Spånga-Tensta city district

Spånga-Tensta is a city district in northwestern Stockholm that contains six separate neighborhoods: Bromsten, Flysta, Solhem, Lunda, Sundby, and Tensta. The area combines single-family residential zones with modern apartment complexes set among wide streets and green spaces.

This area was originally farmland but transformed into a modern residential district starting in the 1960s through extensive building programs. The development followed national housing policies designed to provide affordable homes for a rapidly expanding city.

The neighborhoods show different ways of living, from quiet villa areas with single-family homes to modern apartment blocks with diverse populations. Walking through the streets, you see this contrast in architecture and meet the different communities going about their daily routines.

The main entry points are Spånga railway station and multiple bus routes that serve the area and connect to central Stockholm. The neighborhoods are easy to explore on foot, especially the villa areas with their calm streets and open layouts.

The district shows an unusual mix of wealthy villa neighborhoods alongside vibrant multicultural communities, reflecting different economic realities side by side. This contrasts came from planning decisions in the 1960s that brought different populations together in one connected area.

Location: Stockholm

Inception: January 1, 1997

Website: http://stockholm.se/?omrade=Spanga-Tensta

GPS coordinates: 59.39417,17.90111

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:00