The Four Elements Sculpture, Stockholm

Name: The Four Elements Sculpture
Address: Stockholm, Sweden

#148 among attractions in Stockholm

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Facts and practical information

The Four Elements is a monumental mobile sculpture created by the American sculptor Alexander Calder in 1961. The sculpture is a motorized moving group of four metal sheets. The artwork is about 30 feet high. The sheets are painted in plain colours. This sculpture is made after a Calder model from 1938. ()

Local name: De fyra elementen Coordinates: 59°19'31"N, 18°5'2"E

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Norrmalm (Jakob)Stockholm Sweden

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Day trips

The Four Elements Sculpture – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nationalmuseum, Moderna Museet, Insane, ArkDes.

~1560 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Nationalmuseum, Stockholm
8 min walk • Nationalmuseum, Stockholm's premier art and design museum, stands as a beacon of culture in the heart of Sweden's capital. Housed in a grand neo-Renaissance building that dates back to 1866, it overlooks the picturesque waters of the Strömmen.
~400 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Moderna Museet, Stockholm
2 min walk • Moderna Museet, located in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden, is a beacon of contemporary art and an essential destination for art enthusiasts from around the globe. This museum, nestled on the island of Skeppsholmen, is renowned for its impressive collection of modern...
0.4 miE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Insane, Stockholm
11 min walk • Insane is one of the most exciting entertainment attractions in Stockholm, located within the Gröna Lund amusement park. This extraordinary facility is a kingdom of adrenaline that attracts both thrill-seekers and those who want to overcome their fears and experience...
~250 ftNE
Museum, Art museum
ArkDes, Stockholm
2 min walk • ArkDes, located in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden, is a hub of inspiration and creativity dedicated to architecture and design. As a national center for these disciplines, ArkDes provides a vibrant space for exhibitions, talks, and research, making it an essential...
~820 ftNW
East Asian archaeology and art museum
Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm
4 min walk • The Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities, nestled in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden, is a cultural treasure trove dedicated to the history and art of Asia. This prestigious institution, housed in a neoclassical edifice that once served as the Swedish Navy's barracks...
~640 ftNW
Church, Island, Park
Skeppsholmen Church, Stockholm
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden, Skeppsholmen Church stands as a beacon of serenity amidst the bustling city. This church, with its neoclassical architecture and pristine white façade, offers a tranquil retreat for both locals and tourists alike.
~1140 ftNW
Bridge
Skeppsholmsbron, Stockholm
6 min walk • Skeppsholmsbron is in central Stockholm, Sweden, connecting Blasieholmen to Skeppsholmen. The bridge, 165 metres long and 9.5 metres wide, consists of a 5.5 metre wide roadway flanked by 2 metre pathways, and has 5 arches. It was the first forged iron bridge to be constructed in Sweden, manufactured by Motala Verkstad in 1861.
~1550 ftSE
Forts and castles
Kastellet, Stockholm
8 min walk • Kastellet is a small citadel located on the islet Kastellholmen in central Stockholm, Sweden.
~670 ftW
Hostel, Boat or ferry, Ship
Af Chapman Ship, Stockholm
4 min walk • af Chapman, formerly Dunboyne and G.D. Kennedy, is a full-rigged steel ship moored on the western shore of the islet Skeppsholmen in central Stockholm, Sweden, now serving as a youth hostel.
~1820 ftNE
Children's literature fun park and theater
Junibacken, Stockholm
9 min walk • Junibacken is a children’s attraction, founded by Staffan Götestam, Fredrik Uhrström and Peder Wallenberg. It is situated on the island of Djurgården in the centre of Stockholm, Sweden.
~1550 ftSW
Street
Skeppsbrokajen, Stockholm
8 min walk • Skeppsbrokajen is a quay in central Stockholm, Sweden. Passing along Skeppsbron, it forms the east waterfront of the old town Gamla stan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Four Elements Sculpture?

Nearby attractions include Skeppsholmen, Stockholm (1 min walk), Exercishuset, Stockholm (1 min walk), ArkDes, Stockholm (2 min walk), Moderna Museet, Stockholm (2 min walk).

How to get to The Four Elements Sculpture by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Four Elements Sculpture:

Bus

Arkitektur-/Moderna museet • Lines: 65 (2 min walk)
Östasiatiska museet • Lines: 65 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Skeppsholmen • Lines: 82 (5 min walk)
Slussen • Lines: 18, 24, 82 (8 min walk)

Tram

Styrmansgatan • Lines: 7 (12 min walk)
Liljevalchs/Gröna Lund • Lines: 7 (13 min walk)

Metro

Slussen • Lines: 13, 14, 17, 18, 19 (15 min walk)
Kungsträdgården • Lines: 10, 11 (15 min walk)

Train

Stockholms central (28 min walk)
Stockholm City (26 min walk)