Vasastan, Stockholm

Name: Vasastan
Address: Stockholm, Sweden

#544 among attractions in Stockholm

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Facts and practical information

Vasastaden, or colloquially Vasastan, is a 3.00 km² large city district in central Stockholm, Sweden, being a part of Norrmalm borough. With 58,458 inhabitants it is the third most populous, and the second most densely populated district in Stockholm. ()

Local name: Vasastan, Stockholm Coordinates: 59°20'60"N, 18°1'59"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Västermalmsgallerian, Hagaparken, Vanadislunden, Karlberg Palace.

1.1 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Västermalmsgallerian, Stockholm
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Stockholm's vibrant Kungsholmen district, Västermalmsgallerian stands as a modern testament to the Swedish flair for design and convenience in urban shopping experiences. This contemporary shopping centre, with its sleek architecture...
0.8 miN
Lakefront park with ornate buildings
Hagaparken, Stockholm
21 min walk • Hagaparken, or simply Haga in Solna Municipality just north of Stockholm, Sweden, is a vast and popular nature area, with large lawns, woods and gardens.
0.7 miE
Park
Vanadislunden, Stockholm
19 min walk • Vanadislunden is a park located in the district of Vasastaden in central Stockholm, Sweden.
0.7 miSW
Jean de la Vallée, Forts and castles
Karlberg Palace, Stockholm
19 min walk • Karlberg Palace is a palace by the Karlberg Canal in Solna Municipality in Sweden, adjacent to Stockholm's Vasastaden district. The palace, built in 1630, today houses the Military Academy Karlberg.
0.6 miNE
Cemetery
Kungliga begravningsplatsen, Stockholm
16 min walk • Kungliga begravningsplatsen, known in English as the Royal Cemetery, was first used in 1922 and has been the only official burial place of the Swedish Royal Family since 1950, succeeding Riddarholmen Church as such.
0.9 miN
Museum, History museum
Gustav III's Pavilion, Stockholm
24 min walk • Gustav III's Pavilion is a royal pavilion at the Haga Park, 2 km north of Stockholm. As a highlight in Swedish art history, the Pavilion is a fine example of the European neoclassicism of the late 18th century in Northern Europe.
0.7 miSE
Church, Neo-baroque architecture, Architecture
Gustaf Vasa Church, Stockholm
19 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.
0.6 miNW
Cemetery
Norra begravningsplatsen, Stockholm
16 min walk • Norra begravningsplatsen, literally "The Northern Cemetery" in Swedish, is a major cemetery of the Stockholm urban area, located in Solna Municipality. Inaugurated on 9 June 1827, it is the burial site for a number of Swedish notables.
~1530 ftS
Skyscraper
Norra Tornen, Stockholm
8 min walk • Norra Tornen are a pair of high-rise apartment buildings located in Vasastaden district of Stockholm, Sweden. Opened in 2018, the eastern tower is 125 m tall, consisting of 36 floors. The west tower opened in 2020 and is 110 m tall, with 33 floors.
0.8 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Sven-Harrys konstmuseum, Stockholm
21 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.
0.4 miNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Solna kyrka, Stockholm
10 min walk • Solna Church is a so-called round church in Solna Municipality near Stockholm, Sweden. The church is located on the headland between Brunnsviken and Ulvsundasjön, at the southern end of the cemetery Norra begravningsplatsen.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vasastan?

Nearby attractions include Solnabron, Stockholm (6 min walk), Museum of Spirits, Stockholm (7 min walk), Norra Tornen, Stockholm (8 min walk), Solna kyrka, Stockholm (10 min walk).

How to get to Vasastan by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vasastan:

Bus

Karolinska sjukhuset Eugeniavägen • Lines: 3, 507, 58, 598, 6, 697, 77, Flygbussarna (5 min walk)
Karolinska sjukhuset norra • Lines: 3, 506, 507, 508, 526, 561, 58, 598, 697, 72, 77, Flygbussarna (6 min walk)

Train

Stockholm Odenplan (17 min walk)
Solna (36 min walk)

Metro

Sankt Eriksplan • Lines: 17, 18, 19 (18 min walk)
Odenplan • Lines: 17, 18, 19 (19 min walk)

Ferry

Hornsbergs Strand • Lines: Båt (31 min walk)

Light rail

Universitetet • Lines: 27, 28, 29 (32 min walk)

Tram

Solna station • Lines: 30 (33 min walk)