- Address: Statsgården 1, 116 45 Stockholm, Sweden
- Year of foundation: 1935
- Height: 38 m
Stockholm is a very beautiful and original city that stretches across 14 islands . For those who want to see the capital of Sweden from a bird's eye view, one should go to one of its viewing platforms . This is Katarina Hiss.
Description of sight
The official opening of the observation platform took place in 1935. Until that time, since 1881, there was a special platform for a survey of the surroundings. It was erected by a Swedish engineer named Knut Lindmark. After 2 years earned the first lift, which was brought from the US. Thanks to him, the famous landmark was visited daily by about 1500 people.
Katharina Hiss is considered the oldest of such structures in Stockholm. It is famous for the fact that in 1909 on its facade the first neon sign appeared in the city, on which toothpaste was advertised.
At present, the site reaches a height of 38 m. It was constructed of a metal structure, has 2 transparent elevators made of steel, and a ladder that allows you to climb to the observation deck on foot. It offers stunning views of:
- gateways;
- the old Gamla Stan;
- the embankment;
- The Royal Palace ;
- the water area (you can see the ferries from an incredible height);
- the Nobel Museum ;
- Finnish and German churches;
- large area;
- The Church of St. Nicholas and other sights of the Swedish capital.
The viewing platform is called the territory of a dream, true inspiration and inspiration. People like to come here are searching for music. Katarina Hiss is a great place for picturesque pictures of the Swedish capital.
Restaurant on the viewing platform
This platform across the bridge connects to the office building, where the popular gondola restaurant Gondolen is located. Here the best Scandinavian and European dishes are served, prepared by the famous Swedish chef Erik Larersted. In a fashionable catering establishment, there are cameras that broadcast the beauty of the city from a bird's eye view. They can also be seen from the window. In the summer there is a terrace with a barbecue.
They come here for business talks and for visits. In the evening a unique romantic atmosphere is created in the restaurant, which is complemented by the calm beauty of the sea surface, bright illumination of the nearby structures and extravagant night Stockholm.
Features of visit
Katarina Hiss is open all year round: from May to August - from 08:00 am and until 22:00 pm, the rest of the time from 10:00 to 18:00. In winter, a strong wind blows on the observation deck.
Lifting on the elevator is paid, an adult ticket costs $ 10, a child (from 7 to 15 years) - about $ 5, and children under 6 years of age, do not have to pay for entry. The lift was recently repaired (the steam engines were replaced by electric ones). For this reason, at present it is not only as fast as possible, but also absolutely safe.
If you want to save, you can get to Katarina Hiss for free. To do this, you need to cross the street and enter the business center, which is connected by a corridor to the observation deck. There you choose the restaurant door, take the elevator and go upstairs, then climb the stairs to the viewing platform.
You can not go into the elevator, and independently climb the stairs. It will not only be interesting, but also very informative. True, only the tourists with good physical preparation can overcome the distance.
How to get there?
It is most convenient to reach the observation platform by metro (Slussen station) or by buses 76, 59, 55, 53, 43, 3, 2. From the center of Stockholm you will reach the streets of Centralbron and Munkbroleden. The distance is about 3 km.