How to buy a ticket for the Stockholm metro?
More than 90 out of 100 Stockholm metro stations are decorated with works by over 150 artists. From bright murals to sculptures in cave-like interiors — the metro has become the world’s longest art gallery. All you need to explore this art is a metro ticket.
How to buy a ticket?
Mobile app: SL Journey Planner and Tickets
🎫 Types of tickets:
- Single ticket
- 24 hours
- 72 hours
- 7 days
SL Journey Planner and Tickets – App Store
SL Journey Planner and Tickets – Google Play
Personal experience: We bought 72-hour tickets since we were staying for 3 days, and it was very convenient for getting around the city by metro and bus.
The ticket becomes valid from the moment of first use, and its validity period is counted from that time.Stockholm Metro: An underground art gallery
1. T-Centralen
The main and busiest metro station in Stockholm. The station connects all three metro lines and is located next to the Central Station.
On the blue line platforms, you will see a series of blue-and-white frescoes. On the upper level, there are silhouettes of workers – welders, carpenters, steelworkers, engineers, miners – in honor of the builders of the metro. Below, where the trains run, you’ll see the motif of a grapevine seemingly growing across the walls and ceiling of the tunnel. My absolute favorite metro station!
2. Solna Centrum
You’ve probably already seen photos of this station. One of the escalators leading to the trains at Solna Centrum has earned the nickname “Gates of Hell” because of the bright red-and-black shades on the surface, which resemble natural rock. The rest of the station looks a bit less intimidating: green trees, various animals, and natural landscapes.
3. Thorildsplan
Thorildsplan is a unique metro station in Stockholm, known for its bright pixel art inspired by classic video games such as Mario and Pac-Man. The design style creates an atmosphere of nostalgia and playfulness, making the station not just a transport hub but a true art space for everyone who loves colorful and creative interiors.
4. Stadion Station
It’s hard to arrive at this station and remain indifferent. The main color here is sky blue, and rainbows are spread everywhere, including one huge rainbow stretching through the tunnel between platforms. Artists Enno Hallek and Åke Pallarp designed the station in honor of the 1912 Stockholm Olympics, with the rainbows symbolizing the Olympic rings.
5. Odenplan
This station is called “Odenplan” and is located on Stockholm’s City Line, which opened in 2017. Technically, it is not part of the Stockholm metro, but it’s within walking distance from the metro station of the same name. The station was designed by artist David Svensson, and his light installation was named “Life Line.”
6. Rådhuset
The “Rådhuset” station in Stockholm (the name translates as “Town Hall”) resembles a cave: the walls are painted in red-orange tones, and the tall concrete columns create the impression of courthouse architecture. Although it somewhat resembles Solna Centrum, its color palette is completely different.
7. Akalla
As part of the “Art in the Stockholm Metro” project, the station is designed as an olive-yellow cave. It features ceramic panels created by Birgit Ståhl-Nyberg in 1977, depicting everyday life, leisure, and people at work. The station’s design is executed in a Soviet-style spirit, in my opinion, so I’m not sure everyone will appreciate it.
8. Tekniska Högskolan
At “Tekniska Högskolan” station, you can see several sculptures and impressive ceiling works by Lennart Mörk, which create the atmosphere of modern art right underground. The design of the station is inspired by science and technology, with each element reflecting an innovative and creative approach.
9. Tensta
The Tensta station seems to me the cutest and kindest. Its walls are decorated with many little animals — bunnies, birds, and other charming creatures, creating a sense of warmth and joy. Every corner of the station is filled with friendliness, and walking past these drawings always lifts the mood.
10. Kungsträdgården
The “Royal Garden” station is decorated in green and red with checkered patterns designed by Ulrik Samuelson. In addition to the colorful décor, near the exit to Arsenalsgatan you can find a small archaeological museum with Roman columns and stone sculptures. These artifacts are the remains of the Makalös Palace, which once stood on the site of the modern station.
11. Mörby Centrum
At first glance, Mörby Centrum station looks modest: light, almost muted colors and colored tiles in the rocky base. However, as art guide Marie Andersson explains, this is an optical illusion: the walls change shades depending on where you stand on the platform — from white with a pinkish tint to white with a gray-green hue.
Important: On a single Stockholm metro line, there can be several branches, meaning trains on the same line may go to different final stations. To know which train you need, check the display on the platform – it shows the final station of the next train.Easy-to-use metro map
Stations are marked on the metro map for easier navigation.
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