Villa Grimberg

Villa Grimberg is a two-story stone house with yellow plaster and a shallow broken saddle roof located on Strandvägen. The building shows a restrained design typical of Nordic classicism, with sturdy proportions and clean lines.

The house was built between 1925 and 1927 for historian Carl Grimberg following designs by Carl-Otto Hallström. It was erected during a period when this neighborhood became a preferred residential area for wealthy Stockholm residents.

The building bears architectural similarities to Gunnar Asplund's Villa Snellman from 1917-1918, as noted by Stockholm County Museum.

The building is visible from the street and sits in a quiet residential area that is easy to explore on foot. The neighborhood features wide streets and plenty of trees, making for a pleasant walk.

The house shows striking similarities to Gunnar Asplund's Villa Snellman, which was built just a few years later, and both works reflect a related design philosophy. This stylistic connection makes it a notable example of the architectural discussions of the era.

Location: Danderyd Municipality

GPS coordinates: 59.39694,18.09833

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:01