Storkyrkan
Storkyrkan is a Brick Gothic Lutheran cathedral and hall church located in Stockholm. This 66 m tall architectural ensemble and ecclesiastical listed building complex is dedicated to Saint Nicholas and is part of the Church of Sweden. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Sweden on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The cathedral is located in Stockholm, 0 km from the capital. Travelers can reach the city via Stockholm-Bromma Airport, which is 8 km away, or Stockholm-Arlanda Airport, 37 km away. Visitors can combine a trip to the cathedral with nearby sites such as the Stockholm Palace (0.1 km), the Nationalmuseum (0.5 km), or the Vasa Museum (1.2 km). Other close locations include Tre Kronor and the Stockholm City Hall, which is 0.9 km away.
The climate in Stockholm varies by month. July has the highest temperatures, with a high of 21 °C and a low of 14 °C, but it also has the most rain at 69 mm. February is the coldest month, with a high of 0 °C and a low of -5 °C. Temperatures increase from a high of 3 °C in March to a high of 18 °C in June. A fee is required for entry.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -5 | -2 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 1 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 42 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 36 | 57 | 69 | 67 | 55 | 58 | 56 | 53 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
