Fleminggatan, street in Kungsholmen, Stockholm, Sweden

Fleminggatan is a street on Kungsholmen in central Stockholm that runs from east to west, connecting several neighborhoods. Along the way, you find residential buildings with shops and cafes on the ground floors, mixed with important public buildings such as government offices and a courthouse.

The street received its current name in 1885 to honor an officer from the early 17th century, and it previously had names related to crafts like rope-making. The area was also home to a glassworks founded in 1641 that shaped the neighborhood's character for a long time.

The street is named after a Swedish officer from the 17th century and reflects the area's historical roots. Today you see a mix of older residential buildings and modern structures where residents gather in cafes, read papers, and share everyday moments together.

The street is easy to walk and safe, with trees planted along the sidewalk providing shade and few vehicles. It is a practical passage between larger streets and the Fridhemsplan subway station, ideal for pedestrians and cyclists.

The street was home to different crafts and industries that shaped its names, such as a glassworks and rope-making business, now visible only in historical names. This industrial past appears today in the mix of older buildings that were later converted for other purposes.

• GPS coordinates: 59.33390,18.03760
• Latest update: February 9, 2026 08:23