Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Solna, Sweden

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 2.2 km
Ascend 33 m
Descend 54 m

Experience Solna in Sweden in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Solna

Sight 1: Lindhagens kulle

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The Northern Cemetery is one of Sweden's largest cemeteries and is managed by the City of Stockholm. It is located in Solna municipality, about 1 kilometer northwest of Norrtull in Stockholm's inner city. The cemetery is bounded by the Uppsalavägen E4 motorway to the east, Solna kyrkväg to the south, Banvaktsvägen, Källvägen and Spitsgatan to the west and Hagavägen to the north. Within the area there are some main thoroughfares, such as Linvävarvägen, Stora Gravkorets väg, Norra Krematoriets väg, Aftonstjärnans väg, Morgonstjärnans väg, Sommarvindsvägen, Vårvindsvägen, Ljuslågevägen, Solglimtsvägen, Solregnsvägen and Klockarbacksvägen.

Wikipedia: Norra begravningsplatsens minneslund (SV)

80 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 2: prins Oscar Bernadottes familjegrav

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prins Oscar Bernadottes familjegrav

Prince Oscar Carl August Bernadotte, Count of Wisborg was a Swedish religious activist, the second son of King Oscar II of Sweden and his consort, Sofia of Nassau. Born as a Prince of Sweden and Norway, he was known as Prince Oscar, Duke of Gotland. However, by marrying contrary to Swedish constitutional requirements, he lost those titles, becoming instead Luxembourgish nobility as Prince Bernadotte and Count of Wisborg.

Wikipedia: Oscar Bernadotte (EN), Website

224 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 3: Genius = Lyrspelande ängel

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Genius, or lyr playing angel, is a sculpture in bronze by Carl Milles created in the years 1932-40.

Wikipedia: Genius (skulptur) (SV)

138 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 4: Norra kapellet

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The Northern Cemetery is one of Sweden's largest cemeteries and is managed by the City of Stockholm. It is located in Solna municipality, about 1 kilometer northwest of Norrtull in Stockholm's inner city. The cemetery is bounded by the Uppsalavägen E4 motorway to the east, Solna kyrkväg to the south, Banvaktsvägen, Källvägen and Spitsgatan to the west and Hagavägen to the north. Within the area there are some main thoroughfares, such as Linvävarvägen, Stora Gravkorets väg, Norra Krematoriets väg, Aftonstjärnans väg, Morgonstjärnans väg, Sommarvindsvägen, Vårvindsvägen, Ljuslågevägen, Solglimtsvägen, Solregnsvägen and Klockarbacksvägen.

Wikipedia: Norra krematoriet (SV)

1417 meters / 17 minutes

Sight 5: Pelouse

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Hagaparkens Pelouse, or short large pelous, is the large lawn in Hagaparken in Solna. "Pelouse" is French and means lawn or lawn. Hagaparkens Pelouse, which is surrounded by walking paths on four sides, is about 300 meters long and 200 meters wide with an area of ​​about 6.0 hectares. Stora Pelousen, as well as the entire Hagaparken, has been part of the Stockholm Solna National City Park.

Wikipedia: Hagaparkens pelouse (SV)

389 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 6: The Temple of Echo

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The Haga Echo Temple was built in 1790 as a summer dining room for Gustav III who loved to dine outdoors. It is situated in Hagaparken in Solna just north of Stockholm. The architect was Carl Christoffer Gjörwell.

Wikipedia: Haga Echo Temple (EN)

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