Route Overview

• Total Distance: ~7 km (4.3 miles)
• Estimated Time: 5–6 hours (including photo stops, coffee breaks, and ferry rides)
• Best Season: Any — but timing your route with sunrise or sunset can make it spectacular
• Start: Gamla Stan
• End: Monteliusvägen at sunset

Stop 1: Gamla Stan (Old Town)

GPS: 59.3251, 18.0701

• Wander Stortorget Square and find the famous colorful merchant houses.
• Look for Mårten Trotzigs Gränd, the narrowest street in Stockholm.

Tip: Arrive early to avoid tour groups and get soft morning light in the alleyways.

Stop 2: Riddarholmen Waterfront

GPS: 59.3246, 18.0603

• Capture Gamla Stan’s skyline across the water.
• Ideal for sunrise or reflections on calm days.

Stop 3: Skeppsholmen Bridge & Golden Crown

GPS: 59.3274, 18.0899

• Iconic Instagram shot with the golden crown in the foreground.
• Great for wide-angle city shots.

Stop 4: Stockholm City Hall

GPS: 59.3275, 18.0554

• Shoot from the courtyard and the waterfront promenade.
• Golden hour makes the brick glow beautifully.

Stop 5: Djurgården Waterfront

GPS: 59.3270, 18.1022

• Take the short ferry from Slussen to Djurgården.
• Scenic waterfront paths and seasonal foliage.

Stop 6: Kungsträdgården

GPS: 59.3316, 18.0738

• Famous for cherry blossoms in spring.
• Symmetrical lines make for great framing.

Stop 7: Stockholm Metro Art Stations

• Kungsträdgården Station: 59.3313, 18.0734
• Stadion Station: 59.3420, 18.0793
• Solna Centrum Station: 59.3625, 17.9979

Tip: Use a wide-angle lens to capture the station architecture.

Stop 8: Monteliusvägen Viewpoint

GPS: 59.3204, 18.0580

• End your tour here for sunset panoramas of Gamla Stan and Riddarfjärden Bay.
• Bring a tripod for evening shots.

How to Use the Map

• Open Google Maps – Stockholm Photo Walk (replace with custom shared map link)
• Save it to your phone and download offline maps in case you lose signal.

Extra Tips

• Best Light: Start early for Gamla Stan and end at Monteliusvägen for sunset.
• Transport: Walk or use ferries/metro for longer jumps.
• Gear: Wide-angle lens for architecture, telephoto for details, tripod for night.

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