Drakenbergsområdet, Residential area in Hornstull district, Stockholm, Sweden
Drakenbergsområdet is a residential area in the Hornstull district with nine buildings constructed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, designed by architect Lars Bryde. The complex sits south of Hornsgatan street and connects easily to Stockholm's metro and bus services.
The area took its name from the Draken tavern, established by Melchior Schipman in 1669 near the first Liljeholmsbron bridge. This historical reference connects the location's past as a stopping point to the residential complex built there centuries later.
The district represents a notable example of the Million Program housing initiative within central Stockholm rather than in the suburban areas.
The complex sits on the south side of Hornsgatan and is easy to reach by public transport. Visitors can walk through the area while staying close to bus stops and metro stations.
The Western Main Line railway ran through what is now Drakenbergsparken until 1929, when services shifted to the Årsta Bridge. This change left behind a green space where trains once passed through the city center.
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