Kaknästornet Tower
Television tower with observation deck overlooking Stockholm
Stockholm's TV tower offers an observation deck with city and archipelago views from its upper floors. Visitors take elevators to the viewing platform when open and combine a stop with nearby maritime museums and Djurgården excursions.
Kaknästornet at a Glance#
Address: Mörka Kroken 28, 115 28 Stockholm, Sweden
Website: https://www.kaknasten.com/
Hours: Variable; opening hours change seasonally and for events
Admission: SEK 60-120 (typical adult entrance fee when open)
About Kaknästornet#
Kakne4stornet is a 155-metre television and communications tower in Stockholm County, Sweden, completed in 1967.
The tower includes a public observation deck and a restaurant, both of which offer panoramic views over central Stockholm, the city’s islands and parts of the archipelago. It is a well-known landmark for city views and for photography on clear days.
Designed and built in the 1960s as a national broadcasting tower, it continues to house transmission equipment and technical facilities alongside its visitor amenities.
Kakne4stornet stands in the eastern part of central Stockholm, near the districts of Ge4rdet and Djurge5rden, and is accessible from the city centre by public transport.
- Height and completion date: The tower is 155 metres tall and was completed in 1967, serving as a major television and radio transmission hub for Sweden.
- Best views: On clear days the observation deck provides wide views over Stockholm and the nearby archipelago; lighting and visibility are best in calm weather.
What to See#
- Observation deck: Public observation deck offering panoramic views of central Stockholm, the inner city islands and parts of the Stockholm archipelago.
- Restaurant and technical floors: A restaurant and café level serving visitors and providing elevated city views; the tower also contains technical floors used for broadcasting.
How to Get to Kaknästornet#
Take the red metro line (T-bana) to Gärdet station; from there it’s a 10-15 minute walk. Several buses serve the area (check local SL routes). The tower is also visible across the Djurgården channel, so it’s easily found on foot from central Stockholm.
Tips for Visiting Kaknästornet#
- Check the official website or local listings before visiting - the observation deck and restaurant at Kaknästornet have been intermittently closed for maintenance and budget reasons.
- Take public transport: the nearest metro is Gärdet (T-bana red line) and several bus lines stop nearby; the tower is visible from large parts of central Stockholm.
Best Time to Visit Kaknästornet#
summer offers the best visibility and long daylight for panoramic views; check current opening status before going.
Weather & Climate near Kaknästornet#
Kaknästornet's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -5°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (554 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -5° - 0° | -8° | 38 mm | overcast | 96% | 4.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
| February | Poor | -5° - 0° | -8° | 27 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| March | Poor | -3° - 3° | -4° | 32 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Acceptable | 0° - 9° | 1° | 35 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.3h |
| May | Very Good | 5° - 15° | 10° | 29 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.2 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.8h |
| June | Very Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 4.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 18.2h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 22° | 17° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.5h |
| August | Very Good | 12° - 21° | 16° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 15.3h |
| September | Good | 8° - 15° | 12° | 55 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.3 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 50 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 10.0h |
| November | Poor | 0° - 5° | -2° | 57 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| December | Poor | -3° - 2° | -6° | 45 mm | overcast | 97% | 4.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.9h |
