Brommaplan

Welcome to Brommaplan, Stockholm

Brommaplan is a vibrant area in the Bromma borough of Stockholm, Sweden. Offering a blend of urban convenience and historical surroundings, it serves as a transport hub and a gateway to notable historical and cultural landmarks in the city.

Historical Context

Brommaplan and its surroundings, such as Åkeshov and Riksby, developed significantly in the early 20th century. The area was integrated into Stockholm in 1916, and the neighborhood architecture around Brommaplan, including housing and public buildings, reflects designs from the late 1930s to 1940s.

Landmarks

• Åkeshov Palace: A historic palace in the Judarskogen nature reserve, originally built in the 1640s and reconstructed over time; today it serves as a hotel and conference venue.
• Bromma Church: A round church dating back to the late 12th century, among Stockholm’s oldest buildings, with medieval murals and a distinctive architectural structure.
• Riksby District: The residential area around Brommaplan, developed primarily from 1938 to 1945, with post-war infrastructure like a dairy, pharmacy, post office, church and hotel nearby.

Museums

• Nordiska museet

  Explores life in Sweden and the Nordic countries from the 16th century to today.

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  Opening Hours: 10–17 daily (archives & library Wed–Thu 12–16) (nordiskamuseet.se).

  Ticket Price: Adults 170 SEK; seniors/students 150 SEK; children 3–18 years 75 SEK (free on some weekdays) (nordiskamuseet.se).

• Tekniska museet (National Museum of Technology)

  Sweden's national museum dedicated to technology and innovation.

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  Opening Hours: daily 9:00–21:00; exceptions: Dec 24–25 & 31, Jan 1 with shorter hours (tekniskamuseet.se).

  Ticket Price: from 170 SEK for adults; children under 7 free; students/pupils (≤19) 60 SEK; Wisdome planetarium shows additional 50–100 SEK (tekniskamuseet.se).

Tips for Visitors

• Use public transport—metro and buses connect Brommaplan to central Stockholm and the museums.
• Combine a visit to Nordiska museet and Tekniska museet with exploring nearby parks and sites like Åkeshov Palace.
• Check for mid-week late openings; many Stockholm museums extend hours on Wednesdays (e.g. Nordiska, Teknikska) (reddit.com).

Sources

• Nordiska museet opening hours and ticket prices (nordiskamuseet.se)
• Tekniska museet opening hours and ticket prices (tekniskamuseet.se)
• Museum late openings on Wednesdays in Stockholm (reddit.com)