The Swedish capital is famous for its architectural and cultural attractions , which every guest should see. Stockholm is also beautiful from a bird's eye view. The problem is that there are no tall skyscrapers from where you can admire the views of the city, so tourists rush to the lookout areas of Stockholm - the city hall , the cathedral , the television tower and others.
Stockholm's popular viewing platforms
As in most other large European cities, in the middle of the 20th century, the demolition of dilapidated housing and the reconstruction of the city took place in Stockholm. At the same time, its streets and structures look harmonious and well-ordered. Watch this picture from several high-altitude observation points, many of which are in private ownership.
The majority of tourists and lovers of beautiful species are popular with the following Stockholm observation platforms:
- city hall (Stadshuset);
- TV tower (Kaknastornet);
- the observation platform "Katarina Hiss" (Katarina Hiss);
- viewing platform Sky View.
Let's consider each of them separately.
Stockholm City Hall
This building is associated with many people with the Nobel Prize, because in one of the halls of the Town Hall a banquet is held in honor of the winners of this prestigious award. Other halls are used for meetings and city council meetings. And lovers of beautiful species should know that at the Town Hall of Stockholm opened a 106-meter observation platform, access to which is allowed only to participants in group excursions . It works in the summer, when from this height you can admire the classic open views of the capital.
TV tower
Another interesting viewing platform, from where the spectacular view of Stockholm opens, is the 155-meter television tower. From here you can enjoy not only the sights of the capital, but also the islands of the Stockholm archipelago . Directly here operates the travel agency "Kaknas", where you can:
- to buy souvenirs and a map of the capital;
- get information about the object of interest;
- book an excursion;
- become the owner of the card "Stockholm Card".
This Stockholm viewing platform is completely glazed. If necessary, anyone can go up to the non-glazed upper floor. Just remember that there are strong winds blowing here.
Katharina Hiss
In the old part of the city near the station Slussen is located a well-known observation deck of Stockholm called Katarina Hiss. It can be reached either by an elevator for a fee or on foot along a winding staircase. The height of the object is 38 m, which is quite enough for contemplating the beauties of the old part of the city and the adjacent water area. Here is the restaurant "Gondola", where you can drink a cup of coffee.
Sky View
Fans of thrill should go to the observation deck Globen Arena , which, in fact, is an attraction. It is a large transparent ball, on which you can ride along the circumference of the stadium "Ericsson-Globe". This complex has the form of a huge dome, in the shade of which sports and music events are held. This observation platform can be seen from anywhere in Stockholm. It itself gives an opportunity to look at the green parks of Djurgården, the business quarters of Norrmalm and the surrounding lakes and hills.
Roofs of Stockholm
The most unforgettable adventure in the Swedish capital can be an excursion "Walk on the roofs of Stockholm", organized by a local company Upplevmer. Each participant receives a helmet and insurance, with which he can safely walk on the roofs of the old city, make memorable photos and listen to the excursion in Swedish or English.