Stockholm Telephone tower

The Stockholm Telephone Tower was a steel structure rising 80 meters high with four turrets and a quadrangular metallic frame designed by Fritz Eckert. The tower occupied a prominent site at Malmskillnadsgatan 32 in the Norrmalm district.

Constructed in 1887, the tower connected thousands of telephone lines across Stockholm until underground cable systems replaced this function in 1913. The transition marked a shift from aerial to subterranean telecommunications infrastructure throughout the city.

The tower became a symbol of Stockholm's transformation into a modern metropolis, standing as a visible reminder of technological progress in the late 19th century. It later served commercial purposes, connecting the neighborhood to the city's retail development.

The tower's central location in Norrmalm made it a useful landmark for navigating the district, and after 1939 it functioned as an advertising platform for a major store nearby. Visitors could spot it easily from surrounding streets.

A fire in July 1952 severely damaged the tower, leading authorities to demolish it the following year. Today only historical photographs and records remain to show what once defined the skyline.

Location: Stockholm

Inception: 1887

Architects: Fritz Eckert

Official opening: 1887

Made from material: steel

Part of: Allmänna Telefonaktiebolaget building

GPS coordinates: 59.33170,18.06600

Latest update: December 8, 2025 08:20