Västra Skogen
District of Solna
Stockholm - Sweden

Alfred Nobel

Alfred Bernhard Nobel (21 October 1833 – 10 December 1896) was a Swedish chemist, engineer, innovator, and armaments manufacturer. He was the inventor of dynamite. Nobel also owned Bofors, which he had redirected from its previous role as primarily an iron and steel producer to a major manufacturer of cannon and other armaments. Nobel held 350 different patents, dynamite being the most famous. He used his fortune to posthumously institute the Nobel Prizes.

Located at 59.3568, 18.0193 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1833 births, 1896 deaths, 19th-century Swedish people, Deaths from stroke, Members of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, National Inventors Hall of Fame inductees, Nobel family, Nobel Prize, People from Stockholm, Swedish businesspeople, Swedish chemists, Swedish engineers, Swedish inventors

Solna Municipality

Solna Municipality (Solna kommun or Solna stad) is a municipality in Stockholm County in east central Sweden, located just north of the capital Stockholm. Its seat is located in the 'city' of Solna. The municipality is a part of Metropolitan Stockholm and is totally within the Stockholm urban area. None of the area is considered rural, which is unusual for Swedish municipalities, which normally are of mixed rural/urban character.

Located at 59.35, 18 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Municipalities of Sweden, Municipalities of Stockholm County, Municipal seats of Stockholm County, Swedish municipal seats, Populated places in Stockholm County, Metropolitan Stockholm, Stockholm urban area

Råsunda Stadium

Råsunda Fotbollstadion, also known as Råsundastadion, Råsunda Stadium or just Råsunda, was the former Swedish national football stadium. It is located in Solna Municipality in Stockholm and named after the district in Solna where it is located. In November 2012 it was closed down and replaced by the new Friends Arena about 1 km from Råsunda Stadium. Flats and offices will be built on the old ground.

Located at 59.3627, 17.9963 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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AIK Fotboll, FIFA Women's World Cup stadiums, 1958 FIFA World Cup stadiums, Football venues in Sweden, Sports venues in Stockholm, UEFA European Football Championship stadiums, National stadiums

Norra Begravningsplatsen

Norra Begravningsplatsen 240px"Norra Kapellet" on Norra BegravningsplatsenDetailsYear established 1827Location SolnaCountry SwedenCoordinates {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:59|21|24|N|18|1|9|E|region:SE_type:landmark |primary |name= }} Norra Begravningsplatsen, literally "The Northern Cemetery" in Swedish, is a major cemetery of Metropolitan Stockholm. The cemetery is located in the municipality of Solna.

Located at 59.3567, 18.0192 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Cemeteries in Sweden, Metropolitan Stockholm, 1827 establishments in Sweden, Buildings and structures in Stockholm County, Visitor attractions in Stockholm County

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is an independent agency of the European Union (EU) aimed at strengthening Europe's defences against infectious diseases. It was established in 2005 and is located in Solna, Sweden.

Located at 59.3486, 18.0194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Agencies of the European Union, Public health organizations, Health and the European Union, 2005 establishments in Sweden, 2005 in the European Union, Government agencies established in 2005, Stockholm County, Scientific organizations based in Sweden

Essingeleden

Essingeleden is a motorway that goes from Solna to Stockholm, Sweden, crossing the westmost parts of central Stockholm, by going over Kungsholmen, Lilla Essingen, and Stora Essingen. Essingeleden has three bridges — Fredhällsbron (270 m), Essingebron (470 m), and Gröndalsbron (460 m) — and one tunnel, Fredhällstunneln (210 m), which is one of the most trafficked tunnels in Europe.

Located at 59.345, 18.0111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bridges in Stockholm, Transport in Stockholm, Motorways in Sweden

Hagalund

For Hagalund, Espoo, see Tapiola. Hagalund is a residential area and railway yard in Solna Municipality, 5km north of central Stockholm. It is known for the blue skyscrapers "Blåkulla" (Blue Hill) which, against a rather strong and long-lasting opinion, in the beginning of the 1970s replaced a picturesque working-class and craftsman neighbourhood built in the 1890s and portrayed by artist Olle Olsson Hagalund.

Located at 59.3622, 18.0117 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Geography of Stockholm County

Skytteholm

Skytteholm is a neighbourhood with 7,000 inhabitants in Solna Municipality, metropolitan Stockholm. It is also the site of the shopping mall Solna centrum, a station of the Stockholm metro and houses the seat of local government.

Located at 59.3575, 17.993 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Metropolitan Stockholm

Västra skogen metro station

Västra skogen (Swedish: The Western Forest) is a station on the Blue Line of the Stockholm metro, in Huvudsta, Solna Municipality. The station was opened on 31 August 1975. It features the longest escalator in western Europe, 66 meters and with a vertical rise of 33 meters. http://www. idg.

Located at 59.3475, 18.0039 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Stockholm Metro stations, Railway stations opened in 1975

Stadshagen

Stadshagen is a district in Stockholm, in the northwest part of Kungsholmen. One of Stockholm's major hospitals, Saint Göran Hospital, opened in 1888 in this district. The Blue line metro station of Stadshagen was opened in 1975 and is the least lightly used of the three subway lines.

Located at 59.335, 18.015 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Districts of Stockholm

Huvudsta

Huvudsta is a suburb of Stockholm in Solna Municipality. In Huvudsta, near Vasastaden in Stockholm, stands the Karlberg Castle which was built in the 17th century. The Huvudsta metro station was opened in 1985 as part of the Blue line. The Västra skogen and Vreten stations also belong to Huvudsta.

Located at 59.3494, 17.9856 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Metropolitan Stockholm

Solna centrum metro station

Solna centrum is a metro station and shopping mall in Solna Municipality, approximately 5 km from central Stockholm, Sweden. It is close to the Råsunda Stadium and opened on 31 August 1975. In Solna centrum there are around 120 stores and restaurants, 40 offices and 214 apartments.

Located at 59.36, 17.998 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Stockholm Metro stations, Stockholm urban area, Railway stations opened in 1975

Kristineberg, Stockholm

Kristineberg is a residential area of Kungsholmen, Stockholm. The land was bought by the city in 1920. Before that it was owned by Kristineberg Palace. Kristineberg metro station is an outdoor station and was opened on 26 October 1952.

Located at 59.3325, 18.0042 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Districts of Stockholm

Kristineberg Palace

Kristineberg Palace in Kungsholmen, Stockholm was built around 1750 for the businessman R. Schröder. The palace was surrounded by parks and the property included a great deal of the surrounding land. In 1864 the property was bought by the Swedish Freemasonry and additional construction on the palace was made. Stockholm City bought the land in 1921 and started building the Kristineberg district, and today part of the palace is used as a school.

Located at 59.3339, 18.0056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Castles in Stockholm County

Tomteboda

Tomteboda is a place in northern Stockholm, Sweden known for its mail terminal and its shunting yard. A new railway tunnel for commuters is planned between Stockholm South Station and Tomteboda.

Located at 59.35, 18.0167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Geography of Stockholm, Transport in Stockholm

Ekelundsbron

Ekelundsbron is a bridge in Stockholm, Sweden. Passing over the canal Karlbergskanalen, it connects the city district Stadshagen on Kungsholmen to the northern suburb Solna. The bridge is named after the crofter's holding once found nearby called Ekelund or Eklundstorpet (ek = "oak", lund = "grove", torp = "cottage"), which also gave its name to the shanty town found here around 1880. The bridge was earlier called Karlbergsbron.

Located at 59.3407, 18.013 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bridges in Stockholm

Tranebergsbron

Tranebergsbron is a double arch bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. Stretching over the strait Tranebergssund it connects the major island Kungsholmen to the western suburb Bromma. It has a road and also metro tracks.

Located at 59.3336, 17.995 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Bridges in Stockholm, Road-rail bridges, Bridges completed in 1934

Military Academy Karlberg

Military Academy Karlberg is a Swedish military academy, since its inauguration in 1792 in operation in the Karlberg Palace in Solna, just north of central Stockholm. It is thus the oldest military academy in the world to remain in its original location. Swedish cadets join the academy as part of their three year training as do officers aspiring to become navy lieutenants or army and air force captains.

Located at 59.3406, 18.0197 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Military academies, Military installations of Sweden, 1792 establishments

Huvudsta metro station

Huvudsta metro station is a station on the blue line of the Stockholm metro, located in Huvudsta, Solna Municipality. The station was inaugurated on 19 August 1985. The distance to Kungsträdgården is 5.2 km.

Located at 59.3494, 17.9856 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Stockholm Metro stations, Railway stations opened in 1985

Stadshagen metro station

Stadshagen metro station is a station on the blue line of the Stockholm metro, located in the district of Stadshagen. The station was inaugurated on 31 August 1975. The distance to Kungsträdgården is 3 km.

Located at 59.3372, 18.0178 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Stockholm Metro stations, Railway stations opened in 1975

Kristineberg metro station

Kristineberg metro station is a station on the green line of the Stockholm metro, located in Kristineberg, central Stockholm. The station was inaugurated on 26 October 1952. The distance to Slussen is 6.7 km.

Located at 59.3325, 18.0042 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Stockholm Metro stations, Railway stations opened in 1952

Solnahallen

Solnahallen is a basketball arena in Solna Municipality, Stockholm County, Sweden which holds about 2,000 people. It servs as home arena for Solna Vikings. The music video for the song "The Final Countdown" by the band Europe was shot at Solnahallen on May 26 and 27, 1986. A helicopter view of the hall is included in the video. Europe's logo and the year -86 printed in big letters are visible in the shot of the roof.

Located at 59.3589, 17.9889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Indoor arenas in Sweden, Buildings and structures in Stockholm County

Skytteholms IP

Skytteholms IP is a football stadium in Solna, Stockholm, Sweden and the home stadium for the football team Vasalunds IF. Skytteholms IP has a total capacity of 3,000 spectators.

Located at 59.3594, 17.9936 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Vasalunds IF, Football venues in Sweden

Science for Life Laboratory

The Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLab) is located on the Karolinska Institutet Science Park, and was established by the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in partnership with Karolinska Institute (KI) and the Stockholm University (SU). The goal of this research centre is to focus on genome, profein profiling and bioinformatics with relevance for human diseases.

Located at 59.351, 18.0209 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bioinformatics organizations, Genetics or genomics research institutions, Royal Institute of Technology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm University

Fridtjuv Berg

Fridtjuv Berg (1851 - 1916) was a Swedish libertarian, school teacher and book author.

Located at 59.3562, 18.0205 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1851 births, 1916 deaths, Swedish libertarians