Sofia Church, Stockholm

Name: Sofia Church
Address: 66 Bondegatan, Stockholm, 116 33, Sweden
Telephone: +46 8 615 31 00

#119 among attractions in Stockholm

Church, View point, Romanesque revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

Sofia Church, named after the Swedish queen Sophia of Nassau, is one of the major churches in Stockholm, Sweden. It was designed during an architectural contest in 1899 and was inaugurated in 1906. It is located in the eastern part of the island of Södermalm, standing on the north east peak of the Vita Bergen park. Sofia church belongs to Sofia parish of the Church of Sweden. ()

Local name: Sofia kyrka Completed: 1906 (118 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque artCoordinates: 59°18'44"N, 18°5'18"E

Address

66 BondegatanSödermalm (Norra Sofia)Stockholm 116 33 Sweden

Contact

+46 8 615 31 00

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Day trips

Sofia Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Katarina Church, Fotografiska, Lillienhoff Palace, St. Eric's Cathedral.

0.5 miNW
Baroque architecture, Church
Katarina Church, Stockholm
13 min walk • Katarina Church, standing with quiet dignity in the vibrant district of Södermalm in Stockholm, Sweden, is a historical beacon of architectural beauty and cultural significance. This 17th-century church, originally inaugurated in 1695, has been a spiritual...
0.4 miN
Sizable contemporary photography museum
Fotografiska, Stockholm
11 min walk • Fotografiska is a centre for contemporary photography in the Södermalm district of Stockholm, Sweden that was founded by brothers Jan and Per Broman and opened on 21 May 2010. In March 2021, it merged with NeueHouse and is operated by Yoram Roth and Josh Wyatt under the parent company CultureWorks.
0.6 miW
Museum, Baroque architecture, Vernacular architecture
Lillienhoff Palace, Stockholm
16 min walk • The Lillienhoff Palace is a building located on a corner of the large square Medborgarplatsen in southcentral Stockholm, Sweden. The property is owned and managed by municipally owned AB Stadsholmen.
0.6 miW
Church
St. Eric's Cathedral, Stockholm
15 min walk • Saint Eric's Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in Stockholm, Sweden. It is located on Södermalm, the southern part of central Stockholm.
~1890 ftE
Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
Spårvägsmuseet, Stockholm
10 min walk • The Spårvägsmuseet, or Tramway Museum, was located at Tegelviksgatan 22 in Södermalm, Stockholm. It was owned and operated by Storstockholms Lokaltrafik, and shows the development of public transportation in the Stockholm area from the 1650s until today.
0.6 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Music venue
Södra Teatern, Stockholm
17 min walk • Södra Teatern is a theatre in Stockholm, Sweden. It is located at Mosebacke torg on Södermalm in Stockholm. The venue is the oldest theatre in Stockholm and is situated in the heart of the city.
0.6 miW
Square
Medborgarplatsen, Stockholm
15 min walk • Medborgarplatsen is a large city square located near the center of the island of Södermalm in Stockholm, Sweden. The square is often colloquially referred to as "Medis".
0.6 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Market
Söderhallarna, Stockholm
17 min walk • Södermalms saluhall or Söderhallarna is a saluhall at Medborgarplatsen on Södermalm in central Stockholm.
0.5 miNW
Art Nouveau architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Stockholm Mosque, Stockholm
14 min walk • Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan's Mosque, commonly known as the Stockholm Mosque or the Stockholm Grand Mosque, is the largest mosque in Stockholm, Sweden. It is located at Kapellgränd 10, adjacent to the small park Björns trädgård, in the Södermalm district of Stockholm.
~1900 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum
Toy Museum Stockholm, Stockholm
10 min walk • Leksaksmuseet is a toy museum located in Spårvägsmuseet in Södermalm, Stockholm. It was originally located at Mariatorget, where it first opened on August 30, 1980. One notable attraction is the railway modelling collection of the Railway Society. The focus is on "the 20th century, with emphasis on technical toys".
0.5 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Göta Lejon, Stockholm
14 min walk • Göta Lejon is a theatre located at 55 Götgatan in the district of Södermalm in Stockholm, Sweden.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sofia Church?

Nearby attractions include Vita Bergen, Stockholm (2 min walk), Nytorget, Stockholm (5 min walk), Orionteatern, Stockholm (8 min walk), SoFo, Stockholm (8 min walk).

How to get to Sofia Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sofia Church:

Bus

Klippgatan • Lines: 66 (4 min walk)
Gotlandsgatan • Lines: 3, 76, 96 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Viking Line: Stadsgården, Stockholm • Lines: Viking Line (11 min walk)
Barnängsbryggan • Lines: Sjöstadstrafiken (12 min walk)

Metro

Skanstull • Lines: 17, 18, 19 (13 min walk)
Medborgarplatsen • Lines: 17, 18, 19 (15 min walk)

Tram

Luma • Lines: 30 (16 min walk)
Mårtensdal • Lines: 30 (17 min walk)

Train

Henriksdal (19 min walk)
Stockholms södra (25 min walk)