Katarina Elevator, Historic elevator and viewpoint in Slussen district, Stockholm, Sweden
The Katarina Elevator connects the lower streets of Slussen to the heights of Södermalm through a steel structure with a viewing platform.
Built in 1881 and reconstructed in 1936, the elevator initially transported 1,500 passengers daily, charging 5 öre for ascending and 3 öre for descending.
The elevator represents Stockholm's industrial engineering advancement, featuring in the 1963 film The Prize with Paul Newman.
Visitors can reach the viewing platform by taking the T-bana to Slussen station and walking up Hökens Gata to find the entrance.
The elevator mechanism, originally powered by steam and converted to electricity in 1915, was sourced from American firm Weeks & Halsey.
GPS coordinates: 59.31987,18.07320
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:19
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