Stockholm City Hall - Opening Times, Admission Prices & Review

Stockholm City Hall is the administrative HQ for the city. It’s here that key political decisions are made, but don’t let that put you off visiting because the building is the star here, not the politicians. It took 8 million bricks to build this place and they are very obvious on the outside. What isn’t so obvious from the outisde are the sumptous interiors. The ceremonial halls – the Blue Hall and the Golden Hall – are particularly impressive. The mosaics in the Golden Hall are stunning!

The Blue Hall (pictured below) is famous for holding the Nobel Banquet on December 10 every year. It’s another hall we really enjoyed seeing. You can only visit Stockholm City Hall on the organised tours which take place hourly through the year. Booking is recommended as the tickets go fast. There are more tours in the summer months than in the winter months. Adult admission to the tours costs 150 SEK (2024 prices). When you take the tour of City Hall, you’ll also see the areas where council business takes place, like the council chamber.

It’s from the tower on this imposing building on the waters edge that you get a terrific view of Stockholm Old Town (Gamla Stan). Admission to the City Hall tower is by separate ticket and is only available from May to September. The tower opens at 9.15am each day and groups are allowed up every 40 minutes. A lift is available half way to the top. Booking is available 7 days in advance and the tickets go fast. If they are available, you can still purchase tickets on the day. The ticket office opens at 9am. Adult tickets cost 90 SEK (2024 prices).

After your visit, it’s worth taking a walk in the small park (Stadshusparken) between the building and the lake. Here you’ll find sculptures and an impressive view of Gamla Stan. We did this on a really cold winters day and it was beautiful.