Kanslihuset

Kanslihuset is a government office building on Mynttorget in central Stockholm with symmetrical facades, large windows across multiple stories, and a blend of neoclassical and modern design elements. The complex comprises several connected structures that together form the administrative center.

Construction began in 1790 during a period of Swedish governmental expansion and was later redesigned by Gustaf Clason and Wolter Gahn. The renovations in the 1930s merged older and newer architectural styles together.

The building reflects how Swedish governance shaped its administrative spaces, and the surroundings show how civil servants have used this area as part of the capital's working center. It stands as a quiet symbol of institutional life rather than public gathering.

The building sits near public transportation and is easily reached on foot, making it convenient when exploring Stockholm's administrative district. The best time to view the exterior architecture is during daylight when light highlights the symmetrical facades.

The building preserves the portal of the former Royal Mint, a visible remnant from an earlier era. This architectural element connects the site's past as a coin-minting center to its present role as an administrative hub.

Location: Stockholm Municipality

Inception: 1790

Architects: Olof Tempelman, Carl Fredrik Adelcrantz, Gustaf Clason, Wolter Gahn

GPS coordinates: 59.32666,18.06792

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:09