In short
- Take the Blue Line to its final stop.
- Walk from T-Centralen or downtown areas.
- Use escalators or lifts to reach the deep platforms.
In this article
Kungsträdgården station acts as the southern endpoint of the Stockholm Metro's Blue Line. Situated in the city center, it features a subterranean garden theme painted in green, white, and red. The walls hold replicas of statues from the Makalös Palace. Accessing the platform requires navigating deep underground via long escalators or inclined lifts.
Where is Kungsträdgården station located?
The station is in central Stockholm, at the end of the Blue Line.
It sits beneath the actual Kungsträdgården park. You can reach it by taking any southbound Blue Line train to the terminus. T-Centralen is just one stop away.
How do you access the platforms?
You must go down past the ticket barriers using escalators or lifts.
Because the Blue Line cave stations are carved into the bedrock, the platforms are deep underground. Comfortable shoes are required to navigate the long transfers and steep escalators.
What exits does the station have?
There are multiple exits leading to different parts of downtown.
Signs on the platform point toward exits for Kungsträdgården park and Arsenalsgatan. Check the local maps near the escalators to choose the best exit for your onward journey.
Can you walk to Kungsträdgården from T-Centralen?
Yes, you can walk above ground between the two hubs.
The walk takes a few minutes through the city center. However, to see the art on the underground platforms, you need a valid SL ticket to pass the barriers.
What tickets do I need to enter?
A standard SL ticket is required to pass the turnstiles.
A single adult ticket costs 43 SEK and covers 75 minutes of unlimited travel on all SL services. Discounted tickets are 26 SEK. Pay by tapping a contactless card on an SL ticket post, buying through the SL app, or buying a single-use travelcard in advance before entering.
| Ticket Type | Price | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Single | 43 SEK | 75 minutes |
| Discount Single | 26 SEK | 75 minutes |
| Adult 24-hour pass | 180 SEK | 24 hours |
What should I look for inside?
Look for historical replicas and a unique cave spider.
The station is painted in green, white, and red. It features statues saved from the historic Makalös Palace. If you look closely, you might spot the unique cave-dwelling spider species that lives here.
Questions travellers ask
Is there a penalty for entering without a ticket?
Yes. Failure to show a valid ticket results in a 1,850 SEK penalty fee plus the cost of a single ticket. Buy your ticket before entering the gates.
Are e-scooters allowed inside?
No. E-scooters and small electric vehicles are strictly prohibited inside the metro.
Is it cold down there?
Yes, the deep underground cave stations remain cool year-round. Bring a light jacket or sweater.
