Oscarskyrkan, Stockholm

Name: Oscarskyrkan
Address: Narvavägen 6, Stockholm, 115 23, Sweden
Telephone: +46 8 442 51 18

#111 among attractions in Stockholm

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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Oscar's Church is one of the major churches in Stockholm, Sweden. The three-aisled hall church, which holds 1,200 people, has an 80-metre-high tower in the south-western part of the building. Oscar's Church is located in the south-eastern part of Östermalm, where Storgatan and Narvavägen meet, near the Swedish History Museum. Narvavägen is together with the nearby Strandvägen—from which the church is also visible—one of the city's main boulevards, lined with several residential palaces. ()

Alternative names: Completed: September 1903 (121 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 59°20'1"N, 18°5'37"E

Address

Narvavägen 6Östermalm (Oscars Kyrka)Stockholm 115 23 Sweden

Contact

+46 8 442 51 18

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Day trips

Oscarskyrkan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vasa Museum, Nordic Museum, Swedish History Museum, Swedish Army Museum.

0.4 miS
Museum, Maritime museum, Specialty museum
Vasa Museum, Stockholm
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~1570 ftS
Museum charting Swedish cultural history
Nordic Museum, Stockholm
8 min walk • The Nordic Museum stands as a cultural beacon in Stockholm, Sweden, dedicated to the preservation and exploration of Swedish cultural heritage and ethnography. This majestic edifice, located on the lush island of Djurgården, is an architectural marvel that echoes the...
~670 ftNW
Artifacts from prehistory onwards and shop
Swedish History Museum, Stockholm
4 min walk • The Swedish History Museum, nestled in the heart of Stockholm, serves as an eminent guardian of Sweden's rich and storied past. Established to bring centuries of Swedish history to life, this museum is a treasure trove for history buffs and casual visitors alike.
0.5 miW
Museum with historical military displays
Swedish Army Museum, Stockholm
13 min walk • The Swedish Army Museum, located in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden, stands as a testament to the nation's military history. This museum is a vital repository of Sweden's past, providing visitors with a detailed and immersive look at the country's armed forces from the...
0.5 miS
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Biological museum, Stockholm
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden, the Biological Museum offers a unique window into the natural history of Scandinavia. This museum, established in 1893, is an architectural gem designed by the famous Swedish architect Agi Lindegren, fashioned to resemble a...
~880 ftS
Bridge
Djurgårdsbron, Stockholm
5 min walk • Djurgårdsbron is a bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. Designed by Carl Fraenell and built for the Stockholm World's Fair 1897, the present bridge forms a southern extension to the boulevard Narvavägen, thus connecting mainland Östermalm to the island Djurgården.
~1690 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Peter and St Sigfrid's Church, Stockholm
9 min walk • St Peter and St Sigfrid's Church, often referred to locally as the English Church, is an Anglican church in Stockholm, Sweden.
~1900 ftSE
Museum, Art Nouveau architecture, Baroque architecture
Villa Lusthusporten, Stockholm
10 min walk • Villa Lusthusporten, also called villa Wicanderska, villa Brinckska, and villa Liljevalchska, is a 19th-century merchant's house on Djurgården road, north of Djurgården, in Stockholm.
0.5 miW
Baroque architecture, Church, Jean de la Vallée
Hedvig Eleonora kyrka, Stockholm
12 min walk • Hedvig Eleonora Church is a church in central Stockholm, Sweden. It is located at Östermalm and belongs to the Church of Sweden and is parish church for Hedvig Eleonora Parish in the Diocese of Stockholm.
~1670 ftSW
Children's literature fun park and theater
Junibacken, Stockholm
9 min walk • Junibacken is a children’s attraction, founded by Staffan Götestam, Fredrik Uhrström and Peder Wallenberg. It is situated on the island of Djurgården in the centre of Stockholm, Sweden.
0.4 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Fältöversten, Stockholm
12 min walk • Fältöversten is a combined shopping centre and residential district at Karlaplan 15 in Östermalm, Stockholm. The development consists of a ground floor shopping centre with association facilities and community services and an upper terrace level...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Oscarskyrkan?

Nearby attractions include Swedish History Museum, Stockholm (4 min walk), Djurgårdsbron, Stockholm (5 min walk), Torstenssonsgatan, Stockholm (6 min walk), Strandvägen, Stockholm (6 min walk).

How to get to Oscarskyrkan by public transport?

The nearest stations to Oscarskyrkan:

Bus

Strandvägen • Lines: 67 (2 min walk)
Historiska museet • Lines: 67 (3 min walk)

Tram

Djurgårdsbron • Lines: 7 (4 min walk)
Nordiska museet/Vasamuseet • Lines: 7 (8 min walk)

Metro

Karlaplan • Lines: 13 (12 min walk)
Östermalmstorg • Lines: 13, 14 (15 min walk)

Ferry

Strandvägen • Lines: Cinderella Stockholm ↔ Sandhamn (13 min walk)
Nybroplan • Lines: 80, Royal Canal Tour (16 min walk)

Light rail

Stockholms östra • Lines: 27, 28, 29 (31 min walk)