During your visit to Stockholm, you won’t be able to miss the imposing Stockholm City Hall. Its red-brick facade and tall square tower are visible from several vantage points throughout the capital.
This is where the Nobel Prize banquet is held every year. You can tour the interior only with a guide, and then go up the tower during its opening hours to enjoy a beautiful view of Stockholm and Gamla Stan.
We provide all the practical information you need to visit Stockholm City Hall: ticket prices, hours, reservations, duration, access to the tower, must-see rooms, and our review.
Everything you need to know to plan your visit.
- Address: Hantverkargatan 1, on the island of Kungsholmen, a neighborhood in Stockholm that we recommend you explore.
- Entrance for visitors: in the courtyard, through the main gates at the top of the stairs.
- Transportation: Take bus No. 3 to the Stadshuset stop, or take the subway to the T-Centralen or Rådhuset stations.
The indoor tour lasts about 45 minutes and must be taken with a guide. Schedules are published on a day-by-day basis and may change depending on official events, meetings, and weddings held in the building. Some rooms may also be closed from time to time. Be sure to check the City Hall’s official calendar before your visit.
Guided tours are available in English and Swedish. There are no self-guided tours.
- Adult: 150 SEK. (13.30€)
- Seniors and students: 130 SEK. (€11.50)
- Children and teens ages 7 to 18: 60 SEK. (€5.30)
- Children ages 0 to 6: free.
Tickets go on sale online one week in advance. You can also buy them on the day of your visit at the ticket office, which opens at 8:30 a.m., but we recommend booking online so you can choose your time slot. The City Hall tour is not included in the Go City Stockholm pass.
- Dates: The tower is open during the summer. For the 2026 season, time slots are available through September 30.
- Duration: about 40 minutes.
- Climb: about 365 steps. An elevator serves only the first half of the route.
- Reservations: Only 27 tickets are available per time slot. They go on sale online one week in advance and can also be purchased on the day of the event if seats are still available.
Strollers, large bags, and bulky items are not allowed in the tower. This tour is not offered in Stockholm during the winter.
Stockholm City Hall: Stadshuset
Stockholm City Hall, known as Stadshuset in Swedish, is located in the southern part of Kungsholmen, on the shores of Lake Mälar. Opened in 1923, it was designed by architect Ragnar Östberg and built using approximately eight million bricks. Even if you don’t visit the interior, we recommend stopping by to admire its courtyard, façade, and the park that runs along the waterfront.
The interior can only be explored during a guided tour lasting about 45 minutes. Public tours are offered in English and Swedish. The 106-meter-tall tower can be visited separately during the summer season and offers a panoramic view of downtown Stockholm.
What is there to see during a tour of Stockholm City Hall?
City Hall was built in the early 20th century and inaugurated in 1923. To explore the interior, you must join one of the organized guided tours. The tour typically includes visits to the Blue Hall, the Golden Hall, the Council Chamber, and the Prince’s Gallery. Since the building still hosts events and city council meetings, the itinerary may be subject to last-minute changes.
For about 45 minutes, the guide will tell you about the building’s history, its architecture, and its political role. You’ll see, among other things, the Council Chamber—which is still used by Stockholm’s elected officials—and the Blue Hall. Despite its name, this large hall is made of red brick. This is where the Nobel Prize banquet is held every December 10.
In our opinion, the Golden Hall is the most interesting room. Its walls are covered with golden mosaics made up of millions of tesserae. It is simply magnificent. After the banquet, the Nobel Prize guests continue the evening there with a ball.
To learn more about the history of the Nobel Prizes and their laureates, we recommend that you visit the Nobel Museum in the Gamla Stan neighborhood.
Our Review of Stockholm City Hall
As you explore the residential neighborhood of Kungsholmen, we recommend taking a closer look at the imposing Stockholm City Hall. Be sure to take the time to walk through its courtyard and stroll along the waterfront park.
In our opinion, a tour of the interior isn’t essential during a short stay in Stockholm. We recommend it especially if you’re interested in architecture, the city’s history, or the Nobel Prizes. If you have to choose, we preferred going up the tower: the view of Gamla Stan is really nice, and we thought the price was reasonable.
We’ve listed other options—including several free ones—for getting a bird’s-eye view in our article on things to do in Stockholm in 3 days and in our guide to the Stockholm area.
We hope you have a wonderful trip to Stockholm. One last tip: don’t miss its incredible archipelago and its many museums!
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