Royal College of Music, Stockholm

Name: Royal College of Music
Address: Stockholm, Sweden
Telephone: +46 8 16 18 00

#251 among attractions in Stockholm

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The Royal College of Music, Stockholm is the oldest institution of higher education in music in Sweden, founded in 1771 as the conservatory of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music. The institution was made independent of the Academy in 1971, and is now a public authority directly under the Ministry of Education and Research. Vice-Chancellor from June 2019 is Helena Wessman, former general manager of Berwaldhallen. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 59°20'39"N, 18°4'51"E

Address

Östermalm (Gärdet)Stockholm Sweden

Contact

+46 8 16 18 00

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Royal College of Music – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sturecompagniet, Birger Jarlsgatan, Stockholm Olympic Stadium, Swedish Army Museum.

0.6 miSW
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...
0.6 miW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Birger Jarlsgatan, Stockholm
16 min walk • Birger Jarlsgatan is one of the most upscale and bustling shopping districts in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden. Stretching through some of the city's most prestigious areas, this street is named after the founder of Stockholm, Birger Jarl, and is renowned for its...
~560 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Stockholm Olympic Stadium, Stockholm
3 min walk • Stockholm Olympic Stadium, also known as Stockholms Olympiastadion or simply the "Stadion," is a historic sports venue located in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden. Inaugurated in 1912 for the Summer Olympic Games, it is the oldest Olympic stadium still in use.
0.6 miS
Museum with historical military displays
Swedish Army Museum, Stockholm
17 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...
~1200 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Östermalms IP, Stockholm
6 min walk • Östermalms IP, a key sports venue nestled in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden, stands as a testament to the city's commitment to physical activity and sports culture. This multifunctional arena, known colloquially as "ÖIP," serves as a hub for various sports...
0.6 miS
Baroque architecture, Church, Jean de la Vallée
Hedvig Eleonora kyrka, Stockholm
16 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.
0.5 miW
Art Nouveau architecture, Church, Spiritual
Engelbrektskyrkan, Stockholm
13 min walk • Engelbrekt Church is a protected church located in the Lärkstaden area of Stockholm, Sweden. Its located at Östermalm and belongs to the Church of Sweden and is parish church for Engelbrekt Parish in the Diocese of Stockholm. It was designed by architect Lars Israel Wahlman in the National Romantic style and completed in 1914.
0.6 miSW
Public park, originally a royal garden
Humlegården, Stockholm
15 min walk • Humlegården is a major park in the district of Östermalm in Stockholm, Sweden. The park borders on Karlavägen in the north, Sturegatan in the east, Humlegårdsgatan in the south and Engelbrektsgatan in the west.
0.5 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Fältöversten, Stockholm
13 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...
0.6 miSW
Square, Neighbourhood
Stureplan, Stockholm
17 min walk • Stureplan is a public square in central Stockholm, between Norrmalm and Östermalm. The square connects the major streets Kungsgatan, Birger Jarlsgatan and Sturegatan.
0.6 miSE
Park
Karlaplan, Stockholm
15 min walk • Karlaplan is an open park-plaza area in Östermalm in central Stockholm, Sweden.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Royal College of Music?

Nearby attractions include Stureparken, Stockholm (5 min walk), Sturegatan, Stockholm (6 min walk), Östermalm, Stockholm (9 min walk), Engelbrektskyrkan, Stockholm (13 min walk).

How to get to Royal College of Music by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royal College of Music:

Bus

Musikhögskolan • Lines: 4, 72, 94 (3 min walk)
Stadion • Lines: 291, 4, 6, 72, 75, 94 (4 min walk)

Metro

Stadion • Lines: 14 (4 min walk)
Tekniska högskolan • Lines: 14 (10 min walk)

Light rail

Stockholms östra • Lines: 27, 28, 29 (11 min walk)

Tram

Nybroplan • Lines: 7 (21 min walk)
Kungsträdgården • Lines: 7 (23 min walk)

Ferry

Nybroplan • Lines: 80, Royal Canal Tour (22 min walk)
Strandvägen • Lines: Cinderella Stockholm ↔ Sandhamn (23 min walk)

Train

Stockholm City (30 min walk)
Stockholms central (33 min walk)