Stockholm/Kungsholmen, Stockholm

Name: Stockholm/Kungsholmen
Address: Stockholm, Sweden

#493 among attractions in Stockholm

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Kungsholmen is an island in Lake Mälaren in Sweden, part of central Stockholm, Sweden. It is situated north of Riddarfjärden and considered part of the historical province Uppland. Its area is 3.9 km² with a perimeter of 8.9 km. The highest point is at Stadshagsplan at 47 metres. The total population is 71,542. ()

Local name: Kungsholmen Coordinates: 59°19'50"N, 18°1'21"E

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Kungsholmen (Marieberg)Stockholm Sweden

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Stockholm/Kungsholmen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Västermalmsgallerian, Smedsuddsbadet, Västerbron, Karlberg Palace.

0.4 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Västermalmsgallerian, Stockholm
12 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...
~1980 ftS
Beach, Outdoor activities, Cafe
Smedsuddsbadet, Stockholm
10 min walk • Smedsuddsbadet is a lido at Smedsudden near Rålambshovsparken on Kungsholmen in Stockholm. The bath was inaugurated on 21 June 1973 by Mayor Thorsten Sundström.
0.6 miSE
Bridge
Västerbron, Stockholm
15 min walk • Västerbron is an arch bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. With a total length exceeding 600 m, 340 m of which stretches over water, it is one of the major bridges in Stockholm, offering one of the most panoramic views of the central part of the city centering on Gamla stan, the old town.
0.7 miN
Jean de la Vallée, Forts and castles
Karlberg Palace, Stockholm
18 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.
~1280 ftSE
Park, Playground, Skate park
Rålambshovsparken, Stockholm
7 min walk • Rålambshovsparken is a park in the Marieberg district on the island of Kungsholmen in Stockholm, Sweden.
0.6 miE
Neighbourhood
Kungsholmen, Stockholm
16 min walk • Kungsholmen is a borough in central Stockholm, Sweden. It is named after the dominating district and island in the borough. Except Kungsholmen there are six districts in the borough: Fredhäll, Kristineberg, Lilla Essingen, Marieberg, Stadshagen and Stora Essingen.
0.6 miNE
Bridge
Sankt Eriksbron, Stockholm
17 min walk • Sankt Eriksbron is a bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. Passing over Barnhusviken it connects Kungsholmen to Norrmalm. The present construction was inaugurated in 1937. Neighbouring bridges are: Kungsbron, Barnhusbron, Stadshusbron, Klarabergsviadukten, and Ekelundsbron.
0.8 miSE
Bridge
Pålsundsbron, Stockholm
22 min walk • Pålsundsbron is a bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. Stretching over the small water course Pålsundet, the bridge connects the major island Södermalm to the minor island Långholmen.
0.8 miS
Bridge
Långholmsbron, Stockholm
21 min walk • Långholmsbron is a bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. Connecting the major island Södermalm to the minor island Långholmen, it forms an extension to the street Bergsundsgatan.
0.7 miS
Museum
Långholmen Prison, Stockholm
18 min walk • Långholmen Prison, officially Långholmen Central Prison, was historically one of the largest prison facilities in Sweden with more than 500 cells, located on the island of Långholmen in Stockholm. It was built 1874—1880 as the central prison of Sweden, and was temporary closed down between 1972–1975.
0.7 miNE
Church, Spiritual, Concert hall
Philadelphia Church, Stockholm
19 min walk • Filadelfiakyrkan is a Pentecostal church building at Rörstrandsgatan 7 in Stockholm, Sweden; it was dedicated on 2 November 1930. The building is owned by the Filadelfia Stockholm congregation, the largest congregation in the Swedish Pentecostal movement with about 5,400 members as of 2015.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Stockholm/Kungsholmen?

Nearby attractions include Västerbroplan, Stockholm (5 min walk), Rålambshovsparken, Stockholm (7 min walk), Thorildsplan, Stockholm (7 min walk), Fridhemsplan, Stockholm (8 min walk).

How to get to Stockholm/Kungsholmen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Stockholm/Kungsholmen:

Bus

Mariebergsgatan • Lines: 1, 196, 197, 198, 4, 405, 54, 56, 61, 74, 77, 91, 94 (3 min walk)
Västerbroplan • Lines: 1, 151, 153, 4, 405, 54, 56, 61, 726, 74, 743, 745, 77, 91, 94, Flygbussarna (5 min walk)

Metro

Thorildsplan • Lines: 17, 18, 19 (8 min walk)
Fridhemsplan • Lines: 10, 11, 17, 18, 19 (9 min walk)

Ferry

Lilla Essingen • Lines: 89, Båt (18 min walk)
Hornsbergs Strand • Lines: Båt (23 min walk)

Tram

Gröndal • Lines: 30 (29 min walk)
Stora Essingen • Lines: 30 (29 min walk)

Train

Stockholms central (30 min walk)
Stockholm Odenplan (31 min walk)