Sibirien, informal area in Stockholm, Sweden
Sibirien is a historic residential neighborhood near Östermalm in Stockholm, built in the late 1800s for workers. The area features simple wood and brick houses, two schools built over a hundred years ago with large windows and solid walls, red-brick hospitals, and a small 1700s farmstead that remains from the area's agricultural past.
Sibirien emerged in the late 1800s as Stockholm's population grew rapidly and new worker settlements were built. The name originated from the idea that moving there felt like going to a distant, harsh place, similar to Siberia in Russia.
Sibirien reflects the life of working families from around a century ago. The narrow streets are lined with old trees and small gardens, and the simple wood and brick buildings show how people once lived closely together in this community.
The neighborhood is easy to explore on foot, with quiet, narrow streets and many small parks and gardens throughout. The historic buildings can be viewed from the outside, especially when walking around Surbrunnsgatan and the surrounding streets.
A health spring on Surbrunnsgatan, known since the 1600s, played an important role in the neighborhood's history. Originally visited by people seeking its healing properties, it later became a place of social gathering for the community.
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