Tyska brinken, Pedestrian street in Gamla Stan, Stockholm, Sweden.
Tyska Brinken is a pedestrian street in Gamla Stan that connects Kindstugatan to Mälartorget square, passing the German Church along the way. The narrow passage is lined with old buildings that now house shops, offices, and various businesses.
The street was known as Vattubrinken and Skomakarbrinken in the 15th century before receiving its current name in 1880. This renaming marked the formal recognition of the German merchants who had traded here since medieval times.
The street's name reflects the German merchants who once dominated trade here for centuries. This connection to the Hanseatic past still shapes how visitors and locals understand this part of the medieval city.
The street is easy to walk and accessible as a pedestrian-only zone with no vehicle traffic. Visiting during daytime hours is best since shops and offices operate then, allowing you to experience the full activity of the area.
Excavations in 1993 uncovered remains of a medieval city wall and possible fragments from the Bocktorn defensive structure. These findings reveal that this passage was originally part of Stockholm's defensive fortifications.
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