Swedish Hill Historic District, Austin

Name: Swedish Hill Historic District
Address: Austin, United States

#234 among attractions in Austin

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The Swedish Hill Historic District is a former Swedish enclave that is now a residential area of downtown Austin, Texas. Often referred to as "Swede Hill." ()

Coordinates: 30°16'30"N, 97°43'46"W

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East Austin (Central East Austin)Austin United States

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Swedish Hill Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Texas State Capitol, Blanton Museum of Art, Texas State Cemetery, Heroes of the Alamo Monument.

0.6 miW
Home to the state legislature
Texas State Capitol, Austin
17 min walk • The Texas State Capitol, located in the heart of Austin, is a prominent landmark that serves as the home of the Texas legislature and the office of the governor. Completed in 1888, this historic structure is an architectural marvel, renowned for its distinctive...
0.6 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Blanton Museum of Art, Austin
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Austin, Texas, the Blanton Museum of Art stands as a cultural beacon for art lovers and tourists alike. As one of the foremost university art museums in the country, it is part of the University of Texas at Austin and offers a diverse collection...
0.6 miS
Cemetery
Texas State Cemetery, Austin
17 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Austin, Texas, the Texas State Cemetery serves as a solemn and dignified resting place for the state's most notable citizens. This hallowed ground is not only a cemetery but also a shrine to Texas's rich political history and cultural...
0.7 miW
Monuments and statues
Heroes of the Alamo Monument, Austin
17 min walk • The Heroes of the Alamo Monument is an outdoor memorial commemorating those who fought and died during the Battle of the Alamo, installed on the Texas State Capitol grounds, in Austin, Texas, United States. It was designed by J.S.
0.6 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin
16 min walk • Darrell K Royal Memorial Stadium, located in Austin, Texas, on the campus of the University of Texas, has been home to the Longhorns football team since 1924.
~1130 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport, Theater
Frank Erwin Center, Austin
6 min walk • The Frank C. Erwin Jr. Center is a multi-purpose arena located on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin in Austin, Texas. It is also sometimes referred to as "The Drum" or "The Superdrum", owing to its round, drum-like appearance from outside.
0.7 miNW
Museum, History museum, Cinema
Bullock Texas State History Museum, Austin
18 min walk • The Bullock Texas State History Museum is a history museum in Austin, Texas. The museum, located a few blocks north of the Texas State Capitol at 1800 North Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, is dedicated to interpreting the continually unfolding "Story of Texas" to the broadest...
0.4 miNW
Nightlife, Restaurant
Scholz Garten, Austin
12 min walk • Scholz Garten is a beer garden and restaurant in downtown Austin, Texas and the oldest operating business in Texas. Established by German immigrant August Scholz in 1866 after the American Civil War, Scholz Garten became a hub for German immigrants and their culture in the capital city.
0.5 miSE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
George Washington Carver Museum, Austin
13 min walk • The George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center is a museum and cultural center in east Austin, Texas, housed in the former George Washington Carver branch of the Austin Public Library. Named in honor of George Washington Carver, the facility has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2005.
0.6 miS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
French Legation, Austin
15 min walk • The French Legation is a historic legation building in eastern Austin, Texas, built in 1841 to represent the French government in the new Republic of Texas. It is among the oldest extant frame structures in Austin. The building and its surroundings were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.
0.6 miW
Memorial, Historical place
Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument, Austin
15 min walk • The Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument, is a memorial designed by New Mexico artist Duke Sundt, installed on the grounds of the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas, United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Swedish Hill Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Oakwood Cemetery, Austin (7 min walk), Little Campus, Austin (8 min walk), Southgate–Lewis House, Austin (9 min walk), Victory Grill, Austin (11 min walk).

How to get to Swedish Hill Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Swedish Hill Historic District:

Bus

619 15th/Brackenridge • Lines: 670 (6 min walk)
1800 Red River/18th • Lines: 670 (8 min walk)

Train

Plaza Saltillo (23 min walk)
Downtown (23 min walk)