Gamla Stadshagen

The neighborhood contained 23 two-story wooden houses painted in red with white details, arranged to accommodate the hilly landscape of western Stockholm.

The district emerged in 1917 as an emergency housing solution during World War I, providing 350 units for families facing severe housing shortages in Stockholm.

The community featured a central playground, local shops, a grocery store, and residents who transformed their single rooms into special occasion spaces.

Each housing unit measured 35 square meters and included one room with a kitchen, equipped with wood-burning stoves, gas cooking facilities, and electricity.

The area contained two ski jumps on Stadshagsberget slopes and remained operational until 1965, when it was demolished for hospital expansion and corporate development.

Location: Stockholm Municipality

GPS coordinates: 59.33528,18.01750

Latest update: April 9, 2025 12:54