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Guide to the Art of Stockholm’s metro

Visit the world’s most beautiful metro! One of Stockholm’s top free attractions!

An Art Guide with a Line Map - Stockholm’s metro

Stockholm’s metro is definitely colorful. It’s the home of what is known as the longest art exhibition in the world – 110 kilometers of art! Approximately 90 of the 100 metro stations offer unique works of art.

Stockholm Art Walk is a free guide that you can use to visit five different stations in your own time. For your assistance, you’ll receive instructions, maps and pictures. The app also contains a map of Stockholm’s metro connections.

Come along on a guided metro-adventure through Stockholm’s underground. Download the app and come aboard!

Download the app:

   

Visit 5 of Stockholm’s Most Beautiful Metro Stations on a Self-guided Tour

1.

T-Centralen – Blue line

Artist Per Olof Ultvedt has created a cave station in a calm, blue color and simple patterns to contrast the stressful environment.

2.

Kungsträdgården

The subterranean station Kungsträdgården was formed by Ulrik Samuelson. At this station you’ll find historical traces from the park above.

3.

Rådhuset

In Sigvard Olsson’s pink cave you’ll find intriguing things that remind you of Kungsholmen’s history.

4.

Stadshagen

The motifs on Lasse Lindqvist’s thrilling sports illustrations vary depending on where you’re standing and looking at them.

5.

Solna Centrum

At Solna Centrum you’ll find illustrations on the walls and peep-shows with political scenes from the 1970s in Sweden. Artists: Anders Åberg and Karl-Olov Björk.

Each Station has its Own Unique Story and Different Places to Explore

Read about the thoughts behind the different designs. The artists tell a unique story through their art, usually with a connection to the station’s geographic location.

We have marked 10-20 interesting places in each station, with different interesting locations, each one with a short story connected to the artwork. We’ll also give you tips on where you can capture the best photos.

Photograph the Metro Art from the Best Angles

We’ll spill the secrets about where you can get the best selfies, vacation and Instagram photos of the Stockholm’s metro art. The guide contains 8, so-called, unique photo locations.

Station Maps with Marked Locations to Help You Quickly Find All the Sights

Unique maps of the stations to help you navigate and quickly find all the sights without missing anything important.

An Art Guide with a Line Map - Stockholm’s metro

Stockholm’s metro is definitely colorful. It’s the home of what is known as the longest art exhibition in the world – 110 kilometers of art! Approximately 90 of the 100 metro stations offer unique works of art.

Stockholm Art Walk is a free guide that you can use to visit five different stations in your own time. For your assistance, you’ll receive instructions, maps and pictures. The app also contains a map of Stockholm’s metro connections.

Come along on a guided metro-adventure through Stockholm’s underground. Download the app and come aboard!

Download the app: