Sophiahemmet

Sophiahemmet is a private hospital at Norra Djurgården in Stockholm, Sweden. It is associated with the Sophiahemmet University College. Its connection with the royal family goes back to 1884 when nursing education sponsored by Queen Sophia was still being conducted at the university.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Stockholm Olympic Stadium and National Library of Sweden.

Stockholm Olympic Stadium

Sports venue

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Stockholm Olympic Stadium, most often called Stockholms stadion or simply Stadion, is a stadium in Stockholm, Sweden. Designed by architect Torben Grut, it was opened in 1912; its original use was as a venue for the 1912 Olympic Games. Stockholm Olympic Stadium is situated 190 metres southeast of Sophiahemmet.

National Library of Sweden

Library

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The National Library of Sweden is Sweden's national library. It collects and preserves all domestic printed and audio-visual materials in Swedish, as well as content with Swedish association published abroad. National Library of Sweden is situated 1 km south of Sophiahemmet.

Stockholm Östra station

Railway station

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Stockholm Östra station, literally Stockholm East Station, is a railway station in Stockholm, Sweden. It serves as the terminus for the Roslagsbanan narrow-gauge railway system. Stockholm Östra station is situated 300 metres west of Sophiahemmet.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Lärkstaden and Gärdet.

Lärkstaden

Neighborhood

Lärkstaden is an urban area within the city district of Östermalm in central Stockholm, Sweden. The name originates from the large block "Lärkan" which used to dominated the area before the present buildings were built in 1907.

Gärdet

Suburb

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Gärdet is a part of Stockholm, Sweden, east and northeast of Östermalm. Its official name is Ladugårdsgärdet. It is renowned for its large number of modernist apartments.