Stortorget
The oldest square in Stockholm, surrounded by colourful gabled old houses. Its Christmas market in winter is one of the best known in the city.
Stortorget, the Great Square, lies in the heart of the Old Town and is the oldest square in Stockholm. It is surrounded by old houses with red, yellow, and orange gabled facades. The red Schantzska huset is the most common view seen on postcards. In 1520, the Danish king had many Swedish nobles executed here, an event known as the Stockholm Bloodbath. The Nobel Prize Museum stands on the north side of the square, and an old well is located in the centre. From late November until before Christmas each year, a Christmas market sells mulled wine, gingerbread, and handicrafts. Entry is free, and mornings are quiet, making it a good time for photos.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Gamla Stan
- Stockholm Cathedral (Storkyrkan)
- Nobel Prize Museum
- Stockholm Palace
- Katarina Elevator
- Riddarholmen Church
- Kungsträdgården
- Nationalmuseum