Blue Hall, Ceremonial hall in Stockholm City Hall, Sweden
The Blue Hall is a large space within Stockholm City Hall featuring red brick construction and a grand interior layout. The room can accommodate anywhere from 480 to 1,200 people depending on how tables are arranged.
The hall was planned in the 1920s as part of Stockholm's City Hall and was originally intended to have blue walls, but architect Ragnar Östberg chose to keep the red brick exterior instead. Despite this change, the name remained as a reference to the initial design concept.
The hall hosts the Nobel Banquet every December 10th, where the Swedish royal family and laureates gather for a formal dinner. This annual event shapes how people around the world understand the significance of the space.
The hall is located within Stockholm City Hall and is generally open to visitors, though access may be limited on days when private events are scheduled. It is worth checking in advance whether the space is accessible, as major celebrations can restrict entry.
The space contains one of Scandinavia's largest pipe organs with around 10,000 pipes, maintained by specially trained musicians. The instrument is rarely played, but when it sounds, it fills the entire room with powerful tones that enhance the hall's grandeur.
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