Drottninggatan, Pedestrian street in central Stockholm, Sweden
Drottninggatan is a pedestrian zone in central Stockholm running from Norrström to Observatoriegatan, lined with shops, restaurants, and office buildings. South of Tegnérgatan intersection, it is free of vehicle traffic and offers an open, paved walkway for people to move through.
The street was established in the mid-1600s and has kept its original direction and width. Initial paving work between Hötorget and Malmtorget was completed in 1641, making it one of Stockholm's core routes.
Between buildings 67 and 85, steel quotations from Swedish writer August Strindberg are set into the street pavement. These words shape the feeling of walking here and connect the path to the city's literary heritage.
The best time to walk here is late morning or early afternoon when it is less crowded. Wear comfortable shoes, as you will be on paved ground for a long stretch.
A bronze fox sculpture titled Homeless Fox by artist Laura Ford has stood at the corner of Strömgatan outside the Rosenbad building since 2009. The piece is surprisingly small and easy to miss, yet it has become a notable artwork in the city.
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