Blockhusudden

#78 among destinations in Sweden

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Blockhusudden is the eastern tip of the island of Djurgården in Stockholm, Sweden. This place takes its name from "blockhus" meaning a strong, fortification, and "udden" meaning the point, the cape. Blockhusudden is bordered to the north and east by Lilla Värtan. On the south side, the Stockholm channel passes. There are eight airports near Blockhusudden. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 59°19'17"N, 18°9'6"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Swedish National Museum of Science and Technology, Sickla Köpkvarter, Thiel Gallery, Museum of Ethnography.

1.4 miNW
Museum and library of science and technology
Swedish National Museum of Science and Technology, Stockholm
36 min walk • The Swedish National Museum of Science and Technology, located in the vibrant city of Stockholm, is a haven for curious minds of all ages. This museum is dedicated to showcasing Sweden's rapid technological advancements and promoting a broader understanding of science...
1.5 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Sickla Köpkvarter, Södertörn
38 min walk • Sickla Köpkvarter is a retail park and shopping district located on a redeveloped industrial estate in Nacka, Sweden.
~640 ftNW
Art museum with Edvard Munch paintings
Thiel Gallery, Stockholm
4 min walk • The Thiel Gallery, nestled in the picturesque Djurgården area of Stockholm, Sweden, is a museum that exudes a unique blend of art, history, and serenity. This former private residence, built in the early 20th century for banker and art patron Ernest Thiel, was...
1.3 miNW
Museum, History museum, Science museum
Museum of Ethnography, Stockholm
35 min walk • The Museum of Ethnography, in Stockholm, Sweden, is a Swedish science museum. It houses a collection of about 220,000 items relating to the ethnography, or cultural anthropology, of peoples from around the world, including from China, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the Pacific region, the Americas and Africa.
1.3 miW
19th-century palace with guided tours
Rosendal Palace, Stockholm
34 min walk • Rosendal Palace is a Swedish palace pavilion located on Djurgården, an island in central Stockholm. It was built between 1823 and 1827 for King Karl XIV Johan, the first Bernadotte King of Sweden.
0.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Isbladskärret, Stockholm
12 min walk • Isbladskärret is a small lake on Djurgården, an island in central Stockholm, Sweden. The lake is much appreciated among bird-watchers, and, being part of the Royal National City Park, also carefully monitored by several organizations, including the World Wide Fund for Nature.
1.3 miNW
TV tower with a viewing deck and dining
Kaknästornet, Stockholm
33 min walk • The Kaknäs tower is a telecommunications tower located at Ladugårdsgärdet in Stockholm, Sweden. The tower is a major hub of Swedish television, radio and satellite broadcasts.
1.1 miSW
Vernacular architecture, Park, Manor house
Svindersvik, Södertörn
28 min walk • Svindersvik is a well-preserved 18th century country residence in Nacka Municipality, Sweden. Svindersvik lies just outside the city limits of Stockholm. It was built in the 1740s for Claes Grill, and today belongs to the Nordic Museum. It is open to the public through guided tours.
0.4 miNW
Bridge
Lilla Sjötullsbron, Stockholm
10 min walk • Lilla Sjötullsbron is a concrete pedestrian bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. Passing over Djurgårdsbrunnskanalen it connects Djurgården island to the mainland north of it.
0.9 miSE
Area
Nacka, Stockholm
24 min walk • Nacka is the municipal seat of Nacka Municipality and part of Stockholm urban area in Sweden. The municipality's name harks back to a 16th-century industrial operation established by the Crown at Nacka farmstead where conditions for water mills are good.
0.9 miNW
Bridge
Djurgårdsbrunnsbron, Stockholm
23 min walk • Djurgårdsbrunnsbron is a bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden, connecting northern and southern Djurgården. It is the city's only remaining swing bridge, the default bridge type in Stockholm during the 19th century. It has been closed since 1966.