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Royal Views & Old Town Charm, Stockholm

Royal Views & Old Town Charm

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This is a walk through Stockholm's best-known sights and quieter corners, taking in the Royal Palace and the wide views from Monteliusvägen. Narrow lanes and lively squares round out the old-town atmosphere.

Along the way

1
StortorgetBegin your journey in Stockholm's oldest square, Stortorget, famed for its colorful merchant houses and the historic Nobel Museum.
2
The Royal Palace (Kungliga Slottet)Discover one of the largest palaces in Europe, the official residence of the King of Sweden.
3
Järntorget and VästerlånggatanExplore Järntorget, the 'Iron Square,' once a bustling medieval trading hub.
4
Monteliusvägen ViewpointAscend to Monteliusvägen, a picturesque walking path offering breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Mälaren, Stockholm City Hall, and Riddarholmen.
5
MariatorgetFind tranquility in Mariatorget, a beautiful park square on Södermalm, surrounded by charming 18th-century buildings, cafes, and a serene fountain.
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Slussen ViewpointWitness Stockholm's innovative urban transformation at Slussen, offering unique vantage points over the waterways connecting Lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea, wi

The route

Distance3.9 km
Walking≈ 58 min
Running≈ 26 min
Climb↑ 60 m
RouteCircular

A 3.9 km circular route from Stockholm to walk, run or cycle, with 60 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 60 m in total

Before you go

StartStortorget, Stortorget, Gamla Stan, StockholmOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
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