• Konserthuset Stockholm - The tour begins outside the Konserthuset, Stockholm Concert Hall, where participants receive a brief introduction to Sweden and Stockholm.
• Kungstornen - The Kungstornen, or King’s Towers, are twin skyscrapers constructed between 1919 and 1925. They are recognized as the first modern skyscrapers in Europe.
• Sergels Torg - A comprehensive renewal of Stockholm city was planned for several decades and approved by the Stockholm town council in 1945, with implementation occurring during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. This project led to the demolition of over 750 buildings to pave the way for new infrastructure and redevelopment. The renewal of Stockholm city was the largest urban development project in Sweden to date and has been both criticized and admired across Sweden and internationally. It is considered one of the largest city renewals in Europe following World War II, even compared to cities heavily damaged during the war.
• Kulturhuset - The House of Culture (Swedish: Kulturhuset) is a cultural center located south of Sergels torg in central Stockholm, Sweden. Today, Kulturhuset stands as a symbol of Stockholm and the rise of modernism in Sweden.
• Brunkebergstorg - Brunkebergstorg is a square in the Norrmalm district of Stockholm’s inner city. During the city redevelopment of Stockholm in the 1960s, nearly all the older buildings around the square were demolished. Today, the square is dominated by financial institutions such as the Riksbank, but in the late 2010s, hotels and restaurants have also been established here.

One particularly interesting project is “Urban Escape,” which has a fascinating background:

The real estate company AMF conducted interviews with 500 young people, both students and those already working, about their ideal future workplace. The brief answer: an experience. They focused less on buildings and more on feelings and experiences. This concept was the foundation for Urban Escape. For example, Spotify now has its office here.

• Gustav II Adolfs Statue - Gustav II Adolf, the grandson of Gustav Vasa, was one of Sweden’s greatest warrior kings. During his reign, the Baltic Sea nearly became an inland sea, surrounded by Swedish territories. It was under his rule that the Vasa ship was constructed.
• Parliament Building (Riksdagshuset) - The predecessor of the parliament (riksdagen) was the “Riksdag of the Estates” (Ståndsriksdagen), where Nobility, Clergy, Burghers, and Peasants met separately for discussions before meeting the King in the palace. Until its dissolution in 1866, this institution was the highest authority in Sweden next to the King. In 1866, a parliament with two chambers was introduced, but still without equal voting rights for all citizens. The first elections with general suffrage were held in 1921, following a long political struggle led by liberals and socialists.
• Royal Palace - The next stop is at “Lejonbacken” on the north side of the Royal Palace. Peter the Great of Russia ended Sweden’s aspirations of being a great power in Northern Europe. Karl XII, the last of Sweden’s warrior kings, is still depicted pointing east (i.e., the statue is pointing), where he and his army, the Caroleans, initially achieved great victories but were ultimately defeated by Peter the Great at Poltava in 1709.

The Age of Enlightenment, with its growing interest in arts and science, influenced Sweden. Gustav III, an enlightened despot with a keen interest in theatre, made several contributions in these fields.

Outside the Royal Palace, there is a statue of Carl XIV Johan, who was king of Sweden from 1818 to 1844. This king, the first of the Bernadottes, was brought to Sweden from France in the early 19th century to reclaim what was lost to the Russians. Instead, he focused on diplomacy, building infrastructure, and developing education. In 2014, Sweden celebrated 200 years of peace. The industrial revolution, natural resources, and significant Swedish inventions laid the foundation for a welfare state, and several entrepreneurs continued this development into the 20th and 21st centuries.

• Stockholm Old Town - Stockholm Old Town is one of the best-preserved medieval city centers in Europe. After passing the Royal Palace, visitors walk along the narrow cobblestoned alleyways to learn about Stockholm’s history and hear the story of Sweden’s birth.
• Stortorget - Stortorget is the central square of Old Town. Here, visitors can find several restaurants and cafes. The Nobel Prize Museum is located at Stortorget. The Swedish Royal Academies designate the winners of the most prestigious prizes in many important fields of science and art.

• Professional guide

In this tour, we will walk through both the modern City Centre and the Old Town. This is a small group tour and you will have the possibility to ask all the questions want.

The City Centre was modernized during the later half of the 20th century. It was a unique project where hundreds of houses were demolished to make way for infrastructure, new buildings and squares! During our walk through the city, you will also learn about Swedish inventors like Nobel, the entrepreneurs behind H&M and IKEA. We will pass the Spotify main office located in the entrepreneurial hotspot Urban Escape.

Passing the statue of Gustav II Adolf, who in the 17th century commissioned the famous warship Vasa, we will enter the Old Town, one of the best-preserved medieval city centers in Europe. After passing the Royal Palace, we walk along the narrow cobblestoned alleyways to get acquainted with Stockholm’s history and listen to the story of Sweden’s birth.

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