The districts of Stockholm: Exploring Gamla Stan

Small and winding roads

The medieval alleyways and streets of Gamla Stan are a bit different from more modern roads. Many of them are narrow and cobbled, which is part of what gives the district its unique charm. One of the notable streets in Gamla Stan is Västerlånggatan, which is filled with tourist shops, restaurants and cafés but still maintains its medieval atmosphere.

An alley in Gamla Stan you may want to find is Mårten Trotzigs Gränd, which is officially the narrowest street in Stockholm. The alley has 37 steps which connect Västerlånggatan with Prästgatan. At its narrowest point the alley is only 90 centimetres wide!

Gamla Stan tours

If you want to know even more about Gamla Stan than we highly recommend taking a tour of the district. Several different tours are available, including the Stockholm Ghost Walk. This 90 minute tour of the dark streets and alleyways is filled with history and mystery.

If you prefer to explore the district at your own pace, the RED Sightseeing app has a free walking tour you can take at any time. And of course, the RED Sightseeing bus can take you to Gamla Stan from many different spots in the city, with a stop on Skeppsbron and one on Munkbron (the west side of Stadsholmen).