Norra Bantorget, Pedestrian zone in central Stockholm, Sweden

Norra Bantorget is a car-free pedestrian zone in central Stockholm with a paved surface that creates a spacious open area. The space connects various buildings and shops, offering multiple places where people can walk through or gather.

The square was laid out in the 1870s east of the rail yard of Stockholm North Station, which opened in 1866. When the Sammanbindningsbanan line opened in 1871, the station lost its role. The open space hosted market trade and took the name Norra Bantorget in 1876, alongside Södra Bantorget (now Medborgarplatsen).

The square holds several monuments honoring labor movement leaders, including statues of August Palm and a memorial to Branting near the LO headquarters. These monuments shape how the space looks and remind visitors of the role workers and their organizations played in Swedish society.

The square is easily accessible by public transportation with nearby metro and bus stops. Vehicles are not permitted except during scheduled delivery hours for local shops and restaurants.

The striking LO-borgen building dominates the square and functions as headquarters for Swedish trade unions. This landmark structure is a notable gathering point for those interested in the labor movement's past.