Stockholm Central Station

Stockholm Central Station, Stockholms centralstation, is Sweden's busiest rail station, in the Norrmalm district of Stockholm. It is directly connected to the Cityterminalen bus station, the Stockholm City commuter train station and the T-Centralen metro station, with a tram stop. With six vertical levels of rail traffic, it is complicated to navigate. == Understand == The station was built in the 1870s to link the northern and southern railway terminals across lake Mälaren. The Norrmalm neighbourhood was redeveloped in the 1960s, and contains the Swedish government quarters and trade union offices; see Stockholm labour tour for context. The station's most recent redevelopment was in the 2010s, with the far underground commuter rail station. The rail station serves national rail carriers, such as SJ and MTR, and Arlanda Express to Stockholm Arlanda Airport. === Cityterminalen === 1 Cityterminalen. An intercity bus station for companies such as VY and Flixbus, as well as chartered buses. The main hall is open to the public, closing down at night. === T-Centralen === 2 T-Centralen. The hub for the Stockholm Metro. Below the underground ticket halls are two levels with the intersection of the green and red lines. Below is the blue line in a spectacular rock cave. == Local transportation == == Get around == While all long-distance trains are at street level, the metro and commuter train platforms are underground. The central station and Cityterminalen are open to the public (with ticket checks on board or at boarding). The metro and commuter train station are behind ticket gates. == Wait == The main hall has wall art representing Sweden. The Stockholm metro is renowned for its art; on T-Centralen, the blue line platform is worth visiting. The Stockholm City commuter rail station opened in 2017 is spectacular, though it is very far below ground. SJ has a lounge. 1 Blekholmsstranden. A waterfront park hidden behind tall buildings. A quiet sancturary at summer. 2 Tegelbacken. A waterfront park on the path to the City Hall and the Old Town, with a great view of those, and an outdoor café. == Eat and drink == The northern part of the main station hall has a food court. The COOP supermarket below the station hall has a wide range of groceries, and Vasatagan (the station street) has a great range of restaurants of all price levels and several different cuisines. == Buy == The main station hall has many shops for travel supplies and souvenirs. See Stockholm Main Street for shopping on Drottninggatan. 1 Åhléns City, Klarabergsgatan 50. A department store with designer clothing, beauty products, kitchenware, interior design and toys. == Connect == The station has a Wi-Fi network. == Sleep == Sleeping in the station is discouraged. Even if some parts of the station are open around the clock, the seating areas are closed off during night-time. There is no shortage of hotels in Norrmalm, but if you didn't book, you probably won't find a bed in the hostels (the budget options). Of course, as this is the public transport hub, also accommodation farther away is in easy reach. == Stay safe == While there is a risk of pickpocketing and other crimes in the station, police and security staff is often present. There is a small police office at the Klarabergsgatan entrance (upstairs from the main hall) with limited opening hours. Outdoors, people can be seen begging, or selling the street paper Situation Sthlm.