Riddarhustorget, Square in the old town of Stockholm, Sweden

Riddarhustorget is a narrow rectangular square in the oldest part of Stockholm, roughly 23 meters (75 ft) wide and 105 meters (345 ft) long, used as both a pedestrian route and an access road. It is framed on its sides by historic buildings including Riddarhuset to the north and two noble palaces, with a view toward Riddarholmsbron bridge to the west.

The square appears in records from the 17th century, when it developed around the construction of Riddarhuset, built between 1641 and 1674 by a French architect for the Swedish nobility. Over time the surrounding palaces were added, giving the square the shape and character it still has today.

Riddarhustorget takes its name from the Riddarhuset, the House of Nobility, which faces directly onto the square. Today the square works mainly as a passage for people moving between the old town and Riddarholmen island.

The square sits in the heart of Stockholm's old town and is easy to reach on foot from Gamla Stan. There is very little vehicle traffic, which makes it a comfortable place to walk through at your own pace.

A statue of King Gustav Vasa once stood in the center of the square before being moved closer to Riddarhuset in the early 20th century, where it stands today. Many people walk past without noticing it, as it now sits directly against the building's facade rather than in an open spot.

• Location: Stockholm
• Length: 105 m
• Width: 23 m
• Address: 111 28 Stockholm, Sweden
• GPS coordinates: 59.32561,18.06625
• Latest update: June 8, 2026 06:01