Solvalla, Stockholm

Name: Solvalla
Address: Stockholm, Sweden
Telephone: +46 8 635 90 00

#45 among attractions in Stockholm

Sport venue, Sport, Racetrack, Stables

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Solvalla is a premier destination for horse racing enthusiasts and a landmark in the world of Swedish sports. Situated in the bustling city of Stockholm, this sport venue is renowned for hosting some of the most prestigious trotting races in the Nordic countries, including the famous Elitloppet, one of the top events in the international trotting calendar.

With a history dating back to its inauguration in 1927, Solvalla has established itself as the epicenter of Swedish trotting, attracting visitors from around the world. The venue boasts a top-notch racing track that has witnessed numerous record-breaking moments and has been a proving ground for legendary horses and drivers.

Solvalla's facilities are designed to enhance the spectator experience, offering excellent viewing areas along with a variety of dining and entertainment options. The venue can accommodate a large number of guests, making it an ideal location for both intimate gatherings and large-scale events.

The Elitloppet, held annually at the end of May, is the highlight of the racing season at Solvalla. This event draws the finest international trotters and is complemented by a festive atmosphere, with a week full of activities leading up to the main race. It's not just about the competition; it's a celebration of the sport's rich heritage and the passion that fuels it.

Aside from the adrenaline-pumping action on the track, Solvalla also offers year-round activities, including conferences, exhibitions, and other sporting events, making it a versatile venue that goes beyond horse racing.

Alternative names: Opened: 1927 (97 years ago)Coordinates: 59°21'59"N, 17°56'19"E

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Bromma (Bällsta)Stockholm Sweden

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+46 8 635 90 00

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Nearby attractions include: Lötsjön, Hallonbergen, Bromma Church, Kyrksjön.

1.1 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lötsjön, Stockholm
28 min walk • Lötsjön is a small lake in Sundbyberg, a municipality north of Stockholm, Sweden. The shallow lake features a rich variety of water birds and a fountain. A promenade of approx. 1.4 km length leads around Lötsjön. Swimming in the lake is prohibited. The lake Råstasjön is located in close proximity to the east of Lötsjön.
1.2 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Hallonbergen, Stockholm
32 min walk • Hallonbergen is a suburb of Stockholm, Sweden. Hallonbergen, which has about 5,400 inhabitants, located in Sundbyberg Municipality in the north west of Stockholm, is a fairly typical 1960-1970s area of dense Million Programme housing in the style of multi-level concrete apartment buildings.
1 miSW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Bromma Church, Stockholm
27 min walk • Bromma kyrka is a round church in the borough Bromma in Stockholm, Sweden. The oldest parts of the church were built in the later 12th century as a fortress church, and the church is among Stockholm's oldest buildings.
1.4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Kyrksjön, Stockholm
36 min walk • Kyrksjön is a small lake in Bromma, a western suburb in Stockholm, Sweden. Named after its vicinity to the old Bromma Church, the lake was made part of the nature reserve Kyrksjölöten in 1997.
1.6 miSE
Bridge
Huvudstabron, Stockholm
42 min walk • Huvudstabron is a bridge in Sweden. Stretching over Bällstaviken it connects the industrial area Ulvsunda in the municipality Stockholm to the city district Huvudsta in the municipality Solna.
1.1 miSW
Area
Stockholm/Västerort, Stockholm
29 min walk • Västerort is the western part of Stockholm Municipality in Stockholm County, Sweden. It also forms part of Stockholm urban area and of Stockholm Metropolitan Area. It constitutes the western suburban area within Stockholm's municipal borders.
1.5 miNW
Museum, Art gallery
Fascinate, Stockholm
38 min walk • Fascinate is a graffiti painting at an industrial park in Bromsten, Stockholm. Fascinate was created by Circle and Tariq, then 17 years old, in 1989 and was then the largest graffiti painting in northern Europe. It is painted on an outside wall of an industrial building and was made with consent from the property owner.
1.2 miW
Neighbourhood
Flysta
31 min walk • Flysta is a part of the congregation Spånga in the westernmost parts of the Stockholm municipality, located just over 10 km from the centre of Stockholm. It is a part of the Spånga-Tensta borough.
0.7 miN
Neighbourhood
Rissne, Stockholm
18 min walk • Rissne is a neighborhood in the western part of Sundbyberg Municipality, Stockholm, Sweden. It has about 7500 inhabitants and borders to Stora Ursvik in the north, Duvbo and Hallonbergen in the east, and in the west and south to Bromsten, the latter one within Västerort in Stockholm Municipality.
1.4 miNW
Neighbourhood
Bromsten
36 min walk • Bromsten is a middle-class district of northwestern Stockholm and belongs to the Spånga-Tensta borough. The ruins of an ancient hill fort located in the area are believed to be the source of the district's name.
0.7 miNW
Stela
Uppland Runic Inscription 80, Stockholm
20 min walk • Uppland Runic Inscription 80 or U 80 is the Rundata catalog listing for a Viking Age memorial runic inscription that is located in Sundby, which is in Solna Municipality, Stockholm County, Sweden, and in the historic province of Uppland.