockholm, Sweden, located between the street Köpmangatan and two slopes collectively named Köpmanbrinken, both of which lead down to the street Österlånggatan. Two streets lead north and south: Bollhusgränd and Baggensgatan respectively.
~200 ftNW
Street
Slottsbacken, Stockholm
1 min walk • Slottsbacken is a street in Gamla stan, the old town in central Stockholm, Sweden. It stretches east from the Stockholm Cathedral and the Royal Palace down to the street Skeppsbron which passes along the eastern waterfront of the old town.
~340 ftN
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Slottskyrkan, Stockholm
2 min walk • The Royal Chapel is a church inside Stockholm Palace. It was opened in 1754. The royal palace chapels are all part of the national Church of Sweden, although their management is in the hands of the Office of the Marshal of the Realm, as part of the Royal Estate.
~360 ftE
Street
Kråkgränd, Stockholm
2 min walk • Kråkgränd is an alley in Gamla stan, the old town of Stockholm, Sweden. Stretching between Skeppsbron and Österlånggatan, it forms a parallel street to Bredgränd and Nygränd.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tessin Palace?

Nearby attractions include Finska Kyrkogränd, Stockholm (1 min walk), Finnish Church, Stockholm (1 min walk), Järnpojke, Stockholm (1 min walk), Trädgårdsgatan, Stockholm (1 min walk).

How to get to Tessin Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tessin Palace:

Bus

Slottsbacken • Lines: 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 2, 57, 76, 96 (3 min walk)
Riddarhustorget • Lines: 3, 53 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Slussen • Lines: 18, 24, 82 (6 min walk)
Strömkajen • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 18, 24, 8, 9, Royal Canal Tour (7 min walk)

Metro

Gamla stan • Lines: 13, 14, 17, 18, 19 (7 min walk)
Kungsträdgården • Lines: 10, 11 (10 min walk)

Tram

Kungsträdgården • Lines: 7 (13 min walk)
Nybroplan • Lines: 7 (13 min walk)

Train

Stockholms central (20 min walk)
Stockholm City (17 min walk)