Aviator Monument, Stockholm

Name: Aviator Monument
Address: Stockholm, Sweden

#278 among attractions in Stockholm

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The Aviator Monument is a statue that stands at Karlaplan in central Stockholm, Sweden. The statue was a gift from the Swedish Aeronautical Society in memory of different Swedish aviation pioneers who fell in both the North Pole expedition of 1898 and in the Swedish aviator era in 1917. The task to build the monument was given to the famous sculptor Carl Milles. The Aviator Monument was finished in 1931. ()

Local name: Flygarmonumentet Coordinates: 59°20'18"N, 18°5'27"E

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Östermalm (Oscars Kyrka)Stockholm Sweden

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Day trips

Aviator Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sturecompagniet, Swedish History Museum, Swedish Army Museum, Djurgårdsbron.

0.6 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
Sturecompagniet, Stockholm
16 min walk • Stockholm, the vibrant capital of Sweden, boasts a nightlife scene that is both diverse and dynamic. At the heart of this scene is Sturecompagniet, one of the city's most prestigious nightclubs. Situated in the upscale Östermalm district, Sturecompagniet has...
~1350 ftS
Artifacts from prehistory onwards and shop
Swedish History Museum, Stockholm
7 min walk • The Swedish History Museum, nestled in the heart of Stockholm, serves as an eminent guardian of Sweden's rich and storied past. Established to bring centuries of Swedish history to life, this museum is a treasure trove for history buffs and casual visitors alike.
0.5 miSW
Museum with historical military displays
Swedish Army Museum, Stockholm
12 min walk • The Swedish Army Museum, located in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden, stands as a testament to the nation's military history. This museum is a vital repository of Sweden's past, providing visitors with a detailed and immersive look at the country's armed forces from the...
0.5 miS
Bridge
Djurgårdsbron, Stockholm
14 min walk • Djurgårdsbron is a bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. Designed by Carl Fraenell and built for the Stockholm World's Fair 1897, the present bridge forms a southern extension to the boulevard Narvavägen, thus connecting mainland Östermalm to the island Djurgården.
0.6 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Peter and St Sigfrid's Church, Stockholm
15 min walk • St Peter and St Sigfrid's Church, often referred to locally as the English Church, is an Anglican church in Stockholm, Sweden.
0.6 miSW
Art Nouveau architecture, Theater, August Strindberg
Royal Dramatic Theatre, Stockholm
16 min walk • The Royal Dramatic Theatre is Sweden's national stage for "spoken drama", founded in 1788. Around one thousand shows are put on annually on the theatre's eight running stages.
0.6 miSW
Square
Nybroplan, Stockholm
16 min walk • Nybroplan is a public space in central Stockholm, Sweden. Located on the border between the city districts Norrmalm and Östermalm, Nybroplan connects a number of major streets, including Birger Jarlsgatan, Strandvägen, Hamngatan, and Nybrogatan.
~1860 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Oscarskyrkan, Stockholm
9 min walk • Oscar's Church is one of the major churches in Stockholm, Sweden. The three-aisled hall church, which holds 1,200 people, has an 80-metre-high tower in the south-western part of the building.
0.4 miSW
Baroque architecture, Church, Jean de la Vallée
Hedvig Eleonora kyrka, Stockholm
11 min walk • Hedvig Eleonora Church is a church in central Stockholm, Sweden. It is located at Östermalm and belongs to the Church of Sweden and is parish church for Hedvig Eleonora Parish in the Diocese of Stockholm.
0.6 miS
Children's literature fun park and theater
Junibacken, Stockholm
16 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.
~500 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Fältöversten, Stockholm
3 min walk • Fältöversten is a combined shopping centre and residential district at Karlaplan 15 in Östermalm, Stockholm. The development consists of a ground floor shopping centre with association facilities and community services and an upper terrace level...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Aviator Monument?

Nearby attractions include Karlaplan, Stockholm (2 min walk), Maximteatern, Stockholm (4 min walk), Östermalm, Stockholm (6 min walk), Östermalm, Stockholm (7 min walk).

How to get to Aviator Monument by public transport?

The nearest stations to Aviator Monument:

Bus

Karlaplan • Lines: 67 (1 min walk)
Skeppargatan • Lines: 67 (4 min walk)

Metro

Karlaplan • Lines: 13 (3 min walk)
Stadion • Lines: 14 (12 min walk)

Tram

Djurgårdsbron • Lines: 7 (12 min walk)
Styrmansgatan • Lines: 7 (14 min walk)

Ferry

Strandvägen • Lines: Cinderella Stockholm ↔ Sandhamn (16 min walk)
Nybroplan • Lines: 80, Royal Canal Tour (17 min walk)

Light rail

Stockholms östra • Lines: 27, 28, 29 (24 min walk)

Train

Stockholm City (31 min walk)
Stockholms central (34 min walk)