Stockholm Public Library, Stockholm

Name: Stockholm Public Library
Address: Odengatan 63, Stockholm, 113 80, Sweden
Telephone: +46 8 508 309 00

#363 among attractions in Stockholm

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Facts and practical information

Stockholm Public Library is a library building in Stockholm, Sweden, designed by Swedish architect Gunnar Asplund, and one of the city's most notable structures. The name is today used for both the main library itself as well as the municipal library system of Stockholm. ()

Local name: Stockholms stadsbibliotek Established: 1928 (96 years ago)Architectural style: Nordic classicismCoordinates: 59°20'36"N, 18°3'17"E

Address

Odengatan 63Norrmalm (Gustav Vasa)Stockholm 113 80 Sweden

Contact

+46 8 508 309 00

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Day trips

Stockholm Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Birger Jarlsgatan, Vanadislunden, Engelbrektskyrkan, Strindberg Museum.

0.4 miSE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Birger Jarlsgatan, Stockholm
10 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...
~1840 ftN
Park
Vanadislunden, Stockholm
9 min walk • Vanadislunden is a park located in the district of Vasastaden in central Stockholm, Sweden.
0.4 miE
Art Nouveau architecture, Church, Spiritual
Engelbrektskyrkan, Stockholm
11 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.
~1780 ftS
Museum, History museum, August Strindberg
Strindberg Museum, Stockholm
9 min walk • The Strindberg Museum is a museum in Stockholm, Sweden. It is dedicated to the writer August Strindberg and located in his last dwelling. The site is in the building he nicknamed "Blå tornet" at Drottninggatan 85 on the corner of Drottninggatan and Tegnérgatan in the borough of Norrmalm in central Stockholm.
0.4 miSE
Baroque architecture, Church, Cemetery
Adolf Fredrik Church, Stockholm
11 min walk • Adolf Fredrik Church is a church in central Stockholm, Sweden, named after Adolf Frederick. It was built in 1768–1774, replacing a wooden chapel from 1674, which was dedicated to Saint Olof. It was opened on 27 November 1774.
~1370 ftW
Church, Neo-baroque architecture, Architecture
Gustaf Vasa Church, Stockholm
7 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.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Sven-Harrys konstmuseum, Stockholm
12 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.
~1640 ftS
Park, August Strindberg, Hotel
Tegnérlunden, Stockholm
8 min walk • Tegnérlunden is a park at the border of city districts Norrmalm and Vasastan in central Stockholm, Sweden.
0.4 miW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Jewish Museum, Stockholm
11 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.
~620 ftS
Park, Dam, Playground
Observatorielunden, Stockholm
3 min walk • Observatorielunden is a park in the Vasastaden district of Stockholm, Sweden.
0.5 miNE
Street
Odengatan, Stockholm
13 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Stockholm Public Library open?

Stockholm Public Library is open:

Monday 9 am - 9 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 9 pm
Thursday 9 am - 9 pm
Friday 9 am - 7 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 4 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Stockholm Public Library?

Nearby attractions include Observatorielunden, Stockholm (3 min walk), Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm (4 min walk), Odenplan, Stockholm (4 min walk), Milliken Gallery, Stockholm (4 min walk).

How to get to Stockholm Public Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Stockholm Public Library:

Bus

Stadsbiblioteket • Lines: 2, 4, 50, 515, 516, 565, 57, 595, 6, 61, 67, 690, 691, 72, 94, 96 (2 min walk)
Handelshögskolan • Lines: 516, 565, 57 (4 min walk)

Metro

Odenplan • Lines: 17, 18, 19 (7 min walk)
Rådmansgatan • Lines: 17, 18, 19 (7 min walk)

Train

Stockholm Odenplan (9 min walk)
Stockholms central (24 min walk)

Light rail

Stockholms östra • Lines: 27, 28, 29 (16 min walk)

Tram

T-Centralen • Lines: 7 (21 min walk)
Kungsträdgården • Lines: 7 (24 min walk)

Ferry

Klara Mälarstrand • Lines: 89 (28 min walk)
Nybroplan • Lines: 80, Royal Canal Tour (28 min walk)