Stockholm’s 110km-long metro network features 90 (out of the 100) stations filled with very impressive artwork, collectively known as the world’s longest art gallery. Since the 1950s when the phenomenon started, over 150 Swedish artists have contributed to designing different aspects of the Stockholm metro network.

Having used subways in many places around the world including Japan, Dubai and New York, the metro stations in Stockholm are by far the best I’ve ever seen. Whilst posting on social media during my time roaming around the stations, I received lots of questions and comments on how cool they look – so here’s my recommendations for a self-guided tour of the best metro stations in Stockholm…

Top tips for visiting Stockholm’s metro art

• Tickets – Visitor tickets for the Stockholm metro come in 75-minute, 24-hour, 72-hour, and seven-day options. If you are only going on the metro to see the art, I suggest purchasing a 75-minute ticket for 38 SEK (approx. £3.12) which allows unlimited travel during that time, allowing you to switch lines and hop on and off at different stations.
• Best time to go – The best time to explore the stations is when they are less busier. I recommend going around 12pm on weekdays, or late evening (the stations are open until 00:30 each day), or before 11am on weekends.

1) T-Centralen (Central Station)

Stockholm’s busiest station, T-Centralen (Central Station), opened in 1957, when it became the first station in Stockholm to feature artwork. Designed by local artist, Per Olof Ultvedt, T-Centralen’s blue line route features beautiful blue leaves and vines across the cave walls, in what is a tribute to all the workers who built the subway.

2) Solna Centrum Station

Created in 1975, the Solna Centrum station features a bright red sun setting behind a lush green Swedish forest, also featuring houses and lakes. This art display portrays global issues such as deforestation, global warming, and urbanisation.

3) Rådhuset Station

Located below the city’s Court House on the blue line, Rådhuset looks like an underground grotto. You will be intrigued by the fine details and the sandy colours, which gave me desert-like vibes!

4) Stadion Station

Designed by Åke Pallarp and Enno Hallek, Stadion Station is decorated with a vivid and colourful rainbow, located in between the two platforms on the red line. It became the city’s first cave station and is carved straight out of the bedrock.

5) Kungsträdgården Station

Located on the blue line, Kungsträdgården Station has been designed to depict the French garden located directly above the station. The green vibes, together with the blue trains, make for some pretty cool photos.