Monteliusvägen

Be transported back in time with this walk high above Stockholm
Word to the wise: Plan to have dinner in Södermalm and take an after-dinner walk to Monteliusvägen just as the sun is setting to see Stockholm at its most beautiful.

This stunning route, named after a city curator and architect, is an ideal way to get a birds-eye view of the city and to experience some of its 18th and 19th century history.
This walking path sits high up on the cliffs of Södermalm and offers unparalleled views of Old Town, Riddarholmen, City Hall and Lake Malaren. You can also absorb some of the area's rich history; the houses here date back to the 18th century and used to be occupied by the labourers in Stockholm.

Finding the start is a bit tricky, but you'll see the view as you get closer. Get off the subway at Mariatorget and walk west on Hornsgatan until you reach Torkel Knutssonsgatan. Make a right and look for Bastugatan, which kicks slightly off to the right. Meander down Bastugatan until you see a daycare on the left; Monteliusvägen is just past it along the cliff edge.