Slottsbacken, Stockholm

Name: Slottsbacken
Address: Slottsbacken 8, Stockholm, Sweden

#237 among attractions in Stockholm

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Slottsbacken is a street in Gamla stan, the old town in central Stockholm, Sweden. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 59°19'34"N, 18°4'21"E

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Slottsbacken 8Södermalm (Storkyrkan)Stockholm Sweden

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

Nearby attractions include: Stockholm Palace, Royal Armoury, Storkyrkan, Obelisk at Slottsbacken.

~310 ftN
Museum, Baroque architecture, Art museum
Stockholm Palace, Stockholm
2 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...
~220 ftNE
Royal armory and fashion history museum
Royal Armoury, Stockholm
2 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...
~390 ftW
Church with George and the dragon statue
Storkyrkan, Stockholm
2 min walk • Storkyrkan, also known as the Stockholm Cathedral or the Great Church, is a medieval edifice that stands as a testament to the rich history and architectural heritage of Stockholm, Sweden. This prominent church, located in the heart of the city's Old Town (Gamla Stan)...
~190 ftSW
Obelisk
Obelisk at Slottsbacken, Stockholm
1 min walk • The Obelisk at Slottsbacken is an iconic monument situated in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden. Standing prominently near the Royal Palace, this stone obelisk serves as a reminder of the city's rich history and cultural heritage.
~200 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Economy Museum - Royal Coin Cabinet, Stockholm
1 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.
~440 ftSW
Nobel Prize and prizewinners' museum
Nobel Prize Museum, Stockholm
3 min walk • The Nobel Prize Museum is located in the former Stock Exchange Building on the north side of the square Stortorget in Gamla Stan, the old town in central Stockholm, Sweden.
~200 ftSE
Baroque architecture, Postmodern architecture, Palace
Tessin Palace, Stockholm
1 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.
~180 ftS
Baroque architecture, Church, Postmodern architecture
Finnish Church, Stockholm
1 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.
~220 ftS
Postmodern architecture, Monuments and statues
Järnpojke, Stockholm
2 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.
~150 ftS
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Finska Kyrkogränd, Stockholm
1 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.
~250 ftS
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Trädgårdsgatan, Stockholm
2 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 Slottsbacken?

Nearby attractions include Slottskyrkan, Stockholm (1 min walk), Finska Kyrkogränd, Stockholm (1 min walk), Regalia of Sweden, Stockholm (1 min walk), Finnish Church, Stockholm (1 min walk).

How to get to Slottsbacken by public transport?

The nearest stations to Slottsbacken:

Bus

Slottsbacken • Lines: 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 2, 57, 76, 96 (3 min walk)
Riddarhustorget • Lines: 3, 53 (6 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

Gamla stan • Lines: 13, 14, 17, 18, 19 (7 min walk)
Kungsträdgården • Lines: 10, 11 (9 min walk)

Tram

Kungsträdgården • Lines: 7 (12 min walk)
Nybroplan • Lines: 7 (13 min walk)

Train

Stockholms central (19 min walk)
Stockholm City (16 min walk)