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Stortorget, Gamla Stan (Old Town) – Strömbron Bridge loop from Henriksdal
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Stortorget, Gamla Stan (Old Town) – Strömbron Bridge loop from Henriksdal
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Stortorget, Gamla Stan (Old Town) – Strömbron Bridge loop from Henriksdal
03:40
13.6km
170m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 15, 2026
Tips
Includes movable bridges
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After 384 m for 90 m
After 13.2 km for 90 m
Waypoints
A
Start point
Train Station
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3.27 km
Gamla Stan (Stockholm Old Town)
Highlight • Settlement
Gamla stan (Swedish; actually gamla staden, "the old town") is the old town of the Swedish capital Stockholm, located on the island of Stadsholmen. It is located in the Södermalm district. In Gamla stan you can find the castle built by Nicodemus Tessin the Younger as well as the two churches Storkyrkan (St. Nicholas Church) and Tyska kyrkan (German Church). In the Storkyrkan you can find the outstanding medieval equestrian sculpture of St. George fighting the dragon by Bernt Notke, which can also be found in bronze in the old town.
As a tourist you really have to come here.
As a tourist you really have to come here.
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3.82 km
Changing of the Guard at the Royal Palace Stockholm
Highlight • Historical Site
The huge walls of the city palace make it clear from afar that this building plays a major role in Stockholm. The medieval Vasa Castle used to stand here, but was completely destroyed by the devastating fire of 1697. In 1754, on the site of the former fairytale castle, an impressive baroque building in Italian style rose - like a phoenix from the ashes. With its square floor plan, the city residence of the Swedish royal family is as huge and colossal as it is distant and cool. The Swedish king's workplace is one of the largest inhabited castles in the world. Since the royal family only has their official city residence here and actually lives at Drottningholm Palace, the palace offers enough space for extraordinary museums and exhibitions in addition to the state rooms.
In the Te Kronor Museum you can trace the history of the castle's creation, while the treasury contains fascinating jewels and the imperial insignia of the key, orb and scepter. There are also various crowns, swords and a huge silver baptismal font to admire. The armory impresses with military exhibits, but also bizarre items, such as the stuffed horse of King Gustav II Adolf or the face mask of Gustav III. present themselves to the curious viewer. Also interesting are the royal representative rooms with the castle church, which provide a clear picture of the life of the royal family. The daily changing of the royal guard on the palace square is always a welcome spectacle. At 12.15 p.m. sharp (an hour later on Sundays and public holidays), the military parade often takes place here on horseback and with music. However, in Stockholm this popular tourist attraction is limited to the warm summer months, as - unlike in mild London - it gets freezing cold here in the winter.
In the Te Kronor Museum you can trace the history of the castle's creation, while the treasury contains fascinating jewels and the imperial insignia of the key, orb and scepter. There are also various crowns, swords and a huge silver baptismal font to admire. The armory impresses with military exhibits, but also bizarre items, such as the stuffed horse of King Gustav II Adolf or the face mask of Gustav III. present themselves to the curious viewer. Also interesting are the royal representative rooms with the castle church, which provide a clear picture of the life of the royal family. The daily changing of the royal guard on the palace square is always a welcome spectacle. At 12.15 p.m. sharp (an hour later on Sundays and public holidays), the military parade often takes place here on horseback and with music. However, in Stockholm this popular tourist attraction is limited to the warm summer months, as - unlike in mild London - it gets freezing cold here in the winter.
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4.14 km
Gamla Stan (Stockholm's Old Town)
Highlight • Historical Site
Gamla Stan, the colorful and lively Old Town of the Swedish metropolis, is located exactly on three islands: Stadsholmen, which is often referred to as Gamla Stan, Helgeandsholmen and Riddarholmen. Already in earliest time already existed here a fortress-like plant, which served for the control of the Mälaren Baltic passage. Of a settlement, however, was far from the question. Only from 1252 Stockholm was first mentioned in documents under the government of Birger Jarls. But from that point on, Stockholm's development as the capital of Sweden progressed incessantly, until it established itself permanently in medieval Europe with its reputation as a metropolis. The resident merchants and the Hanseatic League did the rest to increase Stockholm's influence and prosperity. This development was inhibited by the devastating fire in 1625; Nearly all wooden buildings in the old town fell victim to the fire.
But this misfortune did not bring Stockholm from its way to the trading metropolis. The most impressive buildings in the historic city center include the Royal Palace, the Reichstag building and the two churches of Storkyrkan and Tyska Kyrkan. The picturesque and at the same time magnificent old town of Stockholm is not only popular with the inhabitants of Sweden's capital - every day countless tourists are passed through this beautiful quarter; Buses spew out their human cargo, which rush with drawn cameras on the sights of Gamla Stan. Those who want to avoid these crowds, however, have to relocate their old town stroll early in the morning, as long as the tourists still sit in the hotel at breakfast. If you can not do this, you can try to avoid the side streets. In the Prästgatan it is quite possible to discover a quiet spot where one can contemplate the unique medieval mood of the Gamla Stan.
But this misfortune did not bring Stockholm from its way to the trading metropolis. The most impressive buildings in the historic city center include the Royal Palace, the Reichstag building and the two churches of Storkyrkan and Tyska Kyrkan. The picturesque and at the same time magnificent old town of Stockholm is not only popular with the inhabitants of Sweden's capital - every day countless tourists are passed through this beautiful quarter; Buses spew out their human cargo, which rush with drawn cameras on the sights of Gamla Stan. Those who want to avoid these crowds, however, have to relocate their old town stroll early in the morning, as long as the tourists still sit in the hotel at breakfast. If you can not do this, you can try to avoid the side streets. In the Prästgatan it is quite possible to discover a quiet spot where one can contemplate the unique medieval mood of the Gamla Stan.
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4.17 km
Stortorget, Gamla Stan (Old Town)
Highlight • Historical Site
It may not be particularly large, but it is all the more steeped in history - Stortorget, Stockholm's former market square in the colorful Gamla Stan. Even without knowing about the events that took place here a long time ago, you can sense that this square is something special. The beautiful facades and gables of the buildings on the west side of Stortorget, as well as the cozy cafés on the ground floor of the houses, suggest that the square had an almost idyllic past. But appearances are deceptive. What is probably the most frequently photographed city motif today was the scene of a gruesome bloodbath towards the end of 1520. When the Danish King Christian "Tyrant" II ordered the execution of over 80 members of Stockholm's upper society, the condemned were literally beheaded on this square. The legendary Stockholm bloodbath colored the floor of Stortorget blood red and brought the king a "success" that lasted only a few years. It can't be a coincidence that exactly 82 white stones were embedded in the house at Stortorget 20.
An equally dominant and important building is the former stock exchange, which was inaugurated by King Gustav III at the end of the 18th century. For many years, both the stock exchange and the Swedish Academy were housed under the roof of this building. Since 2001, the Nobel Museum has been located in this building, which is quite interesting, but with its promising name promises more than the exhibits on display can deliver. The wall of the house on the corner of Prästgatan and Kakbrinken is worth seeing. In the 11th century, a rune stone was walled into this wall, but its function can no longer be determined. All in all, Stortorget is a picturesque jewel of the Swedish metropolis, and one should be willing to allow oneself to be enchanted by its medieval charm.
An equally dominant and important building is the former stock exchange, which was inaugurated by King Gustav III at the end of the 18th century. For many years, both the stock exchange and the Swedish Academy were housed under the roof of this building. Since 2001, the Nobel Museum has been located in this building, which is quite interesting, but with its promising name promises more than the exhibits on display can deliver. The wall of the house on the corner of Prästgatan and Kakbrinken is worth seeing. In the 11th century, a rune stone was walled into this wall, but its function can no longer be determined. All in all, Stortorget is a picturesque jewel of the Swedish metropolis, and one should be willing to allow oneself to be enchanted by its medieval charm.
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6.33 km
View of Stockholm Harbor
Highlight • Viewpoint
Countless excursion boats depart from here. There is always something to see if you don't ride along.
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7.14 km
View of Strandvägen from Djurgården Bridge
Highlight • Viewpoint
This is a bridge which takes you to Djugarden. Just a few meters more, you will find the entrance of the park. The park is worth fit to visit, taking a walk, jogging or biking. You can even ride a horse in the wood in Djugarden
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8.45 km
View of the Stockholm waterfront and Nybrokajen ferry terminal
Highlight • Viewpoint
Nice view of the harbor.
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9.77 km
Strömbron Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
Strömbron is a 140-metre-long viaduct which connects the Royal Castle in Gamla Stan to the central part of Stockholm/the park Kungsträdgården. Built in 1946 after a decades long controversial debate as a provisional bridge, the bridge is still in place till today. From the bridge, you have a great view on the castle, the grand hotel and the opera.
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11.1 km
Katarina Elevator
Viewpoint
B
13.6 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.19 km
4.72 km
2.86 km
524 m
314 m
Surfaces
8.69 km
4.25 km
555 m
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< 100 m
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