Brantingtorget

Brantingtorget

The Stockholm audio-guided tour invites you to a stop at Brantingtorget, a discreet courtyard hidden behind the facades of the old town. By taking the narrow lane Stenbastugrand, you discover a surprising circular courtyard, away from the bustle.

A hidden 20th-century courtyard

This discreet space, concealed behind the facades, was designed in the 1950s by the architect Artur von Schmalensee. It bears the name of Hjalmar Branting, a Swedish statesman, pioneer of social democracy and prime minister of the country, who received the Nobel Peace Prize. The courtyard is part of the Chancery complex, in the historic heart of Stockholm.

What there is to see

The circular courtyard of Brantingtorget, calm and harmonious, contrasts with the liveliness of the lanes of Gamla Stan. It is one of those secret places that you do not suspect from the street, and which make the charm of the old town. It is reached by the lane Stenbastugrand, when the passage is open.

Practical information

Brantingtorget can be seen freely, in the open air, in the old town of Stockholm, via the lane Stenbastugrand. Access to the courtyard depends on the opening of the passage, which may vary. It is a discreet and restful stop, away from the bustle of the main streets of Gamla Stan.

Where does the name Brantingtorget come from ?

From Hjalmar Branting, a Swedish statesman, pioneer of social democracy and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

How do you reach Brantingtorget ?

By the narrow lane Stenbastugrand, which leads to a circular courtyard hidden behind the facades of the old town.