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Stockholm city overview
Stockholm is a city in Sweden shaped by its region, population, local economy, landmarks, climate and civic history. This overview summarizes the city itself: where it sits, what defines it, which places anchor its identity and why it matters within the wider country.
City facts
Airport baseStockholm Arlanda (ARN)
Known forGamla Stan, Vasa Museum, Stockholm archipelago, ABBA The Museum
Population~985kcity context
RegionSwedenSweden
Time zoneEurope/Stockholmlocal time
Founded1252historical origin
City history
The earliest written mention of the name Stockholm dates from 1252, by which time the mines in Bergslagen made it an important site in the iron trade.
Stockholm's oldest preserved charter, the Letter of Privilege from the Privy Council (Riksrådets privilegiebrev), was issued by the Privy Council of Sweden on 1 May 1436 as a reward for the city's loyalty and.
In 1625, the Great Stockholm Fire of 1625 destroyed the southwestern section of Stadsholmen, an island in the centre of Stockholm.
In 1634, Stockholm became the official capital of the Swedish empire.
In 1697, Tre Kronor Castle burned down and was replaced eventually by Stockholm Palace; the time of the Swedish Empire also saw several architectural modernisations of the city.
From 1887 to 1953 the Old Stockholm telephone tower was a landmark; originally built to link phone lines, it became redundant after these were buried, and it was later used for advertising before its.
Stockholm's core, the present Old Town (Gamla Stan) was built on the central island next to Helgeandsholmen from the mid-13th century onward.
Stockholm became a modern and ethnically diverse city in the latter half of the 20th century.
According to Erik's Chronicle the city is said to have been founded by Birger Jarl to protect Sweden from sea invasions made by Karelians after the pillage of Sigtuna on Lake Mälaren in the.
The strategic and economic importance of the city made Stockholm an important factor in relations between the rulers of the Kalmar Union and the Swedish anti-unionist movement in the fifteenth century and early sixteenth.
The beginning of the Swedish Empire saw a renaissance in the arts and sciences; the new queen, Christina, was a strong supporter of science and culture.
Various artists and writers became prominent, funded by the king and other cultural patrons like Carl Gustaf Tessin; the two aforementioned figures laid the base for Sweden's Nationalmuseum at this time.
Science also became prevalent; renowned figures like Carl Linnaeus and Anders Celsius spent time in Stockholm, and various research institutes, like the Stockholm Observatory, were founded.
At the end of the nineteenth century, less than 40% of the residents were Stockholm-born, with most migrants being from poorer rural Sweden; major settlement began to expand outside the historical city limits.
Worth seeing
Gamla Stan
Gamla Stan is a practical Stockholm planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Vasa Museum
Vasa Museum is a practical Stockholm planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Stockholm archipelago
Stockholm archipelago is a practical Stockholm planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
ABBA The Museum
ABBA The Museum is a practical Stockholm planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Royal Palace
Royal Palace is a practical Stockholm planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Fotografiska
Fotografiska is a practical Stockholm planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Stay overview
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Hotels & areas
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Compare stays in Stockholm, SwedenFlights & airports
Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) arrival plan
- Stockholm Arlanda (ARN)Stockholm Arlanda (ARN), Stockholm
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Rental cars
Stockholm day-trip car use
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Best time to visit
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Transport notes
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Crowds
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Upcoming events
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