Zinkensdamm

Zinkensdamm is a residential neighborhood in Södermalm containing apartment buildings, sports facilities, and parkland within Tantolunden. The area is shaped by practical infrastructure including a metro station, accommodation options, and a sports ground dedicated to bandy.

The area took its name from merchant Frantz Zinck, who purchased and lived on the property in the 1600s. It later developed into a residential district where sports facilities became central to community life.

The sports ground Zinkensdamms IP shapes local identity through hosting regular bandy matches and serving the Hammarby IF club. The sport brings residents together and visitors can experience how this Swedish winter game is woven into daily neighborhood life.

The neighborhood is easily accessible by metro station and offers various accommodation options for visitors. The area also features a conference space and maintained garden allotments run by the local growers association.

In 2006, the sports ground hosted the Bandy World Championship finals, bringing international spotlight to the neighborhood. This event marked the area as a significant venue in Swedish bandy history.

Location: Stockholm Municipality

GPS coordinates: 59.31569,18.04991

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:03