Stockholm - Norrmalm
From Gamla Stan the Norrbro leads into the Norrmalm district of Stockholm. At the end of the bridge is Gustav Adolfs Torg, with an equestrian statue of Gustavus Adolphus (1796). In the square, to the left, stands the Crown Prince's Palace (1783), which has been occupied since 1906 by the Foreign Ministry. To the right, with a view of the inlet of Strömmen, is the Opera House, and north of this is St James's Church (Jakobskyrka, 1643; tower 1735). From here a series of public gardens extend northward, with the Kungsträdgård (King's Garden), a favorite meeting place, and statues of Charles XII and XIII. In the Kungsträdgård is Sverigehus (Sweden House), with a tourist information office.
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Bergius Botanic Garden
Bergius Botanic Garden was founded in 1791 with a botanical garden and park on the waterfront. Exhibits include a herb garden, ponds, conservatory and Mediterranen flora, deserts and tropical plants. There are thousands of species through the eight hectares.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Kungsgatan
From Hötorg Kungsgatan, one of Stockholm's principal shopping streets, runs east, with Sturegallerian, an exclusive shopping center, the PUB department store and two 17-story tower blocks, the Kungstornen ("King's Towers").
Stockholm University
At the north end of Drottninggatan are the main buildings of Stockholm University (founded 1878). Near its south end stands the Klarakyrka, with a spire 104m/340ft high; in the churchyard is the grave of the 18th century poet C. M. Bellman. To the west is the Central Station.
Stockholm University - Berzelius Museum
Hundreds of chemical-filled containers line the walls of Berzelius's laboratory museum, many labeled in his own handwriting. Various pieces of equipment used by the chemist are also to be found here, along with posters telling of some of Berzelius's achievements.
Strindberg Museum
Parallel to Sveavägen in Stockholm is Drottninggatan, a busy shopping street. At No. 85, once the home of the dramatist August Strindberg (1849-1912), can be found the Strindberg Museum.
Hours
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
September 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 19:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Epiphany (3 Kings' Day ) - Christian (January 6)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Epiphany (3 Kings' Day ) - Christian (January 6)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Facilities
Gift shop
