Lövholmen

Lövholmen is an industrial area in southwest Stockholm that stretches along the waterfront near the harbor. The district shows rows of old factory buildings, warehouses, and port facilities that reflect decades of manufacturing activity.

From the late 1800s, Lövholmen became Stockholm's main industrial hub, with factories producing cement, cables, paint, cars, boats, and telephones. This mix of industries shaped the district for over a century as a core engine of Swedish manufacturing.

Färgfabriken, housed in an 1889 building, now serves as a gallery where discussions about urban change and heritage take place. The space shows how industrial sites can become centers for creative thinking about the neighborhood's future.

The area is currently undergoing demolition and cleanup work, which may affect access to certain sections. It is worth checking in advance which parts are open to visitors, as conditions change regularly.

Around 300 artists and makers now occupy the old factory spaces as studios and workshops. This transformation shows how the district has shifted from manufacturing goods to creating art and design.