Folkoperan, Stockholm

Name: Folkoperan
Address: 72 Hornsgatan, Stockholm, 118 21, Sweden
Telephone: +46 8 616 07 50

#308 among attractions in Stockholm

Theater, Opera, Concerts and shows, Concert hall

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Facts and practical information

Folkoperan is an opera house in Stockholm, Sweden, at Hornsgatan 72 in the southern district of Södermalm. It is one of Stockholm's most successful opera houses in terms of audience attendance, and is considered Sweden's most important stage for freelance opera singers and musicians. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 59°19'7"N, 18°3'30"E

Address

72 HornsgatanSödermalm (Maria - Torget)Stockholm 118 21 Sweden

Contact

+46 8 616 07 50

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Riddarholmen Church, Zinkensdamms IP, Wrangel Palace, Stockholm City Museum.

0.4 miN
Resting place of the Swedish monarchs
Riddarholmen Church, Stockholm
12 min walk • Riddarholmen Church is a historical and architectural gem nestled in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden. This medieval church, with its distinctive cast-iron spire, dates back to the late 13th century and has long been a place of great national significance.
~1830 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport, Hockey
Zinkensdamms IP, Stockholm
9 min walk • Zinkensdamms Idrottsplats (Zinkensdamms IP), nestled in the vibrant heart of Stockholm, Sweden, stands as a hub of athletic activity and community engagement. This multifaceted sports venue, located in the Södermalm district, offers residents and visitors alike a...
0.5 miN
Jean de la Vallée, Palace
Wrangel Palace, Stockholm
13 min walk • Wrangel Palace is a townhouse mansion on Riddarholmen islet in Gamla Stan, the old town of Stockholm, in Sweden.
0.5 miE
Cultural heritage in 17th-century palace
Stockholm City Museum, Stockholm
12 min walk • The Stockholm City Museum is a museum documenting, preserving and exhibiting the history of Stockholm. The museum is housed in Södra Stadshuset at Slussen on Södermalm. The building was completed in 1685. In the 1930s the museum moved in and opened to the public in 1942.
0.5 miNE
Square
Birger Jarls torg, Stockholm
13 min walk • Birger Jarls torg is a public square on Riddarholmen in Gamla stan, the old town in Stockholm, Sweden.
~1670 ftE
Baroque architecture, Church
Maria Magdalena Church, Stockholm
9 min walk • The Church of Saint Mary Magdalene is a church on Södermalm in central Stockholm, Sweden, dedicated to and named for Jesus' companion Mary Magdalene. The church plan has a nave but no aisles. In its eastern end is a three-sided choir and the transept taking up three bays.
0.5 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Market
Söderhallarna, Stockholm
14 min walk • Södermalms saluhall or Söderhallarna is a saluhall at Medborgarplatsen on Södermalm in central Stockholm.
0.5 miNE
Square
Mälartorget, Stockholm
13 min walk • Mälartorget is a public square in Gamla stan, the old town in central Stockholm, Sweden, named after its location on the western waterfront of the old town facing Lake Mälaren.
~1000 ftE
Park, Playground, Garden
Mariatorget, Stockholm
5 min walk • Mariatorget is a square and a city park in the district of Södermalm in Stockholm, Sweden.
0.4 miSW
Neighbourhood
Zinkensdamm, Stockholm
12 min walk • Zinkensdamm is an area and a former manor in Södermalm in inner Stockholm. The Zinkensdamm manor was demolished. The name is today used for Zinkensdamm metro station and the sports ground Zinkensdamms IP.
0.4 miNE
Monastery
Greyfriars Monastery, Stockholm
12 min walk • The Greyfriars Monastery on the island of Riddarholmen in Stockholm was a monastery for males of the Franciscan Order, in operation from 1270 until the Swedish Reformation of 1527.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Folkoperan?

Nearby attractions include St. Paul's Church, Stockholm (4 min walk), Mariatorget, Stockholm (5 min walk), Teater Tribunalen, Stockholm (6 min walk), Monteliusvägen, Stockholm (6 min walk).

How to get to Folkoperan by public transport?

The nearest stations to Folkoperan:

Bus

Krukmakargatan • Lines: 55, 57, 66 (2 min walk)
Hornsgatan/Rosenlundsgatan • Lines: 190, 191, 192, 4, 66, 74, 94 (4 min walk)

Metro

Mariatorget • Lines: 13, 14 (4 min walk)
Zinkensdamm • Lines: 13, 14 (9 min walk)

Train

Stockholms södra (10 min walk)
Stockholms central (25 min walk)

Ferry

Riddarholmen • Lines: Båt (11 min walk)
Klara Mälarstrand • Lines: 89 (17 min walk)

Tram

T-Centralen • Lines: 7 (25 min walk)
Kungsträdgården • Lines: 7 (28 min walk)