Wenner-Gren Center, Stockholm

Name: Wenner-Gren Center
Address: Sveavägen 166, Stockholm, Sweden

#380 among attractions in Stockholm

Tower, Skyscraper

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Wenner-Gren Center is a tower and building complex in Vasastaden, Stockholm, Sweden. The building was constructed 1959–1961, and opened in 1962. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1961 (63 years ago)Coordinates: 59°21'2"N, 18°2'52"E

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Sveavägen 166Norrmalm (Östra Matteus)Stockholm Sweden

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Wenner-Gren Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Birger Jarlsgatan, Vanadislunden, Engelbrektskyrkan, Kungliga begravningsplatsen.

0.9 miSE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Birger Jarlsgatan, Stockholm
23 min walk • Birger Jarlsgatan is one of the most upscale and bustling shopping districts in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden. Stretching through some of the city's most prestigious areas, this street is named after the founder of Stockholm, Birger Jarl, and is renowned for its...
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Park
Vanadislunden, Stockholm
7 min walk • Vanadislunden is a park located in the district of Vasastaden in central Stockholm, Sweden.
0.8 miSE
Art Nouveau architecture, Church, Spiritual
Engelbrektskyrkan, Stockholm
21 min walk • Engelbrekt Church is a protected church located in the Lärkstaden area of Stockholm, Sweden. Its located at Östermalm and belongs to the Church of Sweden and is parish church for Engelbrekt Parish in the Diocese of Stockholm. It was designed by architect Lars Israel Wahlman in the National Romantic style and completed in 1914.
0.4 miN
Cemetery
Kungliga begravningsplatsen, Stockholm
11 min walk • Kungliga begravningsplatsen, known in English as the Royal Cemetery, was first used in 1922 and has been the only official burial place of the Swedish Royal Family since 1950, succeeding Riddarholmen Church as such.
0.6 miS
Church, Neo-baroque architecture, Architecture
Gustaf Vasa Church, Stockholm
15 min walk • Gustaf Vasa Church is a church located in the Vasastaden district of Stockholm, Sweden. Inaugurated in 1906 and named after 16th century King Gustav Vasa, it was designed by architect Agi Lindegren in the Baroque Revival style.
0.6 miSW
Skyscraper
Norra Tornen, Stockholm
15 min walk • Norra Tornen are a pair of high-rise apartment buildings located in Vasastaden district of Stockholm, Sweden. Opened in 2018, the eastern tower is 125 m tall, consisting of 36 floors. The west tower opened in 2020 and is 110 m tall, with 33 floors.
0.8 miS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Sven-Harrys konstmuseum, Stockholm
20 min walk • Sven-Harry's Art Museum is an art museum in Stockholm, Sweden, founded by builder Sven-Harry Karlsson. It is housed in a multi-purpose building alongside an art gallery, museum shop, apartments, and businesses.
0.6 miS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Jewish Museum, Stockholm
17 min walk • The Jewish Museum in Stockholm, Sweden, is devoted to objects and environments related to Jewish religion, tradition, and history, particularly in connection to Judaism in Sweden.
0.7 miS
Park, Dam, Playground
Observatorielunden, Stockholm
18 min walk • Observatorielunden is a park in the Vasastaden district of Stockholm, Sweden.
0.7 miE
Street
Odengatan, Stockholm
19 min walk • Odengatan is a major street in the districts Vasastan and Östermalm in central Stockholm. It is connected to Vallhallavägen, from where it passes Stockholm Public Library, Odenplan, Gustaf Vasa Church and Vasaparken up to S:t Eriksplan. The street's width is about 30 metres and its length is about 1850 metres.
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Vernacular architecture, Palace
Scheffler Palace, Stockholm
20 min walk • The Scheffler Palace is a mansion located at Drottninggatan 116 in Stockholm, Sweden.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wenner-Gren Center?

Nearby attractions include Bellevue, Stockholm (5 min walk), Vanadislunden, Stockholm (7 min walk), Museum of Spirits, Stockholm (9 min walk), Kungliga begravningsplatsen, Stockholm (11 min walk).

How to get to Wenner-Gren Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wenner-Gren Center:

Bus

Norrtull • Lines: 515, 516, 565, 57, 595 (3 min walk)
Sveaplan • Lines: 2, 515, 516, 565, 57, 595 (3 min walk)

Train

Stockholm Odenplan (13 min walk)

Metro

Odenplan • Lines: 17, 18, 19 (14 min walk)
Sankt Eriksplan • Lines: 17, 18, 19 (21 min walk)

Light rail

Stockholms östra • Lines: 27, 28, 29 (22 min walk)
Universitetet • Lines: 27, 28, 29 (26 min walk)