Fotografiska

Fotografiska is located in Stora tullhuset at Stadsgården in Stockholm. One way to get there is to go to Slussen and from there walk along the quay.
It takes about ten minutes and the view over Skeppsholmen and Djurgården is magnificent, no matter season. Walk past the terminals and cruise ships and you'll come to a big, red brick building.

The building that Fotografiska is housed in was built in 1906-1910 and the architect was Ferdinand Boberg, that amongst other things is the man behind the NK store and Rosenbad.

Originally the building was a custom-house, built in Art Nouveau style and the brick facade that gives the building its special character is k-marked and therefore must not be changed.

The interior is however renovated to suit as a photographic museum.

In the entrance there's a book- and souvenir shop filled with photo books, both for those who know a lot about photography and for those who knows a little less. There are also newspapers, magazines and postcards.

Fotografiska opened in May 2010. the Promoters and founders are the brothers Jan and Per Broman. They have wanted to create a place for the modern photography that never existed before in Stockholm.

Different orientations shall come together. Fotografiska isn't only for the connoisseurs who has been exhibited in New York, Berlin and Rome. Here can also the non-educated viewer get their fill.

There came 370 000 visitors the first year, which according to Jan Broman makes photographic the largest institution of viewing art in Sweden. Larger than the Museum of Modern Art.

Both international and Swedish photographers are exhibited in Fotografiska. They change the exhibitions a few times a year.

You are welcome to follow any of the guided tours that are ranged sometimes. It provides additional knowledge about the individual exhibits and the opportunity to ask questions.

A visit to Fotografiska provides new insights and perspectives on life. A skilled photographer can capture magical moments that our senses aren't always able to perceive. A visit can also provide inspiration for those who fotograph themselves.

After a few laps in the locals, which is a total of 5 500 square meters divided into four levels, it might be nice to have a break. Then there is a café that also serves hot meals during lunch times.

To look out through the large panoramic window is an experience. The view of the city's inlet with Djurgården and Skeppsholmen in the background is worth seeing.

In the café, there is also After work on Fridays with good food, snacks, music and nice atmosphere.