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Tower sights in Sweden

  1. A

    Rådhustornet

    For great city views, climb the 68m-high Rådhustornet.

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  2. Viewing Tower

    On Frösön island at Östberget there is a viewing tower and a cafe, as well as slalom and nordic ski runs.

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  3. Hopptornen

    Hopptornen, the tower and ski jump in the hills behind Falun, has great views; you can either walk or take a lift to the top (Skr20).

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  4. Svampen

    The first of Sweden’s modern ‘mushroom’ water towers, Svampen was built in 1958 and now functions as a lookout tower. There are good views of lake Hjälmaren and a cafe at the top (daily specials Skr95). Take bus 11.

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  5. B

    Kaknästornet

    The dowdy retro decor atop this 155m-high communications tower – Stockholm’s tallest building – is thoroughly compensated by the 360-degree views over Stockholm and the lush green archipelago. Skip the restaurant for the cafe, where a mean chocolate cake makes the perfect prop for ferry-spotting and sunset vistas.

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  6. C

    Katarinahissen

    Get high (literally) with a trip to the top of this industrial-age show-off. Connecting Slussen to the lofty Söder cliffs, the original 1883 steam lift was replaced with a less romantic model in 1936. Still, the views remain striking and the sky-high Eriks Gondolen bar and restaurant remains one of Stockholm’s best places to sip, sup and swoon. For a free ride to the top, take the lift inside the adjacent Konsum/Coop building and walk across the elevated bridge.

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