Stockholm University, Stockholm

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Stockholm University is a public research university in Stockholm, Sweden, founded as a college in 1878, with university status since 1960. With over 33,000 students at four different faculties: law, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, it is one of the largest universities in Scandinavia. The institution is regarded as one of the top 100 universities in the world by the Academic Ranking of World Universities. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 59°21'47"N, 18°3'32"E

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Östermalm (Universitetet)Stockholm Sweden

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Stockholm University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stockholm Olympic Stadium, Östermalms IP, Haga trädgård, Bergianska trädgården.

1.4 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Stockholm Olympic Stadium, Stockholm
37 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.
1.4 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Östermalms IP, Stockholm
36 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...
1 miW
Museum, Natural history museum
Haga trädgård, Stockholm
26 min walk • Haga Trädgård is a garden located at the northern end of Haga Park in Solna, Sweden. Haga Trädgård was founded by King Gustav III in the 1785. It was intended that it should become the kitchen garden to the royal household.
0.6 miNW
Botanical garden with 2 vast glasshouses
Bergianska trädgården, Stockholm
16 min walk • The Bergianska trädgården, the Bergian Garden or Hortus Bergianus, is a botanical garden located in the Frescati area on the outskirts of Stockholm, close to the Swedish Museum of Natural History and the main campus of Stockholm University.
0.4 miNW
Museum, Art Nouveau architecture, Natural history museum
Swedish Museum of Natural History, Stockholm
12 min walk • The Swedish Museum of Natural History, in Stockholm, is one of two major museums of natural history in Sweden, the other one being located in Gothenburg.
0.8 miW
Lakefront park with ornate buildings
Hagaparken, Stockholm
22 min walk • Hagaparken, or simply Haga in Solna Municipality just north of Stockholm, Sweden, is a vast and popular nature area, with large lawns, woods and gardens.
0.7 miW
Palace, Forts and castles
Haga Palace, Stockholm
18 min walk • Haga Palace, formerly known as the Queen's Pavilion, is located in the Haga Park, Solna Municipality in Metropolitan Stockholm, Sweden.
1 miS
Park
Vanadislunden, Stockholm
27 min walk • Vanadislunden is a park located in the district of Vasastaden in central Stockholm, Sweden.
0.6 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Laduviken, Stockholm
17 min walk • Laduviken is a lake in Norra Djurgården, a semi-rural area in north-eastern Stockholm, Sweden, forming part of the Royal National City Park.
0.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lappkärret, Stockholm
14 min walk • Lappkärret is a small lake in Norra Djurgården in north-eastern Stockholm, Sweden, near Stockholm University. It is one of six lakes in Djurgården, the others being: Lillsjön, Uggleviken, Isbladskärret, Laduviken, and Spegeldammen.
0.7 miSW
Cemetery
Kungliga begravningsplatsen, Stockholm
17 min walk • Kungliga begravningsplatsen, known in English as the Royal Cemetery, was first used in 1922 and has been the only official burial place of the Swedish Royal Family since 1950, succeeding Riddarholmen Church as such.

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Which popular attractions are close to Stockholm University?

Nearby attractions include Stockholm University Library, Stockholm (3 min walk), Cosmonova, Stockholm (11 min walk), Swedish Museum of Natural History, Stockholm (12 min walk), Lappkärret, Stockholm (14 min walk).

How to get to Stockholm University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Stockholm University:

Bus

Universitetsvägen • Lines: 50 (3 min walk)
Universitetet södra • Lines: 50, 639, 670, 676, 680, 690, 691, 696, 699 (5 min walk)

Metro

Universitetet • Lines: 14 (6 min walk)

Light rail

Universitetet • Lines: 27, 28, 29 (8 min walk)
Stockholms östra • Lines: 27, 28, 29 (32 min walk)

Ferry

Tranholmen • Lines: 80 (38 min walk)