Tips Stockholm

Why do we say Merry Christmas – and not Happy Birthday?
Varför säger vi "God jul" och inte "Trevlig födelsedag"? Den gröna guiden reder ut julens språkliga och historiska kuriosa.

The only people who really matter are those who fight.
Join a walk in Fogelström's Stockholm and discover inspiring stories of struggle and human destiny.

Dalkullor in the big city – female labor and population movement
Learn about the journey of the Dalkullor: the women who sought work in the city and shaped Sweden. A story of courage and population movement.

The age of steam – steamboats, factories and industries in the city
Join us on a journey through Stockholm's steaming history, from steamboats to factories. Discover the traces that still characterize the city today.

The history of elevators in Sweden – from luxurious novelty to commonplace
Join us on a journey through the history of elevators in Sweden, from luxurious novelty to commonplace, with a special focus on the Katarina Elevator.

Air Shows – Stockholm's stinking legacy
Discover Stockholm's stinking 18th century: from fly gatherings to latrine barges. Learn about the fight against waste and disease in The Green Guide.

Sabbatsberg – from health spring to the shadows of the city
Join us on a journey through Sabbatsberg Hospital's history, from health spring to poorhouse and finally a modern hospital.

