Skeppsbron, Stockholm

Name: Skeppsbron
Address: Stockholm, Sweden

#164 among attractions in Stockholm

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Skeppsbron is both a street and a quay in Gamla stan, the old town of Stockholm, capital of Sweden, stretching from the bridge Strömbron in front of the Royal Palace southward to Slussen. ()

Local name: Skeppsbron, Stockholm Coordinates: 59°19'35"N, 18°4'32"E

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Södermalm (Storkyrkan)Stockholm Sweden

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

Nearby attractions include: Stockholm Palace, Royal Armoury, Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities, Economy Museum - Royal Coin Cabinet.

~700 ftW
Museum, Baroque architecture, Art museum
Stockholm Palace, Stockholm
4 min walk • Stockholm Palace, also known as the Royal Palace, stands as an emblematic edifice in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden, and serves as the official residence of His Majesty the King of Sweden. With its baroque architecture and a history that dates back to the 18th century...
~450 ftW
Royal armory and fashion history museum
Royal Armoury, Stockholm
3 min walk • The Royal Armoury, housed in the depths of the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, offers a journey through Swedish history with a martial twist. Established in 1628 by King Gustav II Adolf, it is the oldest museum in Sweden and provides an exquisite collection that...
~1210 ftE
East Asian archaeology and art museum
Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm
6 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...
~450 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Economy Museum - Royal Coin Cabinet, Stockholm
3 min walk • The Economy Museum - Royal Coin Cabinet is a museum in central Stockholm, Sweden, dedicated to the history of money and economic history in general.
~730 ftNE
Bridge
Skeppsholmsbron, Stockholm
4 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.
~580 ftSW
Baroque architecture, Postmodern architecture, Palace
Tessin Palace, Stockholm
3 min walk • The Tessin Palace is a baroque town house located in Gamla stan, the old town in central Stockholm. Located next to the Royal Palace, it is facing Slottsbacken, the major approach to the Stockholm Palace, and flanked by two alleys, Finska Kyrkogränd and Bollhusgränd.
~700 ftS
Street
Stora Hoparegränd, Stockholm
4 min walk • Stora Hoparegränd is an alley in Gamla stan, the old town of Stockholm, Sweden. Connecting Skeppsbron to Österlånggatan, it forms a parallel street to Skottgränd and Drakens gränd.
~680 ftSW
Baroque architecture, Church, Postmodern architecture
Finnish Church, Stockholm
4 min walk • The Finnish Church is a church building in Gamla stan in Stockholm, Sweden. Belonging to the Stockholm Finnish Parish of the Church of Sweden, it was opened in 1725 after the Lilla Bollhuset building had been rebuilt into a church.
~700 ftSW
Postmodern architecture, Monuments and statues
Järnpojke, Stockholm
4 min walk • Järnpojke or Iron Boy is a sculpture in Gamla stan of Stockholm, Sweden by Liss Eriksson, which is only 15 centimetres high and therefore is the smallest public monument of Stockholm.
~610 ftSW
Street
Finska Kyrkogränd, Stockholm
3 min walk • Finska Kyrkogränd is a blind alley in Gamla stan, an old town in central Stockholm, Sweden. Leading south from Slottsbacken, the alley separates the Finnish Church from the Tessin Palace. It was also named after the vicinity to the former. It forms a parallel street to Bollhusgränd and Källargränd.
~710 ftSW
Street
Trädgårdsgatan, Stockholm
4 min walk • Trädgårdsgatan is a small street in Gamla stan, the old town of Stockholm, Sweden. It stretches west from Skeppar Olofs Gränd to Källargränd, just south of the Royal Palace and north of the square Stortorget. Forming a parallel to Slottsbacken and Köpmangatan, it is intercepted by Trädgårdstvärgränd.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Skeppsbron?

Nearby attractions include Telegrafgränd, Stockholm (2 min walk), Stockholms ström, Stockholm (2 min walk), Skeppar Karls Gränd, Stockholm (2 min walk), Bredgränd, Stockholm (2 min walk).

How to get to Skeppsbron by public transport?

The nearest stations to Skeppsbron:

Bus

Slottsbacken • Lines: 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 2, 57, 76, 96 (2 min walk)
Nationalmuseum • Lines: 65 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Strömkajen • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 18, 24, 8, 9, Royal Canal Tour (6 min walk)
Slussen • Lines: 18, 24, 82 (6 min walk)

Metro

Kungsträdgården • Lines: 10, 11 (9 min walk)
Gamla stan • Lines: 13, 14, 17, 18, 19 (10 min walk)

Tram

Nybroplan • Lines: 7 (11 min walk)
Styrmansgatan • Lines: 7 (12 min walk)

Train

Stockholms central (21 min walk)
Stockholm City (18 min walk)