Helgeandsholmen, Stockholm

Name: Helgeandsholmen
Address: Stockholm, Sweden

#506 among attractions in Stockholm

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Facts and practical information

Helgeandsholmen is a small island in central Stockholm, Sweden. It is located north of Stadsholmen, and east of Strömsborg, with which, together with Riddarholmen, it forms Gamla stan, the old town of Stockholm. Helgeandsholmen contains the Riksdag Building and the Museum of Medieval Stockholm, and is connected to neighbouring islands through three bridges: Riksbron, Stallbron, and Norrbro. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 59°19'40"N, 18°4'8"E

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Södermalm (Storkyrkan)Stockholm Sweden

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

Nearby attractions include: Stockholm Palace, Riksbron, Royal Swedish Opera, Museum of Medieval Stockholm.

~650 ftSE
Museum, Baroque architecture, Art museum
Stockholm Palace, Stockholm
4 min walk • Stockholm Palace, also known as the Royal Palace, stands as an emblematic edifice in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden, and serves as the official residence of His Majesty the King of Sweden. With its baroque architecture and a history that dates back to the 18th century...
~350 ftW
Bridge
Riksbron, Stockholm
2 min walk • Riksbron is an arch bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden leading from Drottninggatan on Norrmalm 44 metres over to Riksgatan on Helgeandsholmen.
~650 ftN
Elegant theater for opera and ballet
Royal Swedish Opera, Stockholm
4 min walk • Royal Swedish Opera is an opera and ballet company based in Stockholm, Sweden.
~270 ftNE
Exhibitions on life in the Middle Ages
Museum of Medieval Stockholm, Stockholm
2 min walk • The Museum of Medieval Stockholm, centrally located north of the Royal Palace, was constructed around old monuments excavated in an extensive archaeological dig in the late 1970s.
~770 ftS
Postmodern architecture, Jean de la Vallée, Palace
Axel Oxenstierna palace, Stockholm
4 min walk • Axel Oxenstierna palace is a Mannerist architecture style building situated in the Old Town of Stockholm, Sweden.
~340 ftS
Bridge
Stallbron, Stockholm
2 min walk • Stallbron is an arch bridge located in Gamla stan, the old town in central Stockholm, Sweden. Stretching some 20 meters over Stallkanalen it connects Riksgatan passing through the Parliament Building on Helgeandsholmen to the square Mynttorget on Stadsholmen from where Västerlånggatan extends it further south.
~400 ftS
Square
Mynttorget, Stockholm
2 min walk • Mynttorget is a public square in Gamla stan, the old town in central Stockholm, Sweden.
~430 ftNW
Forts and castles, Neo-baroque architecture
Sager House, Stockholm
3 min walk • The Sager House or Sager Palace is the official residence of the Prime Minister of Sweden, located at Strömgatan 18 in central Stockholm.
~180 ftSW
Grand Swedish parliament buildings
Parliament House, Stockholm
1 min walk • The Parliament House, is the seat of the parliament of Sweden, the Riksdag. It is located on nearly half of Helgeandsholmen, in the Gamla stan district of central Stockholm.
~380 ftN
Bridge
Norrbro, Stockholm
2 min walk • Norrbro is an arch bridge over Norrström in central Stockholm. It extends north from the northern front of the Royal Palace passing over Helgeandsholmen in front of the Riksdag building, and from there over to Gustav Adolfs torg.
~510 ftN
Square, Monuments and statues
Gustav Adolfs torg, Stockholm
3 min walk • Gustav Adolfs torg is a public square in central Stockholm, Sweden.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Helgeandsholmen?

Nearby attractions include Parliament House, Stockholm (1 min walk), Riksgatan, Stockholm (2 min walk), Museum of Medieval Stockholm, Stockholm (2 min walk), Stallbron, Stockholm (2 min walk).

How to get to Helgeandsholmen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Helgeandsholmen:

Bus

Gustav Adolfs torg • Lines: 57, 65 (3 min walk)
Karl XII:s torg • Lines: 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 2, 57, 65, 76, 96 (5 min walk)

Metro

Kungsträdgården • Lines: 10, 11 (6 min walk)
Gamla stan • Lines: 13, 14, 17, 18, 19 (9 min walk)

Ferry

Strömkajen • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 18, 24, 8, 9, Royal Canal Tour (6 min walk)
Riddarholmen • Lines: Båt (9 min walk)

Tram

Kungsträdgården • Lines: 7 (9 min walk)
T-Centralen • Lines: 7 (10 min walk)

Train

Stockholms central (15 min walk)
Stockholm City (12 min walk)