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City Hall Tower

The City Hall Tower is due for renovation and is therefore closed to visitors.

The City Hall Tower has stood in its place for over a hundred years. The tower is now in great need of renovation and restoration to ensure it lasts for at least another century. The tower is closed to visitors while the work is underway.

The renovation is scheduled to begin in early 2027 and be completed by the end of 2028. Read more about the project in Swedish.

Renovation of the City Hall Tower (in Swedish)

The enchanting view from the City Hall Tower

The tower is 106 meters tall and offers a spectacular panoramic view of central Stockholm.

The view from above

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St Erik, the patron saint of Stockholm, looks out over the water that surrounds the city. The sculpture is made out of copper, by Gustaf Sandberg.

The star at the top of the City Hall Tower is one of many celestial symbols that can be found around the City Hall.

365 steps up

The climb to the top of the tower consists mainly of stairs and sloped passageways. The Tower museum is located halfway up the tower and contains drawings and models of different statues and details from the City Hall.

Climbing the tower

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The architect of the City Hall, Ragnar Östberg, is rumoured to have walked several of the streets in Stockholm to find the perfect gradient for the sloping passageways that lead to the top of the City Hall Tower.

You have to climb approximately 365 steps to reach the top of the City Hall Tower.

The Tower museum has many models of sculptures and decorations that can be found both in the interior and on the exterior of the City Hall.

The Tower museum has existed since the City Hall was inaugurated in 1923. The architect of the City Hall called it an exhibition of the building’s construction.

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Updated 2026-10-05