Geography of Stockholm

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An old map of Stockholm City showing the intricate set of islands

The City of Stockholm is situated on fourteen islands and on the banks to the archipelago where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea. The city centre is virtually situated on the water.

Islands

1. Beckholmen
2. Djurgården
3. Helgeandsholmen - Location of Riksdag Building.
4. Kastellholmen
5. Kungsholmen
6. Lilla Essingen (Smaller Essingen or The Small Essing)
7. Långholmen
8. Reimersholme
9. Riddarholmen
10. Skeppsholmen
11. Stadsholmen - Virtually synonymous with Gamla stan.
12. Stora Essingen (Larger Essingen or The Small Essing)
13. Strömsborg
14. Södermalm

Places

• Riddarfjärden, Riddarholmskyrkan
• Stockholms ström
• Gamla Stan
• Norrmalmstorg
• Sergels Torg
• Djurgården, Gröna Lund

• Norrmalm
• Östermalm
• Södermalm
• Slussen

• Riddarholmskyrkan
• Sager House, Rosenbad
• Stockholm City Hall
• Royal Palace in Stockholm

Divisions

The city is divided into 18 boroughs as regulated by the City Council. In more loose terms the city is also divided into three major parts:

• Stockholm City Centre (Innerstaden)
• South Stockholm (Söderort)
• West Stockholm (Västerort)

Surrounding the city is the Stockholm Metropolitan Area.

Coordinates

Coordinates: 59°21′N 18°4′E.

See also

• Stockholm Metro
• Tourism in Stockholm
• Stockholm Archipelago
• List of islands of Sweden

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